• Q : What is the cost of equity for the firm....
    Accounting Basics :

    The WACC for a firm is 19.75 percent. You know that the firm is financed with $75 million of equity and $25 million of debt. The cost of debt capital is 7 percent. What is the cost of equity for the

  • Q : Journalize the transactions-perpetual inventory system....
    Accounting Basics :

    On september 1, Pennington Supply had an inventory of 20 backpacks at a cost of $25 each. The company uses a perpetual inventory system. During September, the following transactions and events occur

  • Q : Itemized deductions basics....
    Accounting Basics :

    Since lottery winnings are taxable and losses can only be deducted if you itemize tax deductions, explain the tax-planning strategies that would mitigate paying taxes on the total amount of winnings

  • Q : Units of production for direct material and for conversion....
    Accounting Basics :

    In May the company started 445,300 and completed 427,500 units. May's ending inventory was 35% complete as to conversion. What are the equivalent units of production for direct material and for conv

  • Q : Perpetual inventory system related question....
    Accounting Basics :

    Jensen s Department Store uses a perpetual inventory system. Data for product E2-D2 include the following purchases. Date Number of Units Unit Price May 7 50 $11.00 July 28 30 $14.30 On June 1 Jense

  • Q : Proceeds from the bond issue in land....
    Accounting Basics :

    Pulse Company issued $200,000 of 10-year, 6 percent bonds on January 1, 2010. The bonds were issued at face value. Interest is payable in cash on December 31 of each year. Pulse immediately invested

  • Q : Effective approach for preventing fraud....
    Accounting Basics :

    Propose a strategy that you believe would be the most effective approach for preventing fraud within an organization. Explain your rationale.

  • Q : Detecting and preventing fraud in an organization....
    Accounting Basics :

    Discuss the role and responsibility of management to detect and prevent fraud in an organization. Suggest what steps management should take when fraud is detected. Provide specific examples to suppo

  • Q : Problem based on market quotations....
    Accounting Basics :

    Finch, Inc., purchases 1,000 shares of Bluebird Corporation stock on October 3, 2012, for $300,000. On December 12, 2012, Finch purchases an additional 750 shares of Bluebird stock for $210,000. Acc

  • Q : What is the gross profit if the inventory is valued at fifo....
    Accounting Basics :

    Assuming that the perpetual inventory method is used and costs are computed at the time of each withdrawal, what is the gross profit if the inventory is valued at FIFO, and why is it stated that FIF

  • Q : How to minimize the tax consequences....
    Accounting Basics :

    John is attorney earns a fee $500,000 plus the recovery of expenses paid up front in the amount of $30,000. He is thinking about buying the building that he currently lease his office space in. His

  • Q : Disallowance possibilities....
    Accounting Basics :

    Excessive executive compensation has been an issue for years. Debate whether or not there should be a cap on compensation and how having no cap on executive pay impacts consumers / taxpayers.

  • Q : Discuss possible issues or limitations....
    Accounting Basics :

    Which type of business organization will meet Desean's needs best and why? Discuss possible issues and/or limitations Desean may encounter as a result of choosing this business organization compared

  • Q : Amount of gross profit would be recognized....
    Accounting Basics :

    Received from customer $10,000,000 $9,000,000 Assuming Benny Building, Inc. uses the completed contract method, what amount of gross profit would be recognized in 2013?

  • Q : Profitability of the two potato chip segments....
    Accounting Basics :

    Consider Procter and Gamble, a firm that sells a variety of consumer products, including potato chips and shampoo. Consider Hanover Foods, a firm that sells a variety of food products, including pot

  • Q : Prepare an income statement-segmented by divisions....
    Accounting Basics :

    Prepare an income statement for Michaels Company that uses the contribution format and is segmented by divisions.

  • Q : Construction accounting....
    Accounting Basics :

    What is the revenue, cost, and gross profit recognized for each of the years 2011-2015 under (a) the percentage of completion method and (b) the completed contract method?

  • Q : Actual supplies cost for the month....
    Accounting Basics :

    Schlick Framing's cost formula for its supplies cost is $1,730 per month plus $11 per frame. For the month of August, the company planned for activity of 613 frames, but the actual level of activity

  • Q : Discuss the implications for the company....
    Accounting Basics :

    What kind of information is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements about these liabilities? Compute the company's current ratio and discuss the implications for the company.

  • Q : Compute any deferred taxes resulting from the lease....
    Accounting Basics :

    Compute any deferred taxes resulting from the lease for each firm in the first year of the lease. Compute the effect of the lease on the 2008 reported cash from operations for both firms. Explain any

  • Q : Problem based on ending work in process inventory....
    Accounting Basics :

    Carter company uses a weighted average process costing system. Material is added at the start of production. Dixie company started 13,000 units into production and had 4500 units in process at the s

  • Q : Company predetermined overhead rate basics....
    Accounting Basics :

    Compute the company's predetermined overhead rate for the recently completed year.

  • Q : Favorable treatment for long term capital gains....
    Accounting Basics :

    The tax law provides very favorable tax treatment for long term capital gains. First, explain what that favorable treatment is. Second, why? Why does the tax law provide favorable treatment for long

  • Q : Calculate the contribution margin for each product....
    Accounting Basics :

    a. Calculate the contribution margin for each product. b. Calculate breakeven point in units of both X and Y if the sales mix is 3 units of X for every unit of Y.

  • Q : Report as interest expense....
    Accounting Basics :

    On January 1, 2001, Moon Co. sold $500,000 of its 10-year, 10% bonds for $450,650. Interest is payable semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Using the effective interest method, what amount should M

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