Answer: $7,000
Explanation:
given data:
income yearly = $40,000
tax rate = 10% for first $20,000
25% for next $21,000 - $80,000
solution:
tax payable for first $20,000
this is gotten by multiplyomg the tax rate with the first $20,000 income earned.
= 0.1 * $20,000
= $2,000
tax payable for next 21,000 - $80,000
= 0.25 * $20,000
= $5,000
total tax payable = $2,000 + $5,000
= $7,000
The market for hot dogs on the streets of New York City can be considered close to a perfectly competitive market. Because there are so many individuals buying and selling hot dogs:
Question:
The market for hot dogs on the streets of New York City can be considered close to a perfectly competitive market. Because there are so many individuals buying and selling hot dogs:
A) there is a shortage of hot dogs
B) there is a surplus of hot dogs
C) market forces set the price in the market
D) firms are able to make large economic profits
E) firms cannot make positive accounting profits
Answer:
The correct answer is C.
Explanation:
Perfect competition is a market/ industry situation where there are numerous companies producing similar or perfect substitute products. Also, in the same market, none of the players is large enough to single-handedly influence the market especially with respect to price.
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Lawrence Industries' most recent annual dividend was $2.28 per share (D0=$2.28), and the firm's required return is 13%. Find the market value of Lawrence's shares when dividends are expected to grow at 8% annually for 3 years, followed by a 7% constant annual growth rate in years 4 to infinity.
Answer:
Value of stock = $41.75
Explanation:
The price of a stock using the dividend valuation model is the present value of the the future dividend expected from the stock discounted at the required rate of return.
value of dividend from year 1 to 3
Year Present Value
1 2.28× 1.08^1 × 1.13^(1-) = 2.179
2 2.28× 1.08^2 × 1.13^(-2) = 2.083
3. 2.28 × 1.08^3 × 1.13^(-3)= 1.991
Present value of Dividend in Year 4 and beyond
This will be done in two steps
Step 1 :PV in year 3 terms
= Dividend in year 4× (1.06)/(0.1-0.06)
2.28 × 1.08^3 × 1.07/(0.13-0.07)= 51.220
step 2 : PV in year 0 terms =
PV in year 3 × 1.1^(-3)
=51.220 × 1.13^(-3)= 35.498
Value of stock = 2.179 +2.083 +1.991 + 35.498 = 41.75
Value of stock = $41.75
An investor owns 5,000 shares, which is 1% of a corporation's outstanding stock before a stock repurchase. The investor did not sell any of his stock during the 25,000 share repurchase. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. The investor still owns 1% of the corporation.
B. The stock's price is likely to drop by 5%.
C. The investor owns more than 1% of the corporation.
D. The investor now has 5,250 shares.
Answer:
C. The investor owns more than 1% of the corporation.
Explanation:
data provided in the question
Number of shares own = 5,000 shares
Outstanding stock percentage = 1%
Repurchased shares = 25,000
Based on the above information, the following statement is correct
i.e the investor owns more than 1% of the corporation as the A option, B and D options are incorrect and the option C is most appropriate option
During 2018, its first year of operations, Pave Construction provides services on account of $126,000. By the end of 2018, cash collections on these accounts total $93,000. Pave estimates that 20% of the uncollected accounts will be bad debts. Required: a. Record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts on December 31, 2018.b. Calculate the net realizable value of accounts receivable.
Answer: Please see answer in the explanation column
Explanation:
Account receivables = Total account - cash collections
$126,000 -- $93,000
= $33,000
Uncollectible Accounts = 20% x 33,000 = $6,600
a) Journal to record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts
Date Account Debit Credit
Dec 31, 2018 Bad debts expense $6,600
Allowance for uncollectible accounts $6,600
B) net realizable value of accounts receivable= Total Accounts Receivable - Allowance for uncollectible accounts
= $33,000 - $6,600= $26400
The Treasury bill rate is 4% and the market risk premium is 7%.
Project Beta Internal rate of return %
P 1.0 14
Q 0 6
R 2.0 18
S 0.4 7
T 1.6 20
Required:
a. What are the project costs of capital for new ventures with betas of 0.75 and 1.75?
b. Which of the following capital investments have positive NPVs?
1. P
2. Q
3. R
4. S
5. T
Answer:
the answer is going to be 3. R
Ship Co. produces storage crates that require 37.0 meters of material at $0.50 per meter and 0.10 direct labor hours at $12.00 per hour. Overhead is applied at the rate of $18 per direct labor hour. What is the total standard cost for one unit of product that would appear on a standard cost card
Answer:
Standard cost per unit= $21.5
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Ship Co. produces storage crates that require 37.0 meters of material at $0.50 per meter
0.10 direct labor hours at $12.00 per hour.
Overhead is applied at the rate of $18 per direct labor hour.
We need to determine the standard cost per unit:
Direct material= 37*0.5= 18.5
Direct labor= 0.1*12= 1.2
Manufacturing overhead= 0.1*18= 1.8
Standard cost per unit= $21.5
Owen expects to receive at the end of next year from a trust fund. If a bank loans money at an interest rate of , how much money can he borrow from the bank on the basis of this information?
Answer: a) $18,605
Explanation:
The amount he can borrow today will be an amount that when grown at a rate of 7.5% per year will equal $20,000 in a year.
20,000 = Amount + ( Amount * rate * time)
20,000 = Amount + (7.5% * Amount)
2,000,000 = 1.075 * Amount
Amount = $18,605
If the distribution of water is a natural monopoly, then:__________.
a. a single firm cannot serve the market at the lowest possible average total cost.
b. allowing for competition among different firms in the water-distribution industry is efficient.
c. average cost increases as the quantity of water produced increases.
d. multiple firms would likely each have to pay large fixed costs to develop their own network of pipes.
Answer:
d. multiple firms would likely each have to pay large fixed costs to develop their own network of pipes.
Explanation:
Option a is wrong because:
The initial investment is very high, therefore, the more firms competing will only increase the required investments and fixed costs associated with them, e.g. depreciation, maintenance. That is why the lowest average costs is generally achieved when only one firm serves this type of market.
Option b is wrong because:
A natural monopoly exists because it is extremely difficult for two or more competing firms to exist. Generally the required investment is very high, and the revenues are not large enough to allow two or more firms to compete.
Option c is wrong because:
Utilities require large initial investments, but once they are set up, the production costs are very small. I.e. the fixed costs are more relevant than the variable costs. Average production costs as decrease as the quantity produced increases.
Current cost to source from the home plant to Country A is $0.55 per unit, plus $0.02 in shipping (there is no tariff). If product is sourced from Country B, manufacturing cost is expected to be 20% lower; but shipping will increase to $0.06, and there is a tariff of 15% on CIF. What will the savings be on 100 million units if sourcing for Country A switches from the home plant to Country B
Answer:
Cost savings in sourcing from Country A = $0.5 million ($57.5 - $57 million)
Explanation:
Sourcing from Country A:
Purchase price = $0.55 per unit
Shipping = $0.02
Total Cost = $0.57
Cost of 100 million units = $57 million
Sourcing from Country B:
Purchasing price = $0.44 ($0.55 x 80%)
Shipping = $0.06
CIF Tariff = 15% = $0.075 ($0.5 x 15%)
Total Cost = $0.575
Cost of 100 million units = $57.5 million
Sourcing from Country A is more beneficial than sourcing from Country B with reduced product cost, but increased shipping and additional tariff. Whereas Country A gives a total cost for 100 million units of $57 million, sourcing the same units from Country B gives a total cost of $57.5 million. The savings of $0.5 million is substantial that no company would like to lose unless the goods from Country B are of higher quality than those from Country A.
The Association of Organic Food Growers, which does not include all organic farmers and ranchers, refuses to deal with any parties who do not carry the products of its members. This group boycott is Group of answer choices a situation that neither restrains trade nor harms competition. not within the scope of the Sherman Act. a per se violation of antitrust law. subject to analysis under the rule of reason.
Answer:
a per se violation of antitrust law.
Explanation:
The antitrust laws can be defined as those laws that are created by the US government to protect consumers from unfair means of competition in market. The aim of creating such laws is to ensure the protection of customers from corruptive business practices and also to ensure safe healthy competitive environment among same business companies.
In the given scenario, the Association of Organic Food Growers is violating the antitrust law by boycotting farmers, ranchers, etc. The antitrust laws are violated by companies in several ways among them is by boycotting.
Boycotting can be defined as an agreement between several companies that excludes a group of customers or market to avert them from buying aanyy goods or products.
This boycotting agreement is a per se violation of antitrust law.
Courtney's Caffeine Castle is investigating the feasibility of adding a new espresso maker to its line-up of products. The marketing department believes that 15,000 units can be sold at $90 each. Courtney's requires a 30% profit margin (i.e. cost is 70% of selling price) on all products. To achieve its goal, Courtney's must keep total costs equal to or below:
A. $675,000.
B. $900,000.
C. $661,500.
D. $945,000.
Answer:
D. $945,000.
Explanation:
What's the future value of an investment of $1 a year for each of 4 years, at the end of the last year? Suppose the interest rate is 8%.
Answer:
4.51
Explanation:
We have to calculate fva. The future value of annuity
Here is the formula
Fva = A [( + I)^n-1/I]
Where a = annuity
I = interest rate
N = number of years
Inserting into formula
1[(1+0.08)^4 - 1/0.08]
= 1[(1.36049 - 1)/0.08]
= 4.51
Therefore the future investment is $4.51
What best explains why a firm's ratio of long-term debt/total capital is lower than the industry average, while the ratio of income before interest and taxes/debt interest charges is higher than the industry average
Answer:
The lower ratio of long-term debt to total capital is explained by the fact that the company is not highly geared or leveraged in comparison to the industry average firm.
This also explains why the ratio of income before interest and taxes to the debt interest charges is higher than the industry average because the firm does not pay so much in interest expense as the average firm in its industry.
Explanation:
Company X's leverage determines its ratio of long-term debts to total capital. If Company X has large long-term debts it will have a higher long-term debts to total capital ratio and vice versa. In that situation, Company X will also pay more in interest, causing its ratio of income before interest and taxes to the interest charges to be higher than the industry average, and vice versa.
Tanner-UNF Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $190 million of 8% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity, but when the bonds were acquired Tanner-UNF decided to elect the fair value option for accounting for its investment. The market interest rate (yield) was 10% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Tanner-UNF paid $160 million for the bonds. The company will receive interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. As a result of changing market conditions, the fair value of the bonds at December 31, 2021, was $170 million.
Required:
a. Prepare the journal entry to record Tanner-UNF's investment in the bonds on July 1, 2021.
b. Prepare the journal entry by Tanner-UNF to record interest on December 31, 2021, at the effective (market) rate.
c. At what amount will Tanner-UNF report its investment in the December 31, 2021, balance sheet? Why?
d. Suppose Moody's bond rating agency downgraded the risk rating of the bonds motivating Tanner-UNF to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for S190 million. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale.
Answer and Explanation:
a. Investment in bonds Dr, $190 million
To Discount on bond investment $30 million
To Cash $160 million
(Being purchase of investment is recorded)
b. Cash Dr, ($190 × 8% × 6 ÷ 12) $7.6 million
Discount on bond investment Dr, $0.4 million
To Interest revenue ($160 × 10% × 6 ÷ 12) $8 million
(Being interest on bonds is recorded)
c. The computation of investment in the December is shown below:-
Bond investment $190 million
Less: discount on bond investment ($30 - $0.4) -$29.6 million
Amortization cost $160.40 million
As the company reports fair value of $190 million in its balance sheet. Also the timing of selling and purchase the investment is decided by the management as there is a market value, available for sale securities, the market rate of return varies and the short term, as well as the long term securities, are also invested
d. Cash Dr, $190 million
Discount on Bonds investment Dr, $29.6 million ($30 million - $0.4 million )
Loss on sale of bonds Dr, $29.6 million
To Investment in bonds $190 million
(Being sale of bonds is recorded)
Differentiate between team and teamwork
Team - A team is a group of individuals working together to achieve their goal(s).
Teamwork - Teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way. This concept is seen within the greater framework of a team, which is a group of interdependent individuals who work together towards a common goal.
(From Wikipedia)
Answer:
The correct answer is
Explanation:
Team: A group of people working together to achieve their goals.
Teamwork: A skill used by a group of people to achieve their required goal. It helps to finish the work perfectly and efficiently. It also shows that the members of that particular group are skillful and hard working.
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pryor frosted flakes company offers its customers a pottery cereal bowl if they send in 4 boxtops from flakes boxes and $1.00. The company estimates that 60% of the boxtops will be redeemed. In 2007, the company sold 500,000 boxes and costumers redeemed 220,000 boxtops receiving 55,000 bowls. if the bowls cost 2.50 each, how much liabilitiy for outstanding premiums should be recorded at the end od 2007?
Answer: $30,000
Explanation:
Company estimates that 60% of boxtops will be redeemed.
They sold 500,000 boxes
= 500,000 * 60%
= 300,000 boxtops will be sent in.
So far, 220,000 have been sent in. How many left;
= 300,000 - 220,000
= 80,000 boxtops are still to be sent in
4 boxtops are needed to receive a pottery bowl so with 80,000;
= 80,000/4
= 20,000 pottery bowls are due to be issued.
Each bowl costs $2.50 to make. Customers will send in $1 however so effectively it will cost the company;
= 2.50 - 1
= $1.50
With 20,000 still left to be issued, each costing $1.50, the total liabilitiy for outstanding premiums to be recorded at the end of 2007 is;
= 20,000 * 1.5
= $30,000
Calculate gross profit ratio and cost of goods sold Refer to the consolidated statements of earnings in the Campbell Soup Company annual report in the appendix.
Required:
a. Calculate the gross profit ratio for each of the past three years.
b. Assume that Campbell's net sales for the first four months of 2015 totaled 527 billion. Calculate an estimated cost of goods sold and gross profit for the four months.
Answer:
gross profit ratio = (total revenue - cost of goods sold) / total revenue
I looked for the missing information:
year total sales cost of goods sold
2012 $7,175 $4,365
2013 $8,052 $5,140
2014 $8,268 $5,370
a)
gross profit ratio:
2012 = ($7,175 - $4,365) / $7,175 = 39.16%
2013 = ($8,052 - $5,140) / $8,052 = 36.16%
2014 = ($8,268 - $5,370) / $8,268 = 35.05%
b)
since the gross profit margin ratio is decreasing every year, we can assume that it will keep decreasing in 2015. Using linear regression, the slope is -0.02055. So the estimated gross profit margin ratio for 2015 = 34.33%
estimated cogs (first four months of 2015) = $527 billion x (1 - 34.33%) = $346.08 billion
estimated gross profit (first four months of 2015) = $527 billion x 34.33% = $180.92 billion
Reed Company is in the process of preparing its financial statements for 2022. During 2022, Reed changed from the double-declining balance method for its building to the straight-line method. The building originally cost $900,000. It had an original useful life of 25 years and a salvage value of $60,000. Purchase date was 1/1/20. The 2022 depreciation expense for the building will be:
Answer:
$30,511.30
Explanation:
The double declining method was used for two years
Depreciation expense using the double declining method = Depreciation factor x cost of the asset
Depreciation factor = 2 x (1/useful life) = 2 /25 = 0.08
Depreciation expense in 2020 = 0.08 x $900,000 = $72,000
Book value = $900,000 - $72,000 = $828,000
Depreciation expense in 2021 = 0.08 x $828,000 = $66,240
book value = $828,000 - $66,240 = $761,760
Straight line depreciation expense = (book value - Salvage value) / useful life
useful life = 25 - 2 = 23
book value = $761,760
salvage value = $60,000.
( $761,760 - $60,000. ) / 23 = $30,511.30
The depreciation expense for the remaining useful life of the asset would $30,511.30
As the correlation between assets falls... Group of answer choices portfolio variance is not affected by correlation portfolio variance falls portfolio variance rises
Answer:
The correct answer is C) Portfolio Variance rises.
Explanation:
The association between two assets reflects the degree to which both assets are related. As the correlation between two assets decreases, the variation in portfolios increases.
Investment portfolios can be protected with the creative use of Correlation Diversification .
The less correlated assets are, the less risky an investment portfolio is.
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Merchant Company purchased property for a building site The costs associated with the property were:
Purchase price $191,000
Real estate commissions 16,600
Legal fees 2,400
Expenses of clearing the land 3,600
Expenses to remove old buildings2,600
What portion of these costs should be allocated to the cost of the land and what portion should be allocated to the cost of the new building?
a. $193,400 to Land; $25,200 to Building.
b. $207,600 to Land; $8,600 to Building.
c. $210,000 to Land; $2,600 to Building.
d. $216,200 to Land; $0 to Building.
e. $213,600 to Lane; $0 to Building.
Answer:
d. $216,200 to Land; $0 to Building.
Explanation:
Calculation of Cost of the land
Purchase price $191,000
Real estate commissions $16,600
Legal fees $2,400
Expenses of clearing the land $3,600
Expenses to remove old building $2,600
Cost of the land $216,200
Calculation of Cost of Building
0.
Jock and Kyla decide to wager, in violation of a state statute, on the outcome of a football game. They each deposit money with Len, who agrees to pay the winner of the bet. Before the game begins, Kyla tells Len that she changed her mind about the bet. Kyla can recover Group of answer choices
Answer:
The amount of her bet only
Explanation:
A wager is a gamble on a particular outcome of a situation. In this case the outcome of a football match.
However wagering in such a manner is a violation of state staute. So this is an illegal activity.
Jock and Kyla deposit funds for the wager with Len. Before the bet of Kyla changes her mind she can recover the money she deposited.
Len will not be able to withhold he deposit because she can sue and claim this is an illegal activity that she does not want to be part of. Len will be forced.to return at least her own money.
What is the difference between full absorption costing and variable costing?A. In full absorption costing, all of the non-manufacturing costs are expensed. In variable costing, all of the non-manufacturing expenses are included in the cost of the product.B. In full absorption costing, fixed manufacturing overhead is expensed. In variable costing, fixed manufacturing overhead is included in the cost of the product.C. In full absorption costing, fixed manufacturing overhead is included in the cost of the product. In variable costing, fixed manufacturing overhead is expensed.D. Variable costing must be used for external financial reports while full absorption costing can only be used for internal reporting.
Answer: C. In full absorption costing, fixed manufacturing overhead is included in the cost of the product. In variable costing, fixed manufacturing overhead is expensed.
Explanation:
Full absorption costing accounts for all the costs involved in making a product including the indirect and the direct costs. That means both variable costs like direct materials and direct labor as well as fixed costs like rent, and insurance are included in the cost of the product.
Variable costing on the other hand expenses fixed manufacturing overhead separately. As a result, Full absorption has a higher cost of inventory than does Variable costing.
Journalize the following, assuming a 360-day year is used for interest calculations: Apr. 30 Issued a $108,000, 30-day, 6% note dated April 30 to Misner Co. on account. May 30 Paid Misner Co. the amount owed on the note dated April 30. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. When required, round your answers to the nearest dollar.
Answer and Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
a. Account payable Dr $108,000
To note payable $108,000
(Being the issuance of the note is recorded)
b. Note payable Dr $108,000
Interest expense Dr $540 ($108,000 × 30 days ÷ 360 days × 6%)
To cash $108,540
(being the note payable and the interest expense is recorded)
Standards are set by a.manufacturing engineers. b.accountants. c.other management personnel. d.All of these choices are correct
Answer: d.All of these choices are correct.
Explanation: all of the listed options all make use of standar, manufacturing engineer, accountant, and other management personnel make use of standards to estimate the acceptable production efficiency. Standards are also set by this personnel’s to motivate employees so as to achieve efficient operations and use of man power.
Under the Securities Act of 1933, signatures will be obtained by which of the following persons involved in an underwriting?
I. Chief Executive Officer of the issuer
II. Chief Financial Officer of the issuer
III. Accountants of the issuer
IV. Lawyers of the issuer
a. I and II
b. III and IV
c. I, II, III
d. I, II, III, IV
Answer: d. . I, II, III, IV
Explanation:
The Securities Act of 1933 was put in place in order to ensure that the investors get adequate information regarding the securities that are being sold to the public and to also prevent fraud and deceit.
Under the Securities Act of 1933, signatures will be obtained by the Chief Executive Officer of the issuer, Chief Financial Officer of the issuer, the accountants of the issuer and the lawyers of the issuer.
"A mutual fund manager of a "high technology" fund feels that the market for this sector will remain flat in the next coming months and he wishes to generate some additional income against his portfolio. The best strategy is to sell:"
Answer: C. narrow-based calls
Explanation:
Narrow based calls would include calls from one industry. The mutual fund is an "High technology" firm which means that it is a narrow based fund for instance as it is interested only in one industry being the High Tech industry.
The manager should invest in Narrow based calls that focus on the sector if he anticipates that the market will remain flat for the sector. Narrow based Calls are more volatile because they are specific and with the volatility comes higher premiums to be charged.
Should he wish to make income against the portfolio, he should sell these knowing that the options will not be called as the market will remain flat.
Which of the following is an example of a disruptive innovation?
Answer: C. Use of smartphones with Internet access replacing use of landlines
Explanation:
A disruptive innovation is one that when initiated, has a significant effect on the way an industry works such that if participants do not adapt, they will probably find themselves at a disadvantage.
An example is how digital photography replaced the use of chemicals to print photographs and also how video streaming online replaced the need for video rentals from shops which led to the closure of shops like Blockbuster.
For this question, the use of smartphones which also have internet access instead of landlines is a disruptive innovation. Smartphones provide a very convenient means to communicate with others in more ways than a landline could especially with it's access to the internet. This saw most people moving away from the use of landlines in favor of smartphones.
The correct option to an example of disruptive innovation will be use of smartphones with internet access replacing the use of landlines. The correct option is C.
Disruptive innovation refers to a condition where the innovation of a product completely destroys the purpose of the existing technology in such a way that the usage of such product almost becomes extinct.
The landlines were an important innovation for humans as it enabled the wired routes to communicate with people on their unique line. It saved a lot of time and manpower.This invention itself was a disruptive invention as it replaced the letter and postcards for communication. However, with the invention of smartphones with internet access enabled wireless communication.The invention of a smartphone with internet access were not restricted just to calling but important features like texting, instant messaging, surfing, browsing and sending multimedia files as well.
Hence, the correct option is C that the use of smartphones with internet access replaced the use of landlines is an example of disruptive innovation.
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A piece of equipment (Asset class 15.0) was purchased bythe Jones Construction Company. The cost basis was $300,000. Determinethe ADS and GDS depreciation deductionfor this property each year
Answer:
Alternative depreciation system (ADS depreciation) per year:
Year % depreciation expense
1 8.32% $24,960
2 16.67% $50,010
3 16.67% $50,010
4 16.67% $50,010
5 16.67% $50,010
6 16.67% $50,010
7 8.33% $24,990
General depreciation system (GDS depreciation) or MACRS per year:
Year % depreciation expense
1 20% $60,000
2 32% $96,000
3 19.20% $57,600
4 11.52% $34,560
5 11.52% $34,560
6 5.76% $17,280
TB MC Qu. 7-77 Corbel Corporation has two divisions: Division A and ... Corbel Corporation has two divisions: Division A and Division B. Last month, the company reported a contribution margin of $47,700 for Division A. Division B had a contribution margin ratio of 35% and its sales were $231,000. Net operating income for the company was $27,200 and traceable fixed expenses were $59,700. Corbel Corporation's common fixed expenses were:
Answer:
Corbel Corporation's common fixed cost is $41,650
Explanation:
Division A contribution margin $47,700
Division B contribution Margin $80,850 $128,550
($231,000 * 35%)
Less: Traceable fixed cost $59,700
Operating Income $27,200 ($86,900)
Common fixed cost $41,650
To determine if a person is "in the business" of giving investment advice under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which of the following are considered?
I That the individual regularly gives advice on securities.
II That more than 50% of the individual's earnings are derived from making investment recommendations.
III That the individual receives compensation for giving advice on securities.
A. I only.
B. I and III only.
C. II and III only.
D. I, II, III.
Answer:
Correct Answer:
B. I and III only.
Explanation:
Someone in business of giving business advise is known as an investment adviser.
An investment adviser is a person or firm that is engaged in the business of providing investment advice to others or issuing reports or analyses regarding securities, for compensation. Based on the definition above, the best option for the question is Option B.
