Answer:
The company's WACC is 9.71%.
Explanation:
Note: See the attached excel file for the computation of company's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) can be described as the rate that is expected to be paid on average by a company to all holders of its securities to finance the assets of the company.
The following formula are used in the excel file to compute the WACC of the company.
Cost of debt = Type this function that is used in the excel sheet “=Rate(Number of years * 2,((Coupon rate/2)*Par value),-Selling price),Par value)*2*(1 - Tax rate)”. That is, type “=RATE(27*2,((6.5%/2)*1000),-1080,1000)*2*(1-21%)” in the excel file and press enter. This gives 4.83420280657156%
Note: Make sure you note all the commas and signs in the cost of debt function.
Cost of Common stock/equity using CAMP = Risk-free rate + (Beta * Market risk premium) = 5.4% + (1.18 * 6%) = 12.48%
Cost of preferred stock = (Par value * Dividend rate) / Current price = ($100 * 4.3%) / 88 = 0.0488636363636364’ or 4.88636363636364%
Company X's current assets increased by $40 million from 2007 to 2008, while the company's current liabilities increased by $25 million over the same period. The cash impact of the change in working capital was:
a. A decrease of $15 million
b. An increase of $15 million
c. An increase of $40 million
d. An increase of $25 million
Answer:
b. An increase of $15 million
Explanation:
The computation of the cash impact of the change in working capital is shown below:
As we know that
Working capital = Current assets - current liabilities
So, the change in working capital is
= Increase in current assets - increased in current liabilities
= $40 million - $25 million
= $15 million
Hence, the b option is correct
Manufacturing produces self-watering planters for use in upscale retail establishments. Sales projections for the first five months of the upcoming year show the estimated unit sales of the planters each month to be as follows:
Inventory at the start of the year was 975 planters. The desired inventory of planters at the end of each month should be equal to 25% of the following month's budgeted sales. Each planter requires four pounds of polypropylene (a type of plastic). The company wants to have 30% of the polypropylene required for next month's production on hand at the end of each month. The polypropylene costs $0.20 per pound.
Number of planters to be sold
January 3900
February 3200
March 3700
April 4400
May 4900
Required:
Prepare a production budget for each month in the first quarter of the year, including production in units for each month and for the quarter.
Answer:
Production budget for the first quarter of 202x
Particulars January February March Total
Expected sales 3,900 3,200 3,700 10,800
Required ending 800 925 1,100 2,825
inventory
Less beginning 975 800 925 2,700
inventory
Required number 3,725 3,325 3,875 10,925
of units to be produced
The production budget for the first quarter includes the months of January, February and March. It doesn't include any materials, since they are included in the materials purchase budget.
A divisional manager receives a bonus based on 10% of the residual income from the division. During the current year, the division reported revenues of $1,000,000 and expenses of $500,000. The division had $2,000,000 in average operating assets. The minimum required rate of return for the division was 15%. What was the amount of the manager's bonus
Answer:
The amount of the manager's bonus is $20,000
Explanation:
Residual income = Net income - ( average operating assets * minimum rate of return)
Net income= Revenues - Expenses = $1,000,000 - $500,000
Net income = $500,000
Residual income = 500,000 - (2,000,000 * 15%)
= 500,000 - $300,000
= $200,000
Managers bonus = $200,000 * 10%
Managers bonus = $20,000
Advertising department expenses of $42,800 and purchasing department expenses of $32,100 of Cozy Bookstore are allocated to operating departments on the basis of dollar sales and purchase orders, respectively. Information about the allocation bases for the three operating departments follows.
Department Sales Purchase Orders
Books $ 180,000 1,170
Magazines 108,000 520
Newspapers 112,000 910
Total $ 400,000 2,600
Complete the following table by allocating the expenses of the two service departments (advertising and purchasing) to the three operating departments. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with minus sign.)
Answer:
Cozy Bookstore
Allocation of Service Departments' Overheads to the Operating Departments:
Books Magazines Newspapers Total
Allocation of:
Advertising Dept. $19,260 $11,556 $11,984 $42,800
(Dollar Sales)
Purchasing Dept. $14,445 $6,420 $11,235 $32,100
(Purchase Orders)
Total $33,705 $17,976 $23,219 $74,900
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
1. Allocation Basis:
Department Sales Purchase Orders
Books $ 180,000 (45%) 1,170 (45%)
Magazines 108,000 (27%) 520 (20%)
Newspapers 112,000 (28%) 910 (35%)
Total $ 400,000 2,600
2. Allocation of Advertising Department expenses of $42,800 on the basis of dollar sales:
Books = 45% of $42,800 = $19,260
Magazines = 27% of $42,800 = $11,556
Newspapers = 28% of $42,800 = $11,984
3. Allocation of Purchasing Department expenses of $32,100 on the basis of Purchase orders:
Books = 45% of $32,100 = $14,445
Magazines = 20% of $32,100 = $6,420
Newspapers = 35% of $32,100 = $11,235
4. The allocation of overheads for the service departments of Advertising and Purchase of Cozy Bookstore was done using the direct method. This method allocates the overheads directly to each operating unit of either Books, Magazines, or Newspapers. This is a straightforward method. Other methods exists for the allocation. They include the step method and the reciprocal method; details of their discussions are not included in this class.
Community attitudes, zoning restrictions, and quality of labor force are likely to be considered in which of the following location decision methods?
a. simulation
b. factor-rating method
c. transportation method
d. locational cost volume analysis
e. center-of-gravity method
Answer:
b. factor-rating method.
Explanation:
Community attitudes, zoning restrictions, and quality of labor force are likely to be considered in factor-rating method of a location decision.
A factor-rating method can be defined as a strategic process which involves analyzing location alternatives or routes by comparing their weighted average point. Basically, a factor-rating method involves evaluating both qualitative and quantitative factors in location decision.
Hence, in this approach to location decision, each factors are assigned a weight which must all total 1.0.
On December 31 of the current year, Jerome Company has an accounts receivable balance of before any year end adjustments. The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance. The company prepares the following aging schedule for accounts receivable: Total Balance 130 days 3160 days 6190 days over 90 days Percent uncollectible 1% 2% % % What is the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts at December 31 of the current year after adjustments
Answer:
I looked for the missing information and found the following:
Total Balance 1-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days over 90 days
$329,000 $160,000 $90,000 $51,000 $28,000
% uncollectible 1% 2% 3% 20%
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $1,100 credit balance before any adjustment.
total bad debt expense = $1,600 + $1,800 + $1,530 + $5,600 = $10,530
adjusting entry = $10,530 - $1,100 = $9,430
adjusting entry:
December 31, 202x, bad debt expense
Dr Bad debt expense 9,430
Cr Allowance for doubtful accounts 9,430
Harry Company sells 20,000 units at $42 per unit. Variable costs are $26.88 per unit, and fixed costs are $105,800. Determine (a) the contribution margin ratio, (b) the unit contribution margin, and (c) income from operations.
Answer:
Instructions are below.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Harry Company sells 20,000 units at $42 per unit. Variable costs are $26.88 per unit, and fixed costs are $105,800.
To calculate the contribution margin ratio, we need to use the following formula:
contribution margin ratio= contribution margin / selling price
contribution margin ratio= (42 - 26.88) / 42
contribution margin ratio= 0.36
Now, the contribution margin:
Contribution margin= 42 - 26.88= $15.12
Finally, income from operations:
Contribution margin= 20,000*15.12= 302,400
Fixed costs= (105,800)
Net operating income= 196,600
After analyzing its own resources and unique abilities, a company is now trying to determine what group of customers it can satisfy with a good or service. It is in the process of choosing a
Answer: target market
Explanation: A target market is simply a group of people whose needs and preferences match the product range of a company and to whom those products are marketed, often times actively. As such, when the resources and unique abilities of a firm has been analysed, and is now in the process of determining what group of customers it can satisfy with a good or service, then it is in the process of choosing a target market.
You just won the lottery, which promises you $260,000 per year for the next 20 years, starting today (annuity due). If your discount rate is 7%, what is the present value of your winnings?
Answer:
the present value of your winnings will be $2,947,254.76.
Explanation:
The Present Value, PV of the Annuity due can be calculated as follows :
Pmt = $260,000
P/yr = 1
n = 20
r = 7%
Fv = $0
Pv = ?
Using a financial Calculator, the Present Value, PV of the Annuity due is $2,947,254.76
Good strategy execution involves Multiple Choice making choices among broad or narrow low cost and differentiation strategies to compete against rivals. selecting a capable management team. team participation to perform strategy-critical activities in light of prevailing circumstances. only senior-level managers to be accomplished on a timely basis. continuous improvements in the value chain in order to maximize operating efficiency.
Answer:
The answer is: team participation to perform strategy-critical activities in light of prevailing circumstances.
Explanation:
The good execution of the strategy is mainly related to the ability of managers to involve all operational areas and all employees in the process of participating in the strategic actions that were developed to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.
Therefore, managers have an essential role in exercising control, coordination and monitoring of the teams, so that the execution of the strategy takes place in an effective and active manner, being shared as a responsibility and efforts of the entire team.
Carter & Carter is considering setting up a regional lockbox system to speed up collections. The company sells to customers all over the U.S., and all receipts come in to its headquarters in San Francisco. The firm's average accounts receivable balance is $2.5 million, and they are financed by a bank loan at an 11% annual interest rate. The firm believes this new lockbox system would reduce receivables by 20%. If the annual cost of the system is $15,000, what pre-tax net annual savings would be realized? a. $32,400 b. $29,160 c. $40,000 d. $44,000 e. $36,000
Answer:
c. $40,000
Explanation:
Reduction in Account Receivables $500,000
($2,500,000 * 20%)
* Interest rate 11%
Annual saving $55,000
Less: Annual cost of system -$15,000
Pretax Net annual savings $40,000
Which one of the following conditions is not a requirement for an item to be recorded as a liability on a company's balance sheet?
a) It involves a probable future sacrifice of economic resources by the company.
b) It reduces the market value of the company.
c) It involves a probable future sacrifice to another entity.
d) It a present obligation, arising from a past transaction or event.
Answer:
c) It involves a probable future sacrifice to another entity.
Explanation:
A Liability is defined by the Conceptual Framework as Present Obligation of the entity as a result of past event, the settlement of which will result in the outflow of future economic benefits from the entity.
Additionally liabilities are meant to reduce the market value of the company.
A developer is proposing to build and operate an 8 store strip mall. Each unit would rent for $3,500 per month. It is expected that vacancy would run at 15% and that the expenses would be 17.5%. The loan is to be 75% of the capitalized value. The developer has an MARR of 12.5%, the bank is charging 8.5% interest, and the Long Term Debt Service is a constant 9%. To assess the financial worth of this endeavor, determine the following:
a. CAP Rate
b. Capitalized value
c. Loan amount
d. Debt Service Coverage Ratio
e. Loan per unit
Answer:
Requirement A: CAP Rate is 12.5%
Requirement B: Capitalized Value of the Property is $1,884,960
Requirement C: Loan Amount is $1,413,720
Requirement D: Debt Service Coverage Ratio is 1.85
Requirement E: Loan per unit is $176,715 Per Unit
Explanation:
Requirement A: Find the CAP Rate
The CAP Rate will be calculated using the following formula:
CAP Rate = Annual Net Operating Income (NOI) (Step1) / Property Capitalized Value (Step2)
Here
Operating Income is $235,620 (Step1)
Property Capitalized Value (Step2)
Now, by putting values we have:
CAP Rate = $235,620 / $1,884,960 = 12.5%
Step1: Find Annual Net Operating Income (NOI)
As we know that:
Operating Income = Expected Revenue - Operating Expense
Here
Expected Revenue from 8 Strip Malls = Rent / Month * 12 Months * (1 - Vacancy Ratio) * 8 Strips Malls
= $3,500 * 12 * (1 - 15%) * 8
= $285,600
Operating Expenses = Expected Revenue * 17.5%
= $285,600 * 17.5% = $49,980
Now by putting value in the above Operating Income equation, we have:
Annual Operating Income = $285,600 - $49,980 = $235,620
Step2: Find Property Capitalized Value (It is also Requirement B)
Property Capitalized Value = Annual Operating Income / Minimum Accepted Rate of Return (MARR)
Here
Annual Operating Income is $235,620 from Step1
MARR is 12.5%
By putting values, we have:
Capitalized Value of the Property = $235,620 / 12.5% = $1,884,960
Requirement C. Find Loan Amount
It is given in the question that the Loan Amount is 75% of Property Capitalized Cost. This implies:
Loan Amount = $1,884,960 * 75% = $1,413,720
Requirement D. Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) = Annual Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service for the Year
Here
Annual Net Operating Income is $235,620 from Step1
Total Debt Service for the Year $127,235 (See Step3 below)
By putting values, we have:
Debt Service Coverage Ratio = $235,620 / $127,235 = 1.85
Step3: Total Debt Service for the year
Total Debt Service for the year = Loan Amount * Debt Service Rate
Here
Loan Amount is $1,413,720
Debt Service Rate is 9%
By putting values, we have:
Total Debt Service for the year = $1,413,720 * 9% = $127,235
Requirement E. Find Loan Amount
We can find loan per unit by simply dividing the loan amount by number of strip mall. Here total number of strip mall are 8. This implies that:
Loan Per Unit = $1,413,720 / 8 Units = $176,715 Per Unit
The failure to record a purchase of mer chandise on account even though the goods are properly included in the physical inven tory results in
Answer: D. an understatement of expenses and an overstatement of owners' equity
Explanation:
If a purchase of merchandise was not recorded, it would mean that Purchases being an expense that contributes to the Cost of Goods sold would be understated.
This understatement would mean that the the Net income is overstated because the purchase expenses were never deducted from it. Net Income is part of owners' equity so if it is overstated, so is owners' equity .
Suppose selected comparative statement data for the giant bookseller Barnes & Noble are presented here. All balance sheet data are as of the end of the fiscal year (in millions).
2020 2019
Net sales $5,200 $5,500
Cost of goods sold 3,484 3,830
Net income 78 123
Accounts receivable 82 103
Inventory 1,146 1,262
Total assets 2,990 3,510
Total common stockholders’ equity 992 1,031
Required:
Compute the following ratios for 2020.
Answer:
Profit margin = net profit / total sales = $78 / $5,200 = 1.5%
Asset turnover = total sales / average total assets = $5,200 / ($2,990 + $3,510) = 1.6
Return on assets = net income / average total assets = $78 / $3,250 = 2.4%
Return on common stockholders’ equity = net income / average stockholders' equity = $78 / ($992 + $1,031) = 7.71%
Gross profit rate = gross profit / total sales = $1,716 / $5,200 = 33%
ABC Corporation, after many profitable years, declares a one-time special cash dividend of $10.00 per share. After the announcement, the stock is trading at $100 per share. Your customer holds 1 ABC Jan 110 Call. As of the ex date, the customer will have:
Answer:
1 ABC Jan 100 Call
Explanation:
Although the OCC does not usually adjust the strike price of listed options for regular quarterly cash dividends. This is because they are known quantity that are segmented by the market into options premium.
For special cash dividends, they are not a frequent event hence market does not recognize them. This special cash dividend is $10 per share × 100 shares = $1,000 value per contract. It therefore means that the $1,000 value per contract will be adjusted.
The new strike price will be
= 110 - 10 cash dividend
= 100. It also means that the number of shares covered by the contract does not change.
The management of Advanced Alternative Power Inc. is considering two capital investment projects. The estimated net cash flows from each project are as follows:
Year Wind Turbines Biofuel Equipment
1 $280,000 $300,000
2 280,000 300,000
3 280,000 300,000
4 280,000 300,000
The wind turbines require an investment of $887,600, while the biofuel equipment requires an investment of $911,100. No residual value is expected from either project.
Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20%
1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833
2 1.833 1.736 1.690 1.626 1.528
3 2.673 2.487 2.402 2.283 2.106
4 3.465 3.170 3.037 2.855 2.589
5 4.212 3.791 3.605 3.353 2.991
6 4.917 4.355 4.111 3.785 3.326
7 5.582 4.868 4.564 4.160 3.605
8 6.210 5.335 4.968 4.487 3.837
9 6.802 5.759 5.328 4.772 4.031
10 7.360 6.145 5.650 5.019 4.192
Required:
a. Compute the net present value for each project. Use a rate of 6% and the present value of an annuity of $1 in the table above. If required, round to the nearest dollar.
b. Compute a present value index for each project.
c. Determine the internal rate of return for each project by (a) computing a present value factor for an annuity of $1 and (b) using the present value of an annuity of $1 in the table above. If required, round your present value factor answers to three decimal places and internal rate of return to the nearest percent.
Answer:
A. Wind Turbines = $82,629.57
Biofuel Equipment = $128,431.68
B. Wind Turbines = 1 + ($82,629.57 / $887,600) = 1.093
Biofuel Equipment = 1 + ($128,431.68 / $911,100) = 1.141
C. Wind Turbines = 10%
Biofuel Equipment = 12%
Explanation:
Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.
Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested
NPV and IRR can be calculated using a financial calculator
Wind Turbines
Cash flow in year 0 = $-887,600,
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 4 = $280,000
I = 6%
NPV = $82,629.57
IRR = 10%
Biofuel Equipment
Cash flow in year 0 = $-911,100
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 4 = $300,000
I = 6%
NPV = $128,431.68
IRR = 12%
present value index = 1 + (NPV / Initial investment)
Wind Turbines = 1 + ($82,629.57 / $887,600) = 1.093
Biofuel Equipment = 1 + ($128,431.68 / $911,100) = 1.141
To find the NPV using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
3. Press compute
To find the IRR using a financial calculator:
1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.
2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button
On August 1, 2010, a company issues bonds with a par value of $600,000. The bonds mature in 10 years and pay 6% annual interest, payable each February 1 and August 1. The bonds sold at $592,000. The company uses the straight-line method of amortizing bond discounts. The company's year-end is December 31. Prepare the general journal entry to record the interest accrued at December 31, 2010.
Answer:
Dr Discount on BP 8,000
Cr Cash 592,000
Cr Bond payable 600,000
Dr Interest expense 15,333.33
Cr Interest payable 15,000
Cr Discount on BP 333.33
Dr Interest payable 15,000
Dr interest expense 3,066.67
Cr Cash 18,000
Cr Discount on BP 333.33
Explanation:
Preparation of the general journal entry to record the interest accrued at December 31, 2010.
Based on the information given we were told that the company issues bonds with a par value of the amount of $600,000 in which the bonds mature in 10 years with a 6% annual interest and sold at the amount of $592,000 this means that the transaction will be recorded as:
Dr Discount on BP 8,000
(600,000-592,000)
Cr Cash 592,000
Cr Bond payable 600,000
(To record issuance of the bonds)
Dr Interest expense 15,333.33
Cr Interest payable 15,000 (600,000 x 6% x 5/12 )
Cr Discount on BP 333.33
(8,000 / (10years* 2 payment =400*5/6=333.33)
(To record year end adjustment entry)
Dr Interest payable 15,000
(600,000 x 6% x 5/12 )
Dr interest expense 3,066.67
(600,000 x 6% x 1/12=3,000)
(400 - 333.33= 66.67)
(3,000+66.67=3,066.67)
Cr Cash 18,000
(600,000 x 6% x 6/12)
Cr Discount on BP 333.33
(8,000 / (10years* 2 payment =400*5/6=333.33)
(To record first interest payment to bondholders)
Bond X is a premium bond making semiannual payments. The bond pays a coupon rate of 9 percent, has a YTM of 7 percent, and has 15 years to maturity. Bond Y is a discount bond making semiannual payments. This bond pays a coupon rate of 7 percent, has a YTM of 9 percent, and also has 15 years to maturity. The bonds have a $1,000 par value. What is the price of each bond today
Answer:
Bond Price today
Bond X = $1183.920454 rounded off to $1183.92
Bond Y = $837.1111146 rounded off to $837.11
Explanation:
To calculate the price of the bond, we need to first calculate the coupon payment per period. We assume that the interest rate provided is stated in annual terms. As the bond is a semi annual bond, the coupon payment, number of periods and semi annual YTM will be,
For Bond X
Coupon Payment (C) = 0.09 * 1/2 * 1000 = $45
Total periods (n)= 15 * 2 = 30
r or YTM = 7% * 1/2 = 3.5% or 0.035
The formula to calculate the price of the bonds today is attached.
Bond Price = 45 * [( 1 - (1+0.035)^-30) / 0.035] + 1000 / (1+0.035)^30
Bond Price = $1183.920454 rounded off to $1183.92
For Bond Y
Coupon Payment (C) = 0.07 * 1/2 * 1000 = $35
Total periods (n)= 15 * 2 = 30
r or YTM = 9% * 1/2 = 4.5% or 0.045
Bond Price = 35 * [( 1 - (1+0.045)^-30) / 0.045] + 1000 / (1+0.045)^30
Bond Price = $837.1111146 rounded off to $837.11
Suppose a good has a downward-sloping, straight-line demand curve. If the price elasticity of demand is 2.5 when the price is $10 per unit, then the price elasticity of demand when the price is $7 per unit could be a. approaching infinity. b. 2.7. c. 2.5. d. 1.7.
Answer:
c. 2.5
Explanation:
Price elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price of the good.
Price elasticity of demand = percentage change in quantity demanded / percentage change in price
If the absolute value of price elasticity is greater than one, it means demand is elastic. Elastic demand means that quantity demanded is sensitive to price changes.
the price elasticity would not change as a result of the change
Usually, the decision to notify parties outside the client’s organization regarding noncompliance with laws and regulations is the responsibility of the
Answer:
Management
Explanation:
Sometimes in the course of discharging his duties, an auditor might discover a case of non-compliance with laws and regulations. In such situations, he is expected to report the issue to the governing body or management of the organization who in turn notify parties outside the client's organization. This might imply reporting to the appropriate law enforcement agencies who now investigate the matter.
The auditor should ensure that he is keeping to the code of confidentiality before proceeding on such a case. The management is expected to review the report to determine if the action was indeed non-compliant with the laws before proceeding on the next call of action.
Internal rate of return method The internal rate of return method is used by Testerman Construction Co. in analyzing a capital expenditure proposal that involves an investment of $149,630 and annual net cash flows of $45,000 for each of the six years of its useful life. This information has been collected in the Microsoft Excel Online file. Open the spreadsheet, perform the required analysis, and input your answers in the question below. Open spreadsheet Determine the internal rate of return for the proposal.
Answer:
Testerman Construction Co.
Internal rate of return method in analyzing capital expenditure:
Present value of expenditure = $149,630
Present of cash inflows annuity = $149,630 (using 20% discount rate and present value annuity factor of 3.3251 x $45,000)
NPV = $0 (PV of cash outflow - PV of cash inflow)
Therefore, the IRR = 20%
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Investment cost = $149,630
Annual net cash flows = $45,000
Investment period = 6 years
Annuity of future cash flows = 3.3251
b) Testerman’s IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is a capital budgeting and analysis tool which determines the discount rate that makes the present value of future inflows equal to the present value of outflows from a project. This IRR helps the managers to determine the projects that add value and are worth undertaking. IRR is based on assumptions. Similar projects with the same IRR will differ in returns due to the differences in timing and the size of the cash, the amount of debts and equity used to generate the returns, and the assumption of a constant reinvestment may which IRR makes.
Capitalism is an economic system in which private property, markets, and firms play an important role. Based on this definition, which of the following statements is correct?
A. An economic system is a way of organising the production and distribution of goods and services in an entire economy.
B. The knowledge you attain from the CORE program is a private property.
C. Forced labor where the workers receive some daily allowance is a market.
D. Employee owned cooperatives are not firms.
Answer:
Correct Answer:
A. An economic system is a way of organizing the production and distribution of goods and services in an entire economy.
Explanation:
Capitalism, which is an economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state helps in ensuring the adequate running of the country. It is a method whereby goods and services are organized in an entire economy through private investments and firms.
Assume that the following are independent situations recently reported in the Wall Street Journal.
a. General Electric (GE) 7% bonds, maturing January 28, 2018, were issued at 110.30.
b. Boeing 7% bonds, maturing September 24, 2032, were issued at 98.15.
Required:
a. Were GE and Boeing bonds issued at a premium or a discount?
b. The General Electric bonds were issued at a___________ and the Boeing bonds were issued at a__________
Answer:
a. Were GE and Boeing bonds issued at a premium or a discount?
GE bonds were issued at a premium, at 110.3%, while Boeing bonds were issued at a discount, at 98.15%
b. The General Electric bonds were issued at a premium (at $1,103) and the Boeing bonds were issued at a discount (at $981.50).
When bonds are issued at a value higher than face value, they are issued at a premium. When bonds are issued at a value lower than face value, they are issued at a discount.
Which of the following choices below lists all accounts that have a normal debit balance? Multiple Choice Supplies, Accounts Payable, Service Revenue Equipment, Unearned Revenue, and Sales
Answer:
The answer is supplies and equipment
Explanation:
To be in debit side, there must be:
1. Increase in asset
2. Increase in expense
3. Decrease in liability
4. Decrease in equity
5. Decrease in sales or revenue
And to be in credit side, there must be:
1. Decrease in asset
2. Decrease in expense
3. Increase in liability
4. Increase in equity
5. Increase in sales or revenue
So the account that will have normal debit balance is Supplies(expense) and equipment (asset)
Who should do the actual appraising of employees in an organization? Give your reasons for the choice you would make.
Answer:
It is the manager who supervises and assigns tasks to the employees who should undertake the appraisal of her employees. The manager can achieve an objective appraisal system that motivates her employees if she can demonstrative high-level objectivity and fairness.
Explanation:
Performance appraisal is an important managerial tool which managers used to align individual employee's performance with the achievement of corporate objectives. It is often done annually and involves a series of processes that culminates with either praise for work well done or a reprimand or caution issued to ensure that the concerned employees rediscover their purpose for being at the workplace.
A customer buys a new issue municipal bond with a dated date of January 1st, settling on February 1st. The first interest payment is due March 1st. How many days of accrued interest must the customer pay to the underwriter
Answer: 30 days
Explanation:
The accrued interest is to be paid for the period beginning from the date of issue till the date of settlement. However, the date of settlement is not included which means interest will not be paid for the 1st of February.
That leave the 31 days of January for payment. With Municipal Bonds however, accrued interest is calculated assuming only 30 days in a month so January will have 30 days in terms of accrued interest.
30 days is the number of days that accrued interest must be paid to the underwriter.
34. Pension gains related to plan assets occur when: A. The return on plan assets is higher than expected. B. The vested benefit obligation is less than expected. C. Retiree benefits paid out are less than expected. D. The accumulated benefit obligation is more than expected.
Answer: A. The return on plan assets is higher than expected
Explanation:
Pension gains related to plan assets is said to occur when the return on plan assets is higher than expected. In a situation whereby an individual or a firm expect a certain return on an asset and when the asset's return was eventually more than the expected return on it, this means that there is a pension gains related to plan assets.
Calculate the monthly implicit costs for a business owner who devotes 200 hours per month to his business that could be spent working at $50/hour for someone else.
Answer:
Implicit cost = $10,000
Explanation:
Implicit cost is the opportunity cost of using resources a business already owns.
This business owner passes this income by being in a business for himself
200 hours per month multiplied by $50/hour
200 x 50
= 10000
Implicit cost = $10,000
Tom and Lynda also inform you that the monthly individual membership fee is $100and that the monthly family membership fee is $160. Hercules offers a 10% discount if amember pays the entire year’s fee in a lump sum. About 180 individuals and 60 families takeadvantage of this offer – these numbers are spread evenly throughout the year. Herculespays for 60% of its purchases during the month of the purchase, and the remainder thenext month. Other variable costs (paid in cash) amount to $25 per month for each individualmembership and $45 per month for each family membership. Hercules also incurs$41,000 (which includes $12,500 in depreciation) toward fixed costs each month. Finally,Tom and Lynda inform you that they have to pay $20,000 toward the purchase of newequipment in September, and that they take out $15,000 each month as their profit. Finally,Hercules began September with a cash balance of $6,000.Required:What is Hercules’ cash budget for September?
Answer:
Net Cash $2,170
Explanation:
Cash Budget for September:
Beginning Balance $6,000
Individual membership fee revenue $1,350
Family membership fee revenue $720
Less:Variable Cost Individual ($25 * 15) $375
Less:Variable Cost Family ($25 * 5) $125
Less:Purchase of Machine $20,000
Less:Fixed cost $41,000
Net Cash $2,170
Individual membership fee revenue
$100 * 90% * 180 = 16,200 per year
16,200 / 12 = 1,350 per month.
Memberships per month = 180/12 = 15
Family membership fee revenue
$160 * 90% * 60 = 8,640 per year
8,640 / 12 = 720 per month.
Memberships per month = 60/12 = 5
