Answer and Explanation:
The computation is shown below;
(a)
Total materials variance:
= ( AQ × AP ) - ( SQ × SP )
= (26600 × $6.70) - (26270 × $6.8)
= $178220 - $178636
= $416 F
Here
= 7100 × 3.7
=26,270
Materials price variance:
= ( AQ × AP ) - ( AQ × SP )
= (26600 × $6.70) - (26600 × $6.8)
= $178220 - $180,880
= $2660 F
Materials quantity variance:
= ( AQ × SP ) - ( SQ × SP )
= (26600 × $6.8) - (26270 × $6.8)
= $180,880- $178636
= $2244 U
(b)
(a) Total materials variance:
= ( AQ × AP ) - ( SQ × SP )
= (27000 × $6.90) - (26270 × $6.8)
= $186300 - $178636
= $7664 U
Here
= 7100 × 3.7
=26,270
Materials price variance:
= ( AQ × AP ) - ( AQ × SP )
= (27000 × $6.90) - (27000 × $6.8)
= $186300 - $183600
= $2700 U
Materials quantity variance:
= ( AQ × SP ) - ( SQ × SP )
= (27000 × $6.8) - (26270 × $6.8)
= $180,880- $178636
= $4964 U
Nontariff barriers are: _________
a. numerical limitations on the quantity of products that a country can import
b. rules, regulations, inspections, and paperwork which make it more costly or difficult to import products
c. taxes levied on the value of imported goods
d. all of the above
Answer:
The correct answer is the option D: All of the above. T
Explanation:
To begin with, the term known as "Non-Tariff Barriers" in the field of economics and business management refers to the barriers imposed by the government to the trade of imports and exports of goods and services in a country with the main difference that they use other mechanism rather than the commonly imposition of tariffs. Therefore that this tool can refer to rules, regulations or numerical limitations and many other impositions. That is why that it consists of any obstacle to international trade.
The Aleander Company plans to issue $10,000,000 of 20-year bonds at par next June, with semiannual interest payments. The company's current cost of debt is 10 percent. However, the firm's financial manager is concerned that interest rates will increase in coming months, and has decided to take a short position in U. S. government t-bond futures. See the settlement data below for t-bond futures. (Note: One standard futures contract is $100,000).
a. Calculate the present value of the corporate bonds if rates increase by 2 percentage points.
b. Calculate the gain or loss on the corporate bond position.
c. Calculate the number of contracts required to cover the bond position. Then calculate the current value of the futures position.
d. Calculate the implied interest rate based on the current value of the futures position.
e. Interest rates increase as expected, by 2 percentage points. Calculate the present value of the futures position based on the rate calculated above plus the 2 points.
f. Calculate the gain or loss on the futures position.
g. Calculate the overall net gain or loss.
h. Is this problem an example of a perfect hedge or a cross hedge? Is it an example of speculation or hedging? Why?
Delivery Month Open High Low Settle Change Open Interest
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
Dec 103'14 103'14 102'11 102'17 -6 678,000
Mar 102'11 102'23 100'28 101'01 -5 135,855
June 101'14 101'26 100'02 100'12 -5 17,255
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There are three equally-sized distinct subpopulations in Utopolis: unemployed, workers, and retirees. There are four possible social states which result in different utility levels for the three subpopulations:
Social State Unemployed Workers Retirees
A 12 50 10
B 20 20 20
C 15 15 15
D 1 40 1
a. Which social states might plausibly be chosen by the government of Utopolis? And Why?
b. There is a government election in Utopolis with two candidates: a Rawlsian and a Utilitarian candidate. Each candidate promises to enact one of the social states above. If the majority of citizens elect the candidate, which social state will be enacted?
Answer:
Utopolis
a. Social states chosen by the government of Utopolis are:
Social State Unemployed Workers Retirees
A 12 50 10
D 1 40 1
The reason for choosing these social states is that the social states of A and D reduce the headache felt by the government in managing unemployment and paying pensions to retirees, unlike the social states of B and C, which have equal numbers of the distinct subpopulations.
b. The enacted social state will be D. This is the social state preferred by the majority of citizens. There is a utopian economic condition achieved with social state D unlike with other social states.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Utility levels in Utopolis:
Social State Unemployed Workers Retirees
A 12 50 10
B 20 20 20
C 15 15 15
D 1 40 1
Gundy Company expects to produce 1,213,200 units of Product XX in 2020. Monthly production is expected to range from 80,000 to 114,000 units. Budgeted variable manufacturing costs per unit are: direct materials $5, direct labor $7, and overhead $11. Budgeted fixed manufacturing costs per unit for depreciation are $6 and for supervision are $1. In March 2020, the company incurs the following costs in producing 97,000 units: direct materials $515,000, direct labor $670,000, and variable overhead $1,073,000. Actual fixed costs were equal to budgeted fixed costs. Prepare a flexible budget report for March. (List variable costs before fixed costs.)
Answer:
Gundy Company
Flexible Budget Report for March 2020:
Actual Budget Flexible Budget Variance
Direct materials $515,000 $485,000 $30,000 U
Direct labor 670,000 679,000 9,000 F
Variable overhead 1,073,000 1,067,000 6,000 U
Actual fixed costs 679,000 679,000 0 None
Total costs incurred $2,937,000 $2,910,000 $27,000 U
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Expected production of Product XX in 2020 = 1,213,200 units
Monthly production range = 80,000 to 114,000 units
Budgeted variable manufacturing costs per unit are:
Direct materials $5
Direct labor $7
Overhead $11
Total variable $23
Fixed manufacturing costs per unit:
Depreciation are $6
Supervision are $1
Total fixed costs $7
Total costs = $30
March 2020 costs incurred for 97,000 units:
Direct materials $515,000
Direct labor $670,000
Variable overhead $1,073,000
Actual fixed costs 679,000
Total costs incurred $2,937,000
Flexible Budget Report for March 2020:
Actual Budget Flexible Budget Variance
Direct materials $515,000 $485,000 $30,000 U
Direct labor 670,000 679,000 9,000 F
Variable overhead 1,073,000 1,067,000 6,000 U
Actual fixed costs 679,000 679,000 0 None
Total costs incurred $2,937,000 $2,910,000 $27,000 U
Nordstrom, Inc. operates department stores in numerous states. Suppose selected financial statement data (in millions) for 2020 are presented below.
End of Year Beginning of Year
Cash and cash equivalents $750 $81
Accounts receivable (net) 2,060 1,810
Inventory 880 830
Other current assets 570 429
Total current assets $4,260 $3,150
Total current liabilities $2,060 $1,610
For the year, net credit sales were $8,258 million, cost of goods sold was $5,328 million, and net cash provided by operating activities was $1,251 million.
Required:
Compute the current ratio, current cash debt coverage, accounts receivable turnover, average collection period, inventory turnover, and days in inventory at the end of the current year.
Answer:
Nordstrom, Inc.
Current Ratio = Current assets/Current liabilities
= $4,260/ $2,060
= 2.1
Current cash debt coverage = Net Operating Cash/Current liabilities
= $1,251/$2,060
= 0.61
Accounts receivable turnover = Net Sales/Average Receivable
= $8,258/$1,935
= 4.27
Average collection period = 365/4.27
= 85.5 days
Inventory turnover = Cost of goods sold/Average inventory
= $5,328/$855
= 6.2 times
Days in inventory = 365/Inventory turnover
= 58.9 days
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
End of Year Beginning of Year
Cash and cash equivalents $750 $81
Accounts receivable (net) 2,060 1,810
Inventory 880 830
Other current assets 570 429
Total current assets $4,260 $3,150
Total current liabilities $2,060 $1,610
Net credit sales = $8,258 million
Cost of goods sold = $5,328 million
Net operating cash = $1,251 million
Average receivables = $1,935 ($2,060 + $1,810)/2
Average inventory = $855 ($880 + $830)/2
Money is neutral in:___________
A. the short run, since it cannot alter the real aggregate output or price level in the short run.
B. both the short and long run, since it cannot alter price levels or aggregate output in the long and short run.
C. the long run, since it only affects the price level, but not aggregate output or interest rates.
D. the short run, since it cannot alter the price levels or interest rate in the short run.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Money neutrality is a theory which submits that money supply only affect nominal variable and not real variables.
Nominal variables include price, wages and exchange rate
real variables include employment and real GDP
Money is only neutral in the long run and not in the short run because of money illusion. Money illusion causes economic agents to respond to money supply changes.
Money is neutral only in the long run
Dennis sells short 100 shares of ARC stock at $152 per share on January 15, 2020. He buys 200 shares of ARC stock on April 1, 2020, at $190 per share. On May 2, 2020, he closes the short sale by delivering 100 of the shares purchased on April 1
a. What are the amount and nature of Dennis’s loss upon closing the short sale?
b. When does the holding period for the remaining 100 shares begin?
c. If Dennis sells (at $27 per share) the remaining 100 shares on January 20, 2017, what will be the nature of his gain or loss?
Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
a. What are the amount and nature of Dennis’s loss upon closing the short sale?
Sales consideration = $100 × $152 = $15200
Less: Closing Value of Short sales = 100 × $190 = $19000
Short term capital loss = $3800
b. When does the holding period for the remaining 100 shares begin?
The holding period for the remaining 100 shares begin on May 2, 2020, which was when the short sale was closed.
c. If Dennis sells (at $27 per share) the remaining 100 shares on January 20, 2017, what will be the nature of his gain or loss?
Sales consideration = 100 × $27 = $2700
Less: Base value = $19000
Short term capital loss = $16300
What are the requirements for something to be used as money?
home trade helps in proper utilization of local resources how
1. Higher trade volumes
2. Greater opportunities to capitalize on comparative advantages
3. More efficient use of raw materials
4. Stronger economic growth
On May 13, 2020, Otto, Parker and Quentin bought a parcel of land as tenants in common. The deed provided that Otto owned 1/2 the property and Parker and Quentin each owned 1/4 each. If Quentin dies, the property will be divided as follows:
a. Otto 1/2. Parker 1/2
b. Otto 5/8, Parker 3/8
c. Otto 1/3, Parker 1/3, Quentin's heirs 1/3
d. Otto 1/2. Parker 1/4, Quentin's heirs 1/4
Answer:D. Otto 1/2. Parker 1/4, Quentin's heirs 1/4
Explanation:
Based on the information given in the question, if Quentin dies, the property will be divided as Otto 1/2. Parker 1/4, Quentin's heirs 1/4.
When a tenant in common dies, it should be noted that their share of a property will be passed to their legal heir and thesame percentage of ownership will be shared by the co-owners. Hence the correct option is D
Revenue and expense data for Bluestem Company are as follows:
Year 2 Year 1
Administrative expenses $37,720 $20,300
Cost of goods sold 360,000 319,900
Income tax 41,000 32,200
Sales 820,000 700,000
Selling expenses 154,160 109,900
Required:
Prepare a comparative income statement, with vertical analysis, stating each item for both years as a percent of sales.
Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of a comparitive income statement, with vertical analysis, stating each item for both years as a percent of sales is prepared below with the help of the attached spreadsheet:-
The formula that we have used is shown below:-
Gross profit percent = Gross profit / Sales revenue
Cost of goods sold percent = Cost of goods sold / Sales revenue
and in a similar way operating expenses items.
Ever since e-commerce started rising in prominence, the value of the retail showroom has diminished significantly. After all, consumers no longer need to visit a store to see what types of products are available for purchase. Not only does a quick search on Amazon accomplish this goal within seconds, but the site also provides helpful resources such as customer reviews and recommendations. Nevertheless, the online retail model doesn't work the same way for all products. Consumers on the whole still visit showrooms when they're looking to buy big expensive items like cars or mattresses.
Thanks to a new wave of startups, however, online retailers are beginning to break through these barriers of size and expense. While many consumers remain reluctant to purchase a car without driving it, online mattress sellers like Casper and Leesa Sleep are winning over thousands with a streamlined approach. Customers simply select the size they want, pay for it, and then wait for the mattress to arrive at their doorstep compressed into a single box. Most showrooms contain a variety of mattresses that can greatly fluctuate in price depending on what sales are happening at the moment. Customers then learn all these intricate details from assertive salespeople on the hunt for a commission.
Today's online mattress sellers cut out this rigmarole by using simplified inventory and fixed prices. But that doesn't necessarily mean these brands provide customers with the best deal possible. For instance, a king from Casper costs $950, not exactly a bargain for a foam mattress. In fact, customers could likely get a better deal if they were simply willing to do some haggling at a showroom. For Casper's customers, though, the company's appeal lies in its convenience rather than its value. There's also little risk in trying out a compressed mattress: Casper offers free shipping, 100-day guarantees and free returns on all of their products. While it remains to be seen if these upstarts can take on the $14 billion U.S. mattress industry, Casper's $100 million in sales during its first year of operation suggests that they're certainly on the right track.
Requried:
a. Intermediaries can be eliminated, but their activities cannot. Describe the activities provided by retail showrooms that manufacturers like Leesa and Casper are now providing. Specifically, what utility are the manufacturers providing?
b. Would you ever purchase a car or an expensive refrigerator direct from the manufacturer without seeing the product in person or testing the product? Explain why or why not. If not, what would you need from the manufacturer in order to purchase direct from them?
Explanation:
a. Formerly, these manufacturers have to provide storage space to display their inventory of mattresses, however, online retail sellers have taken up this activity by holding the various sizes of the available inventory, and then simply display them on photos/videos on their website.
b. No. The decision to purchase a car direct from the manufacturer without seeing the product in person or testing the product isn't the most preferred option for many, however, an expensive refrigerator could be purchased without seeing or testing it out. Usually, the following factors are considered:
Would this product match the description stated?Would the cost of return be worth it if there happens to be a problem with the product?Kenji and Lucia are building their portfolios. Kenji purchases shares in a mutual fund and pays fees to a manager who actively manages the mutual fund's portfolio. He does so because he believes that the manager can identify inexpensive stocks that will rise in value. Lucia is not convinced. She buys shares in an index fund—a type of mutual fund that simply buys all of the stocks in a given stock index rather than actively managing a portfolio.
Kenji builds his portfolio on the supposition that:________
a. Stock analysts can use fundamental analysis to identify undervalued stocks.
b. Stock prices follow a random walk
c. The stock market exhibits informational efficiency.
Answer:
a. Stock analysts can use fundamental analysis to identify undervalued stocks.
Explanation:
Since in the question it is mentioned that he would trust the manager that it could identify the inexpensive stock that would increase the value but on the other side lucia not convinced, so she purchased the shares
So the kenji create his portfolio based on that the stock analyst would applied the fundamental analysis in order to analyze the undervalue of the stock
hence, the option a is correct
Kenji and Lucia are building their portfolios. Kenji purchases shares in a mutual fund and pays fees to a manager who actively manages the mutual fund's portfolio. He does so because he believes that the manager can identify inexpensive stocks that will rise in value. Lucia is not convinced. She buys shares in an index fund—a type of mutual fund that simply buys all of the stocks in a given stock index rather than actively managing a portfolio.
Kenji builds his portfolio on the supposition that:________
A. Stock analysts can use fundamental analysis to identify undervalued stocks.B. Stock prices follow a random walk
C. The stock market exhibits informational efficiency.
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The following data are taken from the financial statements of Bar Harbor Company:
2017 2016
Average accounts receivable $530,000 $550,000
Net sales on account 5,800,000 5,200,000
Terms for all sales are 2/10, n/30
a) Compute the accounts receivable for both years.
b) Compute the average collection period for both years.
Answer:
a. Accounts receivable turnover = Net sales on account/Average accounts receivable
2017
Accounts receivable turnover = $5,800,000/$530,000
Accounts receivable turnover = 10.94
2016
Accounts receivable turnover = $5,200,000 / $550,000
Accounts receivable turnover = 9.45
b. Average collection period = 365 days/Accounts receivable turnover
2017
Average collection period = 365/10.94
Average collection period = 33 days
2016
Average collection period = 365/9.45
Average collection period = 39 days