Answer:
Difference in difference estimate = 50 - 5% = 45 %
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Market A Market B
Sales 240 410
Sales rise 360 430
Rise difference 120 20
Percentage of rise 50% 5%
120/240 x 100 = 50%
20/41 x 100 = 4.878% or 5%
Therefore, the Difference in difference estimate = 50 - 5% = 45 %
One can then say that the free warranties in market A brought about a difference in difference of 45% in Market A when compared to the no warranties in Market B. This can be seen from the presented data. Sales in A rose from 240 units to 360 units, an increase of 120 units or 50%. Sales in market B only rose from 410 to 430, an increase of 20 units or 5%. This difference in difference estimator shows the effect of the free warranty on market A and market B. This means that the firm could do better by introducing the free warranties for its product in market B, all things being equal.
You’ve collected the following information from your favorite financial website. 52-Week Price Stock (Div) Div Yld % PE Ratio Close Price Net Chg Hi Lo 77.40 10.43 Palm Coal .36 2.6 6 13.90 –.24 56.66 34.27 Lake Lead Grp 2.39 5.8 10 41.28 –.01 130.93 69.50 SIR 2.00 2.2 10 88.97 3.07 50.24 13.95 DR Dime .80 5.2 6 15.43 –.26 35.00 20.74 Candy Galore .32 1.5 28 ?.18 Find the quote for the Lake Lead Group. Assume that the dividend is constant.
Answer:
6.974% and 4.218%
Explanation:
The computation is shown below:
Here we use the 52-week low stock price
The Highest dividend yield is
= Dividend ÷ Stock price
= 2.39 ÷ 34.27
= 6.974%
The Lowest dividend yield is
= Dividend ÷ Stock price
= 2.39 ÷ 56.66
= 4.218%
We simply applied the above formula so that we can determine highest and lowest dividend yield
A company is considering replacing an old machine, which has a market value of $95,000 and a tax basis of $145,000. The new machine would cost $210,000 and would cause a $25,000 reduction in working capital because of the need for fewer spare parts. If the company’s tax rate is 39%, what would be the initial cash outlay for this replacement project?
Answer:
$120,500
Explanation:
Net cash outflow for the new machine = Cost of new machine + net working capital - salvage value of old machine + tax (salvage value of old machine - book value of old machine)
tax (salvage value of old machine - book value of old machine) =
0.39 x ($95,000 - $145,000) = $-19,500
$210,000 + $25,000 - $95,000 -$19,500 = $120,500
Sunland Company purchases $50,400 of raw materials on account, and it incurs $61,300 of factory labor costs. Journalize the two transactions on March 31, assuming the labor costs are not paid until April.
No. Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit
a) Mar. 31
b) 31
Answer:
A. Mar 31
Dr Raw materials $50,400
Cr Account pay $50,400
B. 31
Dr Factory labour $61,300
Cr Factory wages $61,300
Explanation:
Preparation of the Journal entries for Sunland Company
A. Since we were told that the company purchases the amount of $50,400 of raw materials on account this means that the transaction will be recorded as:
Mar 31
Dr Raw materials $50,400
Cr Account pay $50,400
B. Based on the information given we were told that the company incurs the amount of $61,300 of factory labor costs this means that the transaction will be recorded as:
31
Dr Factory labour $61,300
Cr Factory wages $61,300
income effects depend on the income elasticity of demand for each good that you buy. if one of the goods you buy has a negative income elasticity, that is, it is an inferior good, what must be true of the income elasticity of the other good you buy
Answer:
it would have a positive income elasticity and it is a normal good
Explanation:
Income elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in income.
Normal goods are goods that are goods whose demand increases when income increases and falls when income falls
Inferior goods are goods whose demand falls when income rises and increases when income falls.
An electric power plant uses solid waste for fuel in the production of electricity. the cost Y in dollars per hour to produce electricity is Y=11+0.4X+0.29X2, where X is in megawatts. Revenue in dollars per hour from the sale of electricity is 16X−0.2X2. Find the value of X that gives maximum profit. (Round to two decimal places.)
Answer:
The value of X that gives maximum profit is 15.92.
Explanation:
Before answering the question, Y and Revenue (R) given in the question are first correctly restated as follows:
Cost = Y = 11 + 0.4X + 0.29X^2 .......................................... (1)
Revenue = R = 16X − 0.2X^2 .............................................. (2)
Differentiating each of equations (1) and (2) with respect to X to obtain marginal cost (MC) and marginal revenue (MR), we have:
dY/dX = MC = 0.4 + 0.58X .................................................. (4)
dR/dX = MR = 16 - 0.4X ....................................................... (5)
In production theory, profit is maximized when MR = MC. Therefore, we equate equations (4) and (5) and solve for X as follows:
0.4 + 0.58X = 16 - 0.4X
0.58X + 0.4X = 16 - 0.4
0.98X = 15.6
X = 15.6 / 0.98
X = 15.92
Therefore, the value of X that gives maximum profit is 15.92.
Boomerang Computer Company sells computers with an unconditional right to return the computer if the customer is not satisfied. Boomerang has a long history selling these computers under this returns policy and can provide precise estimates of the amount of returns associated with each sale. Boomerang most likely should recognize revenue:
Answer:
When Boomerang delivers a computer to a customer.
Explanation:
Revenue is recognised by a business when it is earned. That is when the transaction is completed and a sale is established.
In the given scenario when a customer buys goods for Boomerang they have unconditional right to return the computer if the customer is not satisfied.
The situation where Boomerang should recognise revenue is when a computer is delivered to the customer and the sale is consummated.
If the company recognises revenue when an order is made, there is possibility of customer returning the computer. Then their revenue data will be inaccurate
Answer:
the boomerang delivers
Explanation:
The Walthers Company has a semi-annual coupon bond outstanding. An increase in the market rate of interest will have which one of the following effects on this bond?
a. increase the coupon rate.
b. decrease the coupon rate.
c. increase the market price.
d. decrease the market price.
e. increase the time period.
Answer:
The answer is D.
Explanation:
An increase in the market rate of interest of a bond will decrease the market price of the bond. Market rate of interest of a bond is inversely related to the market price of the bond.
For example, A bonds is issued with a higher interest rate, the price of existing bonds will fall because the demand for this bond falls.
All of the following statements related to U.S. GAAP and IFRS are true except: Multiple Choice The closing process for merchandisers is the same under both systems. U.S. GAAP offers little guidance about the presentation order of expenses. Accounting for basic inventory transactions is the same under the two systems. Neither system requires separate disclosure of items when their size, nature, or frequency are important. Neither system defines operating income.Incorrect
Answer:
Neither system requires separate disclosure of items when their size, nature, or frequency are important.
Explanation:
IFRS is an acronym for International Financial Reporting Standards, it comprises of a set of accounting standards or rules issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The International Financial Reporting Standards ensures that statement of income, when reported by accountants is consistent, transparent and comparable globally.
On the other hand, GAAP is an acronym for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, it comprises of the accounting standard, procedures and principles used by public institutions in the United States of America. The U.S GAAP is issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Generally, there are some similarities in the operations of both governmental agencies and these are;
1. The closing process for merchandisers is the same under both systems.
2. U.S. GAAP offers little guidance about the presentation order of expenses.
3. Accounting for basic inventory transactions is the same under the two systems.
4. Neither system defines operating income.
However, the statement that neither system requires separate disclosure of items when their size, nature, or frequency are important is incorrect or false because all disclosure of items are presented together.
Bustillo Incorporated is working on its cash budget for March. The budgeted beginning cash balance is $35,000. Budgeted cash receipts total $142,000 and budgeted cash disbursements total $151,000. The desired ending cash balance is $30,000. To attain its desired ending cash balance for March, the company needs to borrow:
Answer:
$4,000
Explanation:
Bustillo Incorporated
Cash Budget
For the month of March, 202x
Beginning cash balance $35,000
Total cash collections $142,000
Total cash disbursements ($151,000)
Ending cash before financing $26,000
Desired minimum cash balance ($30,000)
Financing needs ($4,000)
Generic Inc. issued bonds in 1988 that will mature 16 years from the date of issue. The bond pays a 14.375 percent coupon and the interest is paid semiannually. Its current price is $1,508.72. What is the effective annual yield on the bonds?
Answer:
8.93%
Explanation:
If we want to determine the effective annual yield on the bonds we must calculate the yield to maturity of the bonds:
YTM = {coupon + [(face value - market value)/n]} / [(face value + market value)/2]
YTM = {71.875 + [($1,000 - $1,508.72)/32]}/ [($1,000 + $1,508.72)/2]
YTM = 55.9775 / 1,254.36 = 0.04463 x 2 semiannual coupons = 8.93%
Zeke Company sells a single product. The selling price per unit is $32 and unit variable cost is $24. Fixed costs for the year are $100,200. What if selling price goes up by 0.15%, variable costs go up by 0.15% and fixed costs go up by 0.16%? What is the new breakeven point in units?
Answer:
Break-even point in units= 12,562 units
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Selling price= 32*1.0015= 32.048
Unitary variable cost= 24*1.0015= 24.036
Fixed costs= 100,200*1.0016= 100,360.32
To calculate the break-even point in units, we need to use the following formula:
Break-even point in units= fixed costs/ contribution margin per unit
Break-even point in units= 100,360.32/(32.048 - 24.036)
Break-even point in units= 12,562 units
ESS Corporation is organized on January 1, 20X1 and is a calendar year-end corporation. It meets all the S corporation requirements and all shareholders consent to an S corporation election. In order to be treated as an S corporation in the current year, ESS must make an election by
Answer:
ESS Corporation
S Corporation:
In order to be treated as an S corporation in the current year, ESS must make an election by March 15 (75 days from January 1, 20X1).
Explanation:
ESS Corporation becomes an S corporation when it has met the requirements to be treated as an S corporation. With an S corporation structure, the corporate income or loss, deductions and credits of ESS corporation are passed through the individual shareholders for federal tax purposes. This means that ESS Corporation does not pay federal income taxes, but the individual partners pay the taxes. This avoids double taxation of the income of the ESS Corporation at the corporate and individual levels. Instead, the tax is levied at the individual level and rates. The company structure of ESS Corporation confers many advantages to her shareholders.
Finder Technologies Inc. has manufacturing units in Canada. The country's stable economic and political environment helps the firm gain competitive advantage by lowering production costs and improving product quality. Other things being equal, the benefits realized from such a strategy can be typically referred to as
Answer:
Location Economies
Explanation:
Location economies is a phenomenon which helps the organization gain advantage due to its location which means it enjoys favorable PESTLE factors of a country. Favorable PESTLE factors include political, economical, social, technological, legal and environmental factors.
In the question, it is clear that the Canadian economic policies and stable political environment has led the industries to grow due to business easing policies of the country. Hence Finder Technologies Inc. has enjoyed Location Economies phenomenon.
Vaughn Company uses a periodic inventory system. For April, when the company sold 450 units, the following information is available. Units Unit Cost Total Cost April 1 inventory 330 $22 $7,260 April 15 purchase 380 26 9,880 April 23 purchase 290 29 8,410 1,000 $25,550 Required:Compute the April 30 inventory and the April cost of goods sold using the FIFO method.
Answer:
Ending inventory= $15,170
COGS= $10,380
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Units sold= 450
April 1 inventory= 330 units for $22
April 15 purchase= 380 units for $26
April 23 purchase= 290 units for $29
First, we need to calculate the number of units in ending inventory:
Ending inventory units= 1,000 - 450= 550 units
Now, to calculate the ending inventory under the FIFO (First-in, first-out) method, we need to use the cost of the last units incorporated into inventory.
Ending inventory= 290*29 + 260*26= $15,170
COGS= 330*22 + 120*26= $10,380
It costs a bakery $3 to sell a single cake. This bakery makes $7 in revenue from each cake it sells. Assume this bakery sells 25 cakes. What is its total profits
Answer:
$100
Explanation:
The revenue is the total amount the company receives for the sale of products and the profit is the amount left after the costs are subtracted. Because of that, to calculate the profit you have to subtract the costs from the revenue generated:
Profit= Revenue-costs
Profit= (7*25)-(3*25)
Profit=175-75
Profit= 100
According to this, the total profit is $100.
Forten company current year income statement, comparative balance sheets and additional information follow. For the year all sales are credit sales. all credits to accounts recievable reflect cash reciepts from customers. all purchases of inventory are on credit. all debits to account payable reflectr cash payments for inventory and other expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to prepaid expenses.
Assets 2013 2012
Cash $70,944 $72,000
Accounts receivable 79,125 61,125
Merchandise inventory 259,906 230,800
Prepaid expenses 1,600 2,100
Equipment 162,600 120,000
Accum- depreciation - Equipment (53,800) (60,000)
Total assets $520,375 $426,025
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $58,075 $111,200
Short-term notes payable 10,000 6,000
Long-term notes payable 24,175 43,000
Common stock, $5 par value 167,500 150,000
Paid-in capital excess of par,
common stock 52,500 0
Retained earnings 206,025 115,825
Total liabilities and equity $520,375 $426,025
FORTEN COMPANY Income Statement For Year Ended December 31, 2013
Sales $635,000
Cost of goods sold 306,000
Gross profit 329,000
operating expenses
Depreciation expense $20,000
Other expenses 128,300 148,300
Other gains (losses)
Loss on sale of equipment (4,500)
Income before taxes 176,200
Income taxes expense 31,000
Net income $145,200
Additional information on Year 2013 transactions:
a. The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $4,500 (details in b)
b. Sold equipment costing $45,800 with accumulated depreciation of $26,200, for $15,100 cash.
c. Purchased equipment costing $88,300 by paying $63,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
d. Borrowed $4,000 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
e. Paid $44,125 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
f. Issued 3,500 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
g. Declared and paid cash dividends of $53,000.
Required
Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign)
Answer:
Forten Company
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $145,200
Adjustments to net income:
+ Depreciation expense $20,000+ Loss on sale of equipment $4,500+ Decrease in prepaid expenses $500- Increase in accounts receivable $18,000- Increase in merchandise inventory $29,106- Decrease in accounts payable $53,125 -$75,231Net cash flow from operating activities $69,969
Cash flow from investing activities:
Cash inflow from sale of equipment $15,100
Cash outflow from purchase of equipment -$63,000
Net cash flow from investing activities -$47,900
Cash flow from financing activities:
Cash inflow from issuance of common stock $70,000
Cash inflow from bank's short term notes payable $4,000
Cash outflow from bank's short term notes payable -$44,125
Cash outflow from dividends -$53,000
Net cash flow from financing activities -$23,125
Net cash decrease -$1,056
Cash balance December 31, 2012 $72,000
Cash balance December 31, 2013 $70,944
A company budgets 10,000 units of sales based on a projected selling price of $13.00. The actual units sold were 15,000 at a price of $10. What is the flexible budget for sales?
Answer:
The flexible budget for sales = $195,000
Explanation:
A flexible budget is that which is prepared for actual level of activity achieved. It is used for control purpose to determine how where the a business is doing in terms of performance .
The flexible budgeted is usually prepared at the end of the period to which it relates. In other words, it is prepared in retrospect. And it uses the assumptions of the fixed budget.
The flexible budget for sales = actual sales in units × Standard selling price
= 15,000× $13.00 = $195,000
The flexible budget for sales = $195,000
For the past week, a company's common stock closed with the following prices: $61.50, $62.00, $61.25, $60.875, and $61.50. What was the price range
Answer:
$1.125
Explanation:
price range is the difference between the highest and lowest price
highest price = $62
Lowest price = $60.875
$62 - $60.875 = $1.125
manufactures two products: A and B. The company's accounting records revealed the following per-unit costs for direct materials and direct labor: Product A Product B Production volume (units) 4,000 5,000 Direct materials $40 $60 Direct labor: 2.5 hours at $10/hour $25 2 hours at $10/hour $20 Management is considering a shift to activity-based costing and gathered the following manufacturing overhead data: Expected Activity Activity Cost Pool Estimated OH Cost Activity cost driver Product A Product B Setups $240000 Number of setups 80 40 General factory $2350000 Direct labor hours 10,000 10,000 Machine processing $120000 Machine hours 2,000 1,000 Q: Suppose the company uses conventional job-order costing with a plantwide predetermined overhead rate and direct labor hours as the allocation base. Assuming that actual and expected direct labor hours are the same, what is the unit product cost of Product B under conventional job-order costing
Answer:
Unitary cost= $351
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Overhead costs:
Setups= $240,000
General factory= $2,350,000
Machine processing= $120,000
Total overhead= $2,710,000
Total direct labor hours= 10,000 + 10,000= 20,000
First, we need to calculate the predetermined overhead rate:
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= total estimated overhead costs for the period/ total amount of allocation base
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= 2,710,000/20,000
Predetermined manufacturing overhead rate= $135.5 per direct labor hour
Now, we can calculate the unitary cost for Product B:
Direct materials $60
Direct labor: 2 hours at $10/hour $20
Unitary cost= 60 + 20 + 2*135.5
Unitary cost= $351
Required information
Hart Company made 3,260 bookshelves using 22,260 board feet of wood costing $298,284. The company's direct materials standards for one bookshelf are 8 board feet of wood at $13.30 per board foot.
AQ = Actual Quantity
SQ = Standard Quantity
AP = Actual Price
SP = Standard Price
1) Compute the direct materials price and quantity variances and classify each as favorable or unfavorable.
2) Hart applies management by exception by investigating direct materials variances of more than 5% of actual direct materials costs. Which direct materials variances will Hart investigate further?
Answer:
Instructions are below.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Production= 3,260 bookshelves using 22,260 board feet of wood costing $298,284.
The company's direct materials standards for one bookshelf are 8 board feet of wood at $13.30 per board foot.
First, we need to calculate the direct material price and quantity variance, using the following formulas:
Direct material price variance= (standard price - actual price)*actual quantity
actual price= 298,284/22,260= $13.4
Direct material price variance= (13.3 - 13.4)*22,260
Direct material price variance= $2,226 unfavorable
Direct material quantity variance= (standard quantity - actual quantity)*standard price
standard quantity= 8*3,260= 26,080
Direct material quantity variance= (26,080 - 22,260)*13.3
Direct material quantity variance= $50,806 favorable
Finally, we need to calculate which of the variations should be looked at:
Price= (13.4/13.3)-1]*100= 0.75% is between the standards
Quantity= (22,260/26,080)-1]*100= 14.65% It should be studied further.
The tri-star company currently use an old lathe that was purchase 2 years ago at $6000. This machine is being depreciatin on a MACRS five year (20%, 32%, 19%, 12%, 11%, 6%). The current market value for this machine is $3,000. The proposed new improved lathe cost $10,000 and additional installation fee of $1,000. The new lathe would require that inventories be increased by $800 and account receivable increase $600, but accounts payable would simultaneously increase by $700. Tri-Star's marginal federal-plus-state tax rate is 30%. What is the initial investment of company when evaluating the replacement of old lathe by the new one?
Answer:
$8,736
Explanation:
initial investment = capital expenditures (machine's purchase cost + installation costs) + any increase in working capital - disposal of old machine
capital expenditures = $10,000 + $1,000 = $11,000
after tax salvage value = market value + taxes on disposal
the current book value of the old machine = $6,000 - $1,200 - $1,920 = $2,880
taxes on salvage value = (book value - market value) x tax rate = ($2,880 - $3,000) x 30% = -$36
after tax salvage value = $3,000 - $36 = $2,964
net working capital = current liabilities - current assets
change in working capital = $800 + $600 - $700 = $700
initial investment = $11,000 + $700 - $2,964 = $8,736
Classify each of the following based on the macroeconomic definitions of saving and investment.
a. Saving Investment Kate purchases stock in Pherk, a pharmaceutical company.
b. Hubert purchases a new condominium in Houston.
c. Clancy purchases a certificate of deposit at his bank.
d. Eileen borrows money to build a new lab for her engineering firm.
Answer:
a. Savings
b. Investment
c. Savings
d. Investment
Explanation:
Remember,
In macroeconomics, we often see Investments as purchases made with the aim of producing more goods or more wealth in the future. The examples are;
- Kate purchases stock in Pherk, a pharmaceutical company.
-Hubert purchases a new condominium in Houston.
While, Savings refers to the extra money a households have left after paying all their other expenses. Examples here are:
- Clancy purchases a certificate of deposit at his bank.
- Eileen borrows money to build a new lab for her engineering firm.
Moonbeam company manufactures toasters. For the first 8 monthsof 2017 the company reported the following operating results whileoperating at 75% of plant capacity
sales (350,000 units) 4375000
cogs 2600000
gross profit 1775000
operating expense 840000
net income 935000
cost of goods sold was 70% variable and 30% fixed. operatingexpenses were 80% variable and 20% fixed.moonbeam receives aspecial order for 15000 toasters at 7.60 each from Luna Company.Acceptance of the order would result in an additional 3000 ofshipping cost but no increase in fiaxed assets
a) prepare an incremental analysis for the special order
b) Should Moonbeam accept the special order. Why or why not.
Answer and Explanation:
a. The preparation of the incremental analysis for the special order is presented below:
Sales revenue (15,000 × $7.60) $114,000
Less:
Cost of goods sold -$78,000
($260,000 × 75% ÷ 350,000 × 15,000)
Gross profit $36,000
Less: Operating expenses -$28,800
($840,000 × 80% ÷ 350,000 × 15,000)
Less:
Shipping cost -$3,000
Net income arise from special order $4,200
2. Yes the order should be accepted as it has the net income of $4,200 also the fixed cost would remain the same
Assume that on September 30, 2017, AirUS, an international airline based in Germany, purchased a Jumbo aircraft at a cost of euro 42,500,000 (euro is the symbol for the euro). AirUS expects the plane to remain useful for five years (5,000,000 miles) and to have a residual value of euro 4,250,000. AirUS will fly the plane 350 comma 000 miles during the remainder of 2017.
Requried:
a. Compute AirUS's depreciation on the plane for the year ended December 31, 2017, using the straight-line method.
b. Compute AirUS's depreciation on the plane for the year ended December 31, 2017, using the units-of-production method.
c. Compute AirUS's depreciation on the plane for the year ended December 31, 2017, using the double-declining method
Answer:
A.7,650,000
B.2,677,500
C.17,000,000
Explanation:
DATA:
purchase cost = 42,500,000
Useful life = 5 years
Estimated useful life in miles = 5,000,000 miles
Salvage value = 4,250,000
Actual useful life in miles = 350,000miles
Solution
A. Depreciation (straight-line)= [tex]\frac{Cost-residualvalue}{Usefullife}[/tex]
Depreciation( straight-line)= [tex]\frac{42,500,000-4,250,000}{5}[/tex]
Depreciation( straight-line)= 7,650,000
B Depreciation (units of production)= (cost-Salvage value) x [tex]\frac{Actualunits}{Estimatedunits}[/tex]
Depreciation (units of production)= (42,500,000-4,250,000)x[tex]\frac{350,000}{5,000,000}[/tex]
Depreciation (units of production) = 2,677,500
C. Depreciation (Double declining) = 2 x cost x depreciation rate
Depreciation (Double declining) = 2 x 42,500,000 x 0.2(w)
Depreciation (Double declining) = 17,000,000
Working
Depreciation Rate = 1/Useful
Depeciation Rate = 1/ 05 = 0.2
If you are spending more than you make you have a ___________:
Tracker
Statistic
Overflow
Deficit
All of the following are protective functions of packaging except: Group of answer choices Cushioning the contents All are protective functions Being tamper-proof Providing uniform weight distribution Enclosing the materials
Answer:
All are protective functions
Explanation:
The packaging is the process in which the firm wrap the product so that it cannot be damage stole or lost by maintaining its product id
There are various function of packaging like tamper-proofing, uniform weight, the material disclosed, content cushioned so that the packaging should be done in a systematic manner
Therefore the second option is correct
The stock in Bowie Enterprises has a beta of .85. The expected return on the market is 11.50 percent and the risk-free rate is 2.85 percent. What is the required return on the company's stock?
Answer:
10.203%
Explanation:
The stock in Bowie's enterprises has a beta of 0.85
The expected return on the market is 11.50%
The risk free rate is 2.85%
Therefore, the required return on the company's stock can be calculated as follows
Required return= Risk free rate+beta(market rate-risk free rate)
= 2.85+0.85(11.50-2.85)
= 2.85+ 0.85(8.65)
= 2.85+7.3525
= 10.203%
Hence the required rate in the company's stock is 10.203%
Huron Company produces a commercial cleaning compound known as Zoom. The direct materials and direct labor standards for one unit of Zoom are given below: Standard Quantity or Hours Standard Price or Rate Standard Cost Direct materials 6.40 pounds $ 1.70 per pound $ 10.88 Direct labor 0.40 hours $ 14.00 per hour $ 5.60 During the most recent month, the following activity was recorded: 18,500.00 pounds of material were purchased at a cost of $1.40 per pound. All of the material purchased was used to produce 2,500 units of Zoom. 800 hours of direct labor time were recorded at a total labor cost of $13,600. Required: 1. Compute the materials price and quantity variances for the month. 2. Compute the labor rate and efficiency variances for the month. (For all requirements, Indicate the effect of each variance by selecting "F" for favorable, "U" for unfavorable, and "None" for no effect (i.e., zero variance). Input all amounts as positive values. Round your intermediate calculations to the nearest whole dollar.)
Answer: Materials price variance= $5,550 ----F - Favourable
Materials quantity variance=$4,250-U- Unfavourable
Labor Rate Variance= $2,400- U=Unfavorable
Labor Efficiency Variance=$2,800 =F Favourable
Explanation:
Standard Quantity Standard Price Standard Cost
or Hours or Rate
Direct materials 6.40 pounds $ 1.70 per pound $ 10.88
D.irect labor 0.40 hours $ 14.00 per hour $ 5.60
18,500.00 pounds of material were purchased at a cost of $1.40 per pound. All of the material purchased was used to produce 2,500 units of Zoom. 800 hours of direct labor time were recorded at a total labor cost of $13,600
a Materials price variance =Actual Quantity of Material Purchased*(Actual Rate - Standard Rate)
=18,500 X ( 1.40 -1.70)= 18,500 X 0.3= $5,550 ----F - Favourable because the actual cost of material per unit is less than the standard cost of material per unit]
b Materials quantity variance=Standard Rate*(Actual Quantity of Material Used in Production - Standard Quantity of Material Used in Production)
Standard Quantity of Material Used in Production = Actual Units Produced*Standard Material Per Unit
=2500 x 6.40= 16,000pounds nof materials
Materials quantity variance=1.70 x (18,500 - 16,000) =$4,250-U- Unfavourable because the actual quantity of material used to produce 2,500 units is higher than what was expected as the standard
C)Labor Rate Variance = Actual Hours Used*(Actual Rate - Standard Rate)
Actual rate = Actual cost/ Actual time
= 13,600/800= $17
Labor Rate Variance= 800 x (17-14)= 800 x 3 = $2,400- U=Unfavorable because the actual labor hour rate is higher than the standard hour rate
D)Labor Efficiency Variance = Standard Rate*(Actual Hours Used in Production - Standard Hours Used in Production)
Standard Hours Used in Production = Actual Units Produced*Standard Hours Per Unit
2500 x 0.40=1000 hours
Labor Efficiency Variance= 14 x ( 800 -1000) 14 x 200= $2,800 =F Favourable because the actual hours used in production is less than the standard hours that could have been used to produce 2,500 units
Building Supplies is considering a merger with Tools and More. Building's total operating costs of producing services are $4 million for a sales volume of $20 million. Tools' total operating costs of producing services are $1 million for a sales volume of $5 million. Suppose that synergies in the production process result in a cost of production for the merged firms totalling $4.8 million with total sales remaining unchanged. Calculate the total average cost for the merged firm.
Answer:
We generally calculate total average cost by dividing total cost / total output units.
In this case, we are not given the output units, but instead we are given the output value, so we should find a percentage from total revenue.
total costs = $4,800,000
total revenue = $20,000,000 + $5,000,000 = $25,000,000
average total cost = ($4,800,000 / $25,000,000) x 100 = 19.2%
This means that for every $100 of revenue, the merged company will spend $19.20.
Suppose Nash received a lease incentive of $5,000 from Faldo Leasing to enter the lease. How would the initial measurement of the lease liability and right-of-use asset be affected
Answer:
The Lease liability will not be affected.
The $5,000 has to be included in the Right of Use Asset
Explanation:
Initial Measurement
Lease Liability : Measured as Present Value of Contract payments which incur from commencement date
Right of Use Asset : Measured at Amount Initially measured for Lease Liability add lease payments at and before commencement date
Thus,
The Lease liability will not be affected.
The $5,000 has to be included in the Right of Use Asset