Answer:
No Journal entry. Disclose contingent liability of $794000 in Notes to Financial Statements
Explanation:
A Provision is recognized when it is Probable ( Probabity > 50%) that there would be an outflow of economic resources and that a reliable estimate can be made - IAS 37
Since there is a 45% chance of losing, it is not probable to recognize a provision. Thus a Contingent liability is recognized instead
Contingent Liabilities are only disclosed if the amounts are significant and are not shown on the face of the financial statement (no journal entry)
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You've got the hang of it. Your
goal now is to adjust prices for
the remaining sections. Try to
find the highest price that will
generate demand for each
section. Change some prices,
then use the Start button to run
through a game. Keep doing this
until you meet the goal below.
Check your progress using
Reports >>Financials. Good luck!
Goal: Profit for a game of
$415,000 or greater.
Answer:
The price per game should be $2,075.
Explanation:
The demand for games is fluctuating. Minimum demand for the game is 100 where maximum demand is 200. If the customers likes the new game its demand will be high and the price should be set so that supply and demand function is in equilibrium. The price for each game should be at least $2,075, if total profit for the game is $415,000 or more.
Brad could no longer stand the smell emanating from his neighbor Clarence's compost heap that grew more odorous as the summer progressed. Brad brought an action against Clarence under _____.
nuisance
intentional infliction of emotional distress
assault
negligence
Answer:
Nuisance
Explanation:
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Why do economists love graphs?
Answer:
Graphs show the relationship between 2 variables. A graph is used to condense numeral information making patterns clearer. Using graphs makes data readable for economists.
On December 31, 20X5, Paris Corporation acquired 60 percent of Sanlo Company's common stock for $180,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $120,000. Of the $45,000 differential, $5,000 related to the increased value of Sanlo's inventory, $15,000 related to the increased value of its land, and $10,000 related to the increased value of its equipment that had a remaining life of five years from the date of combination. Sanlo sold all inventory it held at the end of 20X5 during 20X6. The land to which the differential related was also sold during 20X6 for a large gain. In 20X6, Sanlo reported net income of $40,000 but paid no dividends. Paris accounts for its investment in Sanlo using the equity method.
Required information
1. Based on the preceding information, the amount of goodwill reported in the consolidated financial statements prepared immediately after the combination is:
a. $9,000.
b. $15,000.
c. $27,000.
d. $45,000.
2. Based on the preceding information, what amount of differential would Paris amortize during 20X6 in its equity method journal entries?
a. $13,200.
b. $15,000.
c. $22,000.
d. $30,000.
Answer:
1. b. $15,000
2. a. $13,200
Explanation:
a. Fair Value of Consideration $180,000
Non Controlling Interest $120,000
Differential in value of Sanlo $45,000
Good will = $15,000
b. Value of Equipment = $10,000 / 5 = $2,000
$2,000 * 60% = $1,200
Value of land = $15,000 * 60% = $9,000
Value of Sanlo's Inventory = $5,000 * 60% = $3,000
Total value amortize using equity method is $13,200
Sawyer Manufacturing Corporation uses a predetermined overhead rate based on direct labor-hours to apply manufacturing overhead to jobs. Last year, the Corporation worked 57,000 actual direct labor-hours and incurred $345,000 of actual manufacturing overhead cost. The Corporation had estimated that it would work 55,000 direct labor-hours during the year and incur $330,000 of manufacturing overhead cost. The Corporation's manufacturing overhead cost for the year was:
Answer:
Underapplied by $3,000
Explanation:
Calculation for what The Corporation's manufacturing overhead cost for the year was:
First step is to calculate the Predetermined Overhead rate
Predetermined Overhead rate=( $ 330,000/ 55,000)
Predetermined Overhead rate= $ 6 per labor hour
Now let calculate the Manufacturing overhead cost
Manufacturing overhead cost= (6 x 57 000)-$345,000
Manufacturing overhead cost=$342,000-$345,000
Manufacturing overhead cost=Underapplied by $3,000
Therefore The Corporation's manufacturing overhead cost for the year was:underapplied by $3,000
Stationery Supplies is considering installing an inventory control system in its store in Provo, Utah. The store carries about 1,400 different inventory items and has annual gross sales of about $80,000. The inventory control system would cost $12,500 to install and about $2,000 per year in additional supplies, time, and maintenance. If the savings to the store from the system can be represented as a fixed percentage of annual sales, what would that p
Answer:
5.63%
Explanation:
Missing word "have to be in order for the system to pay for itself in five years or less?"
Total cost = Installation cost + Holding cost
Total cost = 12500 + (2000*5)
Total cost = $22,500
Sales * Saving rate * Number of years = Total cost
80,000 * S * 5 = $22,500
S = $22,500/$400,000
S = 0.05625
S = 5.63%
Thus, it is required for the company to have 5.62% of saving rate per year to pay for the system.
Ann has 3/4 as many stickers as Brenda. Brenda has 2/5
as many stickers as Corrine
a) Find the ratio of the number of stickers Ann has to the number of stickers Corrine has
b) What fraction of the number of stickers Ann has is the number of stickers
Cornine has?
Answer:
A) 3:10
B) 3/10
Explanation:
A) Let the number of stickers that Corrine has be x.
We are told that Brenda has 2/5
as many stickers as Corrine.
Thus;
Brenda has (2/5)x stickers
Also, we are told that Ann has 3/4 as many stickers as Brenda.
Thus;
Ann has: ¾ × (2/5)x stickers = 3x/10 stickers
Thus;
ratio of the number of stickers Ann has to the number of stickers Corrine has = (3x/10) : x. This gives; 3:10
B) fraction of stickers Anne has to the number that Corrine has is 3/10
Floyd Industries stock has a beta of 1.25. The company just paid a dividend of $.40, and the dividends are expected to grow at 5 percent per year. The expected return on the market is 12 percent, and Treasury bills are yielding 5.0 percent. The most recent stock price for Floyd is $67. a. Calculate the cost of equity using the DDM method. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places. (e.g., 32.16)) DCF method % b. Calculate the cost of equity using the SML method.
Answer:
5.62%
13.75%
Explanation:
According to the DDM method,
the value of a stock = [dividend x ( 1 + growth rate)] / [cost of equity - growth rate]
67 = 0.4(1.05) / r - 0.05
multiply both sides of the equation by r -0.05
67(r - 0.05) = 0.42
divide both sides of the equation by 67
r - 0.05 = 0.006269
r = 0.0563
= 5.63%
b. the cost of equity using the capm method =
risk free rate of return + beta x ( expected return - risk free return)
5% + 1.25 x (12 - 5) = 13.75%
Why do managers suggest that ignoring all cash flows following the assigned payback period is not a major flaw of the payback method of capital budgeting analysis? Payback is never used in real practice so it makes no difference how academics apply the method in their studies If the cash flows after the required payback period are significant, managers will use their discretion to override the payback rule. All cash flows after the first two years are highly inaccurate so including them lessens the reliability of the resulting decision. All cash flows after the assigned payback period are relatively worthless in today’s dollars so ignoring them has no consequence. The results of including the cash flows after the required payback period rarely have any effect on the accept/reject decision.v
Answer:
The answer is "choice B".
Explanation:
Please find the numbering of the question in the attachment file.
Whenever the cash flows become substantial after the required period, managers would use their option to surpass the pay-back rule, as well as the managers, recommend that ignoring all investment returns after a period of pay-back would not be an important component in the capital-budget evaluation repayment process, that's why the choice "B" is correct.
At the beginning of fiscal 2014, Standard Rate Company acquired a small savings and loan association for $68 million. The book value of the assets of the acquired company were $174 million, its liabilities $115 million. An appraiser determined that the acquiree's land had a fair value of $2 million in excess of its net book value. Standard Rate also determined that the acquiree had an unrecorded liability of $4.5 million relating to a lawsuit. The book value of all other assets and liabilities approximated fair value. What did Standard Rate Company record as goodwill for this acquisition
Answer:
$11,500,000
Explanation:
Particulars Amount'million
Book value of the assets of the acquired company $174
Add: Fair value in excess of its net book value $2
Less: Liabilities $115
Less: Unrecorded liability relating to a lawsuit $4.50
Less: Acquisition Cost of the company $68
Goodwill $11.50
Novak Hardware reported cost of goods sold as follows. 2022 2021 Beginning inventory $ 34,500 $ 21,000 Cost of goods purchased 177,000 155,000 Cost of goods available for sale 211,500 176,000 Less: Ending inventory 36,000 34,500 Cost of goods sold $175,500 $141,500 Novak made two errors: 1. 2021 ending inventory was overstated by $3,450. 2. 2022 ending inventory was understated by $6,350. Compute the correct cost of goods sold for each year.
Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
The correct cost of goods sold for 2021 will be:
= Beginning inventory + Cost of goods bought - Correct ending inventory
= 34500 + 177000 - 32550
= 178950
The correct cost of goods sold for 2022 will be:
= Beginning inventory + Cost of goods bought - Correct ending inventory
= 32550 + 155000 - 40850
= 146700
Note:
Correct ending inventory for 2021 will be: = Ending inventory - Overstated value
= 36000 - 3450
= 32550
Correct ending inventory for 2021 will be: = Ending inventory + Understated value
= 34500 + 6350
= 40850
ProTech began business at the start of the current year. The company planned to produce 40,000 units, and actual production conformed to expectations. Sales totaled 37,000 units at $42 each. Costs incurred were: Variable manufacturing overhead per unit $ 19 Fixed manufacturing overhead 240,000 Variable selling and administrative cost per unit 7 Fixed selling and administrative cost per unit 140,000 If there were no variances, the company's variable-costing income would be: Multiple Choice $212,000. $155,000. $240,500. $592,000. None of the answers is correct.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
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Partial adjusted trial balance for Pina Colada Corp. at December 31, 2017, includes the following accounts: Retained Earnings $16,700, Dividends $4,700, Service Revenue $36,300, Salaries and Wages Expense $15,000, Insurance Expense S1,980, Rent Expense $4,000, Supplies Expense $1,590, and Depreciation Expense丰900. The balance in Retained Earnings is the balance as of January 1.
Prepare a retained earnings statement for the year assuming net income is $10,400. (List items that increase retained earnings first.)
Answer:
See below
Explanation:
Pina Colada Corp.
Retained earnings statement for the year
Retained earnings January 1 [$16,700 + $4,700 - $10,400] $11,000
Add: Net income $10,400
Less: Dividends $4,700
Retained earnings, December 31 $16,700
Therefore, ending retained earnings is $16,700
ADVANCED ANALYSIS Assume the following values for the figures below: Q1 = 20 bags. Q2 = 15 bags. Q3 = 27 bags. The market equilibrium price is $45 per bag. The price at a is $85 per bag. The price at c is $5 per bag. The price at f is $59 per bag. The price at g is $31 per bag. Apply the formula for the area of a triangle (Area = ½ × Base × Height) to answer the following questions. Instructions: Enter your answers as a whole number. a. What is the dollar value of the total surplus (= producer surplus + consumer surplus) when the allocatively efficient output level is produced? $ What is the dollar value of the consumer surplus at that output level? $ b. What is the dollar value of the deadweight loss when output level Q2 is produced? $ What is the total surplus when output level Q2 is produced? $ c. What is the dollar value of the deadweight loss when output level Q3 is produced? $
Answer:
Follows are the solution to the given question:
Explanation:
For point a:
When efficient level Q1 is produced, the dollar amount of the total surplus (production company excess plus its consumer excess) is provided
Surplus consumer area + Surplus manufacturer area
= Triangle Area ABC:
[tex]= \frac{1}{2}\times ac \times Q_1 \\\\= \frac{1}{2}\times (85 - 5) \times 20 \\\\= \frac{1}{2}\times 80 \times 20 \\\\= \$ 800[/tex]
So, the total amount of surplus in 5.4a is $800. The dollar value of its surplus is calculated by the output Q1
[tex]= \frac{1}{2}( \text{choke price} - \text{equilibrium price}) \times \text{equilibrium quantity}\\\\= \frac{1}{2}\times (85 - 45)\times 20 \\\\ = \frac{1}{2}\times 40 \times 20 \\\\=$400[/tex]
so, the consumer surplus = $400.
For point b:
Whenever the output level Q2 is produced, the unit price of the loss of demise is calculated by the sheltered region in figure 5.4 a
= Triangle Area dbe:
[tex]= \frac{1}{2} \times(de) \times (Q_1-Q_2) \\\\= \frac{1}{2} \times (55 - 35) \times 5 \\\\= \frac{1}{2} \times (20) \times 5 \\\\ = \$50[/tex]
So, the deadweight loss = $50. The total surplus for output Q2 is determined by the trapezium suitable area
[tex]= \frac{1}{2} \times (ac + de) \times Q_2\\\\= \frac{1}{2} \times (80 + 20) \times 15\\\\= \frac{1}{2} \times 100 \times 15\\\\= \$ 750.[/tex]
So, the total surplus is $750
For point c:
The value of its deadweight loss in dollars in Q3 can be seen in figure 5.4b in the shaded area provided by
= The triangle area bfg
[tex]= \frac{1}{2} \times (fg) \times (Q_3-Q_1)\\\\= \frac{1}{2} \times (59 - 31) \times 7 \\\\= \frac{1}{2} \times 28 \times 7 \\\\ = \$98[/tex]
The deadweight loss is $98.
The total excess at output level Q3 is calculated by removing the deadweight loss from the maximum excess. It implies a quantity of between $800 - $98 = $702.
In the incident of oversupply, the consumer supply is, therefore, $702.
Garret Company has provided the following selected information for the year ended December 31, 2019: Cash collected from customers was $784,000. Cash received from stockholders in exchange for common stock totaled $84,000. Cash paid to suppliers was $368,000. Cash paid to employees was $208,000. Cash to stockholders for dividends was $48,000. Cash received from sale of a building was $240,000. Cash paid for store rent was $34,000. Cash received for interest and dividends was $7,000. Cash paid for income taxes was $54,000. Based on the selected information provided, how much was Garret's cash flow from operating activities
Answer:
The amount Garret's cash flow from operating activities is $127,000.
Explanation:
The amount of Garret's cash flow from operating activities can be calculated as follows:
Garret Company
Computation of Cash Flow from Operating Activities
For the year ended December 31, 2019
Details $
Cash collected from customers 784,000
Cash paid to suppliers (368,000)
Cash paid to employees (208,000)
Cash paid for store rent (34,000)
Cash received for interest and dividends 7,000
Cash paid for income taxes (54,000)
Cash flow from operating activities 127,000
Therefore, the amount Garret's cash flow from operating activities is $127,000.
The predetermined overhead allocation rate is calculated by dividing ________. A) the estimated overhead costs by total estimated quantity of the overhead allocation base B) the total estimated overhead costs by total number of days in a year C) the estimated amount of cost driver by actual total overhead costs D) the actual overhead costs by actual amount of the cost driver or allocation base
Anna is a forensic scientist who still uses the methods used by Dr. Leone Lattes. How is this MOST likely demonstrated in Anna’s work?
a) She uses blood types to help solve crimes.
b) She compares bullets to types of guns.
c) She studies the effect of poisons on animals.
d) She looks at fingerprints using a microscope.
Answer:
She uses blood types to help solve crimes.
Explanation:
Once doctors differentiated blood into distinct types, they could use that information to safely perform blood transfusions. Furthermore, forensic scientists can use that information to exculpate people suspected of some types of crimes, and they can use it to help determine the paternity of children.
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Anna is a forensic scientist who still uses the methods used by Dr. Leone Lattes. Anna uses blood types to help solve crimes This is most likely demonstrated in Anna’s work. Option (a) is correct.
What do you mean by Method?Method refers to an approach to learning, an investigation, a way of carrying out that investigation, or a system.
As defined by the legal requirements of admissible evidence and criminal procedure, forensic science, often known as criminalistics, is the application of science to criminal and civil laws, primarily—on the criminal side—during criminal inquiry. DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, blood stain pattern analysis, firearms examination and ballistics, tool mark analysis, serology, toxicology, hair and fiber analysis, entomology, questioned documents, anthropology, odontology, pathology, epidemiology, footwear and tire tread analysis, drug chemistry, paint and glass analysis, and digital audio, video, and photo analysis are all included in the broad field of forensic science.
Therefore, Option (a) is correct. She uses blood types to help solve crimes.
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Mortensen Industries, which uses a process-costing system, adds material at the beginning of production and incurs conversion cost evenly throughout manufacturing. The following selected information was taken from the company's accounting records: Total equivalent units of materials: 5,000 Total equivalent units of conversion: 4,400 Units started and completed during the period: 3,500 On the basis of this information, the ending work-in-process inventory's stage of completion is: Multiple Choice 60%. 40%. 80%. 70%. some other percentage not listed.
Answer: 60%
Explanation:
Find the ending work in process.
Materials are complete at inception so the Equivalent units of Materials represent the total units.
Ending WIP will therefore be:
= Materials EUP - Units started and completed
= 5,000 - 3,500
= 1,500 units
Stage of completion is based on Conversion.
Conversion EUP = Total started and completed + (x% * Closing WIP)
4,400 = 3,500 + (x% * 1,500)
4,400 = 3,500 + 15x
15x = 4,400 - 3,500
15x = 900
x = 900/15
x = 60%
Conversion is 60% complete so this is the stage of completion.
Aaron, Inc. estimates direct labor costs and manufacturing overhead costs for the coming year to be $750,000 and $550,000, respectively. Aaron allocates overhead costs based on machine hours. The estimated total labor hours and machine hours for the coming year are 18,000 hours and 7000 hours, respectively. What is the predetermined overhead allocation rate? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.) A) $1.36 per labor hour B) $30.56 per labor hour C) $78.57 per machine hour D) $107.14 per machine hour
Answer:
OAR = $78.57 per Machine Hour
Option c is the correct answer
Explanation:
The overhead allocation rate also known as the overhead absorption rate (OAR) is the rate at which overheads are applied to a particular unit or product or a job. It provides the basis of allocation for the overheads that cannot be directly identified with a particular unit or product. The formula for OAR is,
OAR = Total budgeted overheads / Total budgeted allocation base
In the given question, the estimated overheads are $550000 while the absorption base is machine hours and the estimated number of machine hours is 7000.
OAR = 550000 / 7000
OAR = $78.57 per Machine Hour
The owner of Genuine Subs, Inc., hopes to expand the present operation by adding one new outlet.
She has studied three locations. Each would have the same labor and materials costs (food, serving
containers, napkins, etc.) of $1.76 per sandwich. Sandwiches sell for $2.65 each in all locations.
Rent and equipment costs would be $5,000 per month for location A, $5,500 per month for location B, and $5,800 per month for location C.
a. Determine the volume necessary at each location to realize a monthly profit of $10,000.
b. If expected sales at A, B, and C are 21,000 per month, 22,000 per month, and 23,000 per
month, respectively, which location would yield the greatest profits?
Answer:
Genuine Subs, Inc.
a. Volume necessary at each location to realize a monthly profit of $10,000:
Locations A B C
Sales volume = 16,854 17,416 17,753
b. Location C yields the greatest profits.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Locations A B C
Sales per unit $2.65 $2.65 $2.65
Variable cost 1.76 1.76 1.76
Contribution $0.89 $0.89 $0.89
Fixed costs:
Rent & equipment
cost $5,000 $5,500 $5,800
Target profit = 10,000 10,000 10,000
Sales volume = (Fixed cost + Target profit)/Contribution per unit
= $15,000 $15,500 $15,800
Contribution $0.89 $0.89 $0.89
Sales volume = 16,854 17,416 17,753
Location yielding the greatest profits:
Locations A B C
Contribution $0.89 $0.89 $0.89
Expected sales units 21,000 22,000 23,000
Contribution margin $18,690 $19,580 $20,400
Rent & equipment
cost $5,000 $5,500 $5,800
Profits $13,690 $14,080 $14,600
A company has fixed costs of $96,800. Its contribution margin ratio is 44% and the product sells for $61 per unit.
What is the company's break-even point in dollar sales?
$220,000
Explanation:
Calculation for the company's break-even point in dollar sales
Using this formula
Break-Even point in dollars sales= Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin
Let plug in the formula
Break-Even point in dollars sales=$96,800/44%
Break-Even point in dollars sales=$220,000
Therefore the company's break-even point in dollar sales will be $220,000.
Partial balance sheet data for Diesel Additives Company at August 31 are as follows:Finished goods inventory................$ 89,400Supplies.............................................$ 13,800Prepaid insurance..................................9,000Materials inventory..............................26,800Accounts receivable...........................348,200Cash.....................................................167,500Work in process inventory..................61,100Prepare the Current Assets section of Diesel Additives Company's balance sheet at August 31.
Answer:
Diesel Additives Company
Current Assets section
Materials inventory 26,800
Work in process inventory 61,100
Finished goods inventory 89,400
Supplies 13,800
Prepaid insurance 9,000
Accounts receivable 348,200
Cash 167,500
Total Current Assets 715,800
Explanation:
Current Assets section of Diesel Additives Company's balance sheet at August 31 is shown above.
Maria is very proud of herself for having $3,000 in her savings account that pays 3 percent interest. She currently has a balance of $1,800 on her credit card account that charges 18 percent interest. Maria thinks she is making a wise financial decision by keeping her money in her savings account instead of paying off her credit card balance. What financial principle from Chapter One would you use to give her good advice
Answer: b. mind games and your money
Explanation:
This falls under Mental accounting where our minds play games with our money by dividing them into various accounts and uses based on our emotions.
Sunk costs play a big part in this because we get so attached to the accounts we have put a lot of effort in while neglecting those we have not or do not want to think about. Maria here is proud of her savings account so much so that she does not see the detrimental effect of not paying off the credit card debt which is rising rapidly.
Her savings account is now a sunk cost and she doesn't realize. This principle can help advise her so she understands the games her mind is playing on her and fix it before the damage gets worse.
"When the price of a product rises, consumers purchase less of that product." This statement describes:
Law of Demand
Law of Supply
An inferior good
Market Equilibrium
Answer:
ummmmm hold
Explanation:
The Fabricating Department started the current month with a beginning Work in Process inventory of $10,000. During the month, it was assigned the following costs: direct materials, $76,000; direct labor, $24,000; and factory overhead, 50% of direct labor cost. Also, inventory with a cost of $109,000 was transferred out of the department to the next phase in the process. The ending balance of the Work in Process Inventory account for the Fabricating Department is:
Answer:
$13,000
Explanation:
Calculation for what The ending balance of the Work in Process Inventory account for the Fabricating Department is:
Beginning Balance 10,000
Add Direct Materials 76,000
Add Direct Labor 24,000
Add Factory Overheads 12,000
(50% *24,000)
Less Work Transferred (109,000)
Ending Balance $13,000
Therefore The ending balance of the Work in Process Inventory account for the Fabricating Department is:$13,000
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A firm is evaluating the alternative of manufacturing a part that is currently being outsourced from a supplier. The relevant information is provided below:
For in-house manufacturing:
Annual fixed cost = $85,000
Variable cost per part = $130
For purchasing from supplier:
Purchase price per part = $140
If demand is forecast to be 2,500 parts, should the firm make the part in-house or purchase it from a supplier? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Break-Even Quantity:
parts
The best decision is to
-Select-
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The marketing department forecasts that the upcoming year’s demand will be 2,500 parts. A new supplier offers to make the parts for $138 each. Should the company accept the offer? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
New Break-Even Quantity:
parts
The best decision is to
-Select-
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What is the maximum
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Krumbly Corporation uses the FIFO method in its process costing system. At the beginning of the month, Department D's work in process inventory contained 2,000 units. These units were 100% complete with respect to materials and 40% complete with respect to conversion costs, with a total cost at that point of $13,600. During the month, conversion costs amounted to $8 per equivalent unit. If all 2,000 units are fully complete by the end of the month and transferred out of the department, the total cost of the 2,000 units transferred out will be closest to:
Answer:
the total cost is $23,200
Explanation:
The computation of the total cost of the 2,000 units transferred is as follows:
= Total cost at that point + other cost
= $13,600 + (2,000 × (1 - 0.40) × $8)
= $13,600 + 2,000 × 60% × $8
= $13,600 + $9,600
= $23,200
hence, the total cost is $23,200
What are the factors of production? Is one factor more important than the others? If so, which one? Why?
Answer:
No economic activity can happen without all three of them. However, different factors will be more or less important to different economic activities. For example, if one is engaged in subsistence farming, land is more important than the other factors. Labor and capital are important, but land is irreplaceable
Stengel Co. enters into a 3-year contract to perform maintenance service for Laplante Inc. Laplante promises to pay $100,000 at the beginning of each year (the standalone selling price of the service at contract inception is $100,000 per year). At the end of the second year, the contract is modified and the fee for the third year of service, which reflects a reduced menu of maintenance services to be performed at Laplante locations, is reduced to $80,000 (the standalone selling price of the services at the beginning of the third year is $80,000 per year). Briefly describe the accounting for this contract modification.
Answer:
Stengel Co. is in a contract to perform maintenance service for Laplante Inc. The revenue accounted for the first 2 years will be $100,000 per year, which when received in cash, will be credited to Laplante's account in the books of Stengel. However, in the third year, with the modification of the contract revenue, the disclosure will be done for $100,000 only, with a debit to Contract.
Modification Costs, aggregating $ 20,000, which anyways needs to be expensed off. The amount to be received from Laplante Inc. at the end of the third year in cash, which will be credited to their account, will total $80,000 only.
