• Q : Use of cost-volume-profit analysis....
    Accounting Basics :

    In a four paragraph essay using theory and your experience, compare and contrast the use of cost-volume-profit analysis, break-even analysis, and contribution margin analysis.

  • Q : Calculate the "conservatism" index and returns on equity....
    Accounting Basics :

    1. Calculate the "conservatism" index and returns on equity for Hanson and ICI for the period 1998-2002 under both U.K. and U.S. GAAP. 2. Does it appear that U.S. GAAP is more or less conservative th

  • Q : Margin under activity-based costing....
    Accounting Basics :

    Why would customer margin under activity-based costing more than doubled when the number of units ordered is doubled? Why would the traditional costing product margin exactly double from a loss of $10

  • Q : Prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense....
    Accounting Basics :

    Prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income tax payable for 20x0.

  • Q : Distributor for a revolutionary bookbag....
    Accounting Basics :

    Super Sales Company is the exclusive distributor for a revolutionary bookbag. The product sells for $60 per unit and has a CM ratio of 40%. The company's fixed expenses are $360,000 per year. The co

  • Q : Transactions in temporary investments in bonds....
    Accounting Basics :

    Prepare the journal entries to record Merry's transactions in temporary investments in bonds for 2010.

  • Q : Problem regarding traceable fixed expenses....
    Accounting Basics :

    Hatch Company has two divisions, O and E. During the year just ended, Division O had a segment margin of $9,000 and variable expenses equal to 70% of sales. Traceable fixed expenses for Division E w

  • Q : Tax treatment of received in the current tax....
    Accounting Basics :

    Discuss Jane's tax treatment of the $10,000 received in the current tax year.

  • Q : Compute the value of ending inventory....
    Accounting Basics :

    Compute the value of ending inventory assuming State uses the perpetual LIFO inventory costing method.

  • Q : Partnership cash plus equipment....
    Accounting Basics :

    Record the withdrawal of Benson on the assumption that she is paid $30,000 in partnership cash plus equipment recorded on the partnership books at $70,000 less its accumulated depreciation of $23,20

  • Q : Appropriate annual discount rate for plan liabilities....
    Accounting Basics :

    Once benefits begin to be paid, they will extend until year 39 for a total of 30 payments. What is the present value of the pension liability if the appropriate annual discount rate for plan liabili

  • Q : Record sale of net assets on the books of cardinal co....
    Accounting Basics :

    Benz Company is contemplating the purchase of the net assets of Cardinal Company for $800,000 cash.  To complete the transaction, direct acquisition costs are $15,000. The balance sheet of Car

  • Q : Prepare entry that parent makes to record the investment....
    Accounting Basics :

    An examination of the subsidiary's balance sheet revealed that book values were equal to fair values for all assets except for PPE (net), which has a book value of $40,000 and a fair value of $65,0

  • Q : How should carson determine the interest cost component....
    Accounting Basics :

    Carson Company sponsors a single-employer defined benefit pension plan. The plan provides that pension benefits are determined by age, years of service and compensation.

  • Q : Difference in reporting warranties....
    Accounting Basics :

    At December 31, 2012, Lance reported a deferred tax asset of $435,000 related to this difference in reporting warranties, its only temporary difference. The enacted tax rate is 40% each year.

  • Q : Problem related to variable costs per t-shirt....
    Accounting Basics :

    Benny and frieda arts students decided to pay T-shirt on beach. The beach stand is $1600 per month. variable costs per T-shirt are $4.75 complete the table

  • Q : Effective tax advantage of a corporation issuing debt....
    Accounting Basics :

    Assume that the corporate tax rate is 25%, the personal tax rate on income from equity is 20% the personal rate on interest income is 45%. The effective tax advantage of a corporation issuing debt w

  • Q : Explain a weakness in internal control....
    Accounting Basics :

    The following situations each describe a weakness in internal control. For each situation, explain why it is a weakness and then suggest a change that would improve internal control.

  • Q : Problem regarding nonverbal communication....
    Accounting Basics :

    Which of the following is true of nonverbal communication? a) Nonverbal symbols express meaning the same way in all parts of the world. b) The nonverbal use of spatial distance is not symbolic. c) It

  • Q : Potential investment problem....
    Accounting Basics :

    Consider the following potential investment, which has the same risk as the firm's other projects:

  • Q : Describe a weakness in internal control....
    Accounting Basics :

    The following situations each describe a weakness in internal control. For each situation, explain why it is a weakness and then suggest a change that would improve internal control.

  • Q : Arguments supporting that cpa firm cannot be a corporation....
    Accounting Basics :

    One rule of professional ethics adopted by CPAs is that a CPA cannot be an officer, director, stockholder, representative, or agent of any corporation engaged in the practice of public accounting, e

  • Q : What would be the increase to cash....
    Accounting Basics :

    A retailer accepted Visa charge sales totaling $1,000 and deposited the charge slips in the bank. Assuming a credit card discount expense of 4 percent, what would be the increase to Cash and the inc

  • Q : Setting up a retirement fund....
    Accounting Basics :

    Chad is setting up a retirement fund, and he plans on depositing $5,000 per year in an investment that will pay 7% annual interest. How long will it take him to reach his retirement goal of $69,080?

  • Q : Cash-flow consequences of filing a claim....
    Accounting Basics :

    Write a letter to Sam that contains your advise with respect to the tax and cash-flow consequences of filing a claim for the insurance reimbursement for the damage to his car. Also prepare a memo fo

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