Answer:
Dr unrealized holding gains and losses—OCI $20,000
Cr investment in bonds fair value adjustment $20,000
Dr investment in bonds fair value adjustment $30,000
Cr unrealized holding gains and losses—OCI $30,000
Explanation:
On 31st December 2021 the adjustment required is the difference between the cost of bond investment of $600,000 and the market value of the bonds which was $580,000, in a nutshell a unrealized loss of $20,000 is recorded.
The excess of fair value of market value of $610,000 over the previous year market value would be debited to fair value adjustment while it is also credited to unrealized holding gains and losses-OCI
Tipton Processing maintains its internal inventory records using average cost under a perpetual inventory system. The following information relates to its inventory during the year: Jan. 1 Inventory on hand—80,000 units; cost $4.25 each. Feb. 14 Purchased 120,000 units for $4.50 each. Mar. 5 Sold 150,000 units for $14.00 each. Aug. 27 Purchased 50,000 units for $4.80 each. Sep. 12 Sold 60,000 units for $14.00 each. Dec. 31 Inventory on hand—40,000 units. Required: 1. Determine the amount Tipton would calculate internally for ending inventory and cost of goods sold using average cost under a perpetual inventory system. 2. Determine the amount Tipton would report externally for ending inventory and cost of goods sold using last-in, first-out (LIFO) under a periodic inventory system. 3. Determine the amount Tipton would report for its LIFO reserve at the end of the year. 4. Record the year-end adjusting entry for the LIFO reserve, assuming the balance at the beginning of the year was $8,000.
Answer:
1. Determine the amount Tipton would calculate internally for ending inventory and cost of goods sold using average cost under a perpetual inventory system.
COGS = $936,000Ending inventory = $184,0002. Determine the amount Tipton would report externally for ending inventory and cost of goods sold using last-in, first-out (LIFO) under a periodic inventory system.
COGS using LIFO = $950,000Ending inventory = $170,0003. Determine the amount Tipton would report for its LIFO reserve at the end of the year.
$22,0004. Record the year-end adjusting entry for the LIFO reserve, assuming the balance at the beginning of the year was $8,000.
Dr Cost of goods sold 14,000
Cr LIFO reserve 14,000
Explanation:
1)
Jan. 1 Inventory on hand—80,000 units; cost $4.25 each.
Feb. 14 Purchased 120,000 units for $4.50 each.
Mar. 5 Sold 150,000 units for $14.00 each.
COGS = {[(80,000 x $4.25) + (120,000 x $4.50)] / 200,000} x 150,000 = $660,000
remaining inventory 50,000 units at $4.40 = $220,000
Aug. 27 Purchased 50,000 units for $4.80 each.
Sep. 12 Sold 60,000 units for $14.00 each.
COGS = {[(50,000 x $4.40) + (50,000 x $4.80)] / 100,000} x 60,000 = $276,000
Dec. 31 Inventory on hand—40,000 units at $4.60 = $184,000
2)
Jan. 1 Inventory on hand—80,000 units; cost $4.25 each.
Feb. 14 Purchased 120,000 units for $4.50 each.
Mar. 5 Sold 150,000 units for $14.00 each.
Aug. 27 Purchased 50,000 units for $4.80 each.
Sep. 12 Sold 60,000 units for $14.00 each.
Dec. 31 Inventory on hand—40,000 units at $4.60 = $184,000
total units sold = 210,000
COGS using LIFO = (50,000 x $4.80) + (120,000 x $4.50) + (40,000 x $4.25) = $240,000 + $540,000 + $170,000 = $950,000
Ending inventory = 40,000 x $4.25 = $170,000
3) LIFO reserve = FIFO inventory - LIFO inventory
FIFO inventory = $192,000 - $170,000 = $22,000
4) $22,000 - $8,000 = $14,000
Hardwig Inc. is considering whether to pursue a restricted or relaxed current asset investment policy. The firm's annual sales are expected to total $3,600,000, its fixed assets turnover ratio equals 4.0, and its debt and common equity are each 50% of total assets. EBIT is $150,000, the interest rate on the firm's debt is 10%, and the tax rate is 40%. If the company follows a restricted policy, its total assets turnover will be 2.5. Under a relaxed policy its total assets turnover will be 2.2. Refer to the data for Hardwig, Inc. Assume now that the company believes that if it adopts a restricted policy, its sales will fall by 15% and EBIT will fall by 10%, but its total assets turnover, debt ratio, interest rate, and tax rate will all remain the same. In this situation, what's the difference between the projected ROEs under the restricted and relaxed policies? a. 2.46% b. 2.98% c. 3.27% d. 2.24% e. 2.70%
Answer:
d. 2.24%
Explanation:
total annual sales = $3,600,000
fixed asset turnover = total sales / fixed assets = 4, that means that total fixed assets = $3,600,000 / 4 = $900,000
debt = 50% = $450,000
equity = 50% = $450,000
EBIT = $150,000
net income = $150,000 x (1 - 40%) = $90,000
restricted policy:
asset turnover = 2.5
sales = $3,600,000 x (1 - 15%) = $3,060,000
EBIT = $135,000
net income = $81,000
assets = $3,060,000 / 2.5 = $1,224,000
equity = $1,224,000 x 50% = $612,000
ROE = $81,000 / $612,000 = 13.24%
relaxed policy:
asset turnover = 2.2
EBIT = $150,000
net income = $90,000
assets = $3,600,000 / 2.2 = $1,636,364
equity = 50% x $1,636,364 = $818,182
ROE = $90,000 / $818,182 = 11%
difference between ROEs = 13.24% - 11% = 2.24%
Entry for Factory Labor Costs A summary of the time tickets is as follows: Job No. Amount 100 $3,460 101 2,870 104 5,260 108 5,950 Indirect 18,440 111 3,630 115 2,380 117 16,120 Journalize the entry to record the factory labor costs. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
Answer:
DR Work in Progress Account $39,650
DR Factory Overhead Account $18,440
CR Wages Payable $58,090
(To record factory Labor Costs)
Workings
Work in Progress
Standard policy is to send the direct cost of Labor to the Work in Progress Account.
The Total direct cost of labor are all of the above except the Indirect cost.
= 3,460 + 2,870 + 5,260 + 5,950 + 3,630 + 2,380 + 16,120
= $39,650
NewTech Incorporated management plans on paying the company's first dividend of $2.00 three years from today (D3 = $2.00) on its' common stock. After year three the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5% thereafter. As an investor with a required rate of return of 15%, what would you pay for NewTech common stock today?
Answer:
Stock price today = $13.807
Explanation:
According to the dividend valuation model , the current price of a stock is the present value of the expected future dividends discounted at the required rate of return
This principle can be applied as follows:
The value of cash flow the stock today is the present value of the future cash flow discounted at the required rate of return
Step 1 : Compute the PV in year 3 of future dividend
PV = D× (1+g)/r-g
D- div in year 3, g- growth rate, r-required rate of return
PV in year 3 = 2× (1.05)/0.15-0.05
= 21
Step 2: PV in year in year 0
PV = PV in year 3 × (1+r)^(-n)
r-rate of return- 15%, n- number of years- 3
= 21 × 1.15^(-3)
=13.80784088
Stock price today = $13.807
The table gives a number of daily sales of cars by a local dealership, from a 0 minimum to a 6 maximum, and the number of days each sale happened during a 100 - day survey. That is. 0 cars were sold 6 days, 1 car 8 days, etc.
Car sales per day, X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Number of days 6 8 22 20 15 16 13
A) Give the probability density function of X.
B) Compute the expected value of A". Explain its meaning.
C) Compute the variance and standard deviation of X.
D) Find the expected value and variance of a function Y = 5 + 12X.
Answer: The answer has been provided and attached.
Explanation:
Based on the attached diagram, there will be 3.3 sales per day.
The variance will be 2.95.
Since standard deviation is the square root of variance, the standard deviation will be:
= ✓2.95
= 1.72
The expected value and variance of a function Y = 5 + 12X will be:
Expected value = 44.6
Variance = 424.8
Mills Corporation acquired as a long-term investment $240 million of 5% bonds, dated July 1, on July 1, 2021. Company management has the positive intent and ability to hold the bonds until maturity. The market interest rate (yield) was 3% for bonds of similar risk and maturity. Mills paid $280.0 million for the bonds. The company will receive interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31. As a result of changing market conditions, the fair value of the bonds at December 31, 2021, was $270.0 million.
Required:
a. Prepare the journal entry to record Mills' investment in the bonds on July 1, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021, at the effective (market) rate.
b. At what amount will Mills report its investment in the December 31, 2021, balance sheet?
c. Suppose Moody's bond rating agency upgraded the risk rating of the bonds, and Mills decided to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $290 million. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale.
Answer:
a. Prepare the journal entry to record Mills' investment in the bonds on July 1, 2021 and interest on December 31, 2021, at the effective (market) rate.
July 1, 2021
Dr Investment in bonds 240,000,000
Dr Premium on investment in bonds 40,000,000
Cr Cash 280,000,000
December 31, 2021
Dr Cash 12,000,000
Cr Interest revenue 8,400,000
Cr Premium on investment in bonds 3,600,000
b. At what amount will Mills report its investment in the December 31, 2021, balance sheet?
Investment in bonds $240,000,000
Premium on investment in bonds $36,400,000
c. Suppose Moody's bond rating agency upgraded the risk rating of the bonds, and Mills decided to sell the investment on January 2, 2022, for $290 million. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale.
January 2, 2022
Dr Cash 290,000,000
Cr Investment in bonds 240,000,000
Cr Premium on investment in bonds 36,400,000
Cr Gain on sale of investments 13,600,000
Explanation:
effective interest rate on first coupon received = ($240,000,000 x 5%) - ($280,000,000 x 3%) = $12,000,000 - $8,400,000 = $3,600,000
Premium on investment in bonds = $40,000,000 - $3,600,000 = $36,400,000
Moody Corporation uses a job-order costing system with a plantwide predetermined overhead rate based on machine-hours. At the beginning of the year, the company made the following estimates: Machine-hours required to support estimated production 157,000 Fixed manufacturing overhead cost $ 650,000 Variable manufacturing overhead cost per machine-hour $ 4.40 Required: 1. Compute the plantwide predetermined overhead rate. 2. During the year, Job 400 was started and completed. The following information was available with respect to this job: Direct materials $ 320 Direct labor cost $ 230 Machine-hours used 37 Compute the total manufacturing cost assigned to Job 400. 3. If Job 400 includes 50 units, what is the unit product cost for this job
Answer:
Instructions are below.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Estimated machine-hours= 157,000
Estimated fixed manufacturing overhead= $650,000
Variable manufacturing overhead cost per machine-hour $4.40
First, we need to calculate the predetermined overehad rate:
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= total estimated overhead costs for the period/ total amount of allocation base
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= (650,000/157,000) + 4.4
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= $8.54 per machine-hour
Job 400:
Direct materials $320
Direct labor cost $230
Machine-hours used 37
Allocated MOH= Estimated manufacturing overhead rate* Actual amount of allocation base
Allocated overhead= 8.54*37= $315.98
Finally, we need to determine the unitary cost for Job 400:
Total cost= 320 + 230 + 315.98= $865.98
Unitary cost= 865.98/50= $17.32
The Baldwin company will continue to train their existing workforce at their current level to help reduce turnover and improve productivity next year. Employee training costs $20 per hour. How much would their training costs per employee be to the nearest dollar
Answer: $1,600
Explanation:
The training hours per employee can be calculated by multiplying the Employee Training hours by the cost of training per employee.
From the Attached document, the Baldwin company does 80 hours of training for employees.
The Training costs per Employee is;
= 80 * 20
= $1,600
If the Baldwin Company organizes 80 hours of training for each employer in a given year, and the training cost per hour for an employee is $20, it implies that the training costs per employee would be $1,600 ($20 x 80).
Data and Calculations:
Training costs per employee per hour = $20
Training hours per employee in a year 80 hours
Total training costs per employee in a year = $1,600 ($20 x 80)
Thus, the Baldwin Company spends $1,600 per employee in training them so that employee turnover would be reduced while productivity improves.
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Metallica Bearings, Inc., is a young start-up company. No dividends will be paid on the stock over the next 11 years because the firm needs to plow back its earnings to fuel growth. The company will then pay a dividend of $13.75 per share 12 years from today and will increase the dividend by 5.5 percent per year thereafter. If the required return on this stock is 13.5 percent, what is the current share price
Answer:
$42.69
Explanation:
From the question above Metallica Bearings Inc. is expected to pay a dividend of $13.75 pet share for a period of 12 years
The dividend will increase by 5.5 percent per year
= 5.5/100
= 0.055
The required rate of return is 13.5 percent
= 13.5/100
= 0.135
The first step is to calculate the price at 11 years
Price at 11 years= 13.75/ 0.135-0.055
= 13.75/0.08
= $171.87
The next step in to find the current price by applying the following formular
Current share price= Future value/ (1+r)^n
= $171.875/ (1+0.135)^11
= $171.87/ 1.135^11
= $171.87/ 4.026
= $42.69
Current share price= $42.69
Hence the current share price is $42.69
Below are the account balances for Cowboy Law Firm at the end of December. Accounts Balances Cash $ 4,600 Salaries expense 1,800 Accounts payable 2,600 Retained earnings 4,100 Utilities expense 1,000 Supplies 13,000 Service revenue 8,500 Common stock 5,200 Required: Use only the appropriate accounts to prepare an income statement.
Answer:
Cowboy Law Firm
Income statement for the period ended December
Amount in $
Service revenue 8,500
Utilities (1,000)
Salaries expense (1,300)
Net income/(loss) 6,200
Explanation:
An income statement is a part of the financial statements that shows how profitable the activities of an entity was for a given period of time. It is usually stated as the income statement for a period end.
The elements of the income statement include the revenue otherwise called sales, expenses including cost of goods sold, operating expenses etc and the profit or loss as well as the other comprehensive income/loss.
From the choice of simple moving average, weighted moving average, exponential smoothing, and linear regression analysis, which forecasting technique would you consider the most accurate? Why? (Ch. 18)
Answer:
weighted moving average
Explanation:
Of all these 4 options, the weighted moving average is the most accurate, as it is possible to place specific weights according to their significance.
The other techniques, such as an average, straight line, or exponential curve, assume things. The weighted average can change to any form.
However, the weighted average can be complicated to use if a long time frame is taken.
Additionally, the consumer will most likely want to adjust the weights as time periods pass. That will contribute to the complexity of applying the methods to a wide range of applications, such as predicting inventory item demand.
Hence, the first option is correct
A man works for a marketing firm that has just landed a contract with Run-of-the-Mills to help them promote three of their products: splishy splashies, frizzles, and kipples. All of these products have been on the market for some time, but, to entice better sales, Run-of-the-Mills wants to try a new advertisement that will market two of the products that consumers will likely consume together. As a former economics student, a man knows that complements are typically consumed together while substitutes can take the place of other goods.
Run-of-the-Mills provides man's marketing firm with the following data: When the price of splishy splashies decreases by 5%, the quantity of frizzles sold increases by 4% and the quantity of kipples sold decreases by 6%. A man's job is to use the cross-price elasticity between splishy splashies and the other goods to determine which goods to a man marketing firm should advertise together.
Complete the first column of the following table by computing the cross-price elasticity between splishy splashies and frizzles, and then between splishy splashies and kipples. In the second column, determine if splishy splashies are a complement to or a substitute for each of the goods listed. Finally, complete the final column by indicating should be recommended marketing with splishy splashies.Relative to Splishy Splashies Recommend Marketing with Splishy Splashies
Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand Complement or Substitute
Frizzles _____ _____ _____
Kipples _____ _____ _____
Answer and Explanation:
According to the given situation, when the amount of splishy splashies decrease by 5%, quantity of frizzles increases by 4%.
So, The cross price elasticity of frizzles relative to splishy splashies = Percentage change in quantity demand for frizzles ÷ Percentage change in price for splishy splashies
= 4 ÷ -5
= -0.80
Now,
Cross-price elasticity between splishy splashies and kipples = Percentage change in quantity demand for Kipples ÷ Percentage change in price for splishy splashies
= -6% ÷ -5%
= 1.20
b. Since there is negative cross-price elasticity between splishy splashies and frizzles, these products are complementary.
The elasticity of the cross-price between splendid splashies and kipples is positive, these goods being substitutes.
c. Here, I would therefore recommend Raskels marketing, since these two are used together.
The required Table are as shown below:-
Particulars Cross-Price Elasticity Complements Recommended
of Demand or Substitute Marketing with
splishy splashies
Frizzles 0.80 Complements Yes
Kipples 1.20 Substitute No
Assume that a parent company acquires a 70% interest in a subsidiary for a purchase price of $1,078,000. The excess of total fair value of controlling and noncontrolling interests over book value is assigned to; a building (PPE net) that is worth $100,000 more than book value, an unrecorded patent valued at $200,000 and goodwill valued at $300,000. Goodwill is assigned proportionately to the controlling and noncontrolling interests
Submission Requirements:
Using the ACT470_Mod03-Option01.xlsx Excel spreadsheet in the Module 3 folder:
Prepare the consolidated balance sheet at the date of acquisition by placing the appropriate entries in their respective debit/credit column cells.
Indicate, in the blank column cell to the left of the debit and credit column cells if the entry is an [E] or [A] entry.
Use Excel formulas to derive the Consolidated column amounts and totals.
Using the "Home" key in Excel, go to the "Styles" area and highlight the [E] and [A] entry cells in different shades.
Consolidation Entries
Parent Subsidia Dr Cr Consolidated
Cash 920,000 215,000 0
Accounts receivable 782,000 330,000 0
Inventory 1,100,000 425,000 0
Equity investment 1,078,000 0
Property, plant and equipment (PPE), net 5,400,000 800,000
Patent 0
Goodwill 0
Total assets 9,280,000 1,770,000 0
Current liabilities 810,000 330,000 0
Long-term liabilities 4,000,000 500,000
Common stock 920,000 90,000 0
Additional paid-in capital 700,000 120,000 0
Retained earnings 2,850,000 730,000 0
Noncontrolling interest 0
Total liabilities and equity 9,280,000 1,770,000 0
Answer:
Explanation:
The objective here is to prepare the consolidated balance sheet at the date of acquisition by placing the appropriate entries in their respective debit/credit column cells.
To do that; We need to find both Consolidation entries and Consolidation Spreadsheet on the acquisition date from the given data set from the question.
From the question:
A parent company acquires a 70% interest in a subsidiary for a purchase price of $1,078,000.
Consideration paid by the parent company for 70% share $10,78,000
Non Control Interest fair Value (30%) $ 4,62,000
Total fair value of subsidiary on the acquisition date $15,40,000
Less: Book value subsidiary on the acquisition date
Common Stock 90,000
APIC 1,20,000
Retained earnings 7,30,000 $9,40,000
Fair value in excess of book value $6,00,000
Excess fair value allocated to:
undervalued building $1,00,000
unrecorded patent $2,00,000
Goodwill $3,00,000
Balance $0
Consolidation entries and Consolidation Spreadsheet on the acquisition date are being embedded in the word document attached below due to vast columns of table sets that this answering box cannot contain.
Pharoah Company accounting records show the following at the year ending on December 31, 2022.
Purchase Discounts $ 11900
Freight-in 15600
Purchases 724020
Beginning Inventory 42000
Ending Inventory 50600
Purchase Returns and Allowances 10700
Using the periodic system, the cost of goods sold is:_______.
Answer:
$ 708,420.00
Explanation:
The formula for cost of goods sold is given below
Cost of goods sold=beginning inventory +purchases +freight-purchase discounts-purchases allowance and returns-ending inventory
Cost of goods sold=$42,000+$724,020+$15,600-$11,900-$10,700-$50,600=$ 708,420.00
The purchases discount and purchase returns reduce the value of purchases made hence deducted.
The ending inventory is left in stock as a result is also deducted
A company has a net income of $190,000, a profit margin of 9.40 percent, and an accounts receivable balance of $106,351. Assuming 72 percent of sales are on credit, what is the company's days' sales in receivables?
Answer:
The company's days' sales in receivables is 22 days
Explanation:
In order to calculate the company's days' sales in receivables we would have to calculate first the total sales with the following formula:
Total Sales = Net Income / Profit Margin
= $190,000/9.4%=$2,021,276
Hence, Credit Sales = $2,021,276*0.85= $1,718,085
Accounts receivable turnover ratio = Credit sales / Accounts Receivable
= $1,718,085 /$106,351
= 16.15485
Therefore, Days sales in receivables = 365/16.15485= 22.59 days
The company's days' sales in receivables is 22 days
Each week your supervisor holds a meeting in which he invites you and all the other employees to give feedback regarding current projects. According to path-goal theory, which behavior best describes your supervisor?
1. Supportive
2. Directive
3. Participative
4. Achievement oriented
Answer:
The correct answer is the third option: Participative.
Explanation:
To begin with, the path-goal theory refers to leadership theory developed by Robert House in 1971 and whose main focus is on the behavior that a leader has among its followers and states that the behavior that he has will influece the satisfaction, motivation and performance of his followers.
Secondly, the theory states that there are four behaviors and one of them is the partcipative behavior whose characteristics are that the leader tends to consult with followers and ask for their suggestion before making a final decision and that is why the best behavior that describes correctly to the supervisor is the participative.
Employees at Diving Swallow Custom Tattoo in Oakland, California, practice an age-old art. They may use electric equipment today, but their business still involves crafting a design and inking it into skin, as all tattoo artists have done for generations. Fortunately, there are no shortages of ink, artists, or clients for the Diving Swallow.At Diving Swallow, the environment is____________(stable or dynamic) because of the __________(number of factors that are changing or pace of change) and ___________(complex or simple) because of the____________(pace of change or number of factors that are changing). Resources are________(scarce or abundant).The managers at Diving Swallow are facing conditions of _______(low or high) uncertainty. This means that it will be__________(difficult or easy) for them to make strategic decisions about the types of products the company will offer in the future.
Answer:
1. Dynamic
2. Number of factors that are changing
3. Complex
4. Pace of change
5. Abundant
6. Low
7. Easy
Allowing a tax credit for certain solar energy property can be justified: a.Based on the wherewithal to pay concept. b.As helping small businesses. c.As promoting administrative feasibility. d.As promoting a government policy to use alternative energy sources. e.None of these choices are correct.
Answer: As promoting a government policy to use alternative energy sources.
Explanation:
A tax credit is a form of tax incentive which can help in the reduction of the amount of money that a taxpayer is owing the government. Here, the taxpayer can just deduct the tax credit from the total amount of taxes that the individual owe thereby leading to him paying a lower amount as tax.
In this case, allowing tax credit for certain solar energy property may be a way the government wants to make people start using other forms of energy. Giving tax credit will lead to a cheaper price for the solar energy products.
Q1 The following is a description of the conversion cycle of Central Production Limited: The conversion cycle of the company is triggered by a report from the warehouse. When the quantity of an inventory item falls below a pre-set minimum level, the warehouse manager sends an online inventory status report to production department advising them to schedule a production batch run for the item. Upon receipt of the report, the production clerk assesses the digital bill of materials and the route sheet files for the item to be produced and adds the production details to the online production schedule. The system automatically adds a record to the open work order file and sends an online work order to the work centre supervisor’s computer and to the accounting clerk’s computer. The work centre supervisor receives the work order from his computer and print hard-copy move tickets and materials requisitions for each production process. Production employees take the materials requisitions to store clerk and receives the materials and subassemblies needed to perform the production tasks. If additional materials beyond the standard amount is needed, the work centre supervisor prepares additional materials requisitions. Production employees complete job time tickets after completing a production process to record the time spent on the job. The job time tickets are then sent together with the move tickets to the accounting department. After releasing the materials into production, the store clerk updates the material inventory records and send the materials requisitions to accounting department. The clerk prepares a journal voucher and posts to the general ledger material control account at the end of each day. The accounting clerk assesses the work orders and set up a work-in-process account for a production batch. Throughout the production period, the clerk also receives move tickets, job tickets, and materials requisitions, which he uses to post to the work-in-process account. At the end of each day, the accounting clerk prepares a digital journal voucher and post it to the general ledger work-inprocess and finished goods control accounts. Q) Identify the risks exist in the conversion cycle of Central Production Limited. (10 marks 300 words) Q3 Elegant Limited sells restored classic cars. Most of its customers are private buyers who buy cars for themselves. However, some of them are investors who buy multiple cars and hold them for resale. All sales of Elegant Limited are for cash. Depict the association and cardinality for the sales of cars at Elegant Limited based on REA model. (10 marks, maximum 300 words) Q4 You are currently working in a mid-tier accounting firm. In an engagement meeting with a client, the management of your client is concerned that the audit tests that you perform will disrupt operations. Your client has recently implemented a data warehouse and the management suggests that you draw the data for analytical reviews and substantive testing from the data warehouse instead of the operational database. The management points out that operational data are copied weekly into the data warehouse and all data you need are contained there. Outline your response to the management’s proposal and mention any concerns you might have. (10 marks, maximum 300 words) Q5 The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Managing Director (MD) of Illustrious Limited recently had the following conversation regarding the development of a new information system for the company: CIO: The way to go about the analysis is to first examine the old system, such as reviewing key documents and observing the workers performing their tasks. Then we can determine which aspects are working well and which should be preserved. MD: We have been through these types of projects before, and what always ends up happening is that we do not get the new system we are promised. Instead we get a modified version of the old system. CIO: I can assure you that will not happen this time. My team just want a thorough understanding of what is working well and what is not. MD: I would feel much more comfortable if we first started with a list of our requirements. We should spend more time in determining what exactly we want the system to do upfront. Then your team can come in and determine what portions to salvage if you wish. Just don’t constrain us to the old system! Required: a) The CIO and MD have different views on how the system analysis should be performed. Comment on whose position you sympathise with the most. (6 marks, maximum 200 words) b) What method would you recommend to Illustrious Limited for system analysis? Explain. (4 marks, maximum 150 words)
Answer:
a)
To my view, the MD viewpoint is better. In companies the existing process is usually analyzed and the pain points identified whenever there is a need for change. The new system is simply a change to the existing system. The stakeholders' specific needs are not completely addressed. The MD calls for a collection of and analysis of demands from scratch to share its needs , requirements and inhibitions between the principal stakeholders. The CIO and their staff would be able to assess in the requirements review process what worked and what did not work well for the organization.
In assessing the current process, the CIO and his team will align their thinking process with the pain points and correct the existing system. They are not going to build the system in a fresh light. A new system that meets the needs of stakeholders can be developed. For everybody, this is a win-win situation. The point of view of MD is therefore more logical and related.
b)
In the particular case, the most logical and comprehensive system analysis method is:
Primary stakeholder requirements collection: Primary stakeholders using the system must be consulted on their specific requirements and needs. It is also necessary to consider the limitations identified by stakeholders.
Comprehension of existing system and pain points: the current system can be analysed based on requirements collection and pain points can be emphasized in the current system.
A new system that will win for everyone: the new system must primarily comply with the needs of the stakeholders.
Presentation and approval of the system blueprint to stakeholders
Development and implementation of the system: system development can be carried out by the agile method of sprinting.
Monitoring and control of the system: to check for performance deviations, the system implemented should be observed. In order to monitor deviations, specific intervention can be implemented.
The continuous falling price level is called inflation.
True or false?
Answer:
True
Explanation:
When it start failling it is still true.
You have been hired to design a relational database for a convenience store which is located within an apartment complex. The goal of the database is to keep track of the inventory sold in hopes of using the data to better meet the customer's convenience store needs. Up until your arrival, the store kept track of each customer’s purchases using a flat database log, as shown in the following table. Using the information provided, build a relational database that will allow for querying things such as products sold, customer purchases, total apartment purchases, and total spent per apartment. Include any created tables and identify the keys and key types that are used. Identify all relationships, labeling them 1:1, 1:N, or M:N.
Name Apt # Products Price Quantity
Joseph Anthony 1125 Orange Juice 4.59 1
Joseph Anthony 1125 Bread Loaf 2.29 1
Yolanda Burns 3221 Milk 3.67 1
Yolanda Burns 3221 Candy Bar 1.19 3
Francis Jordan 1138 Gum 0.99 2
Steve Miller 2221 Gum 0.99 1
Cho Lin 2239 Bread Loaf 2.29 1
Answer:
Apartment (1)=====> (N) Purchases (M) =====> Product(1).
Explanation:
So, in this question we are given the following; Name, Apt # , Products, Price and Quantity. With this data or parameters or information we will be able to know that there should be another parameters in a table which are;
=> Apartment: with this parameter and the apt # each person or Individual can be Identifed.
=> Purchases: this table will be about the details of the person or Individuals the bought the products and what quantity was bought.
=> Product: here, this parameter can be used in saving or storing the name of each products and the prices of each one of them.
Hence;
(1). APARTMENT = Apt#, Name => where Apt# will be the primary key because it is unique.
(2). PRODUCTS= Products, Price => where product is the unique key.
(3). PURCHASES = Apt #, product quantity => where Apt # is a foreign key and an attribute of product in the ''purchases" table.
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A hardware store is interested in reaching people who are characterized by the VALS system as being practical,down-to-earth,and self-sufficient who like to work with their hands,the ________ category.A) believersB) striversC) survivorsD) experiencersE) makers
Answer: Makers--E
Explanation:The VALS system is a system that describes the Values, Attitude lifestyles of individuals and their responsiveness to buying products. Understanding this system, affords businesses the opportunity to tailor their products to suit their target consumers.
The Makers are characterized as being practical and expressive, having skills which enable them to carry out their task successfully. They value family life and therefore cut down on frivolities and non functional possessions. when it comes to consumption, they would rather go for the basic essential commodities that have value than luxury goods.
Therefore, A hardware store is interested in reaching people who are characterized by the VALS system as being practical,down-to-earth,and self-sufficient who like to work with their hands,the MAKERS category.
Kela Corporation reports net income of $470,000 that includes depreciation expense of $83,000. Also, cash of $44,000 was borrowed on a 6-year note payable. Based on this data, total cash inflows from operating activities are: Multiple Choice $514,000. $553,000. $597,000. $387,000.
Answer:
The Total cash inflows from operating activities are $553,000
Explanation:
According to the given data, the Statement of Cash Flow from Operating Activities would be as follows:
Statement of Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Particulars Amount Total Amount
Income $470,000
Depreciation $83,000
Cash flow from operating activities $553,000
The cash of $44,000 was borrowed on a 6-year note payable. It is Financing Activity since note is long term
Therefore, total cash inflows from operating activities are $553,000
A company is considering two projects. Project A Project B Initial investment $300,000 $300,000 Cash inflow Year 1 $60,000 $90,000 Cash inflow Year 2 $60,000 $80,000 Cash inflow Year 3 $60,000 $80,000 Cash inflow Year 4 $60,000 $50,000 Cash inflow Year 5 $60,000 $70,000 What is the payback period for Project B
Answer:
Payback Period = 3 years
Explanation:
Years Cash flow(Out flow) Net cash flow Cumulative cash flow
0 -300,000 - -300,000
1 90,000 90,000 -210,000
2 80,000 80,000 -130,000
3 80,000 80,000 -50,000
4 50,000 50,000 0
5 70,000 70,000 70,000
Payback Period = 3 years
It means it will take 3 years of period to payback the project B Initial investment of $300,000
Obtain the linear trend equation for the following data on new checking accounts at Fair Savings Bank and use it to predict expected new checking accounts for periods 16 through 19. (Round your intermediate calculations and final answers to 2 decimal places.)
Period New Accounts Period New Accounts Period New Accounts
1 200 6 239 11 281
2 215 7 241 12 275
3 211 8 250 13 282
4 224 9 254 14 288
5 235 10 267 15 308
Y = + t
Y16 =
Y17 =
Y18 =
Y19 =
Use trend-adjusted smoothing with %u03B1 = .2 and %u03B2 = .1 to smooth the new account data in part a. What is the forecast for period 16? (Use the "Trend" values to 3 decimal places and other values to 2 decimal places for intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Answer:
Y16 = 7(16) + 195.33 = 307.33
Y17 = 7(17) + 195.33 = 314.33
Y18 = 7(18) + 195.33 = 321.33
Y19 = 7(19) + 195.33 = 328.33
Explanation:
Period (x)
New accounts (Y)
The regression equation:
Y = mx + t
Y is the dependent variable
X is the independent variable
t point where trend line cuts through the x-axis
M is the gradient or slope
Using the regression calculator, the trend line for the data is :
Y = 7X + 195.33
Using the regression equation obtained :
Y16 = 7(16) + 195.33 = 307.33
Y17 = 7(17) + 195.33 = 314.33
Y18 = 7(18) + 195.33 = 321.33
Y19 = 7(19) + 195.33 = 328.33
Vanishing Games Corporation (VGC) operates a massively multiplayer online game, charging players a monthly subscription of $12. At the start of January 2015, VGC’s income statement accounts had zero balances and its balance sheet account balances were as follows:
Cash $ 1,590,000
Accounts Receivable 245,000
Supplies 17,800
Equipment 922,000
Land 1,250,000
Building 435,000
Accounts Payable 137,000
Unearned Revenue 140,000
Notes Payable (due 2018) 81,000
Common Stock 2,800,000
Retained Earnings 1,301,800
In addition to the above accounts, VGC’s chart of accounts includes the following: Service Revenue, Salaries and Wages Expense, Advertising Expense, and Utilities Expense.
1. Analyze the effect of the January transactions (shown below) on the accounting equation, and indicate the account, amount, and direction of the effect (+ for increase and − for decrease) of each transaction.(Enter any decreases to account balances with a minus sign.)
a. Received $65,250 cash from customers for subscriptions that had already been earned in 2014.
b. Received $215,000 cash from Electronic Arts, Inc. for service revenue earned in January.
c. Purchased 10 new computer servers for $34,600; paid $14,400 cash and signed a three-year note for the remainder owed.
d. Paid $12,600 for an Internet advertisement run on Yahoo! in January.
e. Sold 19,200 monthly subscriptions at $12 each for services provided during January. Half was collected in cash and half was sold on account.
f. Received an electric and gas utility bill for $5,250 for January utility services. The bill will be paid in February.
g. Paid $420,000 in wages to employees for work done in January.
h. Purchased $3,300 of supplies on account.
Paid $3,300 cash to the supplier in (h).
Prepare journal entries for the January transactions listed in part 1, using the letter of each transaction as a reference. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)
Create T-accounts, enter the beginning balances shown above, post the journal entries to the T-accounts, and show the unadjusted ending balances in the T-accounts.
Prepare an unadjusted trial balance as of January 31, 2015.
Prepare an Income Statement for the month ended January 31, 2015, using unadjusted balances from part 4
Calculate net profit margin, expressed as a percent
Answer:
Explanation:
1 Journal Entries:
Date-----Accounts Title and Explanation-----Debit$--------Credit $
a Cash 65250
Service Revenue 65250
b Cash 215000
Accounts Receivable 215000
c Office Equipment (computers) 34600
Cash 14400
Note Payable 20200
d Advertisement expense 12600
Cash 12600
e Cash 115200
Accounts Receivable 115200
Service Revenue 230400
f Utility expenses 5250
Accounts Payable 5250
g Wages 420000
Cash 420000
h Supplies 3300
Accounts Payable 3300
i Accounts Payable 3300
Cash 3300
unadjusted trial balance as of January 31, 2015:
Account Title Debit $ Credit $
Cash 1535150
Accounts Receivable 145200
Supplies 21100
Equipment 956600
Land 1250000
Building 435000
Accounts Payable 142250
Unearned Revenue 140000
Notes Payable 101200
Common Stock 2800000
Retained Earnings 1301800
Service Revenue 295650
Advertisement 12600
Utilities 5250
Wages 420000
Total 4780900 4780900
Income Statement for the month ended January 31, 2015:
Service Revenues $295650
Less: Expenses:
Wages 420000
Advertisement 12600
Utility expense 5250 437850
Net Income (Loss) ($142200)
January Income Statement is showing loss of 48.1%.
A lot of research has demonstrated that there is a relationship between the of employees and that of the customer
Answer:
Satisfaction
Explanation:
A satisfaction is a thing. We just take an example :- When a customer purchase a product from the company he or she investing their money in order to fulfill their needs and wants. In return the customer wants the product is according to their expectations. In the case when the customer is satisfied, the chances of repurchasing of the product is high.
Therefore, as per the current situation there is always a relationship of satisfaction between the customer and the employees of the company.
Avril Inc. bases its manufacturing overhead budget on budgeted direct labor-hours. The variable overhead rate is $4.60 per direct labor-hour. The company's budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $54,080 per month, which includes depreciation of $3,840. All other fixed manufacturing overhead costs represent current cash flows. The direct labor budget indicates that 3,200 direct labor-hours will be required in October. The company recomputes its predetermined overhead rate every month. The predetermined overhead rate for October should be:
Answer:
Estimated manufacturing overhead rate= $21.5 per direct labor hour
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
The variable overhead rate is $4.60 per direct labor-hour.
Budgeted fixed manufacturing overhead is $54,080 per month
The direct labor budget indicates that 3,200 direct labor-hours will be required in October.
To calculate the estimated manufacturing overhead rate we need to use the following formula:
Estimated manufacturing overhead rate= total estimated overhead costs for the period/ total amount of allocation base
Estimated manufacturing overhead rate= (54,080/3,200) + 4.6
Estimated manufacturing overhead rate= $21.5 per direct labor hour
What is new and innovating about this design/chopping board?
Payback period was the earliest -Select- selection criterion. The -Select- is a "break-even" calculation in the sense that if a project's cash flows come in at the expected rate, the project will break even. The equation is:
Answer: 1. Capital Budgeting
2. Payback Period
3. Number of Years Prior to Full Recovery + (Unrecovered Cost at Start of Year / Cash flow during the year)
Explanation:
Payback period was the earliest Capital Budgeting selection criterion. The Payback Period is a "break-even" calculation in the sense...
The Payback period is one of the most simple methods in Capital Budgeting and the earliest as well. It simply checked how long it would take to pay back an investment which made it very alluring to investors who wanted to know how long it would be till they started getting a profit.
It therefore essentially checked when the project would Break-Even.
The formula is,
Number of Years Prior to Full Recovery + (Unrecovered Cost at Start of Year / Cash flow during the year)
This means that to calculate the Payback Period, for example, say the investment was $500 and the project brought in $120 for 5 years.
That would mean that in year 4 it would have brought it $480. Year 4 is the Number of Years prior to Full recovery.
The $20 left is the Unrecovered cost at the start of the year and the Cashflow for the year is $120. The Payback is therefore,
= 4 + (20/120)
= 4.17
