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Does the US Government have a spending problem, a revenue problem or both? Why or Why...

  1. Does the US Government have a spending problem, a revenue problem or both? Why or Why not?
  2. Let's look at spending...what is the breakdown of the federal budget (where does the money go)? What proportion is discretionary vs. non-discretionary? Where is the majority of the spending growth taken place?
  3. Given the spending growth (where it is taken place), what does this indicate regarding the role of the federal government?
  4. What do you make of the US Government's deficits and overall debt from an economic perspective? This might include any consequences (good or bad) that you see.   Back up your thoughts with data.

In: Economics

What is a budget Prepare examples of Revenue, production, direct materials, labor budget What is a...

  • What is a budget
  • Prepare examples of Revenue, production, direct materials, labor budget
  • What is a cash budget
  • Why are budgets important for organizations

In: Accounting

1. Please explain revenue recognition abuse with examples. 2. What is MD&A in accounting?

1. Please explain revenue recognition abuse with examples.

2. What is MD&A in accounting?

In: Accounting

Explain the revenue and expense recognition principles with an example. Within this respect, explain also why...

Explain the revenue and expense recognition principles with an example. Within this respect, explain also why unearned revenues cannot be revenues but liabilities.

In: Accounting

why does a hub and spoke networks make the revenue management process more complicated ?

why does a hub and spoke networks make the revenue management process more complicated ?

In: Economics

Revenue and expense data for Searle Technologies Co. are as follows: The following comparative income statement...

Revenue and expense data for Searle Technologies Co. are as follows:

The following comparative income statement (in thousands of dollars) for two recent years was adapted from the annual report of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (TRK), owner and operator of several major motor speedways, such as the Atlanta, Bristol, Charlotte, Texas, and Las Vegas Motor Speedways.

Year 2 Year 1
Revenues:
Admissions $100,798 $106,050
Event-related revenue 146,849 145,749
NASCAR broadcasting revenue 207,369 199,014
Other operating revenue 29,293 29,836
Total revenue $484,309 $480,649
Expenses and other:
Direct expense of events $(102,196) $(99,500)
NASCAR purse and sanction fees (128,254) (125,003)
Other direct expenses (18,513) (18,640)
General and administrative (194,120) (286,069)
Total expenses $(443,083) $(529,212)
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 41,226 $ 48,563

Note: "General & administrative expenses for the year 1 includes impairment of goodwill of $89,037.

a. Prepare a comparative income statement for Years 1 and 2 in vertical form, stating each item as a percent of revenues.
Round percentage answers to one decimal place.

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
Comparative Income Statement (in thousands of dollars)
For the Years Ended Year 2 and Year 1
Year 2 amount Year 2 percent Year 1 amount Year 1 percent
Revenues:
Admissions $100,798 % $106,050 %
Event-related revenue 146,849 % 145,749 %
NASCAR broadcasting revenue 207,369 % 199,014 %
Other operating revenue 29,293 % 29,836 %
Total revenue $484,309 % $480,649 %
Expenses and other:
Direct expense of events $(102,196) % $(99,500) %
NASCAR purse and sanction fees (128,254) % (125,003) %
Other direct expenses (18,513) % (18,640) %
General and administrative (194,120) % (286,069) %
Total expenses $(443,083) % $(529,212) %
Operating income (loss) $41,226 % $(48,563) %

b. What conclusion can be drawn from the analysis regarding the change in income?

a. Prepare an income statement in comparative form, stating each item for both 20Y8 and 20Y7 as a percent of sales. Round to one decimal place.

Searle Technologies Co.
Comparative Income Statement
For the Years Ended December 31, 20Y8 and 20Y7
20Y8 Amount 20Y8 Percent 20Y7 Amount 20Y7 Percent
$ % $ %
% %
Gross profit $ % $ %
$ % $ %
% %
Total operating expenses $ % $ %
$ % $ %
% %
Net income $ % $ %

b. All of the following are true regarding the vertical analysis for Searle except:

In: Accounting

The Internal Revenue Code allows a corporation to carry back or carry forward an “operating loss”...

The Internal Revenue Code allows a corporation to carry back or carry forward an “operating loss” for a given year.

  • In your own words define an operating loss carryback and a carryforward explaining the conceptual questions that surround these issues.

In: Accounting

Revenue and expense data for Innovation Quarter Inc. for two recent years are as follows:        Current...

Revenue and expense data for Innovation Quarter Inc. for two recent years are as follows:

       Current Year        Previous Year
Sales $488,000 $410,000
Cost of goods sold 287,920 217,300
Selling expenses 78,080 77,900
Administrative expenses 87,840 69,700
Income tax expense 14,640 16,400

a. Prepare an income statement in comparative form, stating each item for both years as a percent of sales. If required, round percentages to one decimal place. Enter all amounts as positive numbers.

Innovation Quarter Inc.
Comparative Income Statement
For the Years Ended December 31
Current year Amount Current year Percent Previous year Amount Previous year Percent
Sales $488,000 % $410,000 %
Cost of goods sold 287,920 % 217,300 %
Gross profit $ % $ %
Selling expenses 78,080 % 77,900 %
Administrative expenses 87,840 % 69,700 %
Total operating expenses $ % $ %
Income from operations % %
Income tax expense 14,640 % 16,400 %
Net income $ % $ %

b. The vertical analysis indicates that the cost of goods sold as a percent of sales   by 6 percentage points, while selling expenses   by 3 percentage points, and administrative expenses   by 1 percentage points. Thus, net income as a percent of sales   by 3 percentage points.

In: Accounting

2. Project A will cost $100,000 and requires working capital of $20,000. Annual revenue of $21,000...

2. Project A will cost $100,000 and requires working capital of $20,000. Annual revenue of $21,000 and expenses of $5,000 for five years. In the fifth year there will be salvage value of $8,000.

Should the project be accepted with a discounted rate of 14%. Annuity rate 2.91371; Single factor rate .51937.

In: Accounting

2. Project A will cost $100,000 and requires working capital of $20,000. Annual revenue of $21,000...

2. Project A will cost $100,000 and requires working capital of $20,000. Annual revenue of $21,000 and expenses of $5,000 for five years. In the fifth year, there will be a salvage value of $8,000. Should the project be accepted with a discounted rate of 14%? Annuity rate 2.91371; Single-factor rate .51937.

In: Accounting