Explain the advantages and disadvantages of FIFO and LIFO inventory methods and evaluate the best inventory method is best for this scenario.

Analyze the following scenario: The Hospital for Ordinary Surgery uses pharmaceuticals for its patients. It started the year on January 1, with an inventory of 1,000 doses of an antibiotic drug that cost $17 per dose. On January 2, it purchased another 300 does for $21 each. From January 3 through June 30 it used 800 doses. On July 1, it bought 500 more doses at $23 each. From July 2 through the end of the year it used 400 doses. What is the inventory value at the end of the year, assuming FIFO? What is the value assuming LIFO? Clearly label the calculations of the inventory amounts using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the FIFO and LIFO inventories and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers and round to the nearest whole number.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of FIFO and LIFO inventory methods and evaluate the best inventory method is best for this scenario.

Required a two to thee page Word document (not including the title and reference pages) and your Excel worksheet. Your paper should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide, and you must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook

 

 

What are some recommendations for handling a downsizing?

Terry Wilson, a seasoned marketing veteran , has recently decided to explore growth options for Tuscan treasures, an importer of Italian furniture. Profits are declining and Mr. Wilson must decide whether to downsize or expand to improve the situation. Yu have been asked to advise Mr. Wilson on which growth strategy would best aid Tuscan Treasures should he choose that route. YOu have also been asked to provide Mr. Wilson with a better understanding of why profits have been down recently, including possible causes of decline. He also wants to know what he would need to do if he decides to downsize the operation.

A. provide Mr. Wilson with 3 possible strategies.

B. What are the possible causes of his company’s decline?

C. What are some recommendations for handling a downsizing?

 

 

 

What are the least squares regression line equations for each of the 3 different regressions?

First run a regression analysis using the BENEFITS column of all data points

1. First run a regression analysis using the BENEFITS column of all data points in the AIU data set as the independent variable and the INTRINSIC job satisfaction column of all data points in the AIU data set as the dependent variable.

2. Run a regression analysis using the BENEFITS column of all data points in the AIU data set as the independent variable and the EXTRINSIC job satisfaction column of all data points in the AIU data set as the dependent variable.

3. Run a regression analysis using the BENEFITS column of all data points in the AIU data set as the independent variable and the OVERALL job satisfaction column of all data points in the AIU data set as the dependent variable.

4. Then answer the following questions:
-What are the least squares regression line equations for each of the 3 different regressions?
-What are the slopes and the y-intercepts?
-What are the R-squared values for the 3 different regressions?

5. Finally, make very specific comments and give reasons regarding any similarities or differences in the output results.

6. Which regression produces the strongest correlation coefficient result? Why?

Explain the order for preparing financial statements.

ou may create an Excel and / or Word File for your work. Please verify that each page prints out formatted with your name and page number on the page. Excel files should show gridlines.

Excel ‘page format’ has options for grid lines (sheet) and headers/footers.

At a minimum, use print preview so you can see how the work will print out.

 

For all questions, assume no other transactions or activities have taken place during the period except as noted.   Answer all questions!

Prepare and present calculations for partial credits for questions with calculations and presentations.

Question 1:

During March, the following transactions were completed by Bree Inc., a new business started on March 1, 2015.

March   1   Sold 20,000 shares of $10 par value stock for $200,000 cash.

1  Purchased equipment for $36,000, paying $6,000 cash, charging the balance on account.

3  Purchased office supplies for $5,000 on account.

5  Paid $3,600 cash for 1-year insurance policy effective March 1. Use the account Prepaid Insurance to record this asset.

12  Billed customers $8,000  for professional services.

18  Paid $12,000 cash on amount owed on equipment and $3,000 on amount owed on office supplies.

20  Paid $7,000 cash for employee salaries.

21  Collected $4,000 cash from customers billed on March 12.

25  Billed customers $10,000 for professional services.

31  Paid $1,200 for the monthly utilities for the office.

31  Paid cash dividend of $.80 per share to shareholders

 

 

Journalize the Transactions, omitting explanations

Create T Accounts on a paper you will not submit to accumulate information for the remaining requirements of this problem

The following additional information is provided for your use before preparing the income statement:

Unbilled and uncollected revenue for services performed as of March 31 is $12,000.

Depreciation on equipment for the month was $600.

 

An inventory count shows $1,000 of office supplies on hand at March 31.

Accrued but unpaid employee salaries were $4,000 (the salaries have not yet been recorded).

 

Prepare any necessary journal entries to record the above adjustments

Prepare any additional journal entries to properly record expenses, assuring the balance sheet accounts will be properly presented.

Prepare the appropriate closing entries for the month of March, 2015.

Update your T Accounts on the paper you will not submit

Prepare the Income Statement, for the month ending March 31, 2015.

Prepare the Statement of Owners Equity for the month ending March 31, 2015

Prepare the Classified Balance Sheet for March 31, 2015.

 

Question 2:

 

Explain the order for preparing financial statements. That is, what financial statement do you complete first and what ‘value’ do you use from this financial statement to complete the next financial statement. Do not consider the statement of cash flows.  You can create a list and use bullet points or create a paragraph.

 

Question 3:

 

Using as few words as possible, explain the terms relevance, reliability, and materiality in terms of accounting and financial reporting.  Separately, use at least one sentence for each of the three terms.

 

Question 4:

 

Who are the ‘users’ or stakeholders who may access and read financial statements? Create one sentence or bullet point for each user (stakeholder) and explain why they may have an interest in the fin

Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.

Instructions for this assignment: Perform all of the elements listed below.

This assignment has you complete two parts of a strategic business plan. To see how those parts fit into a full business plan, click  here for a strategic business plan outline.

Part I – Analysis of the External Environment

As part of the Strategic Business Plan, you have been asked to:

  • Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.
  • Analyze the dynamics of competition using Porter’s Five Forces Model of Competition. Correctly assess the dynamics of competition.
  • Provide at least three statistics about the size of the motorcycle industry such as revenue, growth rate, number of units sold by manufacturer/country, etc.
  • Summarize the strategic issues firms in this industry face and identify their biggest threats.

This section should be titled “The Analysis of H-D’s External Environment.”

Part II – Internal Environment Analysis

Financial

Gather the financial information necessary to do a complete ratio analysis and the Balance Score Card (BSC) key metrics information.

If you were going to create a BSC, what would be the key metrics you would measure in each of the four BSC areas:

  • Financial
  • Customer
  • Internal Business Process
  • Learning and Growth

Perform a ratio analysis using H-D’s five-year financial performance. Interpret the meaning of the ratios and financial performance.

This section should be titled “The Analysis of H-D’s Current Strategy: Two Views.” Be sure to include the ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to support your narrative.

Competitors

Based on your analysis, you must decide which two competitors present the biggest competitive threat to H-D.

Perform a financial ratio analysis for the competitors after looking at trends in financial performance over five years, and compare the trends to industry averages.

Be sure you have a clear ranking of the industries’ competitors.

This section should be titled “Competitor Analysis.” Be sure to include the financial ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to support your narrative.

This assignment should be 7 to 8 pages in length. In APA format with peer reviewed references.

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria 
Maximum Points
External environment analysis: driving forces, dynamics of competition, and at least three statistics about the size of the industry.
15
Summarized strategic issues faced by the industry and identifed their biggest threats.
20
Performed a financial ratio analysis using H-D’s five-year financial performance and interpreted the ratios—see the text for which ratios to perform. Concluded how well the firm’s strategy is working.
20
Created a hypothetical BSC for H-D after selecting which measures you believe are important in the four areas: serving customers, improving processes, learning, and growth and financial performance.
15
Performed a ratio analysis of the financial performance of two competitors and compared them to H-D. Developed a Word document entitled “The Analysis of H-Ds Current Strategy: Two Views,” which includes analysis of your findings.
15
Developed the documents that include analysis of your findings. Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references or personal experience. Followed APA rules for attributing sources.
15
Total:
100
Attachments:

How the different rules might affect a decision to make a charitable contribution

TAX 650Module SevenScenarioGuidelines and Rubric

Describe how a business charitable contribution is treated for tax purposes if the business owner is: A sole proprietor

A 100% corporate shareholder

A partner in a partnership

A 100% S corporation shareholder

 

In addition, provide an example of:

A requirement of a qualified charitable contribution

How the different rules might affect a decision to make a charitable contribution

 

Guidelines for Submission:Scenario assignments must follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citation sin APA format.Page length requirement: 1–2 pages.

Which of these statements best describes a complete individual business cycle?

Business cycles occur when output

  • A. falls below its potential
  • B. rises above its potential
  • C. is fixed at its potential
  • D.fluctuates around its growth trend
  1. Which of these statements best describes a complete individual business cycle?
  • A.Movement from peak to trough to peak
  • B. Movement from recession to expansion
  • C. Movement from peak to recession to trough
  • D. Movement from trough to expansion then to peak
  1. During the business cycle, the period between the point at which output reaches a high and the point at which it reaches a low is called
  • A. a peak
  • B. a trough
  • C. an expansion
  • D.a recession
  1. Which of the following equals the market value of all final goods and services produced in an economy, stated in the prices of a specific base year?
  • A. Nominal GNP
  • B. Nominal GDP
  • C.Real GDP
  • D. Real GNP
  1. Imagine a country has a population of 210 million. Within the country there are 95 million people who are employed workers, 50 million people incapable of working, and 60 million people capable of working, but not actively looking. Based on this information, what is the unemployment rate?
  • A. 3%
  • B.5%
  • C.7 %
  • D. 9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. The unemployment produced by fluctuations in economic activity is called

 

  • A.frictional unemployment
  • B.cyclical unemployment
  • C. natural unemployment
  • D. structural unemployment
  1. New college graduates are most likely to experience
  • A.frictional unemployment
  • B. cyclical unemployment
  • C. natural unemployment
  • D. structural unemployment
  1. The natural rate of unemployment is defined as the
  • A. highest sustainable rate of unemployment achievable under existing conditions
  • B.unemployment rate that is consistent with the economy operating at its potential output
  • C. unemployment rate at which there is no cyclical unemployment
  • D. the rate of unemployment that should exist according to policy makers
  1. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is based on
  • A. surveys of retail store sales
  • B. a broad index of all items in GDP
  • C.surveys of the prices of items in a market basket
  • D. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of price changes
  1. Unanticipated inflation is a problem for society because it
  • A. rewards lenders at the expense of borrowers
  • B. increases real profits in the short term
  • C. rewards savers at the expense of spenders
  • D.benefits borrowers at the expense of lenders

 

 

 

What does the sample suggest about the use of 98.6Farenheit as the mean body temperature?

1.) In order to estimate the mean amount of time computer users spend on the internet each month, how many computer users must be surveyed in order to be 90% confident that your sample mean is within 12 minutes of the population mean? Assume that the standard deviation of the population of monthly time spent on the internet is 219 minutes. What is a major obstacle of getting a good estimate of the population mean? Use technology to find the estimated minimum required sample size.

2.In a sample of seven cars, each car was tested for nitrogen oxide emissions(in grams per mile) and the fllowing results were obtained: 0.07, 0.08, 0.16, 0.15, 0.16, 0.14, 0.05. Assuming that this sample is representative of the cars in use, construct a 98% confidence interval estimate of the mean of the amount of nitrogen-oxide used emissions for a cars. If the EPA requires that nitrogen oxide emission be less than 0.165g/mi. Can we safely conclude that this requirement is being met?

3.A data set include 103 body temperature of healthy adult humans for which Xbar is 98.9F and s=0.67F. a.) What is the best point estimate of the mean body temperature of all healthy human? b.) Using the sample statistics, construct a 99% confidence interval estimate of the mean body temperature of all healthy humans. Does the confidence interval limit contain 98.6? What does the sample suggest about the use of 98.6Farenheit as the mean body temperature?

4.) An online site presented this question “Would the recentnorovirus outbrek deter you from taking a cruise?’ Among the 34,713 people answered who responded, 65% answered “yes” Use the sample data to construct a 95% confidence interval estimate for the proportion of the population of all people who would respond “yes” to that question. Does the confidence interval provide a good estimate of the population proportion?

5.) Express the confidence interval (0.060, 0.152) in the form of p-E<p<p+E.