Answer:
T-note described in this problem is selling at a price of $876,205.93
Explanation:
The price of the bond can be computed using pv formula in excel as stated thus:
=-pv(rate,nper,pmt,fv)
rate is the semiannual yield which is the annual yield of 7.70% divided by 2
nper is the number of coupons payable by the bond over its three years' tenure given that coupon is paid twice a year i.e 3*2=6
pmt is the semiannual coupon payment=$1,000,000*3%*6/12=$15000
fv is the face value of $1,000,000
=-pv(7.70%/2,6,15000,1000000)=$876,205.93
Suppose the government imposes a tax on cheese. The deadweight loss from this tax will likely be greater in the:a) first year after it is imposed than in the eighth year after it is imposed because demand and supply will be less elastic in the first year than in the eighth year. b) first year after it is imposed than in the eighth year after it is imposed because demand and supply will be more elastic in the first year than in the eighth year. c) eighth year after it is imposed than in the first year after it is imposed because demand and supply will be less elastic in the first year than in the eighth year. d) eighth year after it is imposed than in the first year after it is imposed because demand and supply will be more elastic in the first year than in the eighth year.
Answer:
c) eighth year after it is imposed than in the first year after it is imposed because demand and supply will be less elastic in the first year than in the eighth year.
Explanation:
Tax increases the price of a good.
Dead weight loss is reduction in efficiency as a result of taxation.
Demand and supply is usually less elastic in the short run when compared to the long run. I the short run, consumers and producers don't have enough time to search for suitable substitutes.
So in the short run, there would be little or no change in demand or supply but in the long run, consumers would be able to search for more subsituites so the deadweight loss would be greater.
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Janice plans to save $80 a month, starting today, for 20 years. Kate plans to save $80 a month for 20 years, starting one month from today. Both Janice and Kate expect to earn an average return of 5.5 percent on their savings. At the end of the 20 years, Janice will have approximately ________ more than Janice.
a. $66.67
b. $159.73
c. $78.14
d. $0
e. $189.12
Answer: b. $159.73
Explanation: At the end of the twenty years, Janice would have approximately $159.73 more than Kate. To solve for this, we calculate the future value of the money saved over the time period for both Janice and Kate, and then take the difference to arrive at the correct answer.
Future Value for Janice = $80 ×{[1 + (.055 / 12)]^240 - 1} / (.055 / 12) × [1 + (.055 / 12)] = $35,009.92
Future Value for Kate = $80 ×{[1 + (.055 / 12)]^240 - 1} / (.055 / 12) = $34,850.19
Difference = $35,009.92 - $34,850.19 = $159.73
The many identical residents of Whoville love drinking Zlurp. Each resident has the following willingness to pay for the tasty refreshment:
Quantity Willingness to Pay (Dollars)
First bottle 5
Second bottle 4
Third bottle 3
Fourth bottle 2
Fifth bottle 1
Further bottles 0
The cost of producing a bottle of Zlurp is $1.50, and the competitive suppliers sell it at this price. (The supply curve is horizontal.)
Each Whovillian will consume _____ bottles and receive a consumer surplus of $_____.
Producing Zlurp creates pollution. Each bottle has an external cost of $1.
Taking this additional cost into account, total surplus per person in the allocation you previously determined decreases to $_____.
Cindy Lou Who, one of the residents of Whoville, decides on her own to reduce her consumption of Zlurp by 1 bottle.
Cindy's consumer surplus (ignoring the cost of pollution she experiences) is now $_____. Her decision _____ (Increases or Decreases) total surplus in Whoville by $_____.
Mayor Grinch imposes a $1 tax on each bottle of Zlurp.
Consumption per person is now_____bottles. This yields a per-person consumer surplus of $_____not including the cost of pollution, a per-person external cost of $_____, and government revenue of $_____ per person. Total surplus per person is now $_____as a result of this policy. (Hint: Total surplus is equal to consumer surplus minus the external cost of pollution plus government revenue.)
Based on your calculations, you _____ (Would or Would not) support the mayor's policy because it _____ (Increases or Decreases) welfare compared to before the tax.
Answer and Explanation:
The computations are given below:
1) This 4 is chosen because the marginal benefit will be less than the marginal cost and if it wants to go above that, the price of the drink is greater than the willingness to pay
2) The consumer surplus is
= (5 - 1.5) + (4 - 1.5) + (3 - 1.5) + (2 - 1.5)
= 8
3) Total surplus decreases to
As we know that
= Consumer surplus - external cost
= 8 - 4
= 4
4) Now Cindy's Consumer surplus is
= (5 - 1.5) + (4 - 1.5) + (3 - 1.5)
= 7.5
5) Increases
6) 8 - 7.5 = 0.5
7) Consumption = 3 bottles
8) Consumer surplus is
= (5 - 2.5) + (4 - 2.5) + (3 - 2.5)
= 4.5
9) External cost = 3 × 1 = 3 bottle
10) Government revenue = 3 × 1 = 3 bottle
11) Total surplus is
As we know that
= Consumer surplus - external cost of pollution + government revenue
= 4.5 - 3 + 3
= 4.5
12) would
13) increases
Pharoah Company had checks outstanding totaling $42200 on its May bank reconciliation. In June, Pharoah Company issued checks totaling $263900. The June bank statement shows that $196400 in checks cleared the bank in June. A check from one of Pharoah Company's customers in the amount of $2000 was also returned marked "NSF." The amount of outstanding checks on Pharoah Company's June bank reconciliation should be
Answer:
$109,700
Explanation:
Pharoah Company Outstanding checks on bank reconciliation:
Formula for Outstanding checks on bank reconciliation will be:
Outstanding checks on bank reconciliation = Total checks outstanding+Checks issued during month -checks cleared during the month
Hence,
= $42,200+$263,900-$196,400
= $109,700
Therefore the amount of outstanding checks on Pharoah Company's bank reconciliation should be $109,700
David Corporation is considering a capital budgeting project that would require an initial investment of $440,000 and working capital of $32,000. The working capital would be returned for use elsewhere at the end of the project in 4 years. The investment would generate annual cash inflows of $147,000 for the life of the project. At the end of the project, equipment that had been used in the project could be sold for $11,000. The company's discount rate is 7%. The net present value of the project is closest to:
Answer:
$58,724.55
Explanation:
Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.
NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator
Cash flow in year 0 = $440,000 + $32,000 = $-472,000
Cash flow each year from year 1 to 3 = $147,000
Cash flow in year 4 = $147,000 + $11,000 + $32,000 = $190,000
I = 7%
NPV = $58,724.55
To find the NPV using a financial calacutor:
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
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Consider a no-load mutual fund with $528 million in assets and 16 million shares at the start of the year and with $578 million in assets and 17 million shares at the end of the year. During the year investors have received income distributions of $3 per share and capital gain distributions of $0.45 per share. Assuming that the fund carries no debt, and that the total expense ratio is 2%, what is the rate of return on the fund
Answer:
11.42%
Explanation:
NAV0= Mutual fund in asset/ Share
$528 million/ 16 million shares
=33
NAV1=578-578(0.02)/17
=578-11.56/17
=566.44/17
=33.32
Hence:
Return NAV1-NAV0+Received Income distribution +Capital gain distribution /NAVO
NAV0=33
NAV1=33.32
Received Income distribution = 3
Capital gain distribution= 0.45
33.32-33+3+0.45/33
=3.77/33
=0.1143×100
=11.42%
Joy Manufacturing Company needs to know its anticipated cash inflows for the next quarter by month. Cash sales are 25 percent of total sales each month. Historically, sales on account have been collected as follows: 50 percent in the month of the sale, 30 percent in the month after the sale, and the remaining 20 percent two months after the sale. Gross sales for the quarter are projected as follows: January $20,000 February $10,000 March $40,000 Joy's expected cash collections for March would be:
Answer:
$30,250
Explanation:
The computation of expected cash collections for March is shown below:-
Particulars January February March
Gross sales $20,000 $10,000 $40,000
Cash sales (25%) $5,000 $2,500 $10,000
Credit sales $15,000 $7,500 $30,000
To reach credit sales we simply deduct the cash sales from gross sales.
Particulars March
Collections from:
March cash sales $10,000
Credit sales for:
January $3,000 ($15,000 × 20%)
February $2,250 ($7,500 × 30%)
March $15,000 ($30,000 x 50%)
Total collections $30,250
To reach total collection we simply added the march cash sales and Credit sales of Jan, Feb and March.
Suppose an economy is initially operating at long-run equilibrium when there is an increase in consumer optimism about the economy. Everything else held constant, the immediate impact of this shock will be a(n) ______ in the aggregate price level, a(n) ______ in real GDP.
Answer:
The correct option is Increase and Decrease respectively
Explanation:
How individuals interview start conversations ?
Answer:
How I start it
Explanation:
I normally start by thanking them and I always have questions prepared before the interview. I then go down the list of questions and if they answer something that makes me think of the question I will ask it really quick.
HomeGrown Company is a chain of grocery stores that are similar to indoor farmer's markets, providing fresh, local produce, meats, and dairy products to consumers in urban areas. HomeGrown is considering opening several stores in a new city, and has proposals from three contractors (Alpha, Beta, and Gamma companies) who would like to provide buildings for the new stores.The amount of expected revenue from the stores will depend on the design of the contractor. For example, if HomeGrown decides on a more open floor plan, with less shelf space for products, revenue would be lower overall. However, if HomeGrown decides on a very crowded floor plan, it may lose customers who appreciate a more open feel.As the project manager for HomeGrown, you are responsible for deciding which if any of the proposals to accept. HomeGrown's minimum acceptable rate of return is 20%. You receive the following data from the three contractors:Proposal Type of Floor Plan Investment if Selected Residual ValueAlpha Very open, like an indoor farmer’s market $1,472,000 $0.00Beta Standard grocery shelving and layout, minimal aisle space $5,678,900 $0.00Gamma Mix of open areas and shelving areas $2,525,960 $0.00You have calculated estimates of annual cash flows and average annual income from customers for each of the three contractors' plans. You believe that the annual cash flows will be equal for each of the 10 years for which you are preparing your capital investment analysis. Your conclusions are presented below.Proposal Estimated Average Annual Income Estimated Average (after depreciation) Annual Cash FlowAlpha $302,054 $351,145Beta $272,019 $475,608Gamma $626,564 $704,490You begin by trying to eliminate any proposals that are not yielding the company’s minimum required rate of return of 20%. Complete the table below, and decide whether Alpha, Beta, and/or Gamma should be eliminated because the average rate of return of their project is less than the company's minimum required rate of return.Complete the table below. Enter the average rates of return as percentages rounded to two decimal places.Proposal Annual Income Average InvestmentAverage Rate of ReturnAccept or Reject? Estimated AverageAlpha Accept Beta Reject Gamma Accept
Answer:
HomeGrown Company
Return on Investment Analysis:
Proposal Alpha Beta Gamma
Annual Income Average $351,145 $475,608 $704,490
Investment Average $302,054 $272,019 $626,564
Return on Investment $49,091 $203,589 $77,926
Average Rate of Return 0.16 0.75 0.12
Expected Rate of Return 20% 20% 20%
Accept/Reject Reject Accept Reject
Decision: Eliminate Alpha and Gamma, accept Beta based
Explanation:
a) The Required Rate of Return (RRR) of an investment is the minimum return an investor will accept for making an investment. It is the compensation expressed in percentage for a given level of risk associated with the investment. The RRR is used to analyze the profitability of potential investment projects. Once, this rate is determined, it will be compared with the Return on Investment to decide if the investment can be made or eliminated.
b) The Return on Investment (ROI) is a financial performance measure which evaluates the efficiency of an investment or compares the efficiency of a number of different investments. The ROI calculation is obtained dividing the benefit (or return) of an investment by the cost of the investment. The result is expressed as a percentage or a ratio.
Nick is going to be graduating in December and has already accepted a position with a major accounting firm. His employer will provide either a 401k plan with a 2 for 1 match or a lump sum annuity that he can use to invest on his own. Nick chooses the 401k with match. Which reason below validates his rationale?
1. The 401k plan allows him to use pre-tax dollars to invest for his retirement.
2. The annuity may accompany fees, which could reduce the cost of his overall investment.
3. The employer match provides free money from his employer for his retirement.
4. All of the Above are valid reasons
Answer:
1. The 401k plan allows him to use pre-tax dollars to invest for his retirement.
Explanation:
A 401k plan allows an individual to save money for retirement without paying income taxes for each contribution that he/she makes to the retirement plan. The individual will pay income taxes only after he/she retires and starts withdrawing out of the 401k plan (it is a tax deferred account). Employer's matching of 401k contributions are also taxed once you start withdrawing money. The tax free contributions allow the 401k account to grow faster and earn more money.
Determine proper classification (LO11-1) Wi-Fi, Inc., has the following selected transactions during the year. Required: Select the section of the statement of cash flows in which each of these items would be reported: operating activities (indirect method), investing activities, financing activities, or a separate noncash activities note Transactions Activities 1. Issues $20 million in bonds 2. Purchases equipment for $ 3. Pays a $20,000 account payable 4. Collects a $15,000 account receivable 5. Exchanges land for a new patent. Both are valued at $300,000. 6. Declares and pays a cash dividend of $100,000 7. Loans $50,000 to a customer, accepting a note receivable. 8. Pays $75,000 to suppliers for inventory. $80,000
Answer:
a. Operating activities (indirect method)
1. Pays a $20,000 account payable
2. Collects a $15,000 account receivable
3. Pays $75,000 to suppliers for inventory.
b. Investing activities
Purchases equipment for $
Loans $50,000 to a customer, accepting a note receivable.
c. Financing activities
Issues $20 million in bonds
Declares and pays a cash dividend of $100,000
d. A separate noncash activities note
Exchanges land for a new patent. Both are valued at $300,000.
Explanation:
The categorisation and their effects are explained as follows:
a. Operating activities (indirect method)
1. Pays a $20,000 account payable: This a cash outflow and its effect is a reduction in cash flow from operating activities.
2. Collects a $15,000 account receivable: This a cash inflow and its effect is an increase cash flow from operating activities.
3. Pays $75,000 to suppliers for inventory: This a cash outflow and its effect is a reduction in cash flow from operating activities.
b. Investing activities
1. Purchases equipment for $: This a cash outflow and its effect is a reduction in cash flow from investing activities.
2. Loans $50,000 to a customer, accepting a note receivable: This a cash outflow and its effect is a reduction in cash flow from investing activities.
c. Financing activities
1. Issues $20 million in bonds: This a cash inflow and its effect is an increase in cash flow from financing activities.
2. Declares and pays a cash dividend of $100,000: This a cash outflow and its effect is a reduction in cash flow from financing activities.
d. A separate noncash activities note
1. Exchanges land for a new patent. Both are valued at $300,000: This is a noncash transaction that neitheir leads to the outlow nor inflow of cash.
Here, we are to classify the following information to operating activities, investing activities, financing activities, or separate noncash activities.
1. Issues $20 million in bonds will be classified as Financing activities.
2. Purchases equipment will be classified as will be classified as Investing activities.
3. Pays a $20,000 account payable will be classified as Operating activities.
4. Collects a $15,000 account receivable will be classified as Operating activities.
5. Exchanges land for a new patent will be classified as separate noncash activities.
6. Declares and pays a cash dividend of $100,000 will be classified as Financing activities.
7. Loans $50,000 to a customer accepting a note receivable will be classified as Investing activities.
8. Pays $75,000 to suppliers for inventory. $80,000 will be classified as Operating activities.
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"An individual owns a bicycle repair business as a sole proprietorship. He does not make a lot of money, but he does have $5,000 available for investment this year. The BEST recommendation for this individual is to make a $5,000 contribution to a(n):"
Answer:
Roth IRA
Explanation:
Based on the information provided in this scenario it can be said that the individual's best option would be to make a $5,000 contribution to a Roth IRA fund. This is a retirement fund that can be will provide will continue to grow exponentially throughout the years and the individual can withdraw that money when they turn 60 years old. At this point the money is completely tax free.
Patterson Corp. is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment, which would have an initial cost of $545,000, a 7-year life, and $150,000 salvage value. The increase in cash flow each year of the equipment's life would be as follows:
Year 1 $ 99,000
Year 2 $ 91,000
Year 3 $ 89,000
Year 4 $ 78,000
Year 5 $ 75,000
Year 6 $ 70,000
Year 7 $ 64,000What is the payback period?
Answer:
6.67 years
Explanation:
Payback period calculates the amount of the time it takes to recover the amount invested in a project from its cumulative cash flows
Amount invested = $-545,000
Total cash flows = $502,000
In the first year, $-545,000 + $99,000 = $-446,000 is recovered.
In the second year, $-446,000 + 91,000 = $-355,000 is recovered
In the third year , $-355,000 + $89,000 = $-266,000 is recovered
In the fourth year, $-266,000 + $78,000 = $-188,000 is recovered
In the fifth year, $-188,000 + $75,000 = $-113,000 is recovered
In the sixth year, $-113,000 + $70,000 = -43,000 is recovered
I'm the 7th year, -43,000 + 64,000 = $21,000 is recovered
The total amount in recovered between the 6th and 7th year.
Pay back period = 6 years + 43,000 / 64,000 = 6.67 years
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Denzel Brooks opened a Web consulting business called Venture Consultants and completes the following transactions in March March 1 Brooks invested $175,000 cash along with $26,000 n office equipment in the company in exchange for common stock. 2 The company prepaid $6,000 cash for six months rent for an office. (Hint: Debit Prepaid Rent for $6,000.) 3 The company made credit purchases of office equipment for $3,800 and office supplies for $2,200. Payment is due within 10 days. 6 The company completed services for a client and immediately received $4,500 cash 9 The company completed a $10,900 project for a client, who must pay within 30 days. 12 The company paid $6,e00 cash to settle the account payable created on March 3 19 The company paid $6,400 cash for the premium on a 12-month insurance policy. (Hint: Debit Prepaid Insurance for $6,400.) 22 The company received $4,000 cash as partial payment for the work completed on March 9 25 The company completed work for another client for $5,330 on credit 29 The company paid $5,400 cash in dividends 30 The company purchased $1,700 of additional office supplies on credit. 31 The company paid $1,400 cash for this month's utility bill.
Required: 1. Prepare general journal entries to record these transactions using the following titles: Cash (101); Accounts Receivable (106); Office Supplies (124); Prepaid Insurance (128); Prepaid Rent (131); Office Equipment (163); Accounts Payable (201); Common Stock (307); Dividends (319); Services Revenue (403); and Utilities Expense (690). 2. Post the journal entries from part 1 to the ledger accounts. 3. Prepare a trial balance as of April 30.
Answer:
1. Prepare general journal entries to record these transactions using the following titles:
March 1
Dr Cash (101) 175,000
Dr Office Equipment (163) 26,000
Cr Common Stock (307) 201,000
March 2
Dr Prepaid Rent (131) 6,000
Cr Cash (101) 6,000
March 3
Dr Office Equipment (163) 3,800
Dr Office Supplies (124) 2,200
Cr Accounts Payable (201) 6,000
March 6
Dr Cash (101) 4,500
Cr Services Revenue (403) 4,500
March 9
Dr Accounts Receivable (106) 10,900
Cr Services Revenue (403) 10,900
March 12
Dr Accounts Payable (201) 6,000
Cr Cash (101) 6,000
March 19
Dr Prepaid Insurance (128) 6,400
Cr Cash (101) 6,400
March 22
Dr Cash (101) 4,000
Cr Accounts Receivable (106) 4,000
March 25
Dr Accounts Receivable (106) 5,330
Cr Services Revenue (403) 5,330
March 29
Dr Dividends (319) 5,400
Cr Cash (101) 5,400
March 30
Dr Office Supplies (124) 1,700
Cr Accounts Payable (201) 1,700
March 31
Dr Utilities Expense (690) 1,400
Cr Cash (101) 1,400
2. Post the journal entries from part 1 to the ledger accounts.
Account Description Debit Credit
101 Cash 175,000
6,000
4,500
6,000
6,400
4,000
5,400
1,400
101 Cash 158,300
106 Accounts Receivable 10,900
4,000
5,330
106 Accounts Receivable 12,330
124 Office Supplies 2,200
1,700
124 Office Supplies 3,900
128 Prepaid Insurance 6,400
131 Prepaid Rent 6,000
163 Office Equipment 26,000
3,800
163 Office Equipment 29,800
201 Accounts Payable 6,000
6,000
1,700
201 Accounts Payable 1,700
307 Common Stock 201,000
319 Dividends 5,400
403 Services Revenue 4,500
10,900
5,330
403 Services Revenue 20,730
690 Utilities Expense 1,400
3. Prepare a trial balance as of April 30.
Account Description Debit Credit
101 Cash 158,300
106 Accounts Receivable 10,900
106 Accounts Receivable 12,330
124 Office Supplies 3,900
128 Prepaid Insurance 6,400
131 Prepaid Rent 6,000
163 Office Equipment 29,800
201 Accounts Payable 1,700
307 Common Stock 201,000
319 Dividends 5,400
Retained earnings 11,000
403 Services Revenue 20,730
690 Utilities Expense 1,400
TOTAL 234,430 234,430
If the assets of a company increase by $55,000 during the year and its liabilities increase by $25,000 during the same year, then the change in equity of the company during the year must have been:
Answer:
Increase of $30,000
Explanation:
Increase in Company asset- Increase in liabilities
Increase in Company asset =$55,000
Increase in liabilities =$25,000
Hence:
$55,000 -$25,000
=$30,000
Therefore the change in equity of the company must have an increase of $30,000
Statement of Cash Flows The following are several items involving Tejera Company's cash flow activities for 2019: Net income, $60,400 Receipt from issuance of common stock, $32,000 Payment for purchase of equipment, $41,500 Payment for purchase of land, $19,600 Depreciation expense, $20,500 Patent amortization expense, $1,200 Payment of dividends, $21,000 Decrease in salaries payable, $2,600 Increase in accounts receivable, $10,300 Beginning cash balance, $30,700 Required Prepare Tejera's statement of cash flows for 2019 using the indirect method. Use a minus sign for any negative amounts. Tejera Company Statement of Cash Flows For Year Ended December 31, 2019 Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities $ Adjustments for differences between income flows and cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ Cash Flows From Investing Activities $ Net cash used for investing activities Cash Flows From Financing Activities $ Net cash provided by financing activities $ $
Answer:
Tejera Company
Statement of Cash Flows
December 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $60,400
Adjustments to net income $8,800
Depreciation expense $20,500Patent amortization expense $1,200Increase in accounts receivables -$10,300Decrease in salaries payable -$2,600Total cash flow from operating activities $69,200
Cash flow from investing activities:
Purchase of equipment -$41,500
Purchase of land -$19,600
Total cash flow from investing activities -$61,100
Cash flow from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock $32,000
Dividends paid -$21,000
Total cash flow from financing activities $11,000
Net increase in cash $19,100
Beginning cash balance 2019 $30,700
Ending cash balance 2019 $49,800
John has a portfolio consisting of equal proportions of 5 securities. Susan also has a portfolio of the same five securities but the weights of each security are not equal. Which of the statements below MUST be TRUE?
a) Because Susan has an unequal distribution of securities, her portfolio beta must be greater than John's.
b) Because Susan has an unequal distribution of securities, her portfolio beta must be less than John's.
c) Without additional information, we cannot be certain whose portfolio beta is greater.
d) Because the portfolios contain the same securities, the beta of each portfolio must be the same.
Answer:
c) Without additional information, we cannot be certain whose portfolio beta is greater.
Explanation:
When comparing portfolios of the same security composition but different weights we need to know the beta of each security in order to make a valid comparism between the two securities.
Beta is defined as a measure of the volatility of a security compared to the whole market. It considers the systemic risk and the expected returns from a security or portfolio.
In determining beta we compare against a particular benchmark.
Since more information is not given on the securities and their weights in the two portfolios we cannot determine which one has a higher beta.
“For those brave enough to act effectively now to stabilise and protect your business and maintain liquidity, opportunity will come.” Explain whether the Statement of Cash Flows is able to illustrate the ‘liquidity’ of an entity to its users and provide ONE recommendation how companies can maintain liquidity during this pandemic.
Answer: The answer is given below
Explanation:
The cash flow statement is a vital aspect of the financial statement that is provided by every organization as it is useful in knowing helps the cash flows from investing, operating, and the financing activities. The cash flow statement is useful in understanding the movement of cash for the year, vital when making business decisions and also helps to measure liquidity of a company.
During the current pandemic that has stalled productive activities at most organizations, maintaining liquidity is very vital. One way of maintaining liquidity during this period is for a firm to have enough cash that will be necessary to maintain and keep the business running. Thia can be done by reviewing the current assets of the firm and looking at those that can be converted to cash and used on immediate basis. Also, in case the firm has marketable securities, such firm can sell the securities on order to maintain liquidity.
As a student in the Principles of Management class of Ama Ghana University, you are expected to have experiential knowledge so that you can be able to solve real life business problems after graduation. To achieve this objective, the 2020 class has been divided into ten groups; and each team works in a management capacity with ten management consulting companies in the Greater Accra Region. San Consulting - the firm that your group works with is a project management company that is into Real Estate construction and management consulting. This firm which has twenty years’ experience in this business is the first choice for all individuals and companies that want quality service. You have on the contrary, observed that many of the management practices have not developed precipitously as situations in the business environment warrant. The accountant confirmed this by saying in the last general meeting that a certain percentage of San’s profit margin is being lost because of this situation. She gave the example that the surveying department spent eight labor hours generating data that had been generated two weeks ago by another unit. Due to the fact that the surveying department did not know that the data had already been created, a substantial effort was wasted and this has been a recurrent problem. In addition, the increase in demand of the services of San’s Consulting has placed significant pressures on the five managers whose duties are not clearly defined. For instance, you have observed that any of these managers perform duties in the operations department as well as any other unit within the firm. They are not able to perform all the functions required of them due to the ineffectiveness of the organizational structure. You and the members of your group are expected to write a report to the top-level management team regarding your analysis of the situation in the firm.
1. Explain which of the four main management functions is/are not operating as it/they should within the firm? 3 Marks
2. What recommendations will you make in your report that will help assure that this situation or similar one would not happen again? 4 Marks
3. Assume that the top-level management team has accepted your recommendations, how can their effectiveness be evaluated three months after implementation? 4 Marks
4. Discuss the organizational structure currently used by San’s Consulting and would you recommend the continuous use of this structure? If yes or no, present the factors (4) that influenced your decision regarding the right organizational structure for San’s Consulting. 5 Marks
5. Identify and discuss the main problems that the firm is likely to experience (i) if the current structure is continued or (ii) if a new structure is implemented. 5 Marks
Answer:
The organization structure is not clearly defined, Managers are performing duties in various departments at a time.
Explanation:
San Consulting is one of the finest consulting firm in the Greater Accra Region. The firm is always a first choice for individuals who want to pursue their career in business. The Organizational structure of San Consulting is not clearly defined. San's profits are falling because management practices are not according to the other competitive organizations. The managers working at San are facing excess workload and pressure for their work. Their job descriptions is not clearly defined and they are forced to work in multiple departments at the same time due to which they are losing focus on their own work.
Questions 1: Planning, organizing, leading and controlling
Question 2: The organizational structure needs to be set and every employee should have their defined job role so they are able to complete work with efficiency.
Question 3: The profits of San consulting will rise as there will be less duplication of work and every employee will be able to focus on their own task and will work with efficiency.
Question 4: Matrix. The matrix organizational structure is not suited in this organization. The right organizational structure for San consulting will be Functional Structure.
Question 5: (i) The profits for San Consulting will decline
(ii) The profit will rise because employee will focus more on their specific tasks.
1B. Yes agree. The managers need to focus on the external environment as well to identify the opportunities and threats present which can stimulate changes for the organization.
A company that makes shopping carts for supermarkets and other stores recently purchased some new equipment that reduces the labor content of the jobs needed to produce the shopping carts. Prior to buying the new equipment, the company used 5 workers, who together produced an average of 100 carts per hour. Workers receive $16 per hour, and machine cost was $30 per hour. With the new equipment, it was possible to transfer one of the workers to another department, and equipment cost increased by $10 per hour while output increased by 5 carts per hour.
a. Compute the multifactor productivity(MFP) (labor plus equipment) under the Prior to buying the new equipment. (Round to 4 decimal places)b. Compute the % growth in productivity between the Prior and after buying the new equipment. (Round to 2 decimal places)
Answer:
multifactor productivity before new equipment = 0.91 units per dollar
multifactor productivity after new equipment = 1.01 units per dollar
% change in productivity = 10.99% increase
Explanation:
before:
5 workers x $16 per hour = $80 per hour
machine cost $30 per hour
100 carts per hour
multifactor productivity = units of output / (units of labor + units of capital) = 100 / ($80 + $30) = 100 / $110 = 0.91 units per dollar
after:
4 workers x $16 per hour = $64 per hour
machine cost $40 per hour
105 carts per hour
multifactor productivity = units of output / (units of labor + units of capital) = 105 / ($64 + $40) = 105 / $104 = 1.01 units per dollar
% change in productivity = (1.01 - 0.91) / 0.91 = 10.99% increase
Multifactor productivity measures how many units can be produced with $1 of inputs from two or more factors of production.
For Swifty Corporation, the predetermined overhead rate is 70% of direct labor cost. During the month, $600000 of factory labor costs are incurred of which $210000 is indirect labor. Actual overhead incurred was $370000. The amount of overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory should be:
Answer:
The amount of overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory is $273,000
Explanation:
Solution
Given that:
The predetermined overhead rate for Swiftly Corporation is = 70%
Factory labor cost incurred is =$600000
Indirect labor = $210000
The actual overhead incurred = $370000
Now
We solve for the amount of overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory which is calculated as follows:
The amount of overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory = (Factory labor cost - Indirect labor cost) * the overhead rate
= ($600000 -$ 210000) * 70%
= $390,000 * 70%
= $273,000
Retail companies try to find a. the least profitable method of transferring goods from warehouses to stores. b. the least costly method of transferring goods from warehouses to stores. c. the most costly method of transferring goods from warehouses to stores. d. the largest number of goods to transfer from warehouses to stores.
Answer:
b. the least costly method of transferring goods from warehouses to stores.
Explanation:
The retail company should find the most efficient and cost effective means of transportation.
The the least profitable and most costly method of transferring goods from warehouses to stores would reduce the profit margins of retail stores and the stores would want to maximise profit.
Marcy and Liz developed a new jewelry design. They were fortunate to get the attention of a large online retailer who was willing to fund the production of the jewelry abroad, as long as the designers agreed to sell their design through its outlets for the first two years. The retailer was asking the designers to agree to __________________. exclusive distribution intensive distribution multi-level distribution selective distribu
Answer:
exclusive distribution
Explanation:
The exclusive distribution refers to the agreement between the distributor and the manufactured stated that the manufactured will only sell the products and services to the distributor only no other person is involved in this agreement. There is a binding agreement between the manufactured and distributor
So according to the given situation, it is mentioned that the designers ready to sell their designs for the first two years to the retailers which shown that there is an exclusive distribution
Purchases and Cash Payments Journals
Transactions related to purchases and cash payments completed by Wisk Away Cleaning Services Inc. during the month of May 20Y5 are as follows:
May 1. Issued Check No. 57 to Bio Safe Supplies Inc. in payment of account, $210.
3. Purchased cleaning supplies on account from Brite N' Shine Products Inc., $130.
8. Issued Check No. 58 to purchase equipment from Carson Equipment Sales, $2,140.
12. Purchased cleaning supplies on account from Porter Products Inc., $180.
15. Issued Check No. 59 to Bowman Electrical Service in payment of account, $110.
18. Purchased supplies on account from Bio Safe Supplies Inc., $240.
20. Purchased electrical repair services from Bowman Electrical Service on account, $90.
26. Issued Check No. 60 to Brite N’ Shine Products Inc. in payment of May 3 invoice.
31. Issued Check No. 61 in payment of salaries, $4,110.
Wisk Away Cleaning Services Inc. uses the following accounts:
Cash 11
Cleaning Supplies 14
Equipment 18
Accounts Payable 21
Salary Expense 51
Electrical Service Expense 53
Prepare a purchases journal and a cash payments journal to record the above transactions in chronological order. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank and select "No entry required" from the dropdown.
Answer and Explanation:
The preparation is shown below:
PURCHASES JOURNAL
DATE Account Post. Accounts Cleaning Other Post. Amt
Credited Ref Payable Cr. Supplies Dr. Accounts Dr. Ref.
20Y5
May 3 Brite N' Shine Products Inc. ✔ $130 $130 No entry required
May 12 Porter Products Inc. ✔ $180 $180 No entry required
May 18 Bio Safe Supplies Inc. ✔ $240 $240 No entry required
May 20 Bowman Electrical Service ✔ $90 Electrical Service Expense 53 $90
May 31 Total $640 $550
$90
($21) ($14)
CASH PAYMENT JOURNAL
DATE Ck. No Account Post. Other Account Cash
Debited Ref Accounts Dr. Payable Dr. Cr.
May 1 57 Bio Safe Supplies Inc. ✔ $210 $210
May 8 58 Equipment 18 $2,140 $2,140
May 15 59 Bowman Electrical Service ✔ $110 $110
May 26 60 Brite N' Shine Products Inc. ✔ $130 $130
May 31 61 Salary Expense 51 $4,110
May 31 Total $6,250 $450 $2,590
(21) (11)
SI International had a FCFE of $122.1M last year and has 12.43M shares outstanding. SI's required return on equity is 11.3%, and WACC is 9.8%. If FCFE is expected to grow at 7.0% forever, the intrinsic value of SI's shares is Multiple Choice $14.76. $244.43. $108.00. $68.29.
Answer:
The value per share = $375.379
Explanation:
The intrinsic value of shares is the present value of the Free cash flow to equity (FFCE) discounted at cost of equity.
Total value of equity= FCFE× (1+g)/(r-g)
Total Value of equity= 122.1 × (1.07)/(0.113-0.07)= 3038.302326
The value per share = Total Value of company /Number of shares
= $3038.302326 / 12.43 units
= $244.43 per unit
1. Cash balance per bank, July 31, $7,428.
2. July bank service charge not recorded by the depositor $58.
3. Cash balance per books, July 31, $7,364.
4. Deposits in transit, July 31, $2,600.
5. Note for $2,000 collected for Lohse in July by the bank, plus interest $36. The collection has not been recorded by the company, and no interest has been accrued.
6. Outstanding checks, July 31, $686.
Prepare a bank reconciliation at July 31, 2010
Answer:
8a
3
+27b
3
+64c
3
−72abc
Haffner Corporation uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. Data concerning the first processing department for the most recent month are listed below: Beginning work in process inventory: Units in beginning work in process inventory 500 Materials costs $ 7,800 Conversion costs $ 9,100 Percent complete with respect to materials 85 % Percent complete with respect to conversion 55 % Units started into production during the month 7,000 Units transferred to the next department during the month 6,100 Materials costs added during the month $ 102,700 Conversion costs added during the month $ 184,400 Ending work in process inventory: Units in ending work in process inventory 1,400 Percent complete with respect to materials 60 % Percent complete with respect to conversion 50 % What are the equivalent units for materials for the month in the first processing department
Answer:
Equivalent units for materials in beginning work process is 6,940 units Equivalent units for conversion in ending work process is 6,800 units
Explanation:
Beginning work process:
Equivalent units for materials = 6,100 + (1,400 × 60%) = 6,940 units Cost per equivalent unit for materials = ($7,800 + $102,700) ÷ 6,940 = 15.92
Ending work process:
Equivalent units for conversion = 6,100 + (1400 × 50%) = 6,800 units
Cost per equivalent unit for materials = ($9,100 + $184,000) ÷ 6800 = 28.40
Cost of ending work in process = (1,400 × 60%) × 15.92219 +(1400 × 50%) × 28.39706
= 33,253 (Rounded off)
In order to have money for their son's college education, a young couple started a savings plan into which they made intermittent deposits. They started the account with a deposit of $3,000 (in year zero) and then added $5,000 in years two, five, six, and added $6,000 in year nine and ten. What is the amount they had in the account in year ten if they earned interest at 15% per year
Answer:
$59,129.00
Explanation:
The formula for the future value is P(1+i)^n
P= 3000, 5000, 6000
i= 15%
n= 2,3,6,9,10
FV= 3000 x 1.15^10 + 5000 x 1.15^8 + 5000 x 1.15^5 + 5000 x 1.15^4 + 6000 x 1.15^ 1 + 6000 x 1.15^0
FV= 3000 X 4.045 + 5000 X 3.059 + 5000 X 2.011 + 5000 x 1.749 + 6000 x 1.15 + 6000 X 0
Fv= 12135 + 15294 + 10055 + 8745 + 6900 + 6000
FV = $59,129.00
Your grandfather put some money in an account for you on the day you were born. You are now 18 years old and are allowed to withdraw the money for the first time. The account currently has $3996 in it and pays an 8% interest rate.
a. How much money would be in the account if you left the money there until your twenty-fifth birthday?
b. What if you left the money until your sixty-fifth birthday?
c. How much money did your grandfather originally put in the account?
Answer:
Instructions are below.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Value at 18= $3,996
Interest rate= 8%
To calculate the final value, we need to use the following formula:
FV= PV*(1+i)^n
A) Number of years= 7
FV= 3,996*(1.08^7)= $6,848.44
B) Number of years= 47
FV= 3,996*(1.08^47)= $148,779.12
C) Finally, we need to determine the original investment. We need to isolate the present value from the formula:
PV= FV/(1+i)^n
PV= 3,996/(1.08^18)
PV= $999.995
