Pension data for David Emerson Enterprises include the following:
($ in millions)
Discount rate, 10%
Projected benefit obligation, January 1 $320
Projected benefit obligation, December 31 500
Accumulated benefit obligation, January 1 335
Accumulated benefit obligation, December 31 450
Cash contributions to pension fund, December 31 185
Benefit payments to retirees, December 31 61
Required:
Assuming no change in actuarial assumptions and estimates, determine the service cost component of pension expense for the year ended December 31.

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Answer 1

Answer:

$209

Explanation:

Calculation to determine the service cost component of pension expense for the year ended December 31

Projected benefit obligation, December 31 500

Add Benefit payments to retirees, December 31 $61

Less Interest cost ($32)

(10%$320)

Less Projected benefit obligation, January 1 ($320)

Service cost $209

($500+$61-$32-$320)

Therefore the service cost component of pension expense for the year ended December 31 will be $209


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You manage an equity fund with an expected risk premium of 10% and an expected standard deviation of 15%. The rate on Treasury bills (risk-free rate) is 5%. Your client chooses to invest $60,000 of her portfolio in your equity fund and $40,000 in a T-bill money market fund. The expected return and standard deviation of your client's overall portfolio is:__________ a. 11.0% and 9.0% b. 10.0% and 8.4% c. 15.0% and 9.0% d. 5.0% and 15.0%

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Answer:

Portfolio Mean return = 11%

Portfolio Stdev = 0.09 or 9%

Option a is the correct answer

Explanation:

The mean return of a portfolio consisting of two securities can be calculated by multiplying the weight of each security in the portfolio by the mean return of that security and adding the products for each security. The formula for two asset or security portfolio return (mean) can be written as follows,

Portfolio Mean = wA * rA  +  wB  *  rB

Where,

w represents the weight of each security r represents the mean return of each security

The return on the equity fund = risk free rate + risk premium

The return on the equity fund = 5% + 10% = 15%

Portfolio Mean return = 60% * 15%  +  40% * 5%

Portfolio Mean return = 11%

The standard deviation is a measure of the total risk. The standard deviation of a portfolio consisting of two securities, one of which is a risk free security and has zero standard deviation, can be calculated as follows,

Portfolio Stdev = Weight of risky security * Standard deviation of risky security

Portfolio Stdev = 0.6 * 0.15

Portfolio Stdev = 0.09 or 9%

A manufacturing process consists of three processes. Step 1 requires 10 minutes per unit, step 2 requires 6 minutes per unit and step 3 requires 7 minutes per unit. 40% of units that complete the third step require rework, which means those units must start the process over at step 2 (processing times are the same for units being reworked) and rework is always successful. Demand at the shop is 0.4 units per minute.What is the capacity of the shop (in units per units per minute)?

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Answer: 0.1 units per minute

Explanation:

Step 1 time = 10 minutes per unit

Step 2 time = 6 minutes + (0.4 * 6 minutes for those units reworked)

= 8.4 minutes

Step 3 time = 7 minutes +  (0.4 * 7 minutes for those units reworked)

= 9.8 minutes

Step 1 will determine the process capacity because it is the one that takes the most time and therefore is the bottleneck process.

Capacity of process = 1 / Bottleneck minutes

= 1 / 10

= 0.1 units per minute

The project management plan is the output of the planning process of project _____. a. scope management b. procurement management c. integration management d. quality management

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The planning for project management should be the result of the planning process of project integration management.

The information related to the project integration management is as follows:

It involved the coordination of all the parts of the projects. It is the formal document that measured how the project should be executed, controlled & checked.

Therefore, the other options are incorrect.

Thus we can conclude that the planning for project management should be the result of the planning process of project integration management.

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The following transactions were completed by The Wild Trout Gallery during the current fiscal year ended December 31: Jan. 19. Reinstated the account of Arlene Gurley, which had been written off in the preceding year as uncollectible. Journalized the receipt of $1,935 cash in full payment of Arlene’s account. Apr. 3. Wrote off the $11,090 balance owed by Premier GS Co., which is bankrupt. July 16. Received 25% of the $19,900 balance owed by Hayden Co., a bankrupt business, and wrote off the remainder as uncollectible. Nov. 23. Reinstated the account of Harry Carr, which had been written off two years earlier as uncollectible. Recorded the receipt of $3,155 cash in full payment. Dec. 31. Wrote off the following accounts as uncollectible (one entry): Cavey Co.,$8,340; Fogle Co., $2,475; Lake Furniture, $6,365; Melinda Shryer, $1,800. Dec. 31. Based on an analysis of the $979,800 of accounts receivable, it was estimated that $42,600 will be uncollectible. Journalized the adjusting entry.

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Answer:

The Wild Trout Gallery

Adjusting Journal Entry:

Dec. 31:

Debit Bad Debts Expense $87,595

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $87,595

To record bad debts expense for the year and bring the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $42,600.

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

Jan. 19: Accounts receivable (Arlene Gurley) $1,935 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $1,935

Apr. 3: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $11,090 Accounts receivable (Premier GS Co.) $11,090

July 16: Cash $4,975 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $14,925 Accounts receivable (Hayden Co.) $19,900

Nov. 23: Accounts receivable (Harry Carr) $3,155 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,155

Dec. 31: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $18,980 Accounts receivable $18,980 (Cavey Co.,$8,340; Fogle Co., $2,475; Lake Furniture, $6,365; Melinda Shryer, $1,800)

Dec. 31: Bad Debts Expense $87,595 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $87,595

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts Title                   Debit          Credit

Accounts receivable (Arlene Gurley) $1,935

Accounts receivable

 (Premier GS Co.)         $11,090

Accounts receivable

 (Hayden Co.)              $14,925

Accounts receivable (Harry Carr)     $3,155

Accounts receivable   $18,980

Bad Debts                                       $82,505

Balance c/d                $42,600

High owns 60% of Low. In 2019, Low sold inventory (cost $70,000) to High for $100,000. 40% of this inventory was not sold to third parties by High until 2020. In 2020, Low sold inventory (cost $72,000) to High for $120,000. Of this inventory, $50,000 was not sold to third parties by High until 2021. In 2020, Low reports $70,000 of net income. What is the noncontrolling interest in 2020 income of Low. $24,800 $31,200 $37,200 $46,800

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Answer: $24800

Explanation:

To calculate the noncontrolling interest in 2020 income of Low goes thus:

Profit reported by Low in 2020 = $70000

Add: Profit in opening stock that isn't sold to third party = ($100,000 × 40%) × 30% = $12,000

Less Profit in Opening stock that's not sold to third party = $50000 ×40% =$20000

The Total Profit will be:

= $70000 + $12000 - $20000

= $62000

Then, the noncontrolling interest in 2020 income of Low will be:

= $62000 × 40%

= $62000 × 0.4

= $24800

There are 3 servers in the checkout area. The interarrival time of customers is 2 minutes. The processing time is 5 minutes. The coefficients of variation for the arrival process and the service process are 1 and 0.85 respectively. What will be the impact on the average number of customers in service if one more server is added

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Answer:

As the one more server is added the Average number of customers in service reduces from  ( 5.585 to 3.019  )    which is a reduction of 2.566

Explanation:

interval time of customers ( a )  = 2 minutes

processing time ( p ) = 5 minutes

coefficient of variation for arrival process ( Cva ) = 1

coefficient of variation for service process ( Cvp ) = 0.85

Determine the impact on the average number of customers in service if one more server is added

For three (3) servers (  m ) we will have

flow rate = 1 / a = 1/2 = 0.5

x =  ( 2 (m+1) -1 ) ^0.5

where m = 3 ( number of servers )

hence X = 2.645

now lets determine

i) utilization =  p / (m*a). where p = 5 , m = 3 , a = 2

hence utilization ( u ) = 0.833 ,  1 - u = 1 - 0.833 = 0.167

ii) Time spent in queue

time spent in queue = 6.17 minutes

number of customers been served = mu = 3 * 0.833 = 2.500

number of customers waiting to be served = waiting time / arrival time

= 6.17 / 2 = 3.085

iii) Average customer in queue = number of customers been serviced + number of customers waiting to be served =  2.5 + 3.085 = 5.585

For 4 servers  ( m = 4 )

x = ( 2 (m+1) -1 ) ^0.5  

   = ( 2 ( 5 ) - 1 ) ^ 0.5 = 3

utilization =  p / (m*a). where p = 5 , m = 4 , a = 2

   hence utilization = 0.625 ,  

Time spent in queue =  1.039 minutes  ( using equation 2 )

number of customers been serviced = m* u = 2.5

number of customers waiting to be served = waiting time / arrival time

= 1.039 / 2 = 0.520

Average customer in queue = number of customers been serviced + number of customers waiting to be served = 2.5 + 0.520 = 3.019

hence as the one more server is added the Average number of customers in service reduces from  ( 5.585 to 3.019  )    which is a reduction of 2.566

The bond, which has a $1,000 face value and a coupon rate equal to 10 percent, matures in six years. Interest is paid every six months; the next interest payment is scheduled for six months from today. Assuming the yield on similar risk investments is 14 percent, calculate the current market value (price) of the bond.

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Answer:

Market value of bond = 841.14

Explanation:

Explanation:

The value of the bond is the present value(PV) of the future cash receipts expected from the bond. The value is equal to present values of interest payment plus the redemption value (RV) discounted at the yield rate.

Value of Bond = PV of interest + PV of RV

The value of bond  can be worked out as follows:

Step 1  

Calculate the PV of interest payments

Semi annual interest payment

= 10% × 1,000× 1/2 = 50

PV of interest payment

A ×(1- (1+r)^(-n))/r

r- semi-annual yield = 14%/2 = 7%

n- 6× 2 = 12

= 50× (1-(1.07^(-12)/0.07

= 397.13

Step 2

PV of redemption Value

PV = $1000 × (1.07)^(-12)

= 444.011

Step 3

Price of bond

= 397.13 +444.01

=841.14

Market value of bond = 841.14

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides a free monthly bank reconciliation template at business.uschamber/tools/bankre_m.asp. Hanna Lind just received her bank statement notice online. She wants to reconcile her checking account with her bank statement and has chosen to reconcile her accounts manually. Her checkbook shows a balance of $715. Her bank statement reflects a balance of $1,386. Checks outstanding are No. 2146, $53; No. 2148, $93; No. 2152, $178; and No. 2153, $490. Deposits in transit are $122 and $77. There is a $18 service charge and $9 ATM charge in addition to notes collected of $68 and $15.
Prepare Hanna’s bank reconciliation.

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Answer:

Hanna’s bank reconciliation Statement.

Balance as per Bank Statement                           $1,386

Add Outstanding Lodgments :

Lodgments ($122 + $77)                                          $199

Less Unpresented Checks :

No. 2146,                                                  $53

No. 2148,                                                  $93

No. 2152,                                                  $178

No. 2153,                                                  $490       ($814)

Balance as per Cash Book                                       $771

Explanation:

The Bank Reconciliation Statement is used to provide an accurate cash balance figure and is prepared as above.

As a project engineer, you received the AW analysis below from the finance department. It is for a new piece of equipment you ordered some months ago. You were told the interest rate used was 10% per year, but no first cost or projected salvage value was provided and you want to know them. Determine the values of P and S using the AW values for the year 3. Note: The AW values are equivalent values through the given year, not costs for the single year.

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Answer and Explanation:

The computation of the value of P and the value of S is shown below:

For P

The Annual worth of the first cost for the year 3 is $18,899

Now

Annual worth = First Cost(A/P, 10%, 3)

$18,899 = P[0.1(1 + 0.1)^3 ÷ ((1 + 0.1)^3 - 1)]

$18,899 = 0.4021P

P = $46,999

For S

The Annual worth of the salvage value for the year 3 is $6,648

Now

Annual worth = Salvage value(A/F, 10%, 3)

$6,648 = S[0.1 ÷ ((1 + 0.1)^3 – 1)]

$6,648 = 0.30211S

S = $22,005

The following production data were taken from the records of the Finishing Department for June:

Inventory in process, June 1, 30% completed 4,000 units
Completed units during June 65,000 units
Ending inventory, 60% completed 65,000 units

The number of materials equivalent units of production in the June 30 Finishing Department inventory, assuming that the first-in, first-out method is used to cost inventories and materials were added at the beginning of the process, is:______

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Answer:

the equivalent units of production related to the material is 126,000 units

Explanation:

The computation of the equivalent units of production related to the material is shown below:

= Completed units + Ending inventory units - Beginning inventory units.

= 65,000 units + 65,000 units -  4,000 units

= 126,000 units

hence, the equivalent units of production related to the material is 126,000 units

Uptown Bank provides lockbox services. They estimate that you can reduce your average mail time by 2.2 days and your combined clearing and processing time by .75 days by implementing their system. Your firm receives 65 checks a day with an average value of $298 each. The current T-Bill rate is .01 percent per day. Assume a 365-day year. The bank will charge your firm $.15 per check. What is the annual net savings from installing this system?

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Answer: $1473.067

Explanation:

First, we calculate the total time that's saved by the firm when it installs the lockbox services. This will be:

= 2.2 days + 0.75 days

= 2.95 days

Then, the gross amount that the firm will save will be:

= 65 × 2.95 × 298 × 0.01%

= $5.7142 per day

Since the bank charges the firm $0.15 per check and the firm receives 65 checks per day, the total cost to the firm will then be:

= 65 × $0.15

= $9.75 per day

The net loss will then be calculated as:

= $9.75 - $5.7142

= $4.0358 per day

Then, to get that for annual, we multiply the above value by 365. This will be:

= $4.0358 × 365

= $1473.067 per annum.

Project L costs $45,000, its expected cash inflows are $11,000 per year for 8 years, and its WACC is 8%. What is the project's discounted payback

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Answer:

5.155 year

Explanation:

The computation of the projected discounted payback period is shown below:

Year      Inflow     Present value   Present value   Cumulative PV

                           factor at 8%  

1          11000             0.926                  10186               10186

2         11000             0.857                  9427                 19613

3          11000           0.794                   8734                28347

4          11000           0.735                   8085               36432

5          11000          0.681                    7491                43923

6          11000          0.631                   6941                 50864

7         11000           0.583                  6413                  57277

8         11000          0.540                  5940                 63217

Now

Discounted payback period  is

= 5 year + (45000-43923) ÷ 6941

= 5 year + 0.155

= 5.155 year

Harrison Forklift's pension expense includes a service cost of $10 million. Harrison began the year with a pension liability of $28 million (underfunded pension plan). 1. Interest cost, $6; expected return on assets, $4; amortization of net loss, $2.2. Interest cost, $6; expected return on assets, $4; amortization of net gain, $2. 3. Interest cost, $6; expected return on assets, $4; amortization of net loss, $2; amortization of prior service cost, $3 million.Required:Prepare the appropriate general journal entries to record Harrison's pension expense in each of the above independent situations regarding the other components of pension expense ($ in millions).

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Answer:

1. ($ in millions)

Dr Pension expense (total) $14

Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets)$4

Cr PBO $16

Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2

2 ($ in millions)

Dr Pension expense (total) $10

Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4

Dr Net gain—AOCI(current amortization) $2

Cr PBO $16

($10 service cost + $6 interest cost)

3. ($ in millions)

Dr Pension expense (total) $17

Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4

Cr PBO $16

Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2

Cr Prior service cost(current amortization) $3

Explanation:

Preparation of the appropriate general journal entries to record Harrison's pension expense in

1. ($ in millions)

Dr Pension expense (total) $14

($16+$2-$4)

Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets)$4

Cr PBO $16

($10 service cost + $6 interest cost)

Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2

2 ($ in millions)

Dr Pension expense (total) $10

($16-$4-$2)

Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4

Dr Net gain—AOCI(current amortization) $2

Cr PBO $16

($10 service cost + $6 interest cost)

3. ($ in millions)

Dr Pension expense (total) $17

($16+$2+$3-$4)

Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4

Cr PBO($10 service cost + $6 interest cost) $16

Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2

Cr Prior service cost(current amortization) $3

Marriott International is a worldwide operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotels, residential, and timeshare properties totaling nearly $1.8 billion in net property and equipment. Assume that Marriott replaced furniture that had been used in the business for five years. The records of the company reflected the following regarding the sale of the existing furniture:Furniture (cost) Accumulated depreciation $8,000,000 7,700,000 Required: Prepare the journal entry for the disposal of the furniture, assuming that it was sold for: (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Enter your answers in dollars not in millions.) a. $300,000 cash b. $900,000 cash c. $100,000 cash

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Answer:

Net Book Value of furniture:

= Cost price - Accumulated depreciation

= 8,000,000 - 7,700,000

= $300,000

a. $300,000 cash

        Account Title                                                        Debit                Credit

        Cash                                                               $300,000

        Accumulated Depreciation                         $7,700,000

        Furniture                                                                                 $8,000,000

b. $900,000 cash

       Account Title                                                        Debit                Credit

        Cash                                                               $900,000

        Accumulated Depreciation                        $7,700,000

        Furniture                                                                                 $8,000,000

       Gain on disposal                                                                      $600,000

c. $100,000 cash

       Account Title                                                        Debit                Credit

        Cash                                                               $100,000

        Accumulated Depreciation                          $7,700,000

       Loss on Disposal                                            $200,000

       Furniture                                                                               $8,000,000

why did the gradute students and professors score lower than chimpanzees in Rosling's global health pre test?​

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Answer:

...

Explanation:

"The problem... was not ignorance; it was preconceived ideas ." other words, pre-existing misconceptions in the minds of the test-takers caused them to return a worse result than if they had had no conceptions at all.

Robert and Becca file jointly. They have taxable income of $60,000 in 2020 (before considering any capital gains or losses). They have a long-term capital gain of $28,000 and a long-term capital loss of $17,000 on sales of stock in the current year. What will their capital gains tax be in the current year

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Answer: $0

Explanation:

We should note that based on the information given, Robert and Becca file jointly, therefore, their their capital gains tax be in the current year will be $0.

Assuming they filed separately, their capital gains tax be in the current year will be:

= 15% × ($28,000 - $17,000)

= 0.15 × $11000

= $1650.

But regarding the question, the answer is $0.

Assume you are using the dividend growth model to value stocks. If you expect the inflation rate to increase, you should also expect: A. market value of all stocks to decrease, all else equal. B. market value of all stocks to remain constant as the dividend growth will offset the increase in inflation. C. stocks that do not pay dividends to decrease in price while dividend paying stocks maintain a constant price.

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

the constant dividend growth model

price = d1 / (r - g)

d1 = next dividend to be paid

r = interest rate

g = growth rate

Interest rate used is usually nominal, thus, it increases with inflation rate

We can see that the interest rate is an inverse function of the value, thus when inflation increases, interest rate increases and price declines

Example

d1 = 5

r = 10%

g = 5%

5/ (0.1 - 0,05) = 100

when interest rate increases to 20% as a result of inflation, value becomes

5 / 0.2 - 0.05 = 33.33

value decreased with increase in inflation

Capalbo Corporation bases its predetermined overhead rate on the estimated labor-hours for the upcoming year. At the beginning of the most recently completed year, the company estimated the labor-hours for the upcoming year at 52,000 labor-hours. The estimated variable manufacturing overhead was $2.78 per labor-hour and the estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead was $1,192,360. The actual labor-hours for the year turned out to be 52,600 labor-hours. The predetermined overhead rate for the recently completed year was closest to:______.
a. $2.78
b. $25.45
c. $25.71
d. $22.93

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Answer:

Predetermined overhead Absorption rate = $22.93. per labour hour

Explanation:

Predetermined Overhead absorption rate(POAR) = Estimate overhead /Estimated labour hours  

Estimated overhead = $1,192,360

Estimated labour hours =52,000 hours  

Overhead absorption rate = $1,192,360/52,000 hours =$22.93 per labour hour

Predetermined overhead Absorption rate = $22.93. per labour hour

Discuss the negative impact of piracy on businesses.​

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Let's take a game company for example. To make a video game you have to invest into a large team of developers who work hard several years so that the final product comes out polished and ready to be played. Game piracy directly hurts the company's income and the company has to somehow pay their developers. This model applies to each industry today and that's why piracy is technically illegal today, in a way we can even call it stealing.

How to control quality?

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Answer:

Explanation:

1. Set your quality standards.

In some industries, you may have to meet quality standards set by an outside body, such as an industry association, the local health and safety inspector, or a government regulatory agency. In others, there aren't any official quality standards, so you'll need to set your own.

Each department of your business will have different quality control standards. However, they must all be objectively measurable. For example, if you're developing quality control standards for your customer service team, “sounding friendly on the phone" is not a measurable standard. Measurable standards might include:

Answering all customer calls by the second ring

Responding to all customer service emails within four hours

Resolving customer service problems in five minutes or less

2. Decide which quality standards to focus on.

Of course, you want to ensure quality in all aspects of your operation. However, begin by focusing on the most important measures — those that have the biggest effect on your profits and your customer experience. This will enable you to get results quickly and also keeps you and your team from becoming overwhelmed.

For instance, if you own a restaurant, keeping the restrooms clean is definitely something to monitor in your quality control program—but not the most important thing. Getting orders out to customers quickly and accurately is a more important standard because it has a more direct effect on the quality of experience and customer satisfaction.

3. Create operational processes to deliver quality.

W. Edwards Deming, the founder of modern quality control, believed that well-designed processes lead to high-quality products and services. If you create good processes, continually measure the results of the processes, and work to consistently improve the process, your product or service will get better and better.

Starting with your critical operations, create step-by-step processes that include benchmarks. For instance, in a B2B company's accounting department, operational processes might require preparing and delivering invoices within 24 hours after a job is completed or a product is delivered. In a restaurant, operational processes might require servers to pick up food for delivery to the customer’s table within two minutes of it being prepared.

4. Review your results.

Most business software, from financial and accounting apps to customer relationship management or customer service tools, lets you customize the information you collect and use dashboards to view it at a glance. Review your data regularly to see how well your company is meeting its quality standards.

5. Get feedback.

Use measurable feedback from external sources, such as customer surveys, online ratings and reviews and net promoter scores (NPS), to get a fuller picture of product and service quality. Also, get regular feedback from employees. How well are the operational processes working to deliver quality? How could they be improved?

6. Make improvements.

Once you’re meeting your quality control standards, don't stop there. For example, if you own a residential cleaning service business and you can cut the time it takes your maids to clean a home by 25 percent, you’ll be able to handle 25 percent more business without hiring any additional employees. That will really boost your bottom line.

No matter how well your processes are running, quality control shows there's always room for improvement, and making small changes can pay off in big ways.  

Sole Purpose Shoe Company is owned and operated by Sarah Charles. The company manufactures casual shoes, with manufacturing facilities in your state. Sarah began the business this year, and while she has a great deal of experience in manufacturing popular and comfortable shoes, she needs some help in evaluating her results for the year, and asks for your help.

Sarah’s first questions for you have to do with the general ideas and terminology used to evaluate variances.

1. Why might Sarah want to use standard costs to compare with her actual costs?

a. Management can evaluate the differences between standard costs and actual costs to focus on correcting the cost variances.
b. Standard costs give management a cost structure for products that is applicable for the entire life of the business.
c. Standard costs allow management to motivate employees by comparing their performance to what it would be under perfect conditions.

2. What are some possible drawbacks to using standard costs that Sarah might consider? Check all that apply.

a. Since standards are impossible to attain, they are a distraction from the work at hand.
b. Since standards never change, they do not reflect reality.
c. Standards limit operating improvements because employees may be discouraged from improving beyond the standards.
d. Employees may focus only on efficiency improvement and their own operations rather than considering the larger objectives of the organization.
e. Standards may become "stale" in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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Answer:

1. The reason Sarah might want to use standard costs to compare with her actual costs is:

a. Management can evaluate the differences between standard costs and actual costs to focus on correcting the cost variances.

2. Drawbacks of using Standard Costs are:

c. Standards limit operating improvements because employees may be discouraged from improving beyond the standards.

d. Employees may focus only on efficiency improvement and their own operations rather than considering the larger objectives of the organization.

e. Standards may become "stale" in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Explanation:

Standard costs encourage the pursuit of management goals.  They are the costs that should be under a particular type of circumstances.  They are usually compared with actual costs to determine their differences or variances.  Their use helps management to focus on how to improve overall performance.

6. Ruben earned a salary of $60,000 in 2001 and $80,000 in 2006. The consumer price index was 177 in 2001 and 221.25 in 2006. Ruben's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars is Ruben earned a salary of $60,000 in 2001 and $80,000 in 2006. The consumer price index was 177 in 2001 and 221.25 in 2006. Ruben's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars is

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Answer:

Ruben's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars is $75,000.

Explanation:

This can be calculated as follows:

Ruben's 2001 salary = $60,000

Consumer price index in 2001 = 177

Consumer price index in 2006 = 221.25

Therefore, wee have:

Ruben's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars = Ruben's 2001 salary * (Consumer price index in 2006 / Consumer price index in 2001) ............... (1)

Substituting the relevant valued into equation (1), we have:

Ruben's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars = $60,000 * (221.25 / 177) = $75,000

Therefore, Ruben's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars is $75,000. This indicates that Reuben's purchasing power increased between 2001 and 2006.

When the price of a good is $5, the quantity demanded of a good is 30 units, and the quantity supplied of the good is 50 units. For every $1 decrease in the price of this good, quantity demanded rises by 5 units and quantity supplied falls by 5 units. The equilibrium price of this good is ___________and the equilibrium quantity of this good is _________ units.

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Answer:

the equilibrium price is $3 and equilibrium quantity is 40

Explanation:

The computation of the equilibrium price and quantity is shown below:

Price       Quantity demanded          Quantity supplied

$5                 30                                     50

$4                  35                                     45

$3                  40                                     40

$2                  45                                      35

$1                   50                                      30            

The equilibrium price is the price where the quantity demanded is equivalent to the quantity supplied        

So the equilibrium price is $3 and equilibrium quantity is 40

To calculate compound interest earnings, the formula requires that you know the amount of principal, the number of time periods, and
O the age of the depositor
O the amount of bank fees
o the interest rate
O the inflation rate

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Answer:

the interest rate.

Explanation:

Compound interest is generally calculated based on the interest rate on a loan, principal and the accumulated interest gained from previous periods.

This ultimately implies that, to calculate compound interest earnings, the formula requires that you know the amount of principal, the number of time periods, and the interest rate.

To find the future value, we use the compound interest formula;

[tex] A = P(1 + \frac{r}{n})^{nt}[/tex]

Where;

A is the future value.

P is the principal or starting amount.

r is annual interest rate.

n is the number of times the interest is compounded in a year.

t is the number of years for the compound interest.

A Rhode Island company produces communion wafers for churches around the country and the world. The little company produces a lot of wafers, several hundred million per year. When in production, the process produces wafers at the rate of 112 per second. During this production process, the wafers must spend 12 minutes passing through a cooling tube.

Required:
How many wafers does the cooling tube hold on average when in production?

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Answer:

80,640 wafers

Explanation:

Calculation to determine How many wafers does the cooling tube hold on average when in production

Using this formula

I = R x T

Where,

R = 112 wafers per second x 60

R = 6720 wafers per minute

T = 12 minutes

Let compute for I using the formula aboi

I = 6720 x 12

I = 80,640 wafers

Therefore How many wafers does the cooling tube hold on average when in production are 80,640 wafers

Addison, a human resource intern, was given an assignment by her manager that meant she must obtain information from other departments to complete it, but some departments refused to share information with an intern. Addison was frustrated because she did not have the power to get the information she needed. In the context of this situation, Addison's manager made the mistake of

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Explanation:

It is correct to say that Addison's manager made the mistake of delegating responsibility to an employee without adequate authority. In this case, the manager should acknowledge his mistake and formalize his request in the form of a signed memorandum so that the departments could provide the information he needed knowing that it had been requested by an authoritative employee, the trainee being only the transmitter of the information. manager's message.

People are often involved in different activities. In the context of this situation, Addison's manager made the mistake of delegating responsibility without adequate authority.

A person that has been given a particular role must make sure to finish or accomplishes the tasks given to him. When a tasks is not completed, it makes one to give explanations or excuses.

When Responsibility is without adequate authority, this can result to discontent and dissatisfaction among people..

When one delegate responsibility, do ensure that the person set is accountable and also empower them with the right measure of authority.

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Assume Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) reports investments in affiliated companies, consisting mainly of its 50% ownership of Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi, Ltd. Caterpillar reports those investments on its balance sheet at $576 million, and provides the following footnote in its 10-K report.

Investments in unconsolidated affiliated companies Our investments in affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method consist primarily of a 50% interest in Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd. (SCM) located in Japan. Combined financial information of the unconsolidated affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method (generally on a three-month lag, e.g., SCM results reflect the periods ending September 30) was as follows:

Years Ended December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 2011 2010 2009
Results of operations:
Sales $4,007 $4,420 $4,140
Cost of sales 3,210 3,526 3,257
Gross profit $797 $894 $883
Profit $157 $187 $161
Caterpillar's profit $73 $81 $73

Sales from SCM to Caterpillar of approximately $1.67 billion, $1.81 billion and $1.73 billion in 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively, are included in the affiliated company sales. In addition, SCM purchased $268 million, $273 million and $282 million of products from Caterpillar in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.


December 31 (Millions of Dollars) 2011 2010 2009
Financial position:
Assets
Current assets $2,062 $1,807 $1,714
Property, plant and equipment-net 1,286 1,119 1,120
Other assets 173 176 194
3,521 3,102 3,028
Liabilities
Current liabilities 1,546 1,394 1,348
Long-term debt due after one year 269 309 318
Other liabilities 393 145 188
2,208 1,848 1,854
Ownership $1,313 $1,254 $1,174

Ceterpillar's investment in unconsolidated affiliated
companies, December 31 (millions of dollars) 2011 2010 2009
Investment in equity method companies $576 $542 $540
Plus: Investment in cost method companies 16 20 25
Investment in unconsolidated affiliated companies $592 $562 $565

Required:
What assets and liabilities of unconsolidated affiliates are included on CAT's balance sheet as a result of the equity method of accounting for those investments?

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Answer:

The assets and liabilities of the unconsolidated affiliates are not included on CAT's balance sheet using the equity method of accounting.

The only accounts that are included are CAT's investments in the unconsolidated affiliated companies of $592, $562, and $565 for the three years and CAT's share of Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi, Ltd. profits or losses, totalling $157, $187, and $161 for the years 2011, 2010, and 2009 respectively.

Explanation:

a) Data:

Caterpillar's investment in unconsolidated affiliated  companies,

December 31 (millions of dollars)                                 2011     2010      2009

Investment in equity method companies                  $576     $542      $540

Plus: Investment in cost method companies                  16         20          25

Investment in unconsolidated affiliated companies $592    $562     $565

Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi, Ltd.

December 31 (millions of dollars)  2011     2010      2009

Profit                                               $157     $187        $161

Caterpillar's share (50%)              $78.5    $93.5      $80.5

b) The equity method does not require consolidating the accounts of the subsidiaries with the parent's.  The parent reports its investments in the and its share of profits from the subsidiaries.

Sales-Related and Purchase-Related Transactions for Seller and Buyer Using Perpetual Inventory System The following selected transactions were completed during April between Swan Company and Bird Company: Apr. 2. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $19,900, terms FOB shipping point, 1/10, n/30. Swan Company paid freight of $435, which was added to the invoice. The cost of the merchandise sold was $12,500. 8. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $25,000, terms FOB destination, 2/15, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $15,000. 8. Swan Company paid freight of $650 for delivery of merchandise sold to Bird Company on April 8. 12. Bird Company paid Swan Company for purchase of April 2. 18. Swan Company paid Bird Company a refund of $2,000 for defective merchandise in the April 2 purchase. Bird Company agreed to keep the merchandise. 23. Bird Company paid Swan Company for purchase of April 8. 24. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $11,200, terms FOB shipping point, n/45. The cost of the merchandise sold was $6,700. 26. Bird Company paid freight of $280 on April 24 purchase from Swan Company. Required: 1. Journalize the April transactions for Bird Company (the buyer). If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

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Answer:

1. Bird Company (Buyer)

Apr-02 Dr Merchandise Inventory $20,335

Cr Accounts Payable $20,335

Apr-08 Dr Merchandise Inventory $25,000

Cr Accounts Payable $25,000

Apr-08 No entry

Apr-12 Dr Accounts Payable $20,335

Cr Cash $19,937

Cr Merchandise Inventory $ 398

Apr-18 Dr Cash $ 2,000

Cr Merchandise Inventory $ 2,000

Apr-23 Dr Accounts Payable $25,000

Cr Cash $24,750

Cr Merchandise Inventory $ 250

Apr-24 Dr Merchandise Inventory $11,200

Cr Accounts Payable $11,200

Apr-26 Dr Merchandise Inventory $280

Cr Cash $280

2.Swan Company (Seller)

Apr-02 Dr Accounts Receivable $20,335

Cr Sales Revenue $19,900

Cr Cash $435

Dr Cost of Goods Sold $12,500

Dr Merchandise Inventory $12,500

Apr-08 Dr Accounts Receivable $ 25,000

Cr Sales Revenue $ 25,000

Dr Cost of Goods Sold $15,000

Cr Merchandise Inventory $15,000

Apr-08 Dr Delivery Expense $650

Cr Cash $650

Apr-12 Dr Cash $19,937

Dr Sales Discounts $ 398

Cr Accounts Receivable $20,335

Apr-18 Dr Sales Returns and allowances $ 2,000

Cr Cash $ 2,000

Apr-23 Dr Cash $ 24,750

Dr Sales Discounts $ 250

Cr Accounts Receivable $25,000

Apr-24 Dr Accounts Receivable $11,200

Cr Sales Revenue $11,200

Dr Cost of Goods Sold $6,700

Cr Merchandise Inventory $6,700

Apr-26 No entry

Explanation:

1. Preparation of the journal entry for Bird Company (the buyer).

Bird Company (Buyer)

Apr-02 Dr Merchandise Inventory $20,335

Cr Accounts Payable $20,335

($19,900+$435)

Apr-08 Dr Merchandise Inventory $25,000

Cr Accounts Payable $25,000

Apr-08 No entry

Apr-12 Dr Accounts Payable $20,335

($19,900+$435)

Cr Cash $19,937

($20,334-$398)

Cr Merchandise Inventory $ 398

($19,900*2%)

Apr-18 Dr Cash $ 2,000

Cr Merchandise Inventory $ 2,000

Apr-23 Dr Accounts Payable $25,000

Cr Cash $24,750

($25,000-$250)

Cr Merchandise Inventory $ 250

(1%*$25,000)

Apr-24 Dr Merchandise Inventory $11,200

Cr Accounts Payable $11,200

Apr-26 Dr Merchandise Inventory $280

Cr Cash $280

2. Preparation of the journal entry for Bird Company the (Seller).

Swan Company (Seller)

Apr-02 Dr Accounts Receivable $20,335

($19,900+$435)

Cr Sales Revenue $19,900

Cr Cash $435

Dr Cost of Goods Sold $12,500

Dr Merchandise Inventory $12,500

Apr-08 Dr Accounts Receivable $ 25,000

Cr Sales Revenue $ 25,000

Dr Cost of Goods Sold $15,000

Cr Merchandise Inventory $15,000

Apr-08 Dr Delivery Expense $650

Cr Cash $650

Apr-12 Dr Cash $19,937

($20,335-$398)

Dr Sales Discounts $ 398

(2%*$19,900)

Cr Accounts Receivable $20,335

(19,900+435)

Apr-18 Dr Sales Returns and allowances $ 2,000

Cr Cash $ 2,000

Apr-23 Dr Cash $ 24,750

Dr Sales Discounts $ 250

(1%*25,000)

Cr Accounts Receivable $25,000

Apr-24 Dr Accounts Receivable $11,200

Cr Sales Revenue $11,200

Dr Cost of Goods Sold $6,700

Cr Merchandise Inventory $6,700

Apr-26 No entry

A liquid asset is one that is easy to cash in.
What is the most liquid asset?
Which is more liquid, a savings account or a loan to a business?

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Cash on hand is the most liquid asset. Money in a savings account is a popular liquid asset and is very easy to withdraw and more liquid than a loan to a business.
Cash on hand is considered the most liquid type of liquid asset since it is cash itself.

Aloma, a university graduate who started a successful business, wants to start an endowment in her name that will provide scholarships to CE students. She wants the scholarship to provide $11,000 per year and expects the first one to be awarded on the day she fulfills the endowment obligation. If Aloma plans to donate $250,000, what rate of return must the university realize in order to award the annual scholarship forever

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Answer:

the rate of return is 4.60%

Explanation:

The computation of the rate of return is shown below;

= Scholarship provided per year ÷ (Expected donated amount - Scholarship provided per year)

= $11,000 ÷ ($250000 - $11,000)

= $11,000 ÷ $239,000

= 4.60%

Hence, the rate of return is 4.60%

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