Firms HL and LL are identical except for their leverage ratios and the interest rates they pay on debt. Each has $25 million in invested capital, has $5 million of EBIT, and is in the 40% federal-plus-state tax bracket. Firm HL, however, has a debt-to-capital ratio of 55% and pays 11% interest on its debt, whereas LL has a 20% debt-to-capital ratio and pays only 10% interest on its debt. Neither firm uses preferred stock in its capital structure.
1. Calculate the return on invested capital (ROIC) for each firm. Round your answers to two decimal places.
ROIC for firm LL is %
ROIC for firm HL is %
2. Calculate the rate of return on equity (ROE) for each firm. Round your answers to two decimal places.
ROE for firm LL is %
ROE for firm HL is %
3. Observing that HL has a higher ROE, LL's treasurer is thinking of raising the debt-to-capital ratio from 20% to 60%, even though that would increase LL's interest rate on all debt to 15%. Calculate the new ROE for LL. Round your answer to two decimal places.

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Answer 1

Answer:

A. ROIC for firm LL 12%

ROIC for firm HL 12%

B. ROE for firm LL 13.5%

ROE for firm HL 18.6%

C. New ROE for firm LL 16.5%

Explanation:

A. Calculation to determine the return on invested capital (ROIC) for each firm

Using this formula

ROIC=EBIT(1-T)/Total Invested Capital

Let plug in the formula

ROIC=$5 million(1-.40)/$25 million

ROIC=$5 million*.60/$25 million

ROIC=$3 million/$25 million

ROIC=0.12*100

ROIC=12% for both firms

Therefore the return on invested capital (ROIC) for each firm is:

ROIC for firm LL is 12%

ROIC for firm HL is 12%

B. Calculation to determine the rate of return on equity (ROE) for each firm.

Calculation for ROE for firm LL

First step is to calculate the Debt

Debt=$25 million*20%

Debt=$5 million

Second step is to calculate the Debt Interest

Debt Interest=$5 million*10%

Debt Interest=$500,000

Third step is to calculate the EBIT of firm LL

EBIT of firm LL=$5 million- $500,000

EBIT of firm LL=$4,500,000

Fourth step is to calculate Tax owed

Tax owed =$4,500,000*40%

Tax owed =$1,800,000

Fifth step is to calculate the Net income of firm LL

Net income of firm LL=$4,500,000-$1,800,000

Net income of firm LL=$2,700,000

Sixth step is to calculate the Equity for firm LL

Equity for firm LL=$25million-$5 million

Equity for firm LL=$20 million

Now let calculate the ROE using this formula

ROE=Net income /Equity

Let plug in the formula

ROE=$2,700,000/$20 million*100

ROE=13.5%

Calculation for ROE for firm HL

First step is to calculate the Debt

Debt=$25 million*55%

Debt=$13,750,000

Second step is to calculate the EBIT of firm HL

EBIT of firm HL=$5 million-[(55%*$25 million)*11%]

EBIT of firm HL=$5 million-($13,750,000*11%)

EBIT of firm HL=$5 million-$1,512,500

EBIT of firm HL=$3,487,500

Third step is to calculate the Tax owed

Tax owed =$3,487,500*40%

Tax owed =$1,395,000

Fourth step is to calculate the Net income of firm HL

Net income of firm HL=$3,487,500-$1,395,000

Net income of firm HL=$2,092,500

Fifth step is to calculate the Equity for firm HL

Equity for firm HL=$25million- $13,750,000

Equity for firm HL=$11,250,000

Now let calculate the ROE using this formula

ROE=Net income /Equity

ROE=$2,092,500/$11,250,000*100

ROE=18.6%

Therefore the rate of return on equity (ROE) for each firm is:

ROE for firm LL is 13.5%

ROE for firm HL is 18.6%

C. Calculation to determine the new ROE for LL

First step is to calculate the debt

Debt=$25 million*60%

Debt=$15 million

Second step is to calculate the Debt Interest

Debt Interest=$15 million*15%

Debt Interest=$2,250,000

Third step is to calculate the EBIT of firm LL

EBIT of firm LL=$5 million- $2,250,000

EBIT of firm LL=$2,750,000

Fourth step is to calculate the Tax owed

Tax owed =$2,750,000*40%

Tax owed =$1,100,000

Fifth step is to calculate the Net income of firm LL

Net income of firm LL=$2,750,000-$1,100,000

Net income of firm LL=$1,650,000

Sixth step is to calculate the Equity for firm LL

Equity for firm LL=$25million-$15 million

Equity for firm LL=$10 million

Now let calculate the New ROE using this formula

ROE=Net income /Equity

Let Plug in the formula

ROE=$1,650,000/$10 million*100

ROE=16.5%

Therefore the new ROE for LL is 16.5%


Related Questions

What is the purpose of a W-2 form and how is it used to file taxes?

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A W-2 tax form shows the amount of the taxes which are withheld from the paycheck for the year and is used to file the taxes for state and federal

The "liability of foreignness" is the: a. political disadvantage that U.S. firms have when doing business abroad. b. inability of most U.S. managers to truly comprehend foreign cultures. c. preference for "buying local," which always puts foreign firms at a disadvantage when competing in the U.S. market. d. risk of participating outside a firm's domestic markets in the global economy.

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Answer:

d. risk of participating outside a firm's domestic markets in the global economy.

Explanation:

Trade can be defined as a process which typically involves the buying and selling of goods and services between a producer and the customers (consumers) at a specific period of time.

Globalization can be defined as the strategic process which involves the integration of various markets across the world to form a large global marketplace. Basically, globalization makes it possible for various organizations to produce goods and services that is used by consumers across the world.

The "liability of foreignness" is the risk of participating outside a firm's domestic markets in the global economy. It comprises of the costs that a business firm operating outside its home country incurs as compared with local firms operating in the same country.

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Harlan Mining Co. has recently decided to go public and has hired you as an independent CPA. One statement that the enterprise is anxious to have prepared is a statement of cash flows. Financial statements of Harlan Mining Co. for 2015 and 2014 are provided below.
BALANCE SHEETS
12/31/2015 12/31/2014
Cash $ 306,000 $ 144,000
Short-term Investment $0 $ 264,000
Accounts receivable 270,000 162,000
Inventory 288,000 360,000
Property, plant and equipment $ 456,000 $ 408,000
Less accumulated depreciation (240,000) (180,000)
$1,080,000 $1,158,000
Accounts payable $ 132,000 $ 72,000
Accrued liabilities 264,000 294,000
Bonds payable 270,000 450,000
Common stock 162,000 162,000
Retained earnings 252,000 180,000
$1,080,000 $1,158,000
INCOME STATEMENT
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Sales revenue $ 6,300,000
Cost of sales 5,328,000
Gross profit 972,000
Selling and administrative expenses 648,000
Income from operations 324,000
Less: Loss on sale of investments 36,000
Income before taxes 288,000
Income tax expense 72,000
Net income $216,000
The following additional data were provided:
1. Cash dividends for the year 2015 were $144,000.
2. During the year, no plant assets are sold. All new plant assets are purchased by cash.
3. All depreciation expense is included in the selling expense category.
Prepare a complete statement of cash flows for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015 using indirect method.

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Answer:

Harlan Mining Co.

Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2015

Operating activities:

Net income                                       $216,000

Add non-cash expenses:

Loss on sale of investments               36,000

Depreciation on equipment               60,000

Changes in working capital:

Accounts receivable                        -108,000

Inventory                                            72,000

Accounts payable                             60,000

Accrued liabilities                            -30,000

Net cash from operations           $306,000

Investing activities:

Short-term Investment               $228,000

Property, plant and equipment     -48,000

Net cash from investments        $180,000

Financing activities;

Bonds payable repaid               -$180,000

Cash dividends paid                    -144,000

Net cash from financing          -$324,000

Net cash inflows                        $162,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Financial statements of Harlan Mining Co. for 2015 and 2014 are provided below.

BALANCE SHEETS

                                                    12/31/2015   12/31/2014      Change

Cash                                            $ 306,000    $ 144,000    +$162,000

Short-term Investment                            $0   $ 264,000    -$264,000

Accounts receivable                      270,000       162,000      +108,000

Inventory                                        288,000      360,000        -72,000

Property, plant and equipment $ 456,000   $ 408,000       +48,000

Less accumulated depreciation  (240,000)     (180,000)      (60,000)

                                                  $1,080,000  $1,158,000

Accounts payable                       $ 132,000     $ 72,000    +$60,000

Accrued liabilities                          264,000     294,000       -30,000

Bonds payable                              270,000     450,000      -180,000

Common stock                              162,000     162,000                   0

Retained earnings                        252,000     180,000  

                                                 $1,080,000 $1,158,000

INCOME STATEMENT

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Sales revenue                                $ 6,300,000

Cost of sales                                     5,328,000

Gross profit                                          972,000

Selling and administrative expenses 648,000

Income from operations                     324,000

Less: Loss on sale of investments      36,000

Income before taxes                          288,000

Income tax expense                             72,000

Net income                                       $216,000

Additional data:

1. Cash dividends for the year 2015 $144,000

2. During the year, no plant assets are sold. All new plant assets are purchased by cash.

3. All depreciation expense is included in the selling expense category.

ABC Company has the following trial balances on 12/31/20x1 and 12/31/20x0: December 31 20x120x0 Cash35,00032,000 Accounts Receivable22,00018,000 Inventory31,00040,000 Property10,00010,000 Plant and equipment100,00082,000 Accumulated depreciation, plant assets(20,000)(14,000) Accounts Payable(25,000)(15,000) Other current liabilities(6,000)(5,000) Bonds Payable(50,000)(50,000) Common Stock(10,000)(10,000) Retained Earnings(40,000)(30,000) Dividends declared2,0002,000 Sales revenue(200,000)(184,000) Cost of Goods Sold120,000100,000 Selling expenses20,00015,000 General and administrative expenses10,0008,000 Interest Expense10001000 What is the cash outflow for merchandise

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Answer and Explanation:

The computation of the cash outflow for merchandise is shown below:

Cost of Goods Sold $120,000

Less: Decrease in Inventory -$9,000

Purchases $111,000

Less: Increase in Accounts Payable -$10,000

Cash paid for Merchandise Inventory $121000

Hence, the  cash outflow for merchandise is $121,000

The above format should be applied

Kenseth Corp. has the following beginning-of-the-year present values for its projected benefit obligation and market-related values for its pension plan assets.
Projected Benefit Obligation Plan Assets Value
2019 $2,000,000 $1,900,000
2020 2,400,000 2,500,000
2021 2,950,000 2,600,000
2022 3,600,000 3,000,000
The average remaining service life per employee in 2019 and 2020 is 10 years and in 2021 and 2022 is 12 years. The net gain or loss that occurred during each year is as follows: 2019, $280,000 loss; 2020, $90,000 loss; 2021, $11,000 loss; and 2022, $25,000 gain.
Using the corridor approach, compute the amount of net gain or loss amortized and charged to pension expense in each of the four years, setting up an appropriate schedule.

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Answer:

10%Corridor

2011 $0

2012 $250,000

2013 $295,000

2014 $360,000

Accumulated

2011 $0

2012 $280,000

2013 $367,000

2014 $372,000

Minimum Amortization of Loss

2011 $0

2012 $3,000

2013 $6,000

2014 $1,000

Explanation:

Calculation to determine the net gain or loss amortized and charged to pension expense under the corridor approach

Year, Projected Benefit Obligation (a) , Plan Assets, 10%Corridor, Accumulated d OCI (G/L) (a), Minimum Amortization of Loss

2011 $2,000,000 $1,900,000 $200,000 $ 0 $0

2012 $2,400,000 $2,500,000 $250,000 $280,000 $3,000(b)

2013 $2,950,000 $2,600,000 $295,000 $367,000(c) $6,000(d)

2014 $3,600,000 $3,000,000 $360,000 372,000(e) $1,000(f)

Calculation for 10%Corridor

2011 $0

2012 10%*$2,500,000 =$250,000

2013 10%*$2,950,000 =$295,000

2014 10%*$3,600,000 =$360,000

Calculation for Accumulated Depreciation and Minimum Amortization of Loss

a. As at the beginning of the year

b. ($280,000 – $250,000) ÷ 10 years = $3,000

c. $280,000 – $3,000 + $90,000 = $367,000

d. ($367,000 – $295,000) ÷ 12 years = $6,000

e. $367,000 – $6,000 + $11,000 = $372,000

f ($372,000 – $360,000) ÷ 12 years = $1,000

Therefore the net gain or loss amortized and charged to pension expense under the corridor approach are :

10%Corridor

2011 $0

2012 $250,000

2013 $295,000

2014 $360,000

Accumulated Depreciation

2011 $0

2012 $280,000

2013 $367,000

2014 $372,000

Minimum Amortization of Loss

2011 $0

2012 $3,000

2013 $6,000

2014 $1,000

Sweet Acacia Industries closes its books on its July 31 year-end. The company does not make entries to accrue for interest except at its year-end. On June 30, the Notes Receivable account balance is $27,200. Notes Receivable include the following.
Date Maker Face Value Term Maturity Date Interest Rate
April 21 Coote Inc. $5,600 90 days July 20 8%
May 25 Brady Co. 8,400 60 days July 24 10%
June 30 BMG Corp. 13,200 6 months December 31 6%
During July, the following transactions were completed.
July 5 Made sales of $4,310 on Sweet Acacia Industries credit cards.
14 Made sales of $600 on Visa credit cards. The credit card service charge is 3%.
20 Received payment in full from Coote Inc. on the amount due.
24 Received payment in full from Brady Co. on the amount due.
Journalize the July transactions and the July 31 adjusting entry for accrued interest receivable. (Interest is computed using 360 days; omit cost of goods sold entries.)

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Answer:

Sweet Acacia Industries

Journal Entries:

July 5: Debit Cash $4,310

Credit Sales Revenue $4,310

To record sales on Sweet Acacia credit cards.

July 14: Debit Cash $582

Debit Service Charge Expense $18

Credit Sales Revenue $600

To record sales made on Visa credit cards with service charge of 3%.

July 20:  Debit Cash $5,712

Credit Notes Receivable (Coote Inc.) $5,600

Credit Interest Revenue $112

To record the receipt of full payment with interest.

July 24: Debit Cash $8,540

Credit Notes Receivable (Brady Co.) $8,400

Credit Interest Revenue $140

To record the receipt of full payment with interest.

July 31: Debit Interest Receivable (BMG Corp.) $66

Credit Interest Revenue $66

To accrue interest revenue for 30 days.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

June 30 balances of Notes Receivable:

Date        Maker        Face Value   Term   Maturity Date   Interest Rate

April 21   Coote Inc.     $5,600    90 days    July 20                  8%

May 25   Brady Co.        8,400    60 days    July 24                 10%

June 30  BMG Corp.    13,200    6 months December 31         6%

July 5: Cash $4,310 Sales Revenue $4,310

July 14: Cash $582 Interest Expense $18 Sales Revenue $600

July 20:  Cash $5,712 Notes Receivable (Coote Inc.) $5,600 Interest Revenue $112 ($5,600 * 8% * 90/360)

July 24: Cash $8,540 Notes Receivable (Brady Co.) $8,400 Interest Revenue $140 ($8,600 * 10% * 60/360)

July 31: Interest Receivable (BMG Corp.) $66 Interest Revenue $66 ($13,200 * 6% * 30/360)

An economy starts in a long-run equilibrium, but then a severe drought kills crops and dramatically increases the price of food. If the Federal Reserve wanted to stabilize the economy and return it back to full employment, it would Group of answer choices decrease the money supply, which would restore the original price level increase the money supply, but prices would forever be higher decrease the money supply, but prices would forever be lower increase the money supply, which would restore the original price level

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Answer:

increase the money supply, but prices would forever be higher.

Explanation:

In this scenario, an economy starts in a long-run equilibrium, however a natural disaster such as drought kills crops and dramatically increases the price of food in the market. Thus, if the Federal Reserve wanted to stabilize the economy and return it back to full employment, it would increase the money supply, but prices would forever be higher.

The Federal Reserve System ( popularly referred to as the 'Fed') was created by the Federal Reserve Act, passed by the U.S Congress on the 23rd of December, 1913. The Fed began operations in 1914 and just like all central banks, the Federal Reserve is a United States government agency.

Generally, it comprises of twelve (12) Federal Reserve Bank regionally across the United States of America.

Like all central banks, the Federal Reserve is a government agency that is saddled with the following responsibilities;

I. The Fed controls the issuance of currency in United States of America: it promotes public goals such as economic growth, low inflation, and the smooth operation of financial markets.

II. It provides banking services to all the commercial banks in the country because the Federal Reserve is the "lender of last resort."

III. It regulates banking activities in the United States of America: it has the power to supervise and regulate banks.

The U.S. has expected inflation of 2%, while Country A, Country B, and Country C have expected inflation of 7%. Country A engages in much international trade with the U.S. The products that are traded between Country A and the U.S. can easily be produced by either country. Country B engages in much international trade with the U.S. The products that are traded between Country B and the U.S. are important health products, and there are not substitutes for these products that are exported from the U.S. to Country B or from Country B to the U.S. Country C engages in much international financial flows with the U.S. but very little trade. If you were to use purchasing power parity (PPP) to predict the future exchange rate over the next year for the local currency of each country against the dollar, PPP would provide the most accurate forecast for the currency of: _________

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Answer:

If you were to use purchasing power parity (PPP) to predict the future exchange rate over the next year for the local currency of each country against the dollar, PPP would provide the most accurate forecast for the currency of: _________

Country A.

Explanation:

The U.S. and Country A have Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) if an exchange rate can be determined between these two countries' currencies when their purchasing power is in equilibrium.  This parity can only be established by comparing a basket of goods in the two countries.  This basket of goods is not possible to compare with Country B or Country C that has no similar goods with the U.S.

Precision Tool is trying to decide whether to lease or buy some new equipment for its tool and die operations. The equipment costs $52,000, has a 3-year life and will be worthless after the 3 years. The pre-tax cost of borrowed funds is 10 percent and the tax rate is 33 percent. The equipment can be leased for $18,500 a year. What is the net advantage to leasing? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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Answer:

$4,200

Explanation:

Cost of equipment = $52,000

Life of equipment = 3 years

Depreciation through straight line method = 52,000/3 = $17,333

Tax rate = 33%

Pretax cost of debt = 10%

Lease amount of equipment = $18,500

After tax cost of debt = 10%*(1-0.33)

After tax cost of debt = 10%*(0.67)

After tax cost of debt = 0.067

After tax cost of debt = 6.7%

After tax lease payment amount = 18,500*(1-0.33)

After tax lease payment amount = 18,500*0.67

After tax lease payment amount = 12,395

Present Value of 3 lease payment = 12,395/(1+0.067) + 12,395/(1+0.067)^2 + 12,395/(1+0.067)^3

Present Value of 3 lease payment = 12395/1.067 + 12395/1.1385 + 12395/1.2148

Present Value of 3 lease payment = 11616.68 + 10887.13 + 10203.33

Present Value of 3 lease payment = $32,707.14

Present Value of cost involved in purchasing the equipment is $52,000, however there will be a tax shield from depreciation therefore, this amount would reduce the company's cost.

Annual depreciation tax shield = 17,333*0.33 = $5719.89. There will be tax shield on depreciation for 3 years. Therefore, present value of $5719.89 is calculated for three years:

= $5719.89/(1+0.067) + $5719.89/(1+0.067)^2 + $5719.89/(1+0.067)^3

= $5719.89/1.067 + $5719.89/1.1385 + $5719.89/1.2148

= $5360.72 + $5024.06 + $4708.50

= $15,093.28

Present Value of the cost of buying the equipment = $52,000 - $15,093.28 = $36,906.72

Net Advantage Leasing = Present Value of the cost of buying the equipment - Present Value of 3 lease payment

Net Advantage Leasing = $36,906.72 - $32,707.14

Net Advantage Leasing = $4,199.58

Net Advantage Leasing = $4,200.

In 2021, internal auditors discovered that Fay, Inc., had debited an expense account for the $2,635,000 cost of a machine purchased on January 1, 2018. The machine's useful life was expected to be 17 years with no residual value. Straight-line depreciation is used by Fay. The journal entry to correct the error will include a credit to accumulated depreciation of: Multiple Choice $155,000. $2,635,000. $465,000. $310,000.

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Answer:

$155,000

Explanation:

Given the information above,

Depreciation charge (straight line) = (Cost - Residual value) ÷ Estimated useful life

Therefore,

2021 Depreciation charge = ($2,635,000 - $0) ÷ 17

= $155,000

The journal entry to correct the error will include a credit to accumulated depreciation of $155,000

A business owned and run by one person is called a(n)

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a business owned and run by one person is called a(n)

sole proprietorship

On January 15, 2020, Vern purchased the rights to a mineral interest for $3,500,000. At that time, it was estimated that the recoverable units would be 500,000. During the year, 40,000 units were mined and 25,000 units were sold for $800,000. Vern incurred expenses during 2020 of $500,000. The percentage depletion rate is 22%. Determine Vern's depletion deduction for 202

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Answer: $175,000

Explanation:

Vern's depletion deduction for 2020 will be calculated thus:

= (Cost - Salvage value) / (Estimated Number of units × Number of units extracted

= 3500000/500000 × 25000

= 7 × 25000

= $175000

Therefore, Vern's depletion deduction for 2020 is $175000

A factory worker makes $17.50 per hour. Next month, she will receive a 1.5% increase in her hourly rate. What will her new hourly rate be?

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Answer:

$19.00

Explanation:

17.76

1.5% of 17.5 is .26

Add .26 to 17.50.

what are the Computer Design problems and their solutions?​

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Computer design is concerned with the hardware design of the computer. Once the computer specifications are formulated, it is the task of the designer to develop hardware for the system.

What is e- marketing

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Answer:

marketing online pretty much

The following transactions occurred during July: Received $1,600 cash for services performed during July. Received $7,800 cash from the issuance of common stock to owners. Received $800 from a customer as payment for services performed during June. Billed $4,700 to customers for services performed on account in July. Borrowed $3,300 from the bank and signed a promissory note. Received $2,200 from a customer for services to be performed during August. What is the amount of revenue that will be reported on the income statement for the month ended July 31

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Answer:

the amount of revenue that should be reported is $6,300

Explanation:

The computation of the amount of revenue that should be reported is shown below;

= Cash received + service revenue earned on the account

= $1,600 + $4,700

= $6,300

hence, the amount of revenue that should be reported is $6,300

Basically we add the two items so that the correct value could arrive

Sunland Company had the following department data: Physical Units Work in process, beginning 0 Completed and transferred out 90900 Work in process, ending 7800 Materials are added at the beginning of the process. What is the total number of equivalent units for materials during the period?

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Answer:

Equivalent units of production= 98,700

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Physical Units Work in process, beginning 0

Completed and transferred out 90,900

Work in process, ending 7,800

Materials are added at the beginning of the process.

To calculate the equivalent units, we need to use the following formula:

Units completed in the period + Equivalent units in ending inventory WIP (units*%completion) = Equivalent units of production

Equivalent units of production= 0 + 90,900 + 7,800*1

Equivalent units of production= 98,700

Because the materials are added at the beginning of the process, the percentage of completion is 100%.

On December 1, a six-month liability insurance policy was purchased for $1,134. Analyze the required adjustment as of December 31 using T accounts, and then formally enter this adjustment in the general journal. (Trial balance is abbreviated as TB.)

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Answer and Explanation:

As the insurance policy would be for 6 months

So per month it is

= $1,134 ÷ 6 months

= $189

Now the T account is

Prepaid insurance

Opening balance $1,134     Insurance expense $189

balance $945

Income statement

Adjustment $189

Journal entry

Insurance expense $189

      To Prepaid insurance $189

(Being insurance expense is recorded)

Intermediate targets are Group of answer choices financial variables, such as interest rates or monetary aggregates, the Fed believes will help it to achieve policy goals. interim goals set on the way to fully achieving policy goals. targets the Fed hopes to achieve by June of each year. targets for policy goals that are of secondary importance.

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Answer:

financial variables, such as interest rates or monetary aggregates, the Fed believes will help it to achieve policy goals.

Explanation:

The Federal Reserve System ( popularly referred to as the 'Fed') was created by the Federal Reserve Act, passed by the U.S Congress on the 23rd of December, 1913. The Fed began operations in 1914 and just like all central banks, the Federal Reserve is a United States government agency.

Generally, it comprises of twelve (12) Federal Reserve Bank regionally across the United States of America.

Like all central banks, the Federal Reserve is a government agency that is saddled with the following responsibilities;

I. The Fed controls the issuance of currency in United States of America: it promotes public goals such as economic growth, low inflation, and the smooth operation of financial markets.

II. It provides banking services to all the commercial banks in the country because the Federal Reserve is the "lender of last resort."

III. It regulates banking activities in the United States of America: it has the power to supervise and regulate banks.

Intermediate targets can be defined as financial and economic variables which aren't directly under the control of the Federal Reserve (central bank) but they try to use them to influence policy actions or goals within a specific period of time.

Hence, intermediate targets are financial or economic variables, such as interest rates or monetary aggregates, the Fed believes will help it to achieve policy goals.

If the demand for labor falls from D to D' and wages are sticky on the downward side, there will be unemployment of ________ million. a. 75 b. 100 c. 25 d. None of the above

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Answer:

There will be unemployment of 100 million. The correct option is b. 100.

Explanation:

Note: This question is not complete because the graph is not attached. The graph is therefore provided before answering the question. See the attached photo for the graph.

From the attached graph, we have:

Equilibrium units of labor at D = 300 million

Equilibrium units of labor at D’ = 200 million

Employment If the demand for labor falls from D to D' = Equilibrium units of labor at D’ - Equilibrium units of labor at D = 300 million - 200 million = 100 million

Therefore, there will be unemployment of 100 million. The correct option is b. 100.

Gary Wheeler says that in a nonunion environment, workers who have problems with the company can potentially use alternative dispute resolution processes. A union environment has a similar process called ________, where workers can protest organization actions that they think violate the collective bargaining agreement.

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Answer:

the grievance procedure

Explanation:

Here are the options

picketing

fact finding

the corporate campaign

the grievance procedure

decertification

the grievance procedure is the formal way by which an employee can make a grievance or complaint known to their employers. It is a means of internal grievance resolution.

Steps to grievance procedure

the employee submits their complaint to their supervisorthe supervisor and the union representative review the case to determine if it is valid or not. if it is not valid, the grievance is discarded if it is valid, the grievance is resolvedIf the employee is not satisfied with the way the grievance is resolved, the employee can report to another person with a hierarchy. Here the union represents the employee

Explain the role of corporate in economic development of country.

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Answer:

Economic Development

Explanation:

Small business as well as big companies are important drivers of economic growth and prosperity because they provide vital services, goods, and tax revenues that directly benefit the health of the community. Companies also provide opportunities and jobs, boosting the socioeconomic health of the communities where they are located.

On November 1, year 1, Jamie (who is single) purchased and moved into her principal residence. In the early part of year 2, Jamie was laid off from her job. On February 1, year 2, Jamie sold the home at a $45,500 gain. She sold the home because she found a new job in a different state. How much of the gain, if any, may Jamie exclude from her gross income in year 2

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Answer: $31,250

Explanation:

The amount from the gain that Jamie may exclude from her gross income in year 2 will be calculated thus:

= $250,000 × 3/24

= $31,250.

Therefore, Jamie may exclude $31,250 from the gross income in year 2.

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Selected financial information for ELX Corporation is reproduced below: 1. Net operating assets (NOA) turnover (average NOA equals ending NOA) is 4. 2. Net operating profit after tax (NOPAT) margin is 6% 3. Leverage ratio (average net financial obligation to average common equity) is 2.5, and the spread is 7.3%. What is ELX's return on common equity

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Answer:

the Return on common equity is 43.45%

Explanation:

The computation of the return on common equity is shown below;

As we know that

Return on common equity = Return on net operating assets + leverage × spread

= (4.2 × 6%) + 2.5 × 7.3%

= 25.2% + 18.25%

= 43.45%

Hence, the Return on common equity is 43.45%

The above formula should be applied for the same

Saginaw Steel Corporation has a precredit U.S. tax of $105,000 on $500,000 of taxable income in 2018. Saginaw has $200,000 of foreign source taxable income and paid $60,000 of income taxes to the German government on this income. All of the foreign source income is treated as foreign branch income for foreign tax credit purposes. Saginaw's foreign tax credit on its 2018 tax return will be:

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Answer: $42000

Explanation:

Saginaw's foreign tax credit on its 2018 tax return will be calculated thus:

= Foreign source taxable income × precredit U.S tax/Taxable income

= 200000 × 105000/500000

= 200000 × 0.21

= 42000

Therefore, the foreign tax credit will be the least between $60,000 paid to the German government or $42000. In this case, the answer is $42000

An unfinished desk is produced for $35.65 and sold for $64.20. A finished desk can be sold for $76.00. The additional processing cost to complete the finished desk is $6.15. Provide a differential analysis for further processing. Round your answers to two decimal places, if necessary. Differential revenue from further processing:

Revenue per unfinished desk $___________
Revenue per finished desk _______________
Differential revenue $____________
Differential cost per desk:
Additional cost for producing ___________
Differential from further processing __________

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Answer:

Differential revenue from further processing:

= $11.80.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Cost of production of an unfinished desk = $35.65

Selling price of an unfinished desk = $64.20

Selling price of a finished desk = $76.00

Additional processing cost = $6.15

Revenue per finished desk    $76.00

Revenue per unfinished desk 64.20

Differential revenue                $11.80

Differential cost per desk:

Cost of unfinished desk       $35.65

Additional cost for producing   6.15

Differential from further processing $41.80

                                     Unfinished     Finished       Differential

Revenue                          $64.20         $76.00           $11.80

Cost of production          (35.65)           (41.80)             (6.15)

Net income                     $28.55         $34.20            $5.65

Jayleen Company makes two products: Carpet Kleen and Floor Deodorizer. Operating information from the previous year follows. Carpet Kleen Floor Deodorizer Units produced and sold 6,000 5,000 Machine hours used 6,000 2,000 Sales price per unit $ 8 $ 13 Variable cost per unit $ 6 $ 10 Fixed costs of $38,000 per year are presently allocated equally between both products. If the product mix were to change, total fixed costs would remain the same. The contribution margin per machine hour for Floor Deodorizer is:

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Answer:

$7.50 per machine hour

Explanation:

Calculation to determine what The contribution margin per machine hour for Floor Deodorizer is:

First step is to calculate the CM

CM = $13 – 10

CM= $3/ unit

Second step is to calculate Hours/ unit

Hours/ unit= 2,000 / 5,000

Hours/ unit= 0.4 hours

Now calculate the contribution margin per machine hour

Contribution margin per machine hour=$3/ 0.4 hours

Contribution margin per machine hour= $7.50 per machine hour

Therefore The contribution margin per machine hour for Floor Deodorizer is:$7.50 per machine hour

A company is planning to purchase a machine that will cost $31,200 with a six-year life and no salvage value. The company uses straight-line depreciation. The company expects to sell the machine's output of 3,000 units evenly throughout each year. A projected income statement for each year of the asset's life appears below. What is the accounting rate of return for this machine

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Answer:

44.87%

Explanation:

Note: Missing word have been attached as picture below

Average Investment = (Initial Investment + Scrap Value) / 2

Average Investment = [$31,200 + $0] / 2

Average Investment = $31,200/2

Average Investment = $15,600

Accounting Rate of Return = Net Income/Average Investment*100

Accounting Rate of Return = $7,000/$15,600 * 100

Accounting Rate of Return = 0.44871795 * 100

Accounting Rate of Return = 44.87%

Which of the following adjustments to convert net income to net cash provided by operating activities is incorrect? Add to Net Income Deduct from Net Income A. Accounts Receivable decrease increase B. Prepaid Expenses increase decrease C. Inventory decrease increase D. Accounts Payable increase decrease

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Answer:

B. Prepaid Expenses increase decrease

Explanation:

When the net income would be converted to net cash provided by operating activities so the above answer would be held incorrect

As the correct adjustment would be when there is decrease in the prepaid expense so the same would be added to the net income and when it increased so the same would be deducted from the net income

Therefore, the option b is correct

Hence, the other options would be incorrect

The daily operations of a corporation involved in producing and selling its product, generating revenues, as well as fundamental management and software maintenance, are referred to as operating activities.  Fabrication, marketing, promotion, and branding are all important aspects of a company's operations.

The correct answer that is not in the context of the operating activities is  B. Prepaid Expenses increase decrease

When net income is converted to net cash generated by operational operations, the answer given above is erroneous.

As the appropriate correction, when the prepaid expense lowers, it is credited to the net revenue, and when it grows, it is removed from the net earnings.

Therefore, option b is the correct answer.

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