Answer:
The correct answer is the option D: Both B and C are true.
Explanation:
To begin with, a monopolistically competitive firms is the one that produces in a market in where the other companies sell a pretty similar but different product and there are a lot of buyers so the most important way to difference themself is by the publicity or the identification of the brand in the mind of the consumers. Moreover, in this type of market in the long-run equilibrium the price if equal to the marginal cost and also to the minimun of the average total cost so therefore that it is said that there are zero economic profit
Green Inc. made no adjusting entry for accrued and unpaid employee wages of $38,000 on December 31. This error would Multiple Choice Understate assets by $38,000. Overstate net income by $38,000. Understate net income by $38,000. Have no effect on net income.
Answer:
The answer is B. Overstate net income by $38,000.
Explanation:
Accrued expense is an expense that has been enjoyed or incurred but has been paid for. Examples of an accrued expense are unpaid wages/salary, unpaid electricity bill etc.
Usually, the adjusting entry for accrued expense is to debit the expense and debit increases expense while credit decreases it. Since there is no adjusting entry, that means no expense is being recognized on the income statement for this transaction. Hence, the net income increases (overstated). because ordinarily expense reduces net income.
15. Karla Salons leased equipment from Smith Co. on July 1, 2021, in a finance lease. The present value of the lease payments discounted at 10% was $81,100. Ten annual lease payments of $12,000 are due each year beginning July 1, 2021. Smith Co. had constructed the equipment recently for $66,000, and its retail fair value was $81,100. What amount of interest revenue from the lease should Smith Co. report in its December 31, 2021, income statement
Answer: $3,455
Explanation:
The interest received by Smith can be calculated as;
Interest Value = Present value of lease payment * interest rate
Present Value of interest rate
Ten annual lease payments of $12,000 are due each year beginning July 1, 2021.
That means first payment has been made already. Present value is;
= 81,100 - 12,000
= $69,100
Only half a year has gone by so this will need to be reflected;
Interest Value = Present value of lease payment * interest rate
= 69,100 * 10% * 6/12
= $3,455
A stock had returns of 15.51 percent, 22.47 percent, −8.68 percent, and 9.43 percent over four of the past five years. The arithmetic average return over the five years was 12.71 percent. What was the stock return for the missing year?
Answer:
24.82%
Explanation:
Arithmetic average = sum of observations / number of observations
Let x = the stock return for year 5
12.71 % = (15.51% + 22.47% −8.68% + 9.43 + x) /5
Multiply both sides by 5
63.55% = (5.51% + 22.47% −8.68% + 9.43 + x)
63.55% = 38.73% + x
x = 63.55% - 38.73% = 24.82%
Hughey Co. as lessee records a capital lease of machinery on January 1, 2011. The seven annual lease payments of $350,000 are made at the end of each year. The present value of the lease payments at 10% is $1,704,000. Hughey uses the effective-interest method of amortization and sum-of-the-years'-digits depreciation (no residual value). Round to the nearest dollar.
a) Prepare an amortization table for 2 011 and 2012.
b) Prepare all of Hughey's journal entries for 2011.
Answer:
Both requirements are solved below
Explanation:
An amortization table can be made as follows
DATA
Lease term = 7years
annual lease payments = $350,0000
Present value of the leases payment = $1,704,000
Implicit interest rate = 10%
Requirement A Amortization table for 2011 and 2012
Date Annual payment Effective decreased Balance
interest liability $1,704,000
12/31/11 $350,000 $170,400 $179,600 $1524,400
12/31/12 $350,000 $152,440 $197,560 $1,326,840
Requirement B journal entries for 2011
January 1
Entry
DEBIT CREDIT
Leased machinery $1,704,000
Lease liability $1,704,000
December 31
Entry
DEBIT CREDIT
Interest expense $170,400
Lease liability $179,600
Cash $350,000
December 31
Entry
DEBIT CREDIT
Depreciation expense(w) $426,000
Accumulated depreciation $426,000
Working
Sum of the years = (7+6+5+4+3+2+1) = 28
Cost = $1,704,000
Residual value = $0
Estimated life = 7years
Depreciation expense = $1,704,000 x 7/28
Depreciation expense = $426,000
The declaration, record, and payment dates in connection with a cash dividend of $77,000 on a corporation's common stock are October 1, November 7, and December 15.
Required:
Journalize the entries required on each date.
Answer:
Oct 1
Dr Cash Dividend $77,000
Cr Dividend Payable $77,000
Nov 7
No Entry required on the record date
Dec 15
Dr Dividend Payable $77,000
Cr Cash
Explanation:
Preparation of the Journal entries for each date
Based on the information given we were told that the cash dividend of the amount of $77,000 was a corporation's common stock are October 1, November 7, and December 15 which means that the transaction will be recorded as:
Oct 1
Dr Cash Dividend $77,000
Cr Dividend Payable $77,000
Nov 7
No Entry required on the record date
Dec 15
Dr Dividend Payable $77,000
Cr Cash
As the athletic shoe buyer for Sports Authority, how would you go about forecasting sales for a new Nike running shoe?
Answer:
The answer is below
Explanation:
I would go about forecasting sales for a new Nike running shoe in the following ways:
1. Check past sales history: Examining Nike's sales history to check and differentiate which items have high sales well and those items that didn’t. This will help anticipate and forecast sales for the new Nike running shoe by putting it side by side with a similar product.
2. Conduct detailed market research: This is vital to predicting prospective sales in order to determine if the shoes will sell satisfactorily.
Making research to infer specifically the products, consumers wants will give Nike a current idea of what is in vogue. Thus, by conducting detailed research and discovering what their consumers prefer and disfavor, they will have the ability to predict sales for a new item.
A firm has a debt-to-equity of 0.69 and a market-to-book ratio of 3.0. What is the ratio of the book value of debt to the market value of equity?
Answer:
0.23
Explanation:
Debt to Equity Ratio = Total debt/ Total common equity
Market to book Ratio = Market price per share / Book value per share
Book debt to Market equity Ratio = Debt to Equity Ratio / Market to book Ratio
Book debt to Market equity Ratio = 0.69 / 3
Book debt to Market equity Ratio = 0.23
Therefore, the ratio is 0.23
Wookie Company issues 8%, five-year bonds, on January 1 of this year, with a par value of $108,000 and semiannual interest payments.
Semiannual Period-End Unamortized Premium Carrying Value
(0) January 1, issuance $8,271 $116,271
(1) June 30, first payment 7,444 115,444
(2) December 31, second payment 6,617 114,617
Use the above straight-line bond amortization table and prepare journal entries for the following:
a) The issuance of bonds on January 1.
b) The first interest payment on June 30.
c) The second interest payment on December 31.
Answer:
See the journal entries and explanation below.
Explanation:
The journal entries will look as follows
a) The issuance of bonds on January 1.
Date Accounts title Debit ($) Credit ($)
Jan. 1 Cash 111,671
Premium on Bonds Payable 8,271
Bonds Payable (w.1) 108,000
(To record issuance of bonds.)
b) The first interest payment on June 30.
Date Accounts title Debit ($) Credit ($)
Jun. 30 Interest Expense (w.4) 3,493
Premium on Bonds Payable (w.2) 827
Cash (w.3) 4,320
(To record first interest payment)
c) The second interest payment on December 31.
Date Accounts title Debit ($) Credit ($)
Dec. 31 Interest Expense (w.4) 3,493
Premium on Bonds Payable (w.5) 827
Cash (w.6) 4,320
(To record second interest payment)
Workings:
w.1: Bond payable = Cash - Premium on Bonds Payable = $111,671 - $8,271
w.2: Premium on Bonds Payable = January 1 Unamortized Premium - June 30 Unamortized Premium = $8,271 - $7,444 = $827
w.3: Cash = $108,000 * 8% * (6 / 12) = $4,320
w.4: Interest expense = w.3 - w.2 = $4,320 - $827 = $3.493
w.5: Premium on Bonds Payable = June 30 1 Unamortized Premium - December 31 Unamortized Premium = $7,444 - $6,617 = $827
w.6: Cash = $108,000 * 8% * (6 / 12) = $4,320
w.7: Interest expense = w.6 - w.5 = $4,320 - $827 = $3,493
On February 3, 1969, New York lawyer and businessman _______________ was appointed the Beatles' business manager, as John was impressed by what the man had done financially for the Rolling Stones.
Answer:
Allen B. Klein
Explanation:
Allen B. Klein was an American businessman that became a powerful person in the music industry because he managed several artists and became well known for helping them increase their income and he worked with Sam Cooked, the Rolling Stones and The Beatles who hired in him in 1969 as their manager. According to this, the answer is that on February 3, 1969, New York lawyer and businessman Allen B. Klein was appointed the Beatles' business manager, as John was impressed by what the man had done financially for the Rolling Stones.
Domingo Corporation uses the weighted...
Domingo Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. This month, the beginning inventory in the first processing department consisted of 2,300 units. The costs and percentage completion of these units in beginning inventory were:
Cost Percent Complete
Materials costs $7,400 50%
Conversion costs $3,600 20%
A total of 8,700 units were started and 8,000 units were transferred to the second processing department during the month. The following costs were incurred in the first processing department during the month:
Cost
Materials costs $160,600
Conversion costs $122,300
The ending inventory was 85% complete with respect to materials and 75% complete with respect to conversion costs. How many units are in ending work in process inventory in the first processing department at the end of the month?
a. 700.
b. 1,700.
c. 6.400.
d. 2,700.
Answer:
3,000 units
Explanation:
Calculation for How many units are in ending work in process inventory
Using this formula
Ending work in process units =Beginning work in process units + Units started into production - Transferred to the second processing department units
Let plug in the formula
Ending work in process units= 2,300 units + 8,700 units - 8,000 units
Ending work in process units= 3,000 units
Therefore 3,000 units are in the ending work in process inventory in the first processing department at the end of the month.
Division A had ROI of 15% last year. The manager of Division A is considering an additional investment for the coming year. What step will the manager likely choose to take
Answer: c.Reject the investment if it returns less than 15% ROI.
Explanation:
Additional investments should yield incremental returns if they are to be accepted. In the previous year, Division A had an Return on Investment of 15%, when an additional investment is being considered, it must bring in more than that 15% if it is to be accepted.
Therefore, if an investment is to give a less than 15% ROI, it should be rejected as it is not bringing additional returns for the Division.
Whispering Corporation began 2017 with a $94,200 balance in the Deferred Tax Liability account. At the end of 2017, the related cumulative temporary difference amounts to $352,400, and it will reverse evenly over the next 2 years. Pretax accounting income for 2017 is $505,400, the tax rate for all years is 40%, and taxable income for 2017 is $388,500.
Part 1
Compute income taxes payable for 2017.
Income taxes payable
$
Part 2
Prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income taxes payable for 2017. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.)
Account Titles and Explanation
Debit Credit
Part 3
Prepare the income tax expense section of the income statement for 2017 beginning with the line "Income before income taxes.". (Enter loss using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45).)
Answer:
1. Income tax payable = Taxable income for 2017 * Income tax rate
Income tax payable = $388,500 * 40%
Income tax payable = $155,400
2. Journal Entry
Account Titles and Explanations Debit Credit
Income tax expense $202,160
($505,400*40%)
Deferred tax liability $46,760
($202,160-$155,400)
Income tax payable $155,400
($388,500*40%)
3. Income Statement (Partial)
For the Year Ended Dec 31, 2017
Income before income taxes $505,400
Income tax expense
Current $155,400
Deferred $46,760 $202,160
Net Income $303,240
Net sales$688,500 $450,000 Cost of goods sold 337,364 133,200 Determine the 2016 and 2017 trend percents for net sales using 2016 as the base year.
Answer:
Trend- % change in sales = 34.64%
Explanation:
Trend analysis entails determining the performance of a business over time by comparing its performance data from one period to another. The aim of trend analysis is to identify the behavior of a set of ratios over a period of time by comparing them across different years.
To determine the trend for a particular data, we use the formula below
% Change in variable =
(Current year figure - Previous year figure)/Previous year figure × 100
DATA
Current year figure for sales (2017) - 450,000
Previous year figure for sale (2016) - 688,500
% change in sales = (450,000 -688,500)/688,500 × 100 = 34.64%
% change in sales = 34.64%
This implies that the company made sales in 2017 which is 34.64% less than that made in 2016
The following accounts are from last year's books of Sharp Manufacturing: Raw Materials Bal 0 (b) 154,800 (a) 166,000 11,200 Work In Process Bal 0 (f) 513,200 (b) 132,400 (c) 168,800 (e) 212,000 0 Finished Goods Bal 0 (g) 464,000 (f) 513,200 49,200 Manufacturing Overhead (b) 22,400 (e) 212,000 (c) 26,400 (d) 156,800 6,400 Cost of Goods Sold (g) 464,000 Sharp uses job-order costing and applies manufacturing overhead to jobs based on direct labor costs. What is the amount of direct materials used for the year
Answer:
$132,400
Explanation:
Based on the information given we were told that Sharp make use of job order costing as well as applies manufacturing overhead to jobs which are often based on the direct labor costs, which simply means the amount of direct materials that is been used for the year will be a debit amount of $132,400 in the work in process .
Therefore the amount of direct materials used for the year will be $132,400
Due Diligence refers to diligently monitoring the interview for lies or half-truths the interviewee might include. Select one: True False
Answer: False
Explanation:
Due diligence is a review, audit or an investigation that is performed in order to confirm certain facts. Due diligence also involves looking at the financial records of w company before having a transaction with the company in order to ascertain some facts.
Due Diligence is not diligently monitoring the interview for lies or half-truths the interviewee might include. This is false.
If an economist wishes to determine whether there is evidence that average family incomes in a community exceeds $25,000:_______
a. either a one-tailed or two-tailed test could be used with equivalent results.
b. a one-tailed test should be utilized.
c. a two-tailed test should be utilized.
d. None of the above.
Answer: one tailed test should be utilized
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that an economist wishes to determine whether there is evidence that average family incomes in a community exceeds $25,000.
A one tailed test should be utilized because the region of rejection will just have to be based on one side.
Costs that are capitalized because they are expected to have future value are called product costs; costs that are expensed are called period costs. This classification is important because it affects the amount of costs expensed in the income statement and the amount of costs assigned to inventory on the balance sheet. Product costs are commonly made up of direct materials, direct labor, and overhead. Period costs include selling and administrative expenses.
A service company has which of the following costs
a. Direct Material
b. Overhead Costs
c. Product Costs
d. Expensed in the period incurred
Answer:
b. Overhead Costs
d. Expensed in the period incurred
Explanation:
-Direct material refers to the cost of the material used to manufacture a product.
-Overhead costs are the costs related to the operation of the business and they can't be assigned to a good or service.
-Product Costs are the costs to manufacture a product.
-Expensed in the period incurred are the period costs which are costs not related to the production of a good.
According to these definitions, a service company has the following costs: overhead costs and expensed in the period incurred because these are costs that are not related to the creation of a product.
On the other hand, the other options direct material and product costs are not right because these costs are directly related to products.
The basic unit in which data are stored in an accounting system is called an __________. These storage units should be so constructed as to readily receive money measurements of the __________ or ___________ in the items for which they are established.
Answer:
it would be 3 units for the first part then second answer would be 5 then the last one would be 13
Explanation:
that's why it would be asking for how many units for each storage units
Empirical evidence from 1960 to 2010 shows that convergence in economic growth is occurring in which of the following cases?
a. All low-income countries are catching up to all high-income countries.
b. Low-income industrial countries are catching up to high-income developing countries.
c. Low-income developing countries are catching up to high-income industrial countries.
d. Low-income industrial countries are catching up to high-income industrial countries.
Answer:
Correct Answer:
c. Low-income developing countries are catching up to high-income industrial countries.
Explanation:
The evidence which shows that low income developing countries are catching up to high-income industrial countries could be found in the series of developmental strides made by some countries like Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Indonesia, Vietnam etc over the years. Most of their achievements is at par with most European countries in different sectors such as educational, and social sectors.
Onslow Co. purchases a used machine for $178,000 cash on January 2 and readies it for use the next day at a $2,840 cost. On January 3, it is installed on a required operating platform costing $1,160, and it is further readied for operations. The company predicts the machine will be used for six years and have a $14,000 salvage value. Depreciation is to be charged on a straight-line basis. On December 31, at the end of its fifth year in operations, it is disposed of.Required:Prepare journal entries to record the machine's disposal under each of the following separate assumptions: a. It is sold for $22,000 cash. b. It is sold for $88,000 cash. c. It is destroyed in a fire and the insurance company pays $32,500 cash to settle the loss claim.
Answer:
All the requirements are solved below
Explanation:
Purchase = $178,000
Ready to use cost = $2,480
Installation cost = $1,160
Salvage value = $14,000
Depreciation method = Straight line
Useful life = 6 years
Solution
Requirement A If sold for $22,000
Entry DEBIT CREDIT
Cash $22,000
Accumulated depreciation $140,000
Profit/loss on disposal $20,000
Machinery $182,000
Requirement B If sold for $88,000
Entry DEBIT CREDIT
Cash $82,000
Accumulated depreciation $140,000
Profit/loss on disposal $40,000
Machinery $182,000
Requirement C If destroyed in fire and insurance company paid $32,500
Entry DEBIT CREDIT
Cash $30,000
Accumulated depreciation $140,000
loss from fire $12,000
Machinery $182,000
Workings
Cost =$178,000 + $2,480 + $1,160
Cost = $182,000
Accumulated depreciation = ([tex]\frac{182,000-14,000}{6}x5[/tex]
Accumulated depreciation = 140,000
Identify five HRM criteria or components that can be used to measure organizational effectiveness or ineffectiveness. "Grievance rate" is an example.
Answer:
They include;
1. Customer Satisfaction
2. Absenteeism
3. Legal Compliance
4. Performance
5. Training
Explanation:
The Human Resource Management criteria that are used to measure the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of an organization, are a list that gives an idea of how an organization is performing, and this list can serve as a basis of comparison with other organizations. These options include;
1. Satisfaction: If the employees are treated fairly and so, feel satisfied with the organization, then they can be said to be effective.
2. Absenteeism: When workers are always absent from work it does not present the organization as an effective one.
3. Legal Compliance: The organization must be able to comply to government rules and regulations guiding the business to be rated as effective.
4. Performance: High or low-performance which is reflected in the turnover rates would be an indication of how effective or ineffective an organization is.
5. Training: The organization should be able to provide regular standard training for its workers to be rated as effective.
On July 1, 20Y7, Pat Glenn established Half Moon Realty. Pat completed the following transactions during the month of July:
A. Opened a business bank account with a deposit of $25,000 from personal funds.
B. Purchased office supplies on account, $1,850.
C. Paid creditor on account, $1,200.
D. Earned sales commissions, receiving cash, $41,500.
E. Paid rent on office and equipment for the month, $3,600.
F. Withdrew cash for personal use, $4,000.
G. Paid automobile expenses (including rental charge) for the month, $3,050, and miscellaneous expenses, $1,600.
H. Paid office salaries, $5,000.
I. Determined that the cost of supplies on hand was $950; therefore, the cost of supplies used was $900.
What would the Financial Statement look like?
Answer:
Explanation:
A) Debit cash 25,000 , credit capital 25,000
B)Credit Payable 1850 , Debit supplies 1850
C) Credit cash (1200), Debit payable (1200)
D) Debit cash 41,500 , credit sales commission 41,500
E)Credit cash (3600). debit rent 3,600
F)Credit cash ( 4000), debit drawings 4000
G)credit cash (4,650), debit automobile 3,050,miscellaneous 1600
H) Credit cash (5,000), debit salaries 5000
i)Credit supplies (900) debit supplies expense 900
Overall total
Cash = 25000-1200+41500-3600-4000=4650-5000 48,050
Supplies = 1850 -900 =950
Account payable = 1850-1200 =650
Capital = 25,000
Drawing =4000
Sales commission = 41,500
Salaries = 5,000
Rent = 3,600
Automobile expenses =3050
Miscellaneous expenses =1600
Supplies expenses = 900
Income statement
Revenue ( sales commission ) 41,500
Expenses
salaries 5,000
Rent 3,600
Supplies 900
Automobile 3,050
Miscellaneous 1,600
Total expenses 14,150
Gross profit 27,350
Statement of financial position
Assets
Cash 48,050
Supplies 950
Total 49,000
Liabilities
Account payable 650
Capital 25,000
Drawing (4000)
Total 21,650
Owners equity 27,350
Total liabilities and equities 49,000
Owners equity = ( sales commission - salaries - rent -supplies - automobile -miscellaneous )
Gabriele Enterprises has bonds on the market making annual payments, with eleven years to maturity, a par value of $1,000, and selling for $982. At this price, the bonds yield 7.6 percent.
Required:
What must the coupon rate be on the bonds?
Answer:
The answer is 7.35 percent
Explanation:
N(Number of periods) = 11years
I/Y(Yield to maturity) = 7.6 percent
PV(present value or market price) = $982
PMT( coupon payment) = ?
FV( Future value or par value) = $1,000.
We are using a Financial calculator for this.
N= 11; I/Y = 7.6; PV = -$982; FV= $1,000; CPT PV= $73.52
Therefore, coupon rate is ($73.52/$1,000) x 100 percent
=7.35 percent
Jackson Industries uses a standard cost system in which direct materials inventory is carried at standard cost. Jackson has established the following standards for one unit of product: Standard Quantity or Hours Standard Price or Rate Standard Cost Per Unit Direct materials 6 pounds $4.30 per pound $25.80 Direct labor 2.40 hours $5.00 per hour $12.00 During May, Jackson purchased 145,600 pounds of direct material at a total cost of $655,200. The total factory wages for May were $258,800, 90 percent of which were for direct labor. Jackson manufactured 21,000 units of product during May using 122,800 pounds of direct material and 50,900 direct labor-hours. The price variance for the direct material acquired by Jackson Industries during May is:
Answer:
Direct material price variance= $29,120 unfavorable
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Standard: Direct materials 6 pounds $4.30 per pound $25.80
Actual= Jackson purchased 145,600 pounds of direct material at a total cost of $655,200.
To calculate the direct material price variance, we need to use the following formula:
Direct material price variance= (standard price - actual price)*actual quantity
Actual price= 655,200/145,600= $4.5
Direct material price variance= (4.3 - 4.5)*145,600
Direct material price variance= $29,120 unfavorable
. A particular parcel of real estate (land) is sold for $20,000,000 and was originally purchased for $10,000,000. On a taxable sale, explain a circumstance (type of investor, intent, entity, etc.) that would pay the following U.S. federal income tax results on the $10,000,000 gain (exclude the 3.8% net investment income tax and any state taxes in the calculation):
Question Completion:
Choices: a. No tax liability on the sale b. $2,000,000 of tax c. $2,960,000 of tax d. $2,100,000 of tax
Answer:
b. $2,000,000 of tax for individuals
Explanation:
Long-term capital gains tax is a tax on profits from the sale of an asset which an investor has held for more than a year. The approved long-term capital gains tax rates are 0%, 15% or 20% depending on your taxable income bracket and whether you are filing as a single or jointly as married. But, an important point to note is that long-term capital gains tax rates are generally lower than short-term capital gains tax rates, thus encouraging investors to hold assets for a longer time. Short-term capital gains tax rates are the rates applicable to the normal individual income tax brackets.
When Production decreases what is a very likely possibility? a hire new workers b expand production c purchase new equipment d downsizing
The correct answer is D. Downsizing
Explanation:
In businesses, the term "downsizing" is used to describe a reduction in the number of workers or the total labor force. This often means non-essential workers are fired or even complete departments are eliminated. Moreover, this is likely to occur if the business expenses are higher than its profits or if the production decreases because in both situations fewer workers are needed to eliminate unnecessary expenses. In this context, if production decreases it is likely downsizing occurs.
Use goal seek to answer this question. All else equals, to have a net income of 20,000, the COGS margin percentage must be ______, and the gross profit must be ______. Review Later
Answer:
Use goal seek to answer this question. All else equals, to have a net income of 20,000, the COGS margin percentage must be 40%, and the gross profit must be $17,250.
Explanation:
The income statement is missing, so I looked it up and the information given was:
Revenue 100,000 COGS 40,000 Gross Profit 60,000 Salaries Marketing Rent Earnings Before Tax 23,000Income Tax 25% Net Income ?Since COGS are$40,000 and total sales are $100,000, the COGS margin percentage = 40,000 / 100,000 = 40%
Since earnings before taxes are $23,000 and taxes are 25%, then net income = $23,000 x (1 - 25%) = $23,000 x 75% = $17,250
In response to the financial crisis, the Fed and the U.S. Treasury took all of the following policy actions except _______.
a. lowering tax rates on commercial bank profits
b. The Troubled Asset Relief Program
Answer: lowering tax rates on commercial bank profits
Explanation:
The financial crisis which is also widely called the global meltdown was caused as a result of the financial indutry deregulation.
The goal of TARP was to strengthen the banks, and improve market stability. Lowering tax rates on commercial bank profits wasn't part of the action used by the government.
Beta is Question 10 options: a) A measure of the volatility of returns on an individual stock relative to the market b) Relates the risk-return trade-offs of individual assets to the market returns c) The computed cost of capital determined by multiplying the cost of each item in the optimal capital structure by its weighted presentation in the overall capital structure and summing up the results d) The cost of the last dollar of funds raised
Answer: a) A measure of the volatility of returns on an individual stock relative to the market
Explanation:
Beta is indeed a measure of the volatility of returns on an individual stock relative to the return on the market as a whole.
It is used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model which enables for the calculation of the stock's expected return.
Market Beta is always 1. Therefore betas measure shows how much more or less volatile than the market return, the stock return is. For instance, a beta of 2 means that the stock's returns are twice as volatile as the markets and a beta of 0.5 means the returns are only half as volatile as the market.
Disturbed Corp. needs to raise $57 million to fund a new project. The company will sell shares at a price of $23.70 in a general cash offer and the company's underwriters will charge a spread of 7.5 percent. The direct flotation costs associated with the issue are $725,000 and the indirect costs are $445,000. How many shares need to be sold?
Answer: 2653438 shares
Explanation:
From the information given in the question, the following can be deduced:
The share price will be:
= $23.70 × (1 - 7.5%)
= $23.70 × (1 - 0.075)
= $23.70 × 0.925
= $21.9225
The money that will be raised will be:
= 57,000,000 + 725,000 + 445,000
= $58,170,000
The number of shares that are needed to be sold will be:
= $58,170,000/$21.9225
= 2653438 shares
