Acme conglomerate corporation operates three divisions. One division involves significant research and development, and thus has a high-risk cost of capital of 15%. The second division operates in business segments related to Acme’s core business, and this division has a…
Heller Cannery, Inc. uses a predetermined overhead rate based on machine-hours to apply manufacturing overhead to jobs. The company estimated that it would incur $510,000 in manufacturing overhead during the year and that it would work 100,000 machine-hours. The company…
Bale Company buys land for $100,000 on 12 As of 3/31/07, the land has appreciated in value to $101,000. On 12/31/07, the land has an appraised value of $103,600. By what amount should the Land account be increased in 2007?
A firm has $1.5 million in sales, a Lerner index of 0.57, and a marginal cost of $50, and competes against 800 other firms in its relevant market. a. What price does this firm charge its customers? SHOW all workb.…
The magnitude of operating leverage for Perkins Corporation is 3.4 when sales are $100,000. If sales increase to $110,000, profits would be expected to increase by what percent?
Labor Force, Inflation Rate The size of the labor force in a community is 500, and 400 of these folks are gainfully employed. In this community, 100 people over the age of 16 do not have a job, and are…
If inventories in a business using a standard cost system are insignificant, the firm would be justified (in a practical sense) by disposing of variances each year: a) As an adjustment to the finished goods inventory only. b) As an…
This post addresses ways a business can grow in the 2nd year List four requirements of businesses beyond the second year of business. Identify five ways a business can grow after its first year in operation.
Please show how you arrived at your proposals A latest restaurant chain in the Pacific Northwest, interested in making their operations environmentally friendly, has asked your advice regarding two measures: a) They are considering by using some synthetic building materials,…
Assuming payments are made at the end of each year, what is the annual payment required to retire a $50,000 loan with a term of 5 years and an interest rate of 10%; how much of this payment represents interest…
