a) The continuity of a business may be influenced by its earnings power and concise forecasting for valuation. Explain the elements that impacts earnings forecasts.

b) The following information has been extracted from the statement of income of ABC Ltd for the year 2016 and 2017.

2017 2018

sh'000 sh'000

sales 190,554   176,781

cost of goods sold 77,741 72,490

______________ _______________

gross profit 112, 813 104,291

selling, general and adminisrative expenses 90,377 81,509

Depreciation, depletion and amortization 6,316 5,907

_____________    ______________

operating profit 16,120 16,875

interest expense 0 148

Non operating income 2,930 2,363

______________   ______________

profit before tax 19,050 19,090

tax 7,811 8,010

______________   ______________

Net income 11,239 11,080

______________ ______________

Required:

i) perform a vertical common size analysis for the two years

ii) Explain how the figures obtained in (i) above may influence your forecasts for the year 2018

Company Background Information

Diamond Drinks and Beverages is an upcoming nonalcoholic beverage producer thirsting for a pile of the market. The significance of this name is to remain exceptional while explaining the quality of our products. Diamonds are naturally occurring minerals. Common words used to describe the condition of diamonds are color, brilliance, and clarity. Like the ingredients we used, our products are high quality and all natural. Our drinks are like diamonds the best nature has to offer, sparkling yet refreshing.

The company is owned by two partners who have previously worked for Coca-Cola in various departments. They bring their experience and expertise to this new product. There will be different flavors of the drinks like lemon, pineapple, passion fruit, and pineapple produced giving customers a chance to choose what they love. Moreover, the product’s packaging will be in three quantities, 300 milliliters, 500 milliliter, and one-liter quantities. Our signature drinks will be a non-alcoholic pink champagne with a cooling and relaxing taste and a Thirst Quenching Cola that will be invigorating and hydrating.

Consider the areas below as you address these questions. Condense the key information in a solid paragraphs focusing on the specific information pertaining to your NAB (Non Alcoholic Beverage) Company.

Discuss the implications of technology in your company's operations.

1.      What do you use technology for and how? (database management, inventory system, phones, cloud)

2.     Discuss technology in the production process, or operations overall

3.     Discuss technology in other areas of business (administration, R&D)

Question 1

A Japanese firm manufactures cars in the US. Assume that each car sells for $20,000 to a consumer in the US. Also assume that on each car the Japanese manufacturer earns $2000 in profits and remits those to the holding company in Japan. Assume that the car is manufactured with US made parts only.

What is the contribution of each car to the US GNP?

1. $ 18,000
2. $20,000
3. $22,000
4. $2,000

Question 2

A Japanese firm manufactures cars in the US. Assume that each car sells for $20,000 to a consumer in the US. Also assume that on each car the Japanese manufacturer earns $2000 in profits and remits those to the holding company in Japan. Assume that the car is manufactured with US made parts only.

What is the contribution of each car to the US GDP?

1. $20,000
2. $18,000
3. $22,000

Question 3

A nation that has been a net receipient of foreing investment is likely to have its GDP exceed its GNP.

1. True
2. False

Question 4

How would the following activity get counted in the GDP?

I purchase a used car from another individual (the car's current owner) for $2000. There are no other parties involved.

1. Since I am a consumer, the entire $2000 will count in the consumption spending of the GDP.
2. Since a car is a good that can be used for several years, the entire $2000 will count in the consumption spending component of the GDP
3. Since a car is an investment, the entire $2000 will count in the investment component of the GDP
4. Since this is a used car, none of the $2000 will count in the GDP.

Question 5

Consider the following scenario:

I purchase a used car from a used car dealer. The car's price is $2000. Out of that $2000, $400 constitutes the profits of the dealer. How would this trade enter the GDP?

1. The entire $2000 gets included in the consumption spending of the GDP.
2. Only the $400 dollar profit of the dealer will enter the GDP in the consumption account.
3. Only the $1600 difference will enter the GDP, the consumption account.
4. Nothing will enter into the GDP

What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in the last 100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in the health of the nation? Include at least two source citations from the readings and/or additional sources to support your answer.

*Industrial economics* Select a firm or industry (AMAZON) and use the theory of market structure to carry out an analysis of the strategic behavior of that firm or industry. As part of the answer, consider the strengths and weaknesses of the theory used. - *WORD COUNT - 650* - *INCLUDE REFERENCES AND CITATIONS*

What were the major causes of U.S. mortality in the last 100 years, and what public health measures most contributed to improvements in the health of the nation? Include at least two source citations from the readings and/or additional sources to support your answer.

RESEARCH LITERATURE REVIEW.

1. THE EFFECTS OF TAX EVASION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NAMIBIA.

NB. PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW BASED ON THE ABOVE TOPIC, ONE FULL PAGE REVIEW WITH REFERENCE INCLUDING CITATIONS AS PER THE APA REFERNCE STYLE.

Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offering are unique investing tools. How does the SEC view these two instruments? Use the SEC’s website to find relevant information about the SEC’s stance on these instruments. Support your discussion with relevant citations from the SEC.