Answer:
The expected real value (in terms of January 1, 2009, dollars) of the depreciation charge in year 2013 will be $1,958,815.416.
Explanation:
It is expected that the value of the dollar in the German market will fall at the same rate as that of the real market value of the dollar when we envisage the exchange rate will remain the same. Thus the depreciation of the tax write-off in terms of its real value in dollars will fall at 5% every year from 2009 to 2013.
Therefore, at a tax rate of 50% in Germany, a $2.5 million charge on depreciation on the investment of $5 million will result in 2013.
To calculate the real value of the dollar at an inflation of 5% yearly in 2013
When the tax rate in German is 50%, then charges of depreciation of $5 million will equal4$2.5 million in 2013 dollars. When the dollar's real value of this write-off is declining due to the inflation at 5% annually, the real value in 2013 will be calculated as:
Given: $2,500,000 (P/F , 5%, 5years) ; 0.78356 (factor for calculating the amount to be recieved after 5years)
= $2,500,000 * 0.78356
= $1,958,815.416
1. The field of management science a. concentrates on the use of quantitative methods to assist in decision making. b. approaches decision making rationally, with techniques based on the scientific method. c. is another name for decision science and for operations research. d. each of these choices are true.
Answer:
d. each of these choices are true.
Explanation:
The field of management science refers to the study of various problem solving and decision-making technique for the organization that is strongly tied to the management and other subjects like economics, engineering, etc
The organization is able to accomplish its goals and objectives by applying different scientific methods. It only deals with qualitative methods. Plus it required research also
hence, the correct option is d.
The following accounts were taken from the Adjusted Trial Balance columns of the end-of-period spreadsheet for April 30, for Finnegan Co.: Accumulated Depreciation $32,000 Fees Earned 78,000 Depreciation Expense 7,250 Rent Expense 34,000 Prepaid Insurance 6,000 Supplies 400 Supplies Expense 1,800 Prepare an income statement.
Answer:
Explanation:
Income statement for Finnegan Co for the period Ended April 30
Fees earned ( Revenue) 78,000
Depreciation Expenses (7,250)
Rent expenses (34,000)
Supplies Expenses (1800)
Income 34,950
Prepaid insurance (6000) and supplies (400) are current assets item of the statement of financial position (balanced sheet) while accumulated depreciation (32000) is a contra asset account on the balanced sheet as a reduction on the fixed assets.
Although the "Great Recession" that began in late 2007 ended officially in the summer of 2009, the U.S. economy had staged only a modest recovery as we moved through the middle of 2015. Some economists have pointed out that this is typical of a _____________ recession.
Answer: balance sheet
Explanation: The modest recovery of the U.S. economy after the Great Recession has been described by economists as typical of a balance sheet recession which is characterized by great savings, reduction in debts by individuals or companies collectively, as opposed to spending or investing which serve as stimulants for economies. This is usually attributed to high levels of private sector debts and as a result, there is general economic decline or slow growth.
Identify the statement that is incorrect. Multiple Choice Higher financial leverage involves higher risk. Risk is higher if a company has more liabilities. Risk is higher if a company has more assets. The debt ratio is one measure of financial risk. Lower financial leverage involves lower risk.
Answer:
Risk is higher if a company has more assets.
Explanation:
All of the following statements are true and correct;
1. Higher financial leverage involves higher risk.
2. Risk is higher if a company has more liabilities.
3. The debt ratio is one measure of financial risk.
4. Lower financial leverage involves lower risk.
However, it is false and an absolutely incorrect to say risk is higher if a company has more assets.
A company having more assets would have a debt ratio less than one (1) because it has many assets to fund it's business. Thus, the company would have little or no debts and as such, it's risk portfolio is very low.
Hence, risk is lower if a company has more assets.
You buy a share of The Ludwig Corporation stock for $21.40. You expect it to pay dividends of $1.07, $1.1449, and $1.2250 in Years 1, 2, and 3, respectively, and you expect to sell it at a price of $26.22 at the end of 3 years.
A. Calculate the growth rate in dividends.
B. Calculate the expected dividend yield .
C. Assuming the calculated growth rate is expected to continue, you can add the dividend yield to the expected growth rate to get the expected total rate of return. What is the stock
Answer:
A. the growth rate in dividends = 7.00%
B. Expected dividend yield = 4.67%
C. Stock's xpected total rate of return = 11.67%
Explanation:
A. Calculate the growth rate in dividends
Current dividend growth rate = (Current year dividend - Previous year dividend) / Previous year dividend
Therefore,
Year 2 dividend growth rate = ($1.1449 - $1.07) / $1.07 = 0.0700, or 7.00%
Year 3 dividend growth rate = ($1.2250 - $1.1449) / $1.1449 = 0.0700, or 7.00%
This shows that;
Year 2 dividend growth rate = Year 3 dividend growth rate = 7.00%
B. Calculate the expected dividend yield
Dividend yield = Dividend per share / Market price per share
Therefore,
Expected dividend yield = Expected dividend per share in year 3 / Expected market price per share in year 3 = $1.2250 / $26.22 = 0.0467, or 4.67%
C. Assuming the calculated growth rate is expected to continue, you can add the dividend yield to the expected growth rate to get the expected total rate of return. What is the stock
Note: The complete statement is "What is this stock’s expected total rate of return?"
Stock's xpected total rate of return = Growth rate + Expected dividend yield in 3 = 7.00% + 4.67% = 11.67%.
Financial data for Joel de Paris, Inc., for last year follow: Joel de Paris, Inc. Balance Sheet Beginning Balance Ending Balance Assets Cash Accounts receivable Inventory Plant and equipment, net Investment in Buisson, S.A. Land (undeveloped) Total assets $ 130,000 $125,000 471,000 484,000 870,000 434,000 250,000 $ 2,562,000 2,634,000 341,000 562,000 877,000 399,000 253,000 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Long-term debt Stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 383,000 336,000 1,018,000 1,280,000 $ 2,562,000 2,634,000 1,018,000 1,161,000 Joel de Paris, Inc. Income Statement Sales Operating expenses Net operating income Interest and taxes: $ 5,404,000 4,593,400 810,600 Interest expense Tax expense ş 114,000 209,000 323,000 $ 487,600 Net income The company paid dividends of $368,600 last year. The "Investment in Buisson, S.A.," on the balance sheet represents an investment in the stock of another company. The company's minimum required rate of return of 15%
Required:
1. Compute the company's average operating assets for last year
2. Compute the company's margin, turnover, and return on investment (ROl) for last year. (Round "Margin", "Turnover" and "ROI" to 2 decimal places.)
3. What was the company's residual income last year?
Answer:
1. $1,930,000
2. Margin = 15%
Turnover = $2.8
Return on investment = 42%
3. $521,100
Explanation:
1. The computation of average operating assets for last year is shown below:-
Average operating assets = (Beginning operating assets + Ending operating assets) ÷ 2
= ($2,562,000 - $399,000 - $253,000) + ($2,634,000 - $434,000 - $250,000) ÷ 2
= ($1,910,000 + $1,950,000) ÷ 2
= $3,860,000 ÷ 2
= $1,930,000
2. The computation of company's margin, turnover, and return on investment is shown below:-
Margin = Net operating income ÷ Sales
= $810,600 ÷ $5,404,000
= 15%
Turnover = Sales ÷ Average operating assets
= $5,404,000 ÷ $1,930,000
= $2.8
Return on investment = Margin × Turnover
= 15% × $2.8
= 42%
3. The computation of residual income last year is shown below:-
Residual income last year = Net operating income - Minimum required return
= $810,600 - ($1,930,000 × 15%)
= $810,600 - $289,500
= $521,100
So, we have applied the above formula.
You are a bright, hard-working, entry-level manager who fully intends to rise up through the ranks. Your performance evaluation gives you high marks for your technical skills but low marks when it comes to people skills. Do you think peo-ple skills can be learned, or do you need to rethink your career path? If people skills can be learned, how would you go about learning them?
Answer with its Explanation:
People skills are composed of their knowledge and constant commitment to improve it through experience and hard work. The People skills mostly includes the skills that have to be constantly improve while some of the skills are naturally blessed and all of these skills can be learned. The examples includes the communication skills which helps to influence the viewpoint of the peer group, leadership skills, etc.,
The person must work hard to develop these skills and undergo continuous professional development to compete in the market. The investment in the skills improvement always pays more than investment in the stock exchange. The experience of the person and appetite to learn new everyday and asking attitude to understand the mechanism helps in better understanding and resolving the issues in future.
Target profit is $100,000; fixed overhead costs are $120,000 and fixed selling and administrative costs are $50,000. If total variable cost is $675,000, the markup percentage to the variable cost using the variable cost method is %. Round your answer to the nearest whole percent
Answer:
40%
Explanation:
The markup percentage to the variable cost using the variable cost method can be obtained by dividing the addition of the target profit and total fixed cost by the total variable cost as follows:
Total fixed cost = Fixed overhead costs + Fixed selling and administrative costs = $120,000 + $50,00 = $170,000
The markup percentage to the variable cost = (Target profit + Total fixed cost) / Total variable cost = ($100,000 + $170,000) / $675,000 = $270,000 / $675,000 = 0.40, or 40%.
Therefore, the markup percentage to the variable cost using the variable cost method is 40%.
Solve accepted a 60-day, 9 percent note from Pete Houghton in settlement of his past-due account for $6,000. On April 9, Westwood Company discounted the note at the First National Bank. The bank charged a discount rate of 12 percent. What is the amount of the proceeds
Missing information:
The note was accepted on March 10
Answer:
$6,029.10
Explanation:
in order to answer the question, I assumed a 360 day year, so 60 days = 2/12 of a year
the note's value on maturity date = principal + accrued interest = $6,000 + ($6,000 x 9% x 2/12) = $6,000 + $90 = $6,090
bank charges = note's value on maturity date x discount rate x 30 days = $6,090 x 12% x 1/12 = $60.90
net proceeds = $6,090 - $60.90 = $6,029.10
The following transactions occurred during the month of June 2021 for the Stridewell Corporation. The company owns and operates a retail shoe store. Issued 75,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $375,000 cash. Purchased office equipment at a cost of $68,750. $27,500 was paid in cash and a note payable was signed for the balance owed. Purchased inventory on account at a cost of $150,000. The company uses the perpetual inventory system. Credit sales for the month totaled $255,000. The cost of the goods sold was $127,500. Paid $3,250 in rent on the store building for the month of June. Paid $1,800 to an insurance company for fire and liability insurance for a one-year period beginning June 1, 2021. Paid $108,375 on account for the merchandise purchased in 3. Collected $51,000 from customers on account. Paid shareholders a cash dividend of $3,750. Recorded depreciation expense of $1,375 for the month on the office equipment. Recorded the amount of prepaid insurance that expired for the month. Required: Prepare journal entries to record each of the transactions and events listed above. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
Answer:
Stridewell Corporation
Journal Entries:
Debit Cash $375,000
Credit Common Stock $375,000
To record issue of 75,000 shares of common stock.
Debit Office Equipment $68,750
Credit Cash Account $27,500
Credit Notes Payable $41,250
To record purchase of office equipment.
Debit Inventory $150,000
Credit Accounts Payable $150,000
To record purchase of inventory on account
Debit Accounts Receivable $255,000
Credit Sales Revenue $255,000
To record sales on account.
Debit Cost of Goods Sold $127,500
Credit Inventory $127,500
To record cost of goods under the perpetual inventory system.
Debit Rent Expense $3,250
Credit Cash Account $3,250
To record payment of rent for June.
Debit Prepaid Insurance $1,800
Credit Cash Account $1,800
To record payment for insurance.
Debit Accounts Payable $108,375
Credit Cash Account $108,375
To record payment on account.
Debit Cash Account $51,000
Credit Accounts Receivable $51,000
To record cash collection from customers.
Debit Dividends $3,750
Credit Cash Account $3,750
To record payment of cash dividend.
Debit Depreciation Expense $1,375
Credit Accumulated Depreciation $1,375
To record depreciation charge for the month.
Debit Insurance Expense $150
Credit Prepaid Insurance $150
To record expired insurance for the month.
Explanation:
a) Journal Entries show the accounts to be debited and credited in the general ledger. They are the first accounting records of business transactions and events.
b) Insurance Expense for June is equal to $1,800/12 = $150 per month. This amount is deducted from the Prepaid Insurance to reduce the balance.
Maple Aircraft has issued a convertible bond at 4.75% interest due 2020. The market price of the convertible is 93% of face value (face value is $1,000). The conversion price is $45. Assume that the value of the bond in the absence of a conversion feature is about 63% of face value. How much is the convertible holder paying for the option to buy one share of common stock?
Answer:
The convertible holder paying for the option to buy one share of common stock is $13.63
Explanation:
According to the given data we have the following:
Value of convertible bond=93%*1,000=$930
Value of straight bond=63%*1,000=$630
Value of warrants=$300
Hence, number of warrants per bond=$1,000/$45
number of warrants per bond=22
Therefore, price of one warrant=$300/22
price of one warrant=$13.63
The convertible holder paying for the option to buy one share of common stock is $13.63
You are a project manager leading an IT development project. Halfway through your project, you realize that you need to hire an additional worker in order to complete the project on time. How will you convince your project sponsors to authorize the hire? How will you on-board your new worker?
Answer:
The project manager can convince the project sponsors with the following reasons which are,
(1) Telling the sponsors the additional benefits that the team will have once a member enters the team.
(2)Informing the sponsors about the work not completed due to lesser number of workers.
(3)Informing the sponsors the additional benefits that the team will have once a member enters the team.
For on boarding a new worker the project manager does the following which includes:
(1)it is very necessary to share the agendas and charters of the previous meetings of the project to help individuals to familiarize with the project scope and goals.
(2)Having a one one meeting a with the individual and discussing with him/her about the project and solve his/her issues.
(3) Doing a formal introduction of the new member to both the project team and stakeholders of the project.
Explanation:
Solution:
In the half way of the project, the project manager can convince the project sponsors in the following ways shown below:
Informing the sponsors about the work not completed due to lesser number of workersInforming the sponsors about the delays taking place due to shortage of members in the teamTelling the sponsors the additional benefits that the team will have once a member enters the teamConvincing the sponsors by discussing and talking with him/her the various drawbacks of not having the required numbers of members in the team.For getting a new member on board for the project, it is very important to share the agendas and charters and minutes of the previous meetings of the project to enable individuals to familiarize with the project scope and goals.
Secondly, a one one meeting and discussion with the individual must be organized to brief him/her about the project and solve his/her issues.
Finally the new member must be introduced to both the project team and stakeholders of the project.
Frances loves shopping for clothes, but considering the state of the economy, she has decided to start saving. At the end of each year, she will deposit $700 in her local bank, which pays her 9% annual interest. Frances decides that she will continue to do this for the next 5 years. Frances’s savings are an example of an annuity. How much will she save by the end of 5 years, rounded to the nearest whole dollar?
Answer:
Future Value= $4,189.30
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Investment= $700 annual
Interest rate= 9%
Frances decides that she will continue to do this for the next 5 years.
To calculate the final value, we need to use the following formula:
FV= {A*[(1+i)^n-1]}/i
A= annual deposit
FV= {700*[(1.09^5)-1]} / 0.09
FV= $4,189.30
A perfectly elastic demand function A. shows that a consumer is willing to pay any amount for the product. B. has a marginal revenue that is always decreasing. C. is characteristic of an individual firm operating in a perfectly competitive market. D. shows that the individual firm can increase sales by lowering the price of output.
Answer:
C. is characteristic of an individual firm operating in a perfectly competitive market.
Explanation:
Demand is perfectly elastic if the coefficient of elasticity is infinite. It means thay consumers would only buy at one price. Once that price changes, demand falls to zero.
A perfect competition is characterised by many buyers and sellers of homogenous goods and services. Market prices are set by the forces of demand and supply.
If a seller decides to increase the price of his good in a perfect competition, demand falls to zero and reducing price woild lead to losses.
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Suppose your company reports $160 of net income and $40 of cash dividends paid, and its comparative balance sheet indicates the following. Beginning Ending Cash $ 35 $ 205 Accounts Receivable 75 175 Inventory 245 135 Total $ 355 $ 515 Salaries and Wages Payable $ 10 $ 50 Common Stock 100 100 Retained Earnings 245 365 Total $ 355 $ 515 Required: Prepare the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)
Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of the operating activities section of the cash flow statement using the indirect method is shown below:
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income $160
Add or less adjustments made
Less Increase in account receivable $100 ($175 - $75)
Add: Decrease in inventory $110 ($245 - $135)
Add: Increase in salaries and wages payable $40 ($50 - $10)
Net cash provided by operating activities $210
The cash inflow represents in a positive sign and cash outflow represents in negative sign
The operating activities section of the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method is $210.
Cash flow from operating activities
Net income $160
Increase in account receivable ($100)
($175 - $75)
Decrease in inventory $110
($245 - $135)
Increase in salaries and wages payable $40
($50 - $10)
Net cash flow from operating activities $210
Inconclusion the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows, using the indirect method is $210.
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how all calculations: Palmer Inc. currently produces 110,000 units at a cost of $440,000. Next year Palmer Inc. expects to produce 115,000 units. Palmer’s relevant range is 100,000 to 120,000 units. If the cost is variable and 115,000 units are produced, the total cost _____. Group of answer choices will decrease will increase to $460,000 will stay the same will be indeterminate
Answer:
Will increase to $460,000
Explanation:
Palmer Inc. currently produces 110,000 units at the rate of $440,000
Next year they are expected to produce 115,000 units
Since the cost is variable, the total cost can be calculated as
(440,000/110,000) × 115,000
= 4×115,000
= $460,000
Hence the total cost is $460,000
California Surf Clothing Company issues 1,000 shares of $1 par value common stock at $32 per share. Later in the year, the company decides to Purchase 100 shares at a cost of $35 per share. Record the transaction if California Surf resells the 100 shares of treasury stock at $37 per share
Answer:
Debit= $3,700
Credit= $200
Credit= $3,500
Explanation:
The following transactions are recorded in California Surf clothing company
1) Cash debit is acquired through the reissuance of 100 shares of treasury stock at the rate of $37 per share
= $37 per share × 100 shares
= $3,700
2) Credit from the additional paid in capital
= $37 per share - $35 per share
= $2 per share × 100 shares
= $200
3) Credit gotten from the required stock
= $3,700 - $200
= $3,500
Blank Corporation acquired 100 percent of Faith Corporation’s common stock on December 31, 20X2, for $150,000. Data from the balance sheets of the two companies included the following amounts as of the date of acquisition:
Item Blank Corporation Faith Corporation
Assets
Cash $ 65,000 $ 18,000
Accounts Receivable 87,000 37,000
Inventory 110,000 60,000
Buildings & Equipment (net) 220,000 150,000
Investment in Faith Corporation Stock 150,000
Total Assets $ 632,000 $ 265,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts Payable $ 92,000 $ 35,000
Notes Payable 150,000 80,000
Common Stock 100,000 60,000
Retained Earnings 290,000 90,000
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity $ 632,000 $ 265,000
At the date of the business combination, the book values of Faith’s net assets and liabilities approximated fair value. Assume that Faith Corporation’s accumulated depreciation on buildings and equipment on the acquisition date was $30,000.
Required:
a. Give the consolidation entry or entries needed to prepare a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the business combination. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)
b. Prepare a consolidated balance sheet worksheet. (Values in the first two columns (the "parent" and "subsidiary" balances) that are to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign, while all values in the "Consolidation Entries" columns should be entered as positive values. For accounts where multiple adjusting entries are required, combine all debit entries into one amount and enter this amount in the debit column of the worksheet. Similarly, combine all credit entries into one amount and enter this amount in the credit column of the worksheet.)
Answer:
A1.
Dr Investment 150,000
Cr Cash 150,000
2.
Dr Accumulated Depreciation 30,000
Cr Building & Equipment 30,000
B.Total Assets $ 567,000 $ 265,000 $30,000 $180,000 $747,000
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity $ 632,000 $ 265,000 $150,000 $0 $ 747,000
Explanation:
a) Blank Corporation Journal Entries:
1.
Dr Investment 150,000
Cr Cash 150,000
2.
Dr Accumulated Depreciation 30,000
Cr Building & Equipment 30,000
b)
BLANK AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Balance sheet Worksheet
December 31, 20x2
Blank Faith Debit Credit Consolidated
Cash $ 65,000 $ 18,000 $0 $0 $83,000
Accounts Receivable
87,000 37,000 $0 $0 $124,000
Inventory 110,000 60,000 $0 $0$ $170,000
Buildings & Equipment (net) 220,000 150,000 30,000 30,000 370,000
Investment in Faith Corporation Stock
150,000 $0 $0 150,000 $0
Total Assets $ 567,000 $ 265,000 $30,000 $180,000 $747,000
Blank Faith Debit Credit Consolidated
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts Payable $ 92,000 $ 35,000 $0 $0 $127,000
Notes Payable 150,000 80,000 $0 $0 $230,000
Common Stock 100,000 60,000 $60,000 $0 $100,000
Retained Earnings 290,000 90,000 $90,000 $0 $290,000
Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity $ 632,000 $ 265,000 $150,000 $0 $ 747,000
Since the middle of the 20th century, the international global business system has been shaped by global institutions. Countries have established these institutions to address the global issues that span their borders. The functions of these organizations have been established in international treaties. International businesses need to be aware of the functions of these organizations as they can have a profound impact on trade and commerce.
It is critical for businesses to understand which organizations do what. It is also extremely useful to understand when these organizations were created since each emerged in response to changes, crises, or developments in the global business system. Identify the order in which these organizations were created.
a. GATT
b. Bretton Woods Institutions: IMF and the World Bank
c. WTO
d. G20
e. UN
Answer:
The order in which these organizations were established, from first to last are,
1. Bretton Woods Institution: IMF and the Word Bank
2.United Nations
3. GATT
4. WTO
5. G20
Explanation:
The organizations mentioned above were created on the international forum, either to foster peace or economic growth among the nations involved. In the order in which they were created from first to last, we have;
1. Bretton Woods Institution: IMF and the World Bank- These were created on July 1944, by 43 countries in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States. They were established to rebuild the economy of nations after the World Wars by encouraging cooperation among the economic drivers of these nations.
2. United Nations- This organization was created on 24th October 1945. Its aim is to enhance and promote International Peace through its policies.
3. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade- This is a legal understanding among several nations with the intention of reducing to reasonable extent, and if possible eliminating trade barriers such as tariffs. It was established on 30th October, 1947.
4. World Trade Organization- It was established with the intention of regulating trade among nations. It was established on 1st January, 1995.
5. G20- Short for Government of 20, this is a meeting meant for both the leaders as well as the Central Bank governors of about 19 countries, along with the European Union. It was established on 20th September, 1999.
Two mutually exclusive investment opportunities require an initial investment of $10 million. Investment A pays $1.5 million per year in perpetuity, while investment B pays $1.2 million in the first year, with cash flows increasing by 3% per year after that. At what cost of capital would an investor regard both opportunities as being equivalent?
Answer: 15%
Solving this would require finding the rate/cost of capital that gives both investments the same present value.
Investment 1
Investment 1 is a perpetuity which means that it's present value can be calculated as,
= Amount/rate
= 1,500,000/r
Investment 2
Investment 2 pays $1,200,000 in the first year and then grows at a rate of 3% every year afterwards.
The Present Value of such can be calculated with the following equation,
= Amount / ( rate/cost of capital - growth rate)
= 1,200,000 / ( r - 3%)
To find the Rate that gives both figures the same Present Value, simply equate them.
1,500,000/r = 1,200,000 / (r - 3%)
1,500,000(r - 3% ) = 1,200,000r
1,500,000r - 45,000 = 1,200,000r
300,000r = 45,000
r = 45,000/300,000
r= 0.15
r = 15%
At 15% an investor regard both opportunities as being equivalent.
General Discussion Questions What should business leaders take away from this scandal? What could Wells Fargo have done differently to avert this cultural meltdown? Practice of Ethical Leadership Questions Modeling Character and Values: What values did Stumpf model to Wells Fargo employees? What impact might that have on the culture of Wells Fargo? Encouraging Ethical Conduct: What behaviors can leaders model in order to encourage ethical behavior in their organization? Designing Ethical Systems: Wells Fargo did have some systems in place, like the ethics hotline, to report unethical behavior, but it didn’t work. Why do you think that is? What steps can leaders take to design systems that encourage ethical behavior rather than unethical behavior?
Answer:
From this scandal, business leaders should learn to:
(a) not encourage unethical practices directly or indirectly among employees.
(b) not set unrealistic targets for employees to achieve within an unrealistic time-frame.
(c) Institute measures to prevent unethical practices.
(d) Encourage honest employees to grow in the company.
(e) Honor adherence to regulatory framework as applicable to the company.
Wells Fargo could have done differently in these manner:
(a) When the first incident of aggressive sales practice was reported in year 2004 with identified incidents from year 2002, they could have instituted measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Some of the practical and workable measures are enumerated in succeeding paragraphs.
(b) Convene a meeting of senior managers to provide them with appropriate guidelines so as not to repeat such incidents.
(c) Instruct senior managers to advise their juniors to refrain from any such aggressive sales practices.
(d) Investigate to determine the extent of impact of aggressive sales practices as on 2004 and take remedial actions against those who are engaged in such activities.
(e) Promote the whistle-blower method of instantaneous reporting of an incident by anyone who has witnessed such an incident.
(f) Reward employees having honesty, integrity and moral values.
Practice of Ethical Leadership Questions
CEO John Stumpf’s model was to aggressively cross-sell products by any means. While leading the bank in doing so, he had compromised on the minimum value system that any financial institution or any company must adhere to. The cultural impact that had on Wells Fargo is listed below:
(a) Employees were pressurized for resorting to unethical practices.
(b) Employees reporting matters on unethical practices were punished.
(c) The performance management/ measurement system, in effect, encouraged dishonesty in employees.
(d) The compensation system was skewed in favor of bonus.
(e) Since, the supervisors pressurized employees, the structural dishonesty within the organization was evident.
Leaders can encourage ethical behavior in their organization in the following manner:
(a) Demonstrate personal ethics in their words and actions.
(b) Instruct senior managers to strictly adhere to the ethical norms to be followed.
(c) Instruct senior managers to communicate company’s ethical agenda to the supervisors/ other junior employees within their departments/ sections.(d) Monitor adherence to / violation of ethical practices on a regular basis.(e) Institute immediate remedial measures to prevent recurrence of any unethical practice.
(f) Encourage employees to report incidents of unethical practices.
(g) Reward honest and hardworking employees.
Well Fargo’s system of ensuring Ethical System within the bank, such as ethics hotline to report unethical behavior did not work because, the top management, led by the CEO did not pay any importance to prevention of unethical practices. Rather, they steered in an organized and structured manner to promote unethical practices.
Leaders can take the following steps to design systems that encourage ethical behavior:
(a) The top leaders must “think ethics”, “speak ethics” and “act ethics”. This is the top most fundamental step in the direction of designing systems to encourage ethical behavior.
(b) Matters on “what is ethical and what is not ethical” must be circulated across the organization.
(c) Periodic briefing must take place from the top management to the junior most employees in a structured and organized manner.
(d) Encouragement on reporting (whistle-blowing) incidents of unethical practices must be given.
(e) System of rewarding honest and hardworking employees must be put in place.
Juan acquires a new 5-year class asset on March 14, 2018, for $200,000. This is the only asset Juan acquired during the year. He does not elect immediate expensing under § 179. He does not claim any available additional first-year depreciation. On July 15, 2019, Juan sells the asset.
a. Determine Juan’s cost recovery for 2017.
b. Determine Juan’s cost recovery for 2018.
Answer:
A. $40,000
B$32,000
Explanation:
Cost Recovery can be defined as the way in which a business or an organisation is said to record the revenue in which they earns from
the transaction carried out at the time that their client has paid the invoice given to him or her in the cost of the transaction.
Asset acquired =$200,000
Tax rate =20%
Hence:
$200,000×0.2
= $40,000
B.
Asset acquired = $200,000
Tax rate =32%
Hence:
$200,000×0.32
= $32,000
You have $13,000 to invest in a stock portfolio. Your choices are Stock X with an expected return of 13 percent and Stock Y with an expected return of 8 percent. Assume your goal is to create a portfolio with an expected return of 11.45 percent. How much money will you invest in Stock X and Stock Y
Answer:
You should invest $8,970 in stock X and $4,030 in stock Y.
Explanation:
These can be estimated as follows:
PER = (ERX * wX) + (ERY * wY) ....................... (1)
Where,
PER = Portfolio expected return = 11.45%, or 0.1145
ERX = Expected return of X = 13%, or 0.13
ERY = Expected retun of Y = 8%, or 0.08
wX = Weight of X = ?
wY = Weight of Y = 1 - wX = ?
Substituting the values into equation (1), we have:
0.1145 = [0.13 * wX] + [0.08 * (1 - wX)]
0.1145 = 0.13wX + [0.08 - 0.08wX]
0.1145 = 0.13wX + 0.08 - 0.08wX
0.1145 - 0.08 = 0.13wX - 0.08wX
0.0345 = 0.05wX
wX = 0.0345 / 0.05
wX = 0.69
Since wY = 1 - wX
Therefore,
wY = 1 - 0.69
wY = 0.31
Total amount to invest = $13,000
Investment in stock X = Amount to invest * 0.69 = $13,000 * 0.69 = $8,970
Investment in stock Y = Amount to invest * 0.31 = $13,000 * 0.31 = $4.030
Therefore, you should invest $8,970 in stock X and $4,030 in stock Y.
What is fixed and variable cost?
Answer:
Okay, so fixed costs are costs that are consistant in their price (buildings, rent, machinery, etc.). Variable costs are costs that change based on production (wages, materials, utilities, etc.).
Hope this helps :)
Explanation:
Explained above.
Walter, a single taxpayer, purchased a limited partnership interest in a tax shelter in 1993. He also acquired a rental house in 2019, which he actively manages. During 2019, Walter's share of the partnership's losses was $30,000, and his rental house generated $20,000 in losses. Walter's modified adjusted gross income before passive losses is $130,000.
A. Calculate the amount of Walter's allowable deduction for rental house activities for 2017.B. Calculate the amount of Walter's allowable deduction for the partnership losses for 2017.C. What may be done with the unused losses, if anything?
1. The unused losses may be carried.
2. tax years to reduce.
3. income in those years.
Answer:
A. $10,000
B. $0
C. The unused losses may be carried forward to future tax years to reduce passive income in those years.
Explanation:
A. Calculate the amount of Walter's allowable deduction for rental house activities for 2017.
Excess of Walter's modified adjusted gross income before passive losses over $100,000 = $130,00 - $100,000 = $30,000
Allowable deductions = $25,000 - ($30,000 * 50%) = $10,000.
It should be noted that 50 cents, used as 50% above, for each dollar the tax payers modified adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000 is deducted from$25,000 to arrive at allowable deductions. However, there will not be allowable deduction in the case that the modified adjusted gross income is greater $150,000.
B. Calculate the amount of Walter's allowable deduction for the partnership losses for 2017.
Walter is eligible for allowable deduction for the partnership losses for 2017. Therefore, Walter's allowable deduction for the partnership losses for 2017 is $0.
C. What may be done with the unused losses, if anything?
1. The unused losses may be carried forward to future
2. tax years to reduce passive
3. income in those years.
Therefore, this can be joined together as follows:
The unused losses may be carried forward to future tax years to reduce passive income in those years.
The following information is available for two different types of businesses for the 2016 accounting year services to is a merchandising business that sells sports clothing to college students
Data for Hopkins CPAs
1 Borrowed $41,000 from the bank to start the business
2. Provided $31,000 of services to clients and collected $31,000 cash
3. Paid salary expense of $ 19,800.
Data for Sports Clothing
1. Borrowed $41,000 from the bank to start the business
2. Purchased $20,000 inventory for cash
3. Inventory costing $16,800 was sold for $30,000 cash
4. Paid $2,400 in cash for operating expenses.
Required
Prepare an income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows for each of the companies (Statement of Cash Flows only, items to be deducted must be indicated with a negative amount.)
Answer and Explanation:
The Preparation of income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows for each of the companies is prepared below:-
Income Statement
HOPKINS CPAs
For the year ended December,31 2016
Particulars Amount
Revenue:
Service Revenue $31,000
Less: Salaries Expense ($19,800)
Net Income $11,200
Balance Sheet
HOPKINS CPAs
As at December 31,2016
Particulars Amount
Assets
Cash $52,200
Total Assets $52,200
Liabilities:
Notes Payable $41,000
Total Liabilities $41,000
Stockholder's Equity:
Retained Earnings $11,200
Total Stockholder's
Equity $11,200
Total Liabilities and
Stockholder's Equity $52,200
Working Note:
The Cash balance as on 31 December, 2016
= Borrowed amount + Collection from customer - Salary expense
= $41,000 + $31,000 - $19,800
=$52,200
Statement of cash flows
HOPKINS CPAs
For the Year Ended 31, December, 2016
Particulars Amount
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Cash Inflow from Clients $31,000
Cash outflows for Salaries -$19,800
Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities $11,200
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: $0
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Cash Inflow from Loan $41,000
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities $41,000
Net Increase in Cash $52,200
Add: Beginning Cash Balance $0
Ending Cash Balance $52,200
Income Statement
Sports clothing
For the Year Ended 31 December,2016
Particulars Amount
Revenue:
Service Revenue $30,000
Less;Cost of Goods Sold -$16,800
Gross Margin $13,200
Less: Operating Expense -$2,400
Net Income $10,800
Balance Sheet
Sports clothing
As of December 31,2016
Particulars Amount
Assets:
Cash $48,600
Merchandise Inventory $3,200
Total Assets $51,800
Liabilities:
Notes Payable $41,000
Total Liabilities $41,000
Stockholder's Equity:
Retained Earnings $10,800
Total Stockholder's Equity $10,800
Total Liabilities and
Stockholder's Equity $51,800
Notes:-
Cash balance on 31 December,2016 = Borrowed amount - Purchase of Inventory + Collection from sale of inventory -Operating expense
= $41,000 - $20,000 + $30,000 - $2,400
= $48,600
Merchandise Inventory = Purchase - Cost of goods sold
= $20,000 - $16,800
= $3,200
Statement of Cash Flows
Sports Clothing
For the Year Ended 31, Dec 2016
Particulars Amount
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Cash Inflow from Customers $30,000
Less: Inventory for Cash Outflow -$20,000
Less: Expenses for Cash Outflow -$2,400
Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities $7,600
Cash Flow From Investing Activities $0
Cash Flow From Financing Activities
Cash Inflow from Loan $41,000
Net Cash Flow From Financing Activities $41,000
Net Increase in Cash $48,600
Add: Beginning Cash Balance $0
Ending Cash Balance $48,600
As you negotiate with a potential employer, you ask for an additional $3,000 in annual salary. The employer asks why you why you want this increase, and learns that you need to begin repaying a student loan. The employer states that he cannot increase your salary, but that his company can assume your loan at a 0% interest rate. In this example, the employer has identified your . . .?
Answer:
Employer has identified your Interest.
Explanation:
During any course of negotiation, parties have two sets of interests to consider: personal interests and the interests of the other side (employer).
Interests are a party's underlying reasons, values or motivations. It explains why someone is trying to take a particular position.
From the question, an increase in salary by $3000 is needed to pay off student loan. This is the point of interest. The employer identifies this and offers to assume the loan at 0% interest rate instead.
Journalizing transactions, posting journal entries to four-column accounts, and preparing a trial balance
Theodore McMahon opened a law office on April 1, 2018. During the first month of operations, the business completed the following transactions:
Requirements
1. Record each transaction in the journal, using the following account titles: Cash; Accounts Receivable; Office Supplies; Prepaid insurance; Land; Building; Furniture; Accounts Payable; Utilities Payable; Notes Payable; Common Stock; Dividends; Service Revenue; Salaries Expense; Rent Expense; and Utilities Expense. Explanations are not required.
2. Open the following four-column accounts including account numbers: Cash, 101; Accounts Receivable, 111; Office Supplies, 121; Prepaid Insurance, 131; Land, 141; Building, 151; Furniture, 161; Accounts Payable, 201; Utilities Payable, 211; Notes Payable, 221; Common Stock, 301; Dividends, 311; Service Revenue, 411; Salaries Expense, 511; Rent Expense, 521; and Utilities Expense, 531.
3. Post the journal entries to four-column accounts in the ledger, using dates, account numbers, journal references, and posting references. Assume the journal entries were recorded on page 1 of the journal.
4. Prepare the trial balance of Theodore McMahon, Attorney, at April 30, 2018.
Answer:
1. Record each transaction in the journal. Explanations are not required.
April 1
Dr Cash 70,000
Cr Common stock 70,000
April 3
Dr Office supplies 1,100
Dr Furniture 1,300
Cr Accounts payable 2,400
April 4
Dr Cash 2,000
Cr Service revenue 2,000
April 7
Dr Land 30,000
Dr Building 150,000
Cr Cash 40,000
Cr Notes payable 140,000
April 11
Dr Accounts receivable 400
Cr Service revenue 400
April 15
Dr Salaries expense 1,200
Cr Cash 1,200
April 16
Dr Accounts payable 1,100
Cr Cash 1,100
April 18
Dr Cash 2,700
Cr Service revenue 2,700
April 19
Dr Accounts receivable 1,700
Cr Service revenue 1,700
April 25
Dr Utilities expense 650
Cr Accounts payable 650
April 28
Dr Cash 1,100
Cr Accounts receivable 1,100
April 29
Dr Prepaid insurance 3,600
Cr Cash 3,600
April 29
Dr Salaries expense 1,200
Cr Cash 1,200
April 30
Dr Rent expense 2,100
Cr Cash 2,100
April 30
Dr Dividends 3,200
Cr Cash 3,200
2. Open the following four-column accounts including account numbers:
3. Post the journal entries to four-column accounts in the ledger,
I used an excel spreadsheet to answer questions 2 and 3
4. Prepare the trial balance of Theodore McMahon, Attorney, at April 30, 2018.
In order to prepare a trial balance we must prepare an income statement first.
Service revenue $6,800
Salaries expense -$2,400
Rent expense -$2,100
Utilities expense -$650
Net income $1,650
retained earnings = net income - dividends = $1,650 - $3,200 = -$1,550
Theodore McMahon, Attorney
Balance Sheet
For the Month Ended April 30, 2018
Assets:
Cash $23,400
Accounts receivable $1,000
Prepaid insurance $3,600
Office supplies $1,100
Furniture $1,300
Land $30,000
Building $150,000
Total assets: $210,400
Liabilities and Equity:
Accounts payable $1,950
Notes payable $140,000
Common stock $70,000
Retained earnings ($1,550)
Total liabilities and equity: $210,400
The expense recognition principle indicates: Multiple Choice the ordering of current assets and current liabilities on the balance sheet. where expenses should be presented on the income statement. how expenses should be split between the income statement and the balance sheet. when costs are recognized as expenses on the income statement.
Answer:
when costs are recognized as expenses on the income statement.
Explanation:
The expense recognition principle is an accounting principle which is typically used on accrual basis accounts and it states that expenses incurred by an individual or business entity should be recognized and matched in the same period with respect to the revenues they are related to.
The expense recognition principle indicates when costs are recognized as expenses on the income statement.
For instance, company XYZ purchases a property worth $90,000 in June, it was then sold in July for $250,000. Based on the expense recognition principle, the $90,000 cost shouldn't be recognized by company XYZ as an expense until July, when the related revenue would be recognized also. Else, if recognized, its expenses would be overstated by $90,000 in June, and consequently understated to the tune of $250,000 in July.
Additionally, the expense recognition principle helps business owners to calculate their taxes and profits or losses properly.
A decrease in operating expenses would have which of the following effects on a company's profit margin? Multiple Choice There is not enough information given to determine the effect. Net profit margin would increase. Net profit margin would decrease. Net profit margin would remain unchanged.
Answer: Net profit margin would increase.
Explanation:
A company's net profit margin is the Net Profit divided by Revenue. Net Profit is derived by subtracting some expenses and liabilities from the Revenue such as Cost of Goods as well as operating expenses.
If operating expenses were to reduce therefore, there would be less subtractions from the revenue. The would translate to a higher Net Profit and when that is then divided by the Revenue, it will give a higher Net Profit Margin.
