Are monopolies economically​ efficient? Consider the market to the right. Compared to the perfectly competitive​ outcome, what would be the change in surplus if instead the market had one supplier that was a ​ monopoly?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Deadweight loss (Triangle between all three lines, hits all three points).

Explanation:

This is explained to be triangle between all three lines as it hits all three points involved.

It can also be explained to be Harberger's triangle in the sense that the loss occurring in the trade of a good or service due to market power of buyers or sellers or a government intervention, or other bodies concerned is lost due when it is not produced maximumly to reach everyone who meeds it.

Deadweight loss, also can be a measure of lost economic efficiency when the socially optimal quantity of a good or a service is not produced. Non-optimal production can be caused by monopoly pricing in the case of artificial scarcity, a positive or negative externality, a tax or subsidy, or a binding price ceiling or price floor such as a minimum wage.


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Your bagel shop uses both capital and labor in the production of bagels. In this production process capital and labor are substitutes. If you install a new oven and the marginal product of capital increases, you will:

a. reduce the number of workers you employ
b. increase the number of workers you employ
c. reduce the amount of capital you are using not make any changes since you are already maximizing profit

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Answer:

The answer is option A) reduce the number of workers you employ

Explanation:

Installing a new oven is capital intensive. So, for a business person to incur an additional capital cost to aid the efficiency of production, something has to give.

In this case, where capital and labor are substitutes, installing a new oven will drastically reduce the workload thereby necessitating a reduction in the number of workers.

By implication, the cost of paying wages which is a recurrent expenditure will reduce. In the long run and if the oven is maintained, it will e a very cost effective option.

Installing a new oven also suggests a marginal increment in capital.

(Ignore income taxes in this problem.) Assume you can invest money at a 14 percent rate of return. How much money must be invested now to be able to withdraw $5,000 from this investment at the end of each year for eight years, the first withdrawal occurring one year from now

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Answer:

the original amount invested = $285,714.29

Explanation:

Let original amount invested be x

Amount to be withdrawn per year = $5,000

Total number of years = 8

Total amount to be withdrawn = 5,000 × 8 = $40,000

Next, we are told that 14% return on x is realized,

∴ 14% return on x = $40,000

0.14 × x = 40,000

x = 40,000 ÷ 0.14 = $285,714.29

Therefore, the original amount invested = $285,714.29

Decision on Accepting Additional Business Homestead Jeans Co. has an annual plant capacity of 65,000 units, and current production is 45,000 units. Monthly fixed costs are $54,000, and variable costs are $29 per unit. The present selling price is $42 per unit. On November 12 of the current year, the company received an offer from Dawkins Company for 18,000 units of the product at $32 each. Dawkins Company will market the units in a foreign country under its own brand name. The additional business is not expected to affect the domestic selling price or quantity of sales of Homestead Jeans Co. a. Prepare a differential analysis dated November 12 on whether to reject (Alternative 1) or accept (Alternative 2) the Dawkins order. If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss.

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Answer and Explanation:

The preparation of the differential analysis is presented below:

Particulars  Order rejected (Alternative 1) order accepted  (Alternative 2) Differential Effect on Income (Alternative 2)

Revenues         $0                                              $576,000     $576,000

                                                                       ($18,000 × $32)

Costs    

Variable Manufacturing Costs $0                   $522,000 -$522,000

                                                                       ($18,000 × $29)

Income (Loss)        $0                                            $54,000    $54,000

We simply deduct the variable manufacturing cost from the revenues so that the income or loss could come

g Smiley Corporation wholesales repair products to equipment manufacturers. On April 1, 20Y1, Smiley issued $20,000,000 of five-year, 9% bonds at a market (effective) interest rate of 8%, receiving cash of $20,811,010. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. a. Journalize the entry to record the issuance of bonds on April 1, 20Y1. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. b. Journalize the entry to record the first interest payment on October 1, 20Y1, and amortization of bond premium for six months, using the straight-line method. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. c. Why was the company able to issue the bonds for $20,811,010 rather than for the face amount of $20,000,000? The market rate of interest is the contract rate of interest.

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Answer:

Explanation:

a

Cash 20811010

Bonds payable 20000000

Premium on Bonds payable 811010

b

Interest expense 818899

Premium on Bonds payable 81101 =811010/5*6/12

Cash 900000 =20000000*9%*6/12

c

The market rate of interest will be lower than the contract rate of interest.

Matt and Joel are equal partners in the MJ Partnership. For the current year ended December​ 31, the partnership has book income of​ $80,000, which includes the following​ deductions: (1) guaranteed payments​ (salaries) to​ partners: Matt,​ $35,000; and​ Joel, $25,000; and​ (2) charitable​ contributions, $6,000. The book income amount does not include any sales of capital assets or Sec. 1231 assets or any taxminusexempt income. Based on the above​ information, what amount should be reported as ordinary income on the partnership​ return?

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Answer:

$86,000

Explanation:

A partnership is a pass through entity that is not taxed directly, but instead its partners are taxed. Even the partners' salaries are recorded as drawings, not salary expense.

The partnership's total ordinary income = book income + any donations or contributions to charities = $80,000 + $6,000 = $86,000

A firm that has an ROE of 12% is considering cutting its dividend payout. The stockholders of the firm desire a dividend yield of 4% and a capital gain yield of 9%. Given this information, which of the following statements is (are) correct? I. All else equal, the firm's growth rate will accelerate after the payout change. II. All else equal, the firm's stock price will go up after the payout change. III. All else equal, the firm's P/E ratio will increase after the payout change. Multiple Choice I only

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Answer:

I only is correct. That is, all else equal, the firm's growth rate will accelerate after the payout change.

Explanation:

Holding every other condition constant, the cutting of the company's dividend payout will lead to a permanent fall in the dividend per share and this will cause a decrease in price.

However, the cutting the company's dividend payout will increased the retention rate that will increase the growth rate of the company.

Therefore, all else equal, the firm's growth rate will accelerate after the payout change.

 

Which of the following statements generates the greatest amount of disagreement among economists? a. Increases in the money supply shift aggregate demand to the right. b. In the long run, increases in the money supply increase prices, but not output. c. Recessions are associated with decreases in consumption, investment, and employment. d. Government should use fiscal policy to try to stabilize the economy.

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Answer:

d. Government should use fiscal policy to try to stabilize the economy.

Explanation:

Suggesting that the government should use fiscal policy to try to stabilize the economy generates the greatest amount of disagreement among economists because the process of implementing fiscal policy usually experiences lag as it is being slowed down by the political system (bureaucracy) of checks and balances.

Fiscal policy is the use of government expenditures, revenues and tax policies to influence macroeconomic conditions such as employment, inflation and Aggregate Demand (ADl in a specific country.

The benefits of fiscal policy is that investments, savings and growth is usually influenced in the long-run while it basically influences aggregate demand for goods and services in the short-run.

The manufacturing overhead budget at Cutchin Corporation is based on budgeted direct labor-hours. The direct labor budget indicates that 2,800 direct labor-hours will be required in September. The variable overhead rate is $7.00 per direct labor-hour. The company’s budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $43,120 per month, which includes depreciation of $3,640. All other fixed manufacturing overhead costs represent current cash flows. The September cash disbursements for manufacturing overhead on the manufacturing overhead budget should be:

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Answer:

$59,080

Explanation:

The calculation of September cash disbursements is shown below:-

September cash disbursement = Company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead - Depreciation + Variable manufacturing overhead

= $43,120 - $3,640 + $7.00 × 2,800

= $43,120 - $3,640 + $19,600

= $62,720 - $3,640

= $59,080

Therefore for computing the September cash disbursement we simply applied the above formula.

Foreman Mining purchased land containing a copper deposit for $2,640,000 on January 7, 2021. The company expects to mine 770,000 tons of copper over the next 10 years, and the land is expected to have a residual value of $1,408,000. The company has also purchased mining equipment for $570,000 that will be used only at this site over the 10 years with an estimated residual value of $54,100. By the end of the first year, the company has mined and sold 61,000 tons of copper. What is the cost attributed to copper inventory for 2021, assuming the company uses the units-of-production method?

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Answer:

$138,470

Explanation:

cost of mine = $2,640,000

residual value of the land = $1,408,000

cost of equipment = $570,000

residual value = $54,100

it should contain 770,000 tons of copper

units of production depreciation method:

depreciation of mine = ($2,640,000 - $1,408,000) / 770,000 tons of copper = $1.60 per ton of copperdepreciation of equipment = ($570,000 - $54,100) / 770,000 tons of copper = $0.67 per ton of coppertotal depreciation per ton of copper = $1.60 + $0.67 = $2.27

since 61,000 tons were extracted, then the depreciation expense = 61,000 x $2.27 = $138,470

Please help ASAP giving BRAINLIEST , Did I get this correct?

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Answer:

No, in my opinion I would choose:

A) the properties of free-market system that determine what the outcomes will be.

Explanation:

That would be my answer because the definition of market forces is "the economic factors affecting the price of, demand for, and availability of a commodity."(off the internet) and the answer which fits that definition the most in my opinion is A.

That would be my answer at least.

Hope this helps!

The following information will be used for 2 questions on this exam: Charlotte Corporation's management keeps track of the time it takes to process orders. During the most recent month, the following average times were recorded per order: Time spent between receipt of order and start of production 3.7 days Time spent ensuring quality levels 0.2 days Time spent working on the product 1.3 days Time spent transporting the product between work stations 0.8 days Time spent waiting to be worked on in the factory 6.9 days What is the throughput time?

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Answer:

6.00 days

Explanation:

data provided

Inspection time = 3.7 days

Process time = 0.2 days

Move time = 1.3 days

Queue time = 0.8 days

The calculation of throughput time is given below:-

Throughput time = Inspection time + Process time + Move time + Queue time

= 3.7 days + 0.2 days + 1.3 days + 0.8 days

= 6.00 days

Here, we added the inspection time, process time , move time and queue time to reach at throughput time and we ignore the time spent waiting to be worked on in the factory as it is not relevant.

Harry and Meghan have considered starting their own business but are concerned about the possibility of losing even their personal assets if the business fails. One way for BOTH Harry and Meghan to avoid this liability risk would be to :

A.
divorce as soon as possible and establish two sole proprietorships

B.
Organize a limited partnership with Harry as the general partner

C.
set up offshore accounts

D.
form a corporation

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Answer:

The correct option is D,form a corporation

Explanation:

The rationale for my choice of answer is that limited liability applies to a corporation which is found in other types of businesses.

Limited liability is a concept which implies that the liability of shareholders in a limited liability company is limited to the amount contributed to the business by a way of shares held in the company.

When a company runs into debt,the shareholders would not be required to make up such debts from their private pockets,hence Harry and Meghan personal effects are secure.

The way for Harry and Meghan to avoid liability risk is to form a corporation

Typically, a limited liability applies to a corporation which means that the owner liability is limited to the amount he owns in the business.

Limited liability implies that liability of shareholders is limited to the amount contributed to the business by a way of shares held in the company.

So, when company runs into debt, the shareholders would not be required to make up such debts from their private pockets,therefore, the investment of Harry and Meghan are secure.

Hence, the only way for Harry and Meghan to avoid liability risk is to form a corporation

Therefore, the Option D is correct.

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The following costs are included in a recent summary of data for a company: advertising expense, $85,000; depreciation expense - factory building, $133,000; direct labor, $250,000; direct material used, $300,000; factory utilities, $105,000; and sales salaries expense, $150,000. Determine the dollar amount of conversion costs.

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Answer:

Conversion costs= $488,000

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

depreciation expense - factory building, $133,000

direct labor, $250,000

factory utilities, $105,000

The conversion costs are the sum of direct labor and manufacturing overhead.

Manufacturing overhead= 133,000 + 105,000= 238,000

Direct labor= 250,000

Conversion costs= $488,000

Now suppose country A imposes a tax on A's production of to curb emissions. Country B, however, is not taxed. A's cost function is now , while B's cost function is . World demand is . The amount of greenhouse gas emissions per unit is still , such that total world emissions are given by . What are total world emissions after country A enacts a carbon tax?

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Answer:

286.5

Explanation:

P=99-qa-qb

MRa=99-2qb-qb

MCa=48

99-2qa-qb=48

Qa=25.5-0.5qb{ best response function of firm A)

MRb=99-qa-2qb

MCb=4

99-qa-2qb=4

Qb=47.5-0.5qa{ best response function of form b}

Qb=47.5-0.5(25.5-0.5qb)

Qb=34.75/0.75=46.33

Qa=25.5-0.5*46.33=2.33

Total world output=46.33+2.33=48.66

Total world emission=0.5*48.66=24.33

p=1146-qa-qb-qc

MRa=1146-2qa-qb-qc

MCa=0

1146-2qa-qb-qc=0

Qa=573-0.5(qb+qc) best response function of firm a)

By symmetry,

Qb=573-0.5(qa+qc)

Qc=573-0.5(qa+qb)

Qb+qc=1146-qa-0.5(qb+qc)

Qb+qc=764-qa/1.5

Qa=573-0.5(764-qa/1.5)=191+qa/3

Qa=191*3/2=286.5

Qa=Qb=Qc=286.5

Total output=3*286.5=859.5( cournot equilibrium market output)

Cartel output=573

Lower QUANTITY in cartel equilibrium compare to cournot equilibrium

=859.5-573

=286.5

Smart Stream Inc. uses the total cost method of applying the cost-plus approach to product pricing. The costs of producing and selling 10,000 units of cell phones are as follows: Variable costs per unit: Fixed costs: Direct materials $150 Factory overhead $350,000 Direct labor 25 Selling and administrative expenses 140,000 Factory overhead 40 Selling and administrative expenses 25 Total variable cost per unit $240 Smart Stream desires a profit equal to a 30% return on invested assets of $1,200,000.
a. Determine the variable costs and the variable cost amount per unit for the production and sale of 10,000 cellular phones. Total variable cost $ Variable cost amount per unit $
b. Determine the variable cost markup percentage for cellular phones. Round to two decimal places.
c. Determine the selling price of cellular phones. If required, round to the nearest dollar.

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Answer:

(a). Total variable Cost = $2,890,000

Total variable Cost Per Unit  = $289  

(b). Variable Cost Markup Percentage = 12.46%

(c). Selling Price Per Unit = $325

Explanation:

According to the scenario, computation of the given data are as follow:-

a). Total Fixed Cost = Selling and Administrative Expenses + Factory Overhead

= $140,000 + $350,000 = $490,000

Fixed Cost Per Unit = Total Fixed Cost ÷ Cost of Produced and Selling Units

= $490,000 ÷ 10,000 = $49

Total variable Cost Per Unit = Fixed Cost Per Unit + Variable Cost Per Unit

= $49 + $240 = $289

Total variable Cost = Cost of Produced and Selling Units × Total Cost Per Unit

= 10,000 × $289 = $2,890,000

b). Desired Profit = Invested Assets × 30%

= $1,200,000 × 30÷100 = $360,000

Variable Cost Markup Percentage = Desired Profit ÷ Total Cost

=$360,000 ÷ $2,890,000 = 0.1246 = 12.46%

c). Selling Price Per Unit = (1 + Variable Cost Markup Percentage) × Total Cost Per Unit

= (1 + 12.46%) × $289

= 1.1246 × $289

= $325

On January 1, 20X1, Popular Creek Corporation organized SunTime Company as a subsidiary in Switzerland with an initial investment cost of Swiss francs (SFr) 80,000. SunTime’s December 31, 20X1, trial balance in SFr is as follows:Part 1. Prepare a schedule translating (current rate method) the December 31, 20X1, trial balance from Swiss francs to dollars.

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On January 1, 20X1, Popular Creek Corporation organized SunTime Company as a subsidiary in Switzerland with an initial investment cost of Swiss francs (SFr) 80,000. SunTime’s December 31, 20X1, trial balance in SFr is as follows:

Then intended files that supposed to be here are added in the attachments below:

Part 1. Prepare a schedule translating (current rate method) the December 31, 20X1, trial balance from Swiss francs to dollars.

Answer:

Explanation:

We are tasked to Prepare a schedule translating (current rate method) the December 31, 20X1, trial balance from Swiss francs to dollars.

 

                     Schedule remeasuring Swiss francs to dollars

                     Trial Balance Translation Schedule

                      December 31, 20X1

                                             Sfr            Exchange Rate      U.S dollar        

Cash                             $7,200                   0.73               $5,256

Accounts                      $25,000                0.73               $18,250

receivable (net)

Receivable from           $6,300                  0.73                $4,599

Creek

Inventory                       $26,000               0.73                $18,980

Plant & equipment        $110,000              0.73                $80,300

Cost of good sold         $71,500                0.75                $53,625

Depreciation expense  $10,100                0.75                $7,575

Operating expense       $35,000              0.75                $26,250

Dividends paid              $16,400               0.74                 $12,136

                                                                                                                     

Total:                             $307,500                                     $226,971

                                                                                                                     

[tex]Accumulated - \ translation \\other \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ adjustment\\Comprehensive \\ loss[/tex]  (233,031 - 226,971)           $6060

                                                                                                                                   

TOTAL DEBITS                                                                    $233,031

Accumulated              $10,100                 0.73                  $7,373

Depreciation

Account                      $13,600                 0.73                  $9,928  

Payable

Bond                           $51,000                 0.73                  $37,230

Payable

Common stock          $78,000                 0.80                $62,400

Sales                          $154,800                 0.75               $116,100

                                                                                                                       

Total:                         $307,500                                        $233,031

No entry necessary                                                         $   -

TOTAL CREDITS                                                               $233,031              

Assume that at the end of 2019, Clampett, Inc. (an S corporation) distributes property (fair market value of $40,000, basis of $5,000) to each of its four equal shareholders (aggregate distribution of $160,000). At the time of the distribution, Clampett, Inc., has no corporate earnings and profits and J.D. has a basis of $50,000 in his Clampett, Inc., stock. What is J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution

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Answer:

J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution is $85,000

Explanation:

In order to calculate the J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution we would have to use the following formula:

J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution=original basis +increase/decrease in basis from gain from property distribution

original basis=$50,000

basis from gain from property distribution=$40,000-$5,000

basis from gain from property distribution=$35,000

Therefore, J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution=$50,000+$35,000

J.D.'s stock basis after the distribution=$85,000

The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem. Periods Present Value of $1 at 8% Present Value of an Annuity of $1 at 8% 1 0.9259 0.9259 2 0.8573 1.7833 3 0.7938 2.5771 4 0.7350 3.3121 Xavier Co. wants to purchase a machine for $36,300 with a four year life and a $1,200 salvage value. Xavier requires an 8% return on investment. The expected year-end net cash flows are $11,300 in each of the four years. What is the machine's net present value

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Answer:

$2007.6

Explanation:

According to the scenario, computation of the given data are as follow:-

4th Year Cash Flow = Salvage Value + Expected End Year Net Cash Flow

= $1,200 + $11,300

= $12,500

Year  Cash flow ($) PVF at 8%  Present value ($)

0              36,300 1.000          -36,300

1              11,300         0.9259           10462.67

2               11,300 0.8573            9687.49

3               11,300 0.7938            8969.94

4               12,500 0.7350            9187.5

 Net present value                   2007.6

According to the analysis, net present value of machine is $2007.6

he income statement of Sarasota Company is shown below. SARASOTA COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 Sales revenue $6,890,000 Cost of goods sold Beginning inventory $1,910,000 Purchases 4,410,000 Goods available for sale 6,320,000 Ending inventory 1,620,000 Cost of goods sold 4,700,000 Gross profit 2,190,000 Operating expenses Selling expenses 460,000 Administrative expenses 700,000 1,160,000 Net income $1,030,000 Additional information: 1. Accounts receivable decreased $350,000 during the year. 2. Prepaid expenses increased $160,000 during the year. 3. Accounts payable to suppliers of merchandise decreased $300,000 during the year. 4. Accrued expenses payable decreased $90,000 during the year. 5. Administrative expenses include depreciation expense of $50,000. Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows using the direct method.

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Answer:

Cash flow from operating activities

Cash Receipts from Customers                    $7,240,000

Cash Paid to Suppliers and Employees      ($6,460,000)

Net Cash from Operating Activities                 $780,000

Explanation:

Prepare a statement of cash flows` operating activities section as follows :

Cash flow from operating activities

Cash Receipts from Customers                    $7,240,000

Cash Paid to Suppliers and Employees      ($6,460,000)

Net Cash from Operating Activities                 $780,000

Cash Receipts from Customers Calculations

Sales revenue                                             $6,890,000

Add Decrease in Accounts Receivables      $350,000

Cash Receipts from Customers                 $7,240,000

Cash Paid to Suppliers and Employees Calculations

Cost of goods sold                                       $4,700,000

Add

Selling expenses                                            $460,000

Administrative expenses                                $700,000

Less depreciation expense of                         $50,000

Decrease in Accounts Payable                     $300,000

Decrease in Accrued Expenses                      $90,000

Increase in  Prepaid expenses                       $160,000

Cash Paid to Suppliers and Employees    $6,460,000

Colil Computer​ Systems, Inc., manufactures printer circuit cards. All direct materials are added at the inception of the production process. During​ January, the accounting department noted that there was no beginning inventory. Direct materials of $ 300 comma 000 were used in production during the month. Workminusinminusprocess records revealed that 12 comma 500 card units were started in​ January, 6 comma 250 card units were​ complete, and 4 comma 000 card units were spoiled as expected. Ending workminusinminusprocess card units are complete in respect to direct materials costs. Spoilage is not detected until the process is complete. What is the direct material cost assigned to good units​ completed? A. $ 258 comma 621 B. $ 150 comma 000 C. $ 96 comma 000 D. $ 246 comma 000

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Answer:

D. $246,000

Explanation:

As per the given question the solution of direct material cost assigned to good units​ completed is provided below:-

To reach Cost transferred out we need to follow some steps which is following below:-

Step 1. Cost per unit = cost of material used ÷ Units started

= $300,000 ÷ 12,500

= $24

Now,

Step 2. Goods units completed = Started units × Cost per unit

= 6,250 × $24

= $150,000

Step 3. Normal spoilage = Cards units × Cost per unit

= 4,000 × $24

= $96,000

and finally

Cost transferred out = Goods units completed + Normal spoilage

= $150,000 + $96,000

= $246,000

To reach allocation of Cost transferred out we simply put the values into formula.

Financial statement data for the years ended December 31 for Parker Corporation are as follows: Current Year Prior Year Sales $2,595,600 $2,409,498 Fixed assets (net): Beginning of year $901,070 $820,000 End of year 829,330 901,070 a. Determine the fixed asset turnover ratio for the current and prior years. Round your answers to one decimal place. Current Year: Prior Year: b. Does the change in fixed asset turnover ratio from the prior year to the current year indicate a favorable or unfavorable trend

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Answer:

we need to calculate the Average Fixed assets for both the periods.

Average Fixed Assets = (Fixed Assets at the beginning + Fixed assets at the ending period)/2

Current Year = ($901070+829330)/2

= 1730400/2

=$865200

Prior Year = $820000+901070

= 1721070/2

= $860535

Fixed Assets Turnover = Sales/Average Fixed Assets

Current year = $2595600/865200

= 3

Prior Year = $2409498/860535

= 2.8

b) There is an increase in the Fixed asset turnover which indicates an increase in efficiency of using fixed assets to generate sales.

Answer:

a. Current year 1.5  Prior year 1.4

b.  Yes it indicates a favorable trend as it shows that sales of $1.50 was generated for every $1 invested in current year as against $1.40 for every $1 invested in prior year.

Explanation:

Fixed Asset turnover is the ratio of revenue to average Fixed assets of a company.

It is a financial indicator that shows how much revenue a company generates in an accounting period for each $ 1 invested in assets (fixed asset in this case).

Average assets in the

current year

= $901,070 + $829,330

= $1,730,400

Prior year

= $820,000 + $901,070

= $1,721,070

As such fixed assets turnover for

current year

= $2,595,600/$1,730,400

= 1.5

prior year

= $2,409,498/$1,721,070

= 1.4

The focused differentiation strategy differs from the differentiation strategy in that Group of answer choices a. the focused differentiators have a broader competitive scope b. the value-creating activities of focused differentiators are more constrained. c. focused differentiators target a narrower customer market d. there are fewer risks with the focused differentiation strategy.

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Answer:

The answer is option C) The focused differentiation strategy differs from the differentiation strategy in that focused differentiators target a narrower customer market.

Explanation:

Product differentiation is a marketing strategy that creates competitive advantage with designing a product superior to that of rivals, priced higher and sometimes created for exclusive users.

However, the focused differentiation strategy takes it a step further by targeting a small group of customers with ostensible goods.

The bourgeoisie are the main target for focused differentiators. They have the economic power to foot the bill and they enjoy the exclusivity of being the few to consume such products. A good example of such products is the Bugatti and Ferrari.

A company used straight-line depreciation for an item of equipment that cost $15,350, had a salvage value of $3,200 and a six-year useful life. After depreciating the asset for three complete years, the salvage value was reduced to $1,535 but its total useful life remained the same. Determine the amount of depreciation to be charged against the equipment during each of the remaining years of its useful life: Multiple Choice $2,880. $5,672. $1,215. $2,580. $3,200.

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Answer:

The correct answer is $2,580.

Explanation:

Under straight-line method, depreciation expense is (cost - residual value) / No of years = ($15,350 - $3,200) / 6 years = $2,025 yearly depreciation expense.

Accumulated depreciation at Year 3 = $2,025 x 3 = $6,075

Net book value (NBV) becomes $15,350 - $6,075 = $9,275

New depreciation is ($9,275 - $1,535) / 3 years = $2,580 yearly depreciation expenses

Suppose that you are the international treasurer of Apple with an extra U.S. $10 million to invest for 9 months. You are considering the purchase of U.S. T-bills that yield 1.50% annual rate. The spot exchange rate is $1.00 = ¥100, and the 9 month forward rate is $1.00 = ¥110. What must the interest rate in Japan be before you are willing to consider investing there for 9 months? A. 14.5515 B. <8.8975 C. >13.4983 D. 12.5050

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Answer:

Japan Interest Rate = 0.15%  

Explanation:

As per Interest Rate Parity Theory

Spot Rate : 1$ = 100

Forward Rate : 1 $ = 110

r = 9/12

As per interest rate parity, forward rate = Spot rate(1+Interest rate Japan)/(1+Interest rate US)

Forward rate = Spot rate *(1+ iD)/(1+iF)

110 / 100 = (1 + Japan Interest Rate * 9 /12)  / 1.01125

1.1 * 1.01125 = 1 + Japan Interest Rate * 0.75

1.112375 = 1 + Japan Interest Rate * 0.75

Japan Interest Rate * 0.75 = 1.112375 - 1

Japan Interest Rate * 0.75 = 0.112375

Japan Interest Rate = 0.112375 / 0.75

Japan Interest Rate = 0.15%  

When Starbucks sells "Starbucks" T-shirts in its coffee shops or when the Chicago Cubs peddle cubs branded merchandise at Wrigley Field, why are their marketers so happy?

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Answer:

Because they have produced beyond their normal sale products such as coffee for Starbucks in other words they have found a other way to make more money.

Explanation:

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Thunder Corporation's balance sheet and income statement appear below: Comparative Balance Sheet Ending Balance Beginning Balance Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 28 $ 31 Accounts receivable 60 65 Inventory 41 42 Property, plant, and equipment 454 380 Less accumulated depreciation 206 172 Total assets $ 377 $ 346 Liabilities and stockholders' equity: Accounts payable $ 43 $ 45 Bonds payable 190 260 Common stock 41 40 Retained earnings 103 1 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 377 $ 346 Income Statement Sales $ 874 Cost of goods sold 533 Gross margin 341 Selling and administrative expense 161 Net operating income 180 Income taxes 54 Net income $ 126 The company did not dispose of any property, plant, and equipment, issue any bonds payable, or repurchase any of its own common stock during the year. The company declared and paid a cash dividend of $24. Required: Prepare a statement of cash flows in good form using the indirect method.

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Answer and Explanation:

The preparation of the cash flow statement is presented below:        

                                Thunder Corporation's

                                  Cash flow statement

Cash flow from operating activities

Net operating income $180

Adjustment made

Add: Depreciation expenses $34  ($206 - $172)

Add: Decrease in account receivable $5 ($60 - $65)

Add: Decrease in inventory $1 ($41 - $42)

Less: Decrease in account payable $2 ($43 - $45)

Net cash provided by operating activities  $164

Cash flow from investing activities  

Purchase of Property, plant, and equipment -$74 ($454 - $380)

Net cash used by investing activities -$74

Cash flow from financing activities

Repayment of bond payable -$70 ($190 - $260)

Issuance of the common stock $1 ($41 - $40)

Dividend paid -$24

Net cash used by financing activities -$93

Decrease in cash -$3

Add: Beginning cash balance $31

Ending cash balance $28

The items which displayed in a positive sign indicates the cash inflow and the items which displayed in a negative sign indicates the cash outflow

Hancock Medical Supply Co., earned $90,500 of revenue on account during Year 1, its first year of operation. During Year 1, Hancock collected $71,400 of cash from its receivables accounts. The company did not write-off any uncollectible accounts. It estimates that it will be unable to collect 1% of revenue on account. What is the net realizable value of receivables that will be reported on the balance sheet at December 31, Year 1

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Answer:

$18,195

Explanation:

The computation of the net realizable value is shown below:

As we know that

Net Realizable Value of Receivables =  Ending Accounts Receivable - Estimated Uncollectibles  amount

where,

Ending balance of Accounts Receivable is

= Revenue on Account - Accounts collected

= $90,500 - $71,400

= $191,00

And,

Estimated Uncollectibles i.e  Bad debt Expense is

= Revenue on Account × given percentage

= $90,500 × 1%

= $905

So, the net realizable value is

= $19,100 - $905

= $18,195

We simply applied the above formula

In 2017, Cullumber Corporation incurred research and development costs as follows: Materials and equipment $111000 Personnel 131000 Indirect costs 171000 $413000 These costs relate to a product that will be marketed in 2018. It is estimated that these costs will be recouped by December 31, 2020. The equipment has no alternative future use. What is the amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017

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Answer:

The amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017 is $413,000

Explanation:

In order to calculate the amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017 we would have to use the following formula:

amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017=  Materials and equipment costs+ Personnel costs+Indirect costs

amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017= $111,000+ $131,000+$171,000

amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017=$413,000

The amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2017 is $413,000

The amount of research and development costs that should be expensed in 2020

$ 99000 + $ 119000 + $ 159000

$377,000

In performing accounting services for small businesses, you encounter the following situations per taining to cash sales. 1. Poole Company enters sales and sales taxes separately in its cash register. On April 10, the register totals are sales $30,000 and sales taxes $1,500. 2. Waterman Company does not segregate sales and sales taxes. Its register total for April 15 is $25,680, which includes a 7% sales tax. Prepare the entry to record the sales transactions and related taxes for each client.

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Answer and Explanation:

According to the scenario, journal entries of the given data are as follow:-

1.Journal Entry of Poole Company

April  10

Cash A/c  Dr.  $31,500

 To Sales A/c $30,000

               To Sales tax payable A/c $1,500

(Being the sales and sales tax payable is recorded)

2. Since Register total for April $25,680 includes 7% sales tax.

So Sales of Waterman Company

= Registered Total Amount ÷ (1 + Sales Tax Rate)

= $25,680 ÷ (1 + 7%)

= $25,680 ÷ 1.07

= $24,000

Now

Sales tax = $24,000 × 7% = $1,680

Journal Entry of Waterman Company

On 15 April  

Cash A/c     Dr.  $25,680

 To Sales A/c   $24,000

               To Sales tax payable A/c $1,680

(Being the sales and sales tax payable is recorded)    

Coast to Coast Surfboards Inc. manufactures and sells two styles of surfboards, Atlantic Wave and Pacific Pounder. These surfboards are sold in two regions, East Coast and West Coast. Information about the two surfboards is as follows:
Atlantic Wave Pacific Pounder
Sales price $280 $130
Variable cost of goods sold per unit 220 97
Manufacturing margin per unit $60 $33
Variable selling expense per unit 32 18
Contribution margin per unit $28 $15
The sales unit volume for the sales territories and products for the period is as follows:
East Coast West Coast
Atlantic Wave 30,000 21,000
Pacific Pounder 0 21,000
Required:
Prepare a contribution margin by sales territory report. Calculate the contribution margin ratio for each territory as a whole percent

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Answer:

Contribution margin ratio:

For East Coast = 10%

For West Coast = 8.05%

Explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

Contribution margin by sales territory report :

C C S Inc.

Contribution margin by Territory

Particulars                             East Coast                     West Coast

Sales (a)                                $8,400,000                     $8,610,000

(30,000×$280)+(0×$130)

(21,000×$280)+(21,000×$130)

Less: variable cost of goods sold(b) $6,600,000      $6,657,000

(30,000×$220)+(0×$97)

(21,000×$220)+(21,000×$97)

Manufacturing margin (c=a-b) $1,800,000                  $1,953,000

Less: Variable selling expense (d) $960,000             $1,260,000

(30,000×$32)+(0×$28)

(21,000×$32)+(21,000×$28)

Contribution margin (e=c-d)        $840,000                 $693,000

For East Coast:

Contribution margin ratio = (Contribution margin ÷ Sales revenue)×100

=($840,000÷ $8,400,000)×100

= 10%

For west coast:

Contribution margin ratio = (Contribution margin ÷ Sales revenue)×100

=($693,000 ÷ $8,610,000)×100

= 8.05%

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