Answer: threat of new entrants will prevent the prices from rising above the competitive level.
Explanation:
A contestable market has competition such that sellers cannot unilaterally decide to sell at a certain price. They have to sell at a competitive price that is set by the market to ensure that goods are allocated efficiently.
If the prices attempt to rise above this competitive level, new sellers will enter the market so as to make a profit which would have the effect of driving the price back down to where it was and even lower if even more sellers come in. The price is therefore maintained to ensure that this does not happen.
Imagine that you are operating a Chinese clothing retail chain and you wish to enter the Italian market in order to access the latest fashion designs and trends from Italy. To meet this goal, it is important to have strong control and coordination of your Italian operations and to be able to easily transfer tacit knowledge back to China. Based on this information what entry mode would you choose to enter Italy?
a. Wholly owned subsidiary
b. Exporting
c. Franchising
d. Strategic alliance
e. Licensing
Answer: a. Wholly owned subsidiary
Explanation:
The only method listed that would give you strong control and coordination of the new business in Italy is that of a wholly owned subsidiary. You would have a 100% control over such a company and could do what you wanted with it including transferring knowledge back to China without impediment.
Exporting provides little control. Franchising provides limited control. Strategic alliance means that you have to share control with another entity and licensing provides only limited control as well.
Consider the following account starting balances and transactions involving these accounts. Use T-accounts to record the starting balances and the offsetting entries for the transactions. The starting balance of Cash is $9,100 The starting balance of Inventory is $4,800 The starting balance of Retained Earnings is $24,700 1. Sell product for $30 in cash with historical cost of $24 2. Sell, deliver, and receive payment of $40 for service 3. Consume good or service and pay expense of $2 What is the final amount in Retained Earnings
Answer: $24,744
Explanation:
Final amount in retained earnings;
= Starting balance + Net income
Net income:
= Sales - Cost of good sold + Service revenue - Expense
= 30 - 24 + 40 - 2
= $44
Final amount in retained earnings:
= 24,700 + 44
= $24,744
How much increase in net worth (equity) would a market basis balance sheet show over a cost basis if Land was purchased for $1,000,000, is currently valued at $5,500,000 and capital gains taxes are 10%
Answer: $4,050,000
Explanation:
Increase in net worth shows the after tax gain that the person got after the land in question increased in value.
= (Current value - Purchase price) * ( 1 - tax rate)
= (5,500,000 - 1,000,000) * (1 - 10%)
= 4,500,000 * 0.90
= $4,050,000
Suppose that Bob's company uses exponential smoothing to make forecasts. Further suppose that last period's demand forecast was for 20,000 units (Ft) and last period's actual demand was 21,000 units (At). Bob's company uses a smoothing constant (alpha) of 0.4. What should be the forecast for this period
Answer:
20,400 units
Explanation:
Calculation to determine What should be the forecast for this period
Using this formula
F t+1=α*D t+(1-α)
Where,
F t+1=Forecast for this period
α=Smoothing constant (alpha)
D t=Last period's actual demand
(1-α)=(1-Last period's demand forecast)
Let plug in the formula
F t+1=(0.4*21,000 units)+(1-0.4*20,000 units)
F t+1=(0.4*21,000 units)+ (0.60*20,000 units)
F t+1=8,400 units+12,000 units
F t+1=20,400 units
Therefore What should be the forecast for this period is 20,400 units
4. Problems and Applications Q4 Many observers believe that the levels of pollution in our society are too high. True or False: If society wishes to reduce overall pollution by a certain amount, it is efficient to have firms with lower costs reduce greater amounts of pollution than those with higher costs.
Answer: True
Explanation:
Firms with lower costs would also incur a lower cost when they try to reduce pollution so they should reduce more pollution because of this reduced cost that they will incur.
Firms with higher costs would then reduce less pollution because this would ensure that they do not spend too much on pollution reduction and incur even more costs.
Fender Manufacturing Company needs to know its anticipated cash inflows for the next quarter by month. Cash sales are 10% of total sales each month. Historically, sales on account have been collected as follows: 50% in the month of the sale, 35% in the month after the sale, and the remaining 15% two months after the sale. Sales for the quarter are projected as follows:
January: $60,000
February: $30,000:
March: $90,000.
Accounts receivable on December 31 were $45,000. The expected cash collections of Fender Manufacturing Company for March are:_________
Answer:
Fender Manufacturing Company
The expected cash collections of Fender Manufacturing Company for March is:
= $58,050
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cash sales = 10% of total sales
Credit sales = 90% (100% - 10%)
Cash collections from credit sales:
Month of the sale (50%)
Month after the sale (35%)
Two months after (15%)
Accounts receivable on December 31 = $45,000
January February March
Projected sales $60,000 $30,000 $90,000
Cash sales $6,000 $3,000 $9,000
Credit sales $54,000 $27,000 $81,000
Cash collections from credit sales:
Month of the sale (50%) $27,000 $13,500 $40,500
Month after the sale (35%) 31,500 18,900 9,450
Two months after (15%) 13,500 8,100
Cash collections from credit sales $58,050
The expected cash collections of Fender Manufacturing Company for March =
Cash collections from credit sales $58,050
Cash sales 9,000
Total cash receipts for the month $67,050
(Ignore income taxes in this problem.) Your Company has a truck that needs a new engine that would cost $35,000. This will extend the useful life of the truck by 5 years. As an alternative, Your Company could buy a brand new truck for $120,000. The new truck would also last 5 years. The annual operating expenses of the old truck are $8,500. The annual operating expenses of the new truck will only be $5,000. The old truck has a salvage value of $12,000 now and $3,500 in 5 years. The new truck is expected to have a $10,000 salvage value in 5 years. Your Company discount rate is 6%. What is the net present value of the decision to buy the new truck instead of repairing the old truck
Answer:
Hence the net cost to the company is 68,160.
NPV to buy a new truck instead of repairing
NPV = -65390
Explanation:
Step 1:-
P.V. of Old Truck Repaired
Given
Discount rate = 6%
New engine = 35000
Life = 5 years
Annual operating expenses = 8500
Salvage (after 5 years)= 3500
Step 2:-
Repair
Net Cost to company = Cost + Annual operating expenses x P.V. Annuity
Factor (6%, 5) - Salvage value x P.V. Intrinsic
Factor (6%, 5)
P.V.A.F. (6%, 5)= [tex]\sum_{5}^{1}1 / (1.06)^{n} = 4.21[/tex]
n = 4.21
P.V.I.F. (6%, 5) = [tex]1/ (1.06)^{5} =0.75[/tex]
Net Cost to company: = 35000 + 8500 x 4.21 - 3500 x 0.75
= 35000 + 35785 - 2625
= 68,160
P.V. of New truck purchased
New Truck
Cost = 120000
Discount rate = 6%
Life = 5 years
Annual operating expenses = 5000
Salvage (after 5 years)= 10000
Net Cost to company: = Cost + Annual operating expenses x P.V. Annuity
Factor (6%, 5) - Salvage value x P.V. Intrinsic
Factor (6%, 5)
= 120000 + 5000 x 4.21 - 10000 x 0.75
= 120000 + 21050 - 7500
= 133550
NPV to buy a new truck instead of repairing
NPV = Net cost of repairing - Net cost of new truck
= 68160 - 133550
= -65390
A company must repay the bank $10,000 cash in three years for a loan. The loan agreement specifies 8% interest compounded annually. The present value factor for three years at 8% is 0.7938. How much cash did the company receive from the bank on the day they borrowed this money?
A. $12,400.
B. $9,200.
C. $7,938.
D. $7,600.
E. $10,000.
Answer: C. $7,938
Explanation:
This is a straightforward question. From the question, we are informed that a company must repay the bank $10,000 cash in three years for a loan and that the loan agreement specifies 8% interest compounded annually and we are given the present value factor for three years at 8% is 0.7938.
Therefore, the amount of cash that the company receive from the bank on the day they borrowed this money will be:
= $10000 × Present value factor at 8%
= $10000 × 0.7938
= $7938
Sheller Company estimates that its pension plan asset will earn a return of 10%. The beginning balance of plan assets was $500,000 and the ending balance was $560,000. During the year, the plan earned an actual return of 8%. As a result of this, pension expense will decrease by
Answer: $50000
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that Sheller Company estimates that its pension plan asset will earn a return of 10% as the beginning balance of plan assets was $500,000 and the ending balance was $560,000.
Due to this, then the pension expense will decrease by:
= 10% × $500,000
= $50,000
It should be noted that the expected return on plan assets will reduce pension expense by $50000.
During its first year of operations, the McCormick Company incurred the following manufacturing costs: Direct materials, $6 per unit, Direct labor, $4 per unit, Variable overhead, $5 per unit, and Fixed overhead, $240,000. The company produced 30,000 units, and sold 20,000 units, leaving 10,000 units in inventory at year-end. Income calculated under variable costing is determined to be $370,000. How much income is reported under absorption costing?
a. $370,000
b. $290,000
c. $610,000
d. $450,000
Answer: d. $450,000
Explanation:
In absorption costing, the fixed costs are absorbed by the products so that the cost of goods sold is inclusive of fixed costs.
First find the fixed overhead for the ending inventory:
= Fixed overhead per unit * Number of units in ending inventory
= 240,000 / 30,000 * 10,000
= $80,000
This is the fixed overhead that is deferred to the next year.
Income under absorption costing = Income under variable costing + Fixed overhead deferred:
= 370,000 + 80,000
= $450,000
Macrozine Inc. provides support for employees faced with ethical dilemmas. An ethics compliance officer is available in the Human Resources office or through an employee hotline. This is an example of ethical:_________
a. reasoning
b. awareness
c. whistle-blowing
d. action
Answer:
d. action
Explanation:
In Business, this would be an example of ethical action. These are actions that companies take in order to prove that they are committed to their employees. Especially making sure that they are safe, respected, and mentally/emotionally good within the work environment. By providing such services such as an employee hotline and a HR department they are providing resources for the employees to voice their concerns and needs in case of any dilemma in the company.
Meyer Company reported the following for its recent year of operation:
From Income Statement:
Depreciation Expense $1,000
Loss on the Sale of Equipment (3,000)
From the comparative balance sheet:
Beginning balance, equipment $12,500
Ending balance, equipment 8,000
Beginning balance, accumulated depreciation 2,000
Ending balance, accumulated depreciation 2,600
No new equipment was purchased during the year. What was the selling price of the equipment?
Answer:
$900
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the selling price of the equipment
First step
Cost of equipment sold = Beginning balance - Ending balance
Cost of equipment sold=$12,500-$8,000
Cost of equipment sold=$4,500
Second step
Ending balance= Beginning balance + Depreciation expense - Accumulated depreciation on equipment sold
Ending balance=$2,000+$1,000-$600
Ending balance=$2,400
Third step
Book value = Cost of equipment sold - Accumulated depreciation on equipment sold
Book value=$4,500-$600
Book value=$3,900
Now let determine the selling price of the equipment
Selling price=$3,000-$3,900
Selling price=$900
Therefore the selling price of the equipment.is $900
XYZ expects to sell 28,000 pools in 2019. It budgets the beginning inventory of Direct Materials, Work-in-process, and Finished goods to be 26,000; 0; 1,300 units; AND ending inventory to be 26,000; 0; 2,800 units. How many pools need to be produced
Answer:
the no of pools need to be produced is 29,500 units
Explanation:
The computation of the no of pools need to be produced is given below:
= Ending finished goods inventory units + number of units sold - beginning finished goods inventory units
= 2800 + 28000 - 1300
= 29500 units.
Hence, the no of pools need to be produced is 29,500 units
Elm Corporation is a merchandising company. The year began with inventory of $21,000, Purchases for the year were $46,000, and the Ending Inventory was $8,000. What is the Cost of Goods Sold that would be reported on the income statement
Answer:
$59,000
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the Cost of Goods Sold that would be reported on the income statement
Using this formula
Cost of Goods Sold=Purchases for the year+beginning Inventory)-Ending Inventory
Let plug in the formula
Cost of Goods Sold=($46,000+$21,000) - $8,000
Cost of Goods Sold=$67,000-$8,000
Cost of Goods Sold=$59,000
Therefore the Cost of Goods Sold that would be reported on the income statement is $59,000
, G's employees each earned an average of $870 per week. A total of 600 vacation weeks earned in 2021 were not taken during 2021. Wage rates for employees rose by an average of 6 percent by the time vacations actually were taken in 2022. What is the amount of G's 2022 salaries expense related to 2021 vacation tim
Answer:
$31,320
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the amount of G's 2022 salaries expense related to 2021 vacation tim
G's employees earned average of $870 per week.
Total vacation week in 2021 wew not taken - 600 week
Total salary expense of G corporation = $870 per week × 600
Total salary expenses = $522,000
If Wage rates for employees rose by an average of 6 percent
The amount of G's 2022 salaries expense = Total salary expenses × wage rate
The amount of G's 2022 salaries expense = $522,000 × 6%
The amount of G's 2022 salaries expense = $31,320
Therefore the amount of G's 2022 salaries expense related to 2021 vacation tim is $31,320
Ramirez Company installs a computerized manufacturing machine in its factory at the beginning of the year at a cost of $48,400. The machine's useful life is estimated at 10 years, or 394,000 units of product, with a $9,000 salvage value. During its second year, the machine produces 33,400 units of product.
Required:
Determine the machineâs second-year depreciation and year end book value under the straight-line method.
Answer:the machine’s second-year depreciation and year end book value under the straight-line method is $3,990 and$40,420 respectively.
Explanation:
Straight line depreciation is calculated as
Depreciation= Initial value – salvage value / useful life
Depreciation=($48,400- $9,000)/10=$3,990
The depreciation expense each year would be $3990
Book value = Cost of asset- accumulated deprecation
Book value = Cost of asset - (2 years x depreciation)
= $48,400- (2 x $3,990)
= $40,420
Therefore, the machine’s second-year depreciation and year end book value under the straight-line method is $3,990 and$40,420 respectively.
The Commissioner is empowered to examine the records of any person transacting insurance in the State as an agency, an agent or broker of record. If the Commissioner does examine a person, the expense of that examination will be paid by
Answer:
The person examined.
Explanation:
The California insurance code
This Insurance Code is known as a set of statutes set up by the state legislature and is responsible for the regulation of the business of insurance in California. The Commissioner does not have the authority to change the Insurance Code and only the state legislature has the authority to write or amend the Insurance Code.
The Insurance Commissioner
This office is elected by the people and usually serve up to two 4-year terms. The Commissioner's term runs concurrently with that of the Governor. The Commissioner has the authority to conduct examinations of an agent or insurer's books and records at any time.
The Insurance Commissioner's Duties and Responsibilities
1. File and keep all books and papers as required by law
2. Responsible for the Issue of Certificates of Authority to companies that meet the requirements of state law
3. Issue, refuse, revoke or suspend licenses or Certificates of Authority etc.
Morales Corporation produces microwave ovens. The following per unit cost information is available: direct materials $30, direct labor $20, variable manufacturing overhead $16, fixed manufacturing overhead $42, variable selling and administrative expenses $18, and fixed selling and administrative expenses $24. Its desired ROI per unit is $27.00. Compute its markup percentage using a total-cost approach. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50%.)
Answer:
111%
Explanation:
Computation to determine its markup percentage using a total-cost approach
First step
Variable cost per unit= Direct materials+Direct labor+Variable manufacturing overhead+Variable selling and administrative expenses
Variable cost per unit= $30+20+16+18
Variable cost per unit= $84
Second step
Fixed cost per unit= Fixed manufacturing overhead+Fixed selling and administrative expenses
Fixed cost per unit= $42+24
Fixed cost per unit= $66
Now let determine the Variable costing markup percentage
Variable costing markup percentage= (Desired ROI+Fixed cost per unit)*100/Variable cost per unit
Variable costing markup percentage= ($27+66)*100/84
Variable costing markup percentage=110.7 %
Variable costing markup percentage=111% (Approximately)
Therefore its markup percentage using a total-cost approach is 111%
The assets and liabilities of Thompson Computer Services at March 31, the end of the current year, and its revenue and expenses for the year follow. The capital of the owner was $185,200 at April 1, the beginning of the current year. Mr. Thompson invested an additional $15,200 in the business during the year.
Accounts payable $1,200 Miscellaneous expense $470
Accounts receivable 9,860 Office expense 690
Cash 32,300 Supplies 1,670
Fees earned 82,110 Wages expense 34,330
Land 47,500 Drawing 5,400
Building 151,490
Required:
Prepare a statement of owner's equity for Thompson Computer Services for the current year ended March 31.
Answer:
Thompson Computer Services
Thompson Computer Services
Statement of Owner's Equity for the current year ended March 31
Capital, Thompson $185,200
Additional investment 15,200
Total Capital, Thompson $200,400
Net income 46,620
Drawing 5,400
Retained earnings $41,220
Owner's Equity $241,620
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Beginning balance:
Capital, Thompson $185,200
Additional investment 15,200
Total Capital, Thompson $200,400
Cash 32,300
Accounts receivable 9,860
Supplies 1,670
Land 47,500
Building 151,490
Accounts payable $1,200
Capital, Thompson 200,400
Drawing 5,400
Fees earned 82,110
Wages expense 34,330
Miscellaneous expense 470
Office expense 690
Fees earned $82,110
Wages expense 34,330
Miscellaneous expense 470
Office expense 690
Total expenses $35,490
Net income $46,620
Drawing 5,400
Retained earnings $41,220
Given the following data for Scurry Company, what is the cost of goods sold? Beginning inventory of finished goods $100,000 Cost of goods manufactured 700,000 Ending inventory of finished goods 200,000 Beginning work-in-process inventory 300,000 Ending work-in-process inventory 50,000 Select one: a. $600,000 b. $950,000 c. $500,000 d. $800,000
Answer:
Scurry Company
The cost of goods sold is:
= a. $600,000
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Beginning inventory of finished goods $100,000
Cost of goods manufactured 700,000
Ending inventory of finished goods (200,000)
Cost of goods sold = $600,000
Beginning work-in-process inventory 300,000
Ending work-in-process inventory 50,000
b) The cost of goods sold includes the beginning inventory of finished goods and the cost of goods manufactured within the period, less the ending inventory of finished goods. It does not include inventories of work-in-process.
advantages of profit maximization
Answer:
Improved ratios will enhance investor's confidence and therefore share price.
Access to a wider range of finance because of a better image to creditors.
Long-term profits will improve liquidity and cash flows, which can be used for future investments, dividends, loan payments or retained.
What would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the cost to produce steamed milk, which is used to make lattés, increased, and scientists discovered that lattés lead to a longer life expectancy? Group of answer choices The equilibrium quantity would decrease, and the effect on equilibrium price would be ambiguous. Both the equilibrium price and quantity would increase. Both the equilibrium price and quantity would decrease. The equilibrium price would increase, and the effect on equilibrium quantity would be ambiguous.
Answer:
The equilibrium price would increase, and the effect on equilibrium quantity would be ambiguous.
Explanation:
The equilibrium price would increase, and the effect on equilibrium quantity would be ambiguous.
The increase in the cost of production will decrease the supply so the supply curve will shift leftward and simultaneously the research by scientists says the consumption of lattes will increase the life expectancy so many people will start consuming t os demand curve will shift rightwards. That means equilibrium price will increase but change in quantity can not be determined.
Del Monty will receive the following payments at the end of the next three years: $8,000, $11,000, and $13,000. Then from the end of the 4th year through the end of the 10th year, he will receive an annuity of $14,000 per year. At a discount rate of 12 percent, what is the present value of all three future benefits
Answer: $$70,643
Explanation:
The payment from the 4th year to the 10th year is an annuity because it is constant.
The present value of an annuity is:
= Annuity * Present value interest factor of annuity, 12%, 7 years
= 14,000 * 4.5638
= $63,893.20
Present value of these:
= 8,000 / 1.12 + 11,000 / 1.12² + 13,000/1.12³ + 63,893.20 / 1.12³
= $70,643
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Answer:
liability
Explanation:
United States exports soybean oil to China. However, to protect the Chinese soybean oil market, Chinese government has high tariff in place for U.S. soybean oil exports. Explain how United States can make plant location decisions to avoid paying high tariffs and still sell soybean oil in China.
Answer:
United States can set up plants in China to avoid high tariffs
Identify a new product that is based on an innovation in technology, and draw up a strategic technical plan for its development. Be sure to discuss the risk factors at each stage, and indicate how you would deal with each.
"An electric car" is a new product that depends upon technological innovation.
Its progress is guided by a strategic technology plan:
The production of new ideas:
The lithium-ion battery throughout the electric vehicle will provide the energy needed to run its engine. Installation of the battery would ensure it can do all the functions which the consumer would expect from a typical vehicle.The idea is evaluated:
The lithium-ion battery-powered electric car ought to be able to equal the speed of a gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle.Analysis of the business environment:
Due to its reduced mileage, such a car would be perfect for customers who are unable to pay the rising cost of oil for the vehicles. Thus, electric vehicles would've been ideal to clients with fundamental part from middle income to high class. Its car would attract a huge number of customers, as consumers are looking for vehicles that may help them save cash on gasoline prices.Development:
The fuel or diesel cylinder and batteries would be fitted in the car's bonnet. The rest of the car assembly process will proceed normally usual.Commercialization:
Customers will be able to buy cars through a countrywide dealer network.The car's battery plays a significant role in each step of the process. Whereas if a car's batteries run out while it was on the road, it could be recharged using another energy source. During a crisis, solar plates will absorb the sun and power a battery. As a result, the vehicle will keep running smoothly.Learn more:
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Positive Messages and the Writing Process
Organizations exchange information internally and externally. External messages go to customers, vendors, the government, and other business partners. Internal messages travel upward to supervisors, downward to employees, and horizontally among workers. Understanding the different types of business messages and following the 3-x-3 writing process will help you write more effective professional messages. Match the message content area with the correct types of messages.
1. Sales pitches, requests for favors
2. Replies, goodwill messages, direct claims
3. Bad news, refusals
a. persuasive
b. positive
c. negative
Consider the scenario about a positive message:
Gilberto is composing an e-mail that explains the terms of a recent business transaction. He has determined the purpose of the message, analyzed his audience, and determined its reactions.
According to the 3-x-3 writing process, what actions make up his next steps?
a. Make a list of points to cover.
b. Plan for feedback.
c. Check for mechanical problems.
d. Collect information.
e. Compose the first draft.
While most business communication is now done electronically, there remain situations in which a business letter is most appropriate.
Messages delivered through business letters are less likely to reach_____than messages delivered through_____. Thus, business letters are more_____.
Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
1a. Sales pitches, requests for favors: In this case, persuasive message should be used to convince the receiver to agree with the sender's viewpoint.
b. Replies, goodwill messages, direct claims: The positive message should be used as the main idea can be communicated directly before any other supporting information are provided.
c. Bad news, refusals: This scenario involves a negative messages and should therefore be written in an indirect manner. It should also be noted that a supporting message us given before the main message us written.
2. According to the 3-x-3 writing process, the actions that make up Gilberto next steps include
a. Make a list of points to cover.
d. Collect information.
e. Compose the first draft.
3. Messages delivered through business letters are less likely to reach (unintended recipients) than messages delivered through (email). Thus, business letters are more (confidential).
Suppose a market is initially in equilibrium and demand decreases. The producer surplus will:_____.
a. be higher since the price is lower and equilibrium moves down along the supply curve.
b. be higher since the price is lower and equilibrium moves up along the supply curve.
c. be lower since the price is lower and equilibrium moves down along the supply curve.
d. be lower since the price is lower and equilibrium moves up along the supply curve.
Answer:
c. be lower since the price is lower and equilibrium moves down along the supply curve.
Blackwell, Inc. has a $125,000 liability it must pay five years from today. The company is opening a savings account so that the entire amount will be available when this debt needs to be paid. The plan is to make an initial deposit today and then deposit an additional $30,000 each year for the next three years, starting one year from today. The account pays a 5 percent rate of return. How much does the firm need to deposit today
Answer:
Initial investment= $23,838.78
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Future Value (FV)= $125,000
Number of periods (n)= 5
Interest rate (i)= 5%
First, we need to calculate the future value of the three deposits using the following formula:
FV= {A*[(1+i)^n-1]}/i
A= annual deposit
FV= {30,000*[(1.05^3) - 1]} / 0.05
FV= $94,575
Difference= 125,000 - 94,575= $30,425
Now, the initial investment today:
FV= PV*(1 + i)^n
Isolating PV:
PV= FV / (1 + i)^n
PV= 30,425 / (1.05^5)
PV= $23,838.78
Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires which of the following:
a. An effective internal control
b. Light penalties for violators
c. Auditors must evaluate internal controls
d. Auditor's work overseen by Public Accounting Board
Answer:
The correct answer is the option A: An effective internal control.
Explanation:
To begin with, the name of "Sarbanes-Oxley Act" refers to the well known United States federal law whose main purpose is to set new requirements, or at least expand them, regarding the boards and management areas of public companies of the US. It was enacted in 2002 due to the various scandals regarding the accounts of companies like Enron back then. Therefore that the bill contains itself eleven sections where most of them are refered specifically to the public's responsabilities that the board of directors of the public companies have. As well as the criminal penalties that they can face in the case of breaking the law.
Answer:
a. An effective internal control
c. Auditors must evaluate internal controls
Explanation:
SOX requires managers and auditors whose stock is publicly traded to have an effective internal control system, auditors must evaluate internal controls, violators may receive harsh penalties (not light penalties), and auditors’ work is overseen by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) (not by the Public Accounting Board).
