Answer:
Total Return = 10.45%
Explanation:
To calculate the return, we must first determine the appreciation in the value of the securities in terms of the US dollar.
The initial investment in terms of US dollar was of,
Initial Investment in USD = Investment in Pounds * Exchange rate
Initial Investment in USD = 2340 * 1.52
Initial Investment in USD = $3556.8
The current value of the investment in terms of USD is,
Current value of investment in USD = 2440 * 1.61
Current value of investment in USD = $3928.4
The formula to calculate total return is,
Total Return = (Current Value - Initial Value) / Initial Value
So, the total return based on US dollars was:
Total return = (3928.4 - 3556.8) / 3556.8
Total Return = 0.10447 or 10.447% rounded off to 10.45%
If the Synyster Corp. has an ROE of 21 percent and a payout ratio of 20 percent, what is its sustainable growth rate?
Answer:
20.19%
Explanation:
The computation of the sustainable growth rate is shown below:
The Sustainable growth rate is
= (return on equity × b) ÷ (1 - (Return on equity × b))
= (0.21 × (1 - 0.20) ÷ (1 - (0.21 × (1 - 0.20)))
= 0.168 ÷ (1 - 0.168)
= 0.168 ÷ 0.832
= 20.19%
basically we applied the above formula to determine the sustainable growth rate
Wingate Company, a wholesale distributor of electronic equipment, has been experiencing losses for some time, as shown by its most recent monthly contribution format income statement: Sales $ 1,645,000 Variable expenses 623,950 Contribution margin 1,021,050 Fixed expenses 1,123,000 Net operating income (loss) $ (101,950) In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following information: Division East Central West Sales $ 445,000 $ 610,000 $ 590,000 Variable expenses as a percentage of sales 53 % 23 % 42 % Traceable fixed expenses $ 299,000 $ 327,000 $ 203,000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $21,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 12%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented? 2-b. Would you recommend the increased advertising?
Answer:
Windgate Company
1. Segmented Income Statement
Company East Central West
Sales $ 1,645,000 $445,000 $610,000 $590,000
Variable expenses 623,950 235,850 140,300 247,800
Contribution margin 1,021,050 209,150 469,700 342,200
Fixed expenses Traceable 759,000 229,000 327,000 203,000
Fixed expenses: Common 364,000
Net operating income (loss) $ (101,950) ($19,850) $142,700 $139,200
2-a. Division West:
Sales $660,800 (590,000 x 1.12)
Variable expenses 247,800
Contribution 413,000
Fixed Costs 224,000
Net operating income (loss) $ 189,000
Difference = $49,800 ($189,000 - 139,200)
The net operating income would increase by $49,800.
2-b. I would recommend the increased advertising. It brings in more profit than the costs.
Explanation:
a) Data:
Income Statement
Sales $ 1,645,000
Variable expenses 623,950
Contribution margin 1,021,050
Fixed expenses 1,123,000
Net operating income (loss) $ (101,950)
b) Windgate Company's segmented income statement has enabled the tracing of fixed costs to the three divisions and the calculation of net operating income for the three divisions. Thus, revealing that Division East was not profitable. From this information, management can decide to make some changes or altogether dispose of Division East in order to redeem the fortunes of the company.
IBM lets frontline employees spend up to $5,000 to solve a customer problem on the spot, which is an example of which of the following steps that a marketing CEO can take to create a market- and customer-focused company?
A) Empower the employees.
B) Hire strong marketing talent.
C) Get outside help and guidance
.
D) Install a modern marketing planning system.
E) Develop strong in-house marketing training programs.
Answer:
A) Empower the employees.
Explanation:
Based on this information it can be said that the best step in order to create a market- and customer-focused company would be to empower the employees. Doing so will drastically increase employee productivity as they will be more willing to work, and strive to be as efficient as possible. This in term increases both market and customer focus overall as the employees will target customer satisfaction which leads to sales.
A firm had the following accounts and financial data for 2013. The firm's net profit after taxes for 2013 was ______.
Answer:
Therefore, the firm's net profit after taxes for 2013 was $320.
Explanation:
Note: This question is not complete. But a complete question is has been provided in the attached file. Kindly find the attached file.
Net profit after taxes is the profit that is obtained after all expenses including taxes have been deducted from revenue.
The net profit after tax of a firm can be determined by preparing an income statement.
Therefore, an income statement is prepared for this question to determine the firm's net profit after taxes as follows:
Income Statement
For the Year 2013
Particulars $
Sales 3,060
Cost of goods sold (1,800)
Gross Profit 1,260
Operating expenses (600)
Operating profit 660
Interest expense (126)
Profit before tax 534
Tax (534 * 40%) (214)
Net profit after tax 320
Therefore, the firm's net profit after taxes for 2013 was $320.
Lopez Corporation incurred the following costs while manufacturing its product:
Materials used in product $130,000 Advertising expense $46,100
Depreciation on plant $64,500 Property taxes on plant $20,000
Property taxes on store $7,600 Delivery expense $26,800
Labor costs of
assembly-line workers $120,900 Sales commissions $39,300
Factory supplies used $32,600 Salaries paid to sales clerks $54,900
Work in process inventory was $14,000 at January 1 and $16,700 at December 31.
Finished goods inventory was $61,800 at January 1 and $49,800 at December 31.
Required:
Compute cost of goods manufactured.
Cost of goods manufactured $
Answer:
Cost of goods manufactured is $365,300
Explanation:
Particulars Amount $
Materials used in product 130,000
Labor costs of assembly-line workers 120,900
250,900
Factory overheads
Depreciation on plant 64,500
Property taxes on plant 20,000
Factory supplies used 32,600
Add Work In Progress 14,000
Less: Work In Progress -16,700 114,400
Cost of goods manufactured $365,300
The nominal interest rate in Fiji is 3%, while the nominal interest rate in the U.S. is 5%. Real interest rates in both countries are 2%. According to purchasing power parity (PPP), the Fijian dollar (F$) may be expected to ________ by ________%.
Answer:
1.98%
Explanation:
The computation is shown below:-
As we know that
PPP equation i.e
Nominal Interest rate = Real interest rate + Inflation rate
Now
The Inflation rate for Fiji is
= 5% - 2%
= 3%
And, the Inflation rate for US is
= 3% - 2%
= 1%
As we can see that the inflation rate for Fiji is more than the inflation rate for US so we should be depreciated the currency by considering the inflation differential which is shown below:
= (1 + 3%) ÷ (1 + 1%) -1
= 1.98%
You take out a loan for $4000 at an annual interest rate of 5% (compounded annually). You must pay back the loan in 3 annual installments. How much of the principal is still outstanding after you make the first payment? g
Answer: = $2,731.14
Explanation:
First find the annual payment.
The payment will be constant so is an annuity.
Present Value of an Annuity = Payment * Present Value Interest Factor of an annuity
4,000 = Payment * PVIFA( 3 periods, 5%)
4,000 = Payment * 2.7232
Payment = 4,000 / 2.7232
Payment = $1,468.86
This annual Payment is divided into an interest component and a component going towards principal repayment.
Interest component = 5% * 4,000
= $200
Amount going to principal = 1,468.86 - 200
= $1,268.86
Amount of Principal Outstanding = 4,000 - 1,268.86
= $2,731.14
Consider the difference between Liechtenstein’s per capita GDP and the per capita GDP of the U.S. Chances are you have never heard of the country of Liechtenstein, so you may be surprised that such a small country can have a significantly higher per capita GDP than the U.S. Using at least two outside sources, research why Liechtenstein’s per-capita GDP is so high. To be sure your sources are reputable, follow these guidelines when searching: The author of the source should be clear. The author should have expertise in the field the person is writing on. For instance, if you are reading a source on an environmental issue, the author should have research experience with the topic. The source should be academic, meaning it is published by a respected site or source in the field of study (e.g. official government or university Web sites, academic journals, or reputable news sources). The source should not state opinions as facts. The source should clearly cite its sources and should not include dated information. In a brief paragraph, explain why Liechtenstein’s per-capita GDP is so high. Cite your sources, explain why your sources are reputable, and summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each source.
Answer:
The sources are various documents written by the OECD: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and official sources made by the Government of Liechtenstein.
There are many reasons why Liechtenstein has such a high GDP Per capita. The first reason is its political system, which is surprisingly federal, even for such a small state. This means that the different municipalities of Liechtenstein compete among themselves for investment and development, for example, by offering lower tax rates.
The second reason is precisely the economic incentives that the country offers to private businesses. Relatively low taxation, very good infraestructure, well-educated human capital, and closeness to the wealthy markets of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria are among the economic incentives that make Liechtenstein a country with more companies registered (around 70,000) than inhabitants (around 38,000).
"Smokers are more likely to be murdered than nonsmokers." This statement is an example of: Select one: a. the fallacy of unintended consequences:. b. a positive economic statement. c. a normative economic statement. d. a value judgment.
Answer:
positive economic statement
Explanation:
positive economic statement are statements based on facts. they are objective, descriptive and measurable.
The information that smokers are liable to die young is based on extensive research on the effects of smoking on smokers
On December 31, 2020, Bonita Industries has $5960000 of short-term notes payable due on February 14, 2021. On January 10, 2019, Bonita arranged a line of credit with Beach Bank which allows Bonita to borrow up to $4450000 at one percent above the prime rate for three years. On February 2, 2021, Bonita borrowed $3570000 from Beach Bank and used $1540000 additional cash to liquidate $5080000 of the short-term notes payable. The amount of the short-term notes payable that should be reported as current liabilities on the December 31, 2020 balance sheet which is issued on March 5, 2021 is
Answer:
$2,420,000
Explanation:
The computation of the current liabilities reported is shown below:
= Short term note payable due - liquidate value of short term note payable + additional cash used
= $5,960,000 - $5,080,000 + $1,540,000
= $2,420,000
First we take the difference of the short term note payable and then we added the additional cash used so that the amount of current liabilities could come
Net working capital is defined as current assets divided by current liabilities.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
The answer is False.
Explanation:
False, because the net working capital is determined by subtracting all the current liabilities from the current assets. But in the question, it says net working capital is determined by dividing the current assets with current liabilities which is wrong. Therefore, if the current assent is 10000 dollars and current liabilities are 5000 dollars then net working capital is 10000 – 5000 = $5000.
From the dropdown box beside each numbered balance sheet item, select the letter of its balance sheet classification. If the item should not appear on the balance sheet, choose the letter Z from the selection choices
A. Current assets
B. Long-term investments
C. Plant assets
D. Intangible assets
E. Current liabilities
F. Long-term liabilities
G. Equity
Account Title Classification
1. Long-term investment in stock
2. Depreciation expense-Building
3. Prepaid rent
4. Interest receivable
5. Taxes payable
6. Automobiles
7. Notes payable (due in 3 years)
8·Accounts payable
9. Prepaid insurance
10. Owner, Capital
11. Unearned services revenue
12. Accumulated depreciation-Trucks
13. Cash
14. Buildings
15. Store supplies
16. Office equipment
17. Land (used in operations)
18. Repairs expense
19. Office supplies
20. Current portion of long-term note payable
Answer and Explanation:
The classifications are as follows
1. Long-term investment in stock = B = Long term investments
2. Depreciation expense-Building = Z = Income statement
3. Prepaid rent = A = Current assets
4. Interest receivable = A = Current asset
5. Taxes payable = E = Current liabilities
6. Automobiles = C = Plant asset
7. Notes payable (due in 3 years) = F = Long term liabilities
8·Accounts payable = E = Current liabilities
9. Prepaid insurance = A = Current assets
10. Owner, Capital = G = Equity
11. Unearned services revenue = E = Current liabilities
12. Accumulated depreciation-Trucks = C = Plant asset
13. Cash = A = Current assets
14. Buildings = C = Plant asset
15. Store supplies = A = Current assets
16. Office equipment = C = Plant asset
17. Land (used in operations) = C = Plant asset
18. Repairs expense = Z = Income statement
19. Office supplies = A = Current assets
20. Current portion of long-term note payable = E = Current liabilities
An entrepreneur decided to leave a job that pays $50,000 a year to start a business. These lost wages would be considered ______________ . g
Answer:
These lost wages would be considered as opportunity cost
Explanation:
The lost wages would be considered as opportunity cost .
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative forgone in favor of a decision. The decision of the entrepreneur to start a business of his own would mean forgoing the wages from his paid employment.
Hence, the lost wages of $50,000 becomes an opportunity cost to the decision.
These lost wages would be considered as opportunity cost
A registered representative wishes to give a speech to a group of 35 potential retail clients at a restaurant. The speech is scripted and is a general discussion about investing in securities. Which statement is TRUE?
Answer:
Prior principal approval must be obtained and a copy of the speech must be retained in your firm's Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction
Explanation:
Because the speech is to be givento 35 attendees, it is under the Retail Communication. Every speech should be honest and of good taste; and the speech must be informational, but far from promotional.
It is not required that the speech content has to be pre-filed with the SEC. A copy must be kept a period of f 3 years for inspection by FINRA examiners. The speech script would be kept on file in the firm's supervisory compliance office that is the Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction.
Blossom Company lends Blue Spruce industries $61200 on August 1, 2022, accepting a 9-month, 12% interest note. If Blossom Company accrued interest at its December 31, 2022 year-end, what entry must it make to record the collection of the note and interest at its maturity date
Answer:
Dr interest expense $2448
Dr interest payable $3060
Dr Notes payable $61,200
Cr cash($2448 +$3060 +$61,200) $ 66,708.00
Explanation:
The interest accrued at 31st December 2022 is interest for 5 months which is calculated thus:
interest as at 31st December=5/12*12%*61,200=$3060
On that interest expense would have been debited while interest payable is credited with $3060
On the due date, interest for another months need to computed as follows:
interest for four months=4/12*12%*61,200=$2448
Use the following information to determine this company's cash flows from financing activities.
A. Net income was $473,000.
B. Issued common stock for $74,000 cash.
C. Paid cash dividend of $13,000.
D. Paid $125,000 cash to settle a note payable at its $125,000 maturity value.
E. Paid $119,000 cash to acquire its treasury stock.
F. Purchased equipment for $86,000 cash.
Use the above information to determine this company's cash flows from financing activities.
Answer:
The answer is ($183,000)
Explanation:
This section deals with cash flows used to fund(e.g borrowing and repayment of loans) the business
Statement of cash flow(Partial)
Issued common stock for cash----------------------------------------------------------$74,000
Paid cash dividend-------------- ($13,000)
Paid cash to settle a note payable -----------------------------------------------($125,000)
Paid cash to acquire its treasury stock----------------------------------------($119,000)
Net cash flow from financing activities-----------------------------------------($183,000)
Suppose 1-year T-bills currently yield 7.00% and the future inflation rate is expected to be constant at 4.70% per year. What is the real risk-free rate of return, r*
Answer:
2.30%
Explanation:
Data has given as:
Yield for 1 year T-bill = 7.00%
Future inflation rate = 4.7%
In order to find the risk-free rate of return we need to deduct future inflation rate from the yield for the year
Risk-free Rate of return = 1 year T-bill yield - inflation
Risk-free Rate of return = 7.00% - 4.70%
Risk-free Rate of return = 2.30%
On January 1, 2018,MechanicsCredit Union (MCU)issued 8 %,20-yearbonds payable with face value of $ 200 comma 000.These bonds pay interest on June 30 and December 31. The issue price of the bonds is 106.Journalize the following bond transactions:
A. Issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2018.
B. Payment of interest and amortization on June 30, 2018.
C. Payment of interest and amortization on December 31, 2018.
D. Retirement of the bond at maturity on December 31, 2037, assuming the last interest payment has already been recorded.
Answer:
A. Issuance of the bonds on January 1, 2018.
Dr Cash 212,000
Cr Bonds payable 200,000
Cr Premium on bonds payable 12,000
B. Payment of interest and amortization on June 30, 2018.
premium on bonds payable = $12,000 / 40 coupons = $300 per coupon
Dr Interest expense 7,700
Dr Premium on bonds payable 300
Cr Cash 8,000
C. Payment of interest and amortization on December 31, 2018.
Dr Interest expense 7,700
Dr Premium on bonds payable 300
Cr Cash 8,000
D. Retirement of the bond at maturity on December 31, 2037, assuming the last interest payment has already been recorded.
Dr Bonds payable 200,000
Cr cash 200,000
A woman hires a personal chef (cook) at $60,000 a year for his services. The two fall in love and get married, but the chef (cooking) services are still being performed with no explicit payment. Suppose that the two divorce after 1 year of marriage, but the woman continues to hire the chef for his services at $60,000 a year. What amount of the chef (cooking services) is added to GDP after the two divorce
Answer:
The Answer is explained below
Explanation:
When they both fall in love and got married there was a marital relationship between them and no explicit payments were made due to that there will be no addition to GDP but after divorce, there will be no marital relationship between them so the salary that should be added in GDP will be 60,000 because GDP is calculated on a yearly basis.
Which method of business buying is most likely to be used when the products being purchased are standardized based on certain characteristics
Answer:
Description
Explanation:
The description method of business buying is when the seller provides the list of features that the product should have and the seller has to provide a product that fulfills those characteristics. It is used when the product need to have certain features according to the company's needs. Because of this, the answer is that the method of business buying that is most likely to be used when the products being purchased are standardized based on certain characteristics is description.
An analysis in which all the components of an income statement are expressed as a percentage of net sales is called blank___________ .
Answer:
Common Size Income Statement
Explanation:
In a common size income statement, each line item of the Income statement is expressed as a percentage of the sales amount for that period.
This helps in comparing performance of companies in different sectors or industries.
Identify the accounts below that would be classified as current liabilities on a classified balance sheet. (Check all that apply.)
a) Notes payable (due in three months)
b) Unearned rent
c) Accounts payable
d) Taxes payable
Answer:
a) Notes payable = current liabilities
b) Unearned rent = current liabilities
c) Accounts payable = current liabilities
d) Taxes payable = current liabilities
Explanation:
Current Liabilities are Company`s Obligations that are due for settlement within a period of 12 months.
All the above Accounts are would be classified as current liabilities as settlement in cash or service (when in comes to unearned rent) is due within 12 months.
In the Unified Process (UP) methodology, "most of the Requirements activities" occurs during the _____ phases.
Answer:
Inception and Elaboration phases
Explanation:
INCEPTION PHASES can be defined as the phase in which the vision of the end-product is been define as well as the associated business case and as well enables the defining the overall scope of a project.
The ELABOTATION PHASE on the other hand can be seen as the phase which help to refine the definition of a product as well help to develop a more precise plan for its development as well as the deployment.
Therefore In the Unified Process (UP) methodology, "most of the Requirements activities" occurs during the INCEPTION AND ELABORATION phases because unified process is a software development process that enables as well uses the UML language to help represent models or type of the software system to be developed.
Work in process inventory increased by $20,000 during the current year. Cost of goods manufactured was $180,000. Total manufacturing costs incurred are a.$189,000 b.$198,000 c.$200,000 d.$160,000
Answer:
The answer is $200,000
Explanation:
Total manufacturing costs incurred =
Increase in Work in process inventory +
Cost of goods manufactured
Where Increment in Work in process inventory equala $20,000
Cost of goods manufactured equals $180,000
$20,000 + $180,000 = $200,000
Total manufacturing costs incurred are therefore equals $200,000
You purchased a share of stock for $50. Two years later you received $2 as dividend and sold the share for $59. What was your holding period return
Answer:
The answer is =22%
Explanation:
Holding period return is the total return from asset or investment portfolio over a period of time. Holding period return is expressed as a percentage.
Its formula is:
[(value at the end of the period- original value) + income or dividend]/ original valuex 100
[2 + (59 - 50)] / 50x 100
(2 + 9 ) / 50x 100
11/50 x 100
=22%
Targaryen Corporation has a target capital structure of 70 percent common stock, 5 percent preferred stock, and 25 percent debt. Its cost of equity is 10 percent, the cost of preferred stock is 5 percent, and the pretax cost of debt is 6 percent. The relevant tax rate is 23 percent.1. What is the company's WACC?2. What is the aftertax cost of debt?
Answer:
1. 8.41 %
2.4.62 %
Explanation:
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is the cost of capital for all company projects.It shows the risk of the company.
WACC = Ke×(E/V) + Kp×(P/V) + Kd×(D/V)
= 0.10 × 70% + 0.05 × 5% + 0.06 × 77%× 25%
= 8.405 or 8.41 %
After tax cost of debt = Market Interest × ( 1 - tax rate)
= 0.06 × (1 - 0.23)
= 4.62 %
Cost centers are evaluated primarily on the basis of their ability to control costs and:_______.
A) Their return on assets.
B) Residual income.
C) The quantity and quality of the services they provide.
D) Their contribution margin ratio.
Answer:
C.
The quality and quantity of the services they provide
Explanation:
When we talk of cost centers in an organization, we refer to such as departments that does not contribute to the overall profitability of the organization but still cost the organization some amount to operate.
What this means is that although, they give no profit to the organization, they add to the total bill of the organization.
So how do we evaluate them?
Since they are not here for profitability, the measure of how they are relevant to the company is measured on two basis.
They are evaluated on their ability to control costs and also the quality and quantity of the services these centers provide
Promoters of an LLC are Select one: a. are never personally liable on pre-formation debt. b. always liable on pre-formation debt. c. only liable on pre-formation debt until a novation occurs.
Answer:
The answer is C. only liable on pre-formation debt until a novation occurs.
Explanation:
The corporation and the third-party agree to release the promoter from liability and to substitute the corporation in place of the promoter as the party liable on the contract. May be express or implied.
Tatum Company has four products in its inventory. Information about the December 31, 2021, inventory is as follows: Product Total Cost Total Net Realizable Value 101 $ 122,000 $ 101,000 102 91,000 111,000 103 61,000 51,000 104 31,000 51,000 Required: 1. Determine the carrying value of inventory at December 31, 2021, assuming the lower of cost or net realizable value (LCNRV) rule is applied to individual products. 2. Assuming that inventory write-downs are common for Tatum Company, record any necessary year-end adjusting entry.
Answer and Explanation:
1. The computation of carrying value of inventory is shown below:-
Product Cost NRV Inventory Value which is lesser
101 $122000 $101,000 $101,000
102 $91,000 $111,000 $91,000
103 $61,000 $51,000 $51,000
104 $31,000 $51,000 $31,000
Total $305,000 $314,000 $274,000
2. The Journal entry is shown below:-
a. Cost of Goods sold Dr, $31,000
To Inventory $31,000
(Being write off inventory is recorded)
b. Loss on inventory write off Dr, $31,000
To Inventory $31,000
(Being write off inventory is recorded)
The CAPM applies to Group of answer choices portfolios of securities only. efficient portfolios and efficient individual securities only. all portfolios and individual securities. individual securities only. efficient portfolios of securities only.
Answer:
all portfolios and individual securities.
Explanation:
CAPM is an acronym for capital asset pricing model. The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) can be defined as a model or formula that can be used to calculate an investment risk and the expected return on an investment (assets).
Simply stated, the capital asset pricing model gives an investor the relationship between the risk of investing in securities and its expected returns. Thus, it assists investors in making well-informed decisions about whether or not to add to a portfolio.
Additionally, the expected return could be either a profit or loss depending on the risks associated with the securities.
Mathematically, the CAPM is given by this formula;
[tex]R_{a} = R_{rf} + \beta_{a} * (R_{m} - R_{rf})[/tex]
Where;
[tex]R_{a} = Expected return on a security\\R_{rf} = Risk-free rate\\\beta_{a} = beta of the security\\R_{m} = Expected return of the market\\(R_{m} - R_{rf}) = Equity market premium[/tex]
In a nutshell, it is important to note that the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) applies to all portfolios and individual securities.