Prehistoric pottery vessels are usually found as sherds (broken pieces) and are carefully reconstructed if enough sherds can be found. Information taken from Mimbres Mogollon Archaeology by A. I. Woosley and A. J. McIntyre (University of New Mexico Press) provides data relating x = body diameter in centimeters and y = height in centimeters of prehistoric vessels reconstructed from sherds found at a prehistoric site. The following Minitab printout provides an analysis of the data.

(a) The standard error S_e of the linear regression model is given in the printout as "S." What is the value of S_e?


(b) The standard error of the coefficient of the predictor variable is found under "SE Coef." Recall that the standard error for b is S_e/√Σx² – (1/n)(Σx)². From the Minitab display, what is the value of the standard error for the slope b?


(c) The formula for the margin of error E for a c% confidence interval for the slope β can be written as E = t_c(SE Coef). The Minitab display is based on n = 16 data pairs. Find the critical value t_c for a 95% confidence interval in the relevant table. Then find a 95% confidence interval for the population slope β. (Use 3 decimal places.)

Judgment Case 18–5 Treasury stock; stock split; cash dividends; Alcoa
LO18–5 through LO18–8

Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. The following is a press release from the company:

ALCOA ANNOUNCES 33% INCREASE IN BASE DIVIDEND, 2-FOR-I STOCK SPLIT

PITTSBURGH—Alcoa today announced that its Board of Directors approved a base quarterly dividend increase of 33.3%.
Real World Financials

Alcoa’s announcement indicated that the new quarterly dividend would be $0.25 per share. It also stated that the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split and reaffirmed its commitment to a share repurchase program.
Required:

    What are the two primary reporting alternatives Alcoa has in accounting for the repurchase of its shares? What would be the effect of the optional courses of action on total shareholders’ equity? Explain. What would be the effect of the optional courses of action on how stock would be presented in Alcoa’s balance sheet? If the shares are later resold for an amount greater than cost, how should Alcoa account for the sale?

    What are the two primary courses of action Alcoa has in accounting for the stock split, and how would the choice affect Alcoa’s shareholders’ equity? Why?

    How should Alcoa account for the cash dividend, and how would it affect Alcoa’s balance sheet? Why?

1. Currency is an example of a number format.
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2. To extract the seconds from the time entered in cell B1 as 12:00:52 PM, type =SECOND(B1) in cell C1 and press ENTER.
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3. To combine multiple cells into one combined cell, which of the following do you use?
   1. Column Width command
   2. Center button
   3. Merge and Center button
   4. Increase Indent button
4. In formulas, calculations in square brackets are calculated first.
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5. Nathan wants to run a macro from the developer tab. He enables the developer tab by clicking File > Options > Customize Ribbon > Developer tab > Code > X > Macro name box > Run. What should he click as X in this procedure?
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   2. Visual Basic
   3. Record Macro
   4. Macro Security
6. Where do you rename a workbook and adjust its save location?
   1. Save As dialog box
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   3. Name box
   4. Active cell
7. A student is asked to find the difference between two values of time entered in cells A1 and B1, where A1 is the greater value and B1 the lesser value. In order to do so, he will type the formula =A1-B1 in an empty cell.
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8. Word is unable to publish a blog post document directly to a website.
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9. To create a dashed line around a shape, modify the shape outline style.
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The balance sheet of Murdoch Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2019 reveals the following information: $(‘000s) Paid-up Capital (1,000,000 shares) 3,000 Bank Overdraft 1,000 Accounts Payable 1,500 Mortgage Bonds, $1,000 face value (10%) 4,000 You are also given the following additional information about the firm: a) The company’s marginal tax rate is 30 cents in a dollar. The proportion of tax collected from the company that is claimed by shareholders is 0.6. b) The market price per mortgage bond is $1,000. The bonds mature 10 years from today and the next interest payment is due in six months. c) The financial press advises that short-term overdraft rates are currently 12% per annum compounded daily. The company has been using bank overdraft in the past ten years. d) The most recent annual dividend for ordinary shares was 40 cents. The company’s dividends are fully franked and the dividends per share should continue to increase at a 6 percent growth rate into the indefinite future. The market price of the shares is currently $5.80; however, issue costs of 50 cents per share are expected if new shares are issued. Clearly show the relevant cost of capital for each source of finance and compute the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the company. State any assumptions that may be necessary.

Prehistoric pottery vessels are usually found as sherds (broken pieces) and are carefully reconstructed if enough sherds can be found. Information taken from Mimbres Mogollon Archaeology by A. I. Woosley and A. J. McIntyre (University of New Mexico Press) provides data relating x = body diameter in centimeters and y = height in centimeters of prehistoric vessels reconstructed from sherds found at a prehistoric site. The following Minitab printout provides an analysis of the data.

(a) The standard error S_e of the linear regression model is given in the printout as "S." What is the value of S_e?


(b) The standard error of the coefficient of the predictor variable is found under "SE Coef." Recall that the standard error for b is S_e/√Σx² – (1/n)(Σx)². From the Minitab display, what is the value of the standard error for the slope b?


(c) The formula for the margin of error E for a c% confidence interval for the slope β can be written as E = t_c(SE Coef). The Minitab display is based on n = 14 data pairs. Find the critical value t_c for a 90% confidence interval in the relevant table. Then find a 90% confidence interval for the population slope β. (Use 3 decimal places.)

1. Participants saw a series of words on a computer screen. Each time, a word (either relating to a positive emotion or a negative emotion) was presented on a screen for 1500ms. Researchers asked participants to press the “A” key as quickly as possibly if they saw a positive word and the “L” key if they saw a negative word. The response is reaction time in milliseconds (i.e., how long it took the subject to make a response). Use an appropriate test statistical method to answer the question: Did the reaction time differ between the two types of words?

Please resolve the following questions:

1. Identify the independent variable and its associated levels, as well as the dependent variable. (12 pts)
2. Identify the statistical test to be used. (4 pts)
3. State the null and alternative hypothesis. (6 pts)
4. Determine the critical value(s). (4 pts)
5. Calculate the value of your test statistic from the data. (24 pts)
6. Draw a distribution showing your critical regions and test statistic. (7 pts)
7. Make a statistical decision for the hypotheses. (6 pts)
8. Interpret the results and answer/validate the research question - Did the reaction time differ between the two types of words? (12 pts)

The Wind Mountain excavation site in New Mexico is an important archaeological location of the ancient Native American Anasazi culture. The following data represent depths (in cm) below surface grade at which significant artifacts were discovered at this site (Reference: A.I. Woosley and A.J. McIntyre, Mimbres Mogollon Archaeology, University of New Mexico Press).

For this problem, use seven classes.

(a) Find the class width.


(b) Make a frequency table showing class limits, class boundaries, midpoints, frequencies, relative frequencies, and cumulative frequencies. (Give relative frequencies to 4 decimal places.) Show Your Work!!

Purpose of Assignment

Starting a new, international business venture requires creativity, planning, financing and marketing among the key ingredients for a successful undertaking. Additionally, the different risk analyses that are obligatory of a start-up are equally important for a flourishing company. By putting all of these success factors in motion, the student should have all of the information considered necessary for a winning venture.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Suggested but not required: Abbott, Riley J. (2015). PESTEL Analysis for Students. London, UK: Science and Management Press of London.

Search the Internet for vendors who sell this book or inquire about it with a local library.

Select a product and a country for a global business venture.

Conduct a regional, country risk, and organization and product or service analyses of your new global venture.

Prepare a minimum 1,050-word analysis to address the following:

Region Analysis

Regional alliances and economic integration

Physical environment and its effect on trade

Political stability

Economic conditions

Finance options available

Social, health, and environmental conditions

Terrorism threats

Country Risk Analysis

Political and legal stability

Economic conditions

Finance options available

Physical environment and distribution channels

Social, health, and environmental conditions

Cultural and ethical considerations

Organization and Product or Service Analysis

Description of your organization

Legal structure of organization

Market analysis

Description of product to meet the need   

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Q2. Answer the following questions about the program.

THE CODE IS BELOW:

#include "hardware.h"

using namespace USBDM;

using Switch = GpioC<0, ActiveLow>;

using Led     = GpioC<1, ActiveHigh>;

using RedLed = GpioC<3, ActiveLow>;

using BlueLed = GpioA<2, ActiveLow>;

int main() {

   Led::setOutput(

         PinDriveStrength_High,

         PinDriveMode_PushPull,

         PinSlewRate_Fast);

   RedLed::setOutput(

               PinDriveStrength_High,

               PinDriveMode_PushPull,

               PinSlewRate_Slow);

   BlueLed::setOutput(

               PinDriveStrength_High,

               PinDriveMode_PushPull,

               PinSlewRate_Slow);

   Switch::setInput(

         PinPull_Up,

         PinAction_None,

         PinFilter_None);

   for(;;) {

      bool switchValue = Switch::read();

      console.write("Switch is ").writeln(switchValue);

      Led::write(switchValue);

      RedLed::write(!switchValue);

      BlueLed::write(switchValue);

   }

   return 0;

}

In 1997, a disagreement arose between Livent Inc. and its auditor, Deloitte and Touche (Deloitte). Livent, which operated several theaters for live stage production, had sold the naming rights to one of its theaters to AT&T for $12.5 million. The agreement was oral, and one of the theaters was under construction. The auditors for Deloitte believed that only a portion of the deal should be included in revenue, but Livent wanted to book the entire $12.5 million. Livent retained Ernst & Young (EY) to provide an opinion on the transaction. EY’s report indicated that all $12.5 million could be recorded as revenue. Deloitte hired Price Waterhouse (currently PricewaterhouseCoopers) to review the transaction. Price Waterhouse agreed with EY and Livent, and Deloitte allowed Livent to book the $12.5 million. In 1998, Livent issued a series of press releases indicating the discovery of significant account irregularities and, later in 1998, Livent declared bankruptcy.

Required: Exhibiting professional competence and due professional care are part of the general standards set forth in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. Comment on the decision to engage public accounting firm competitors EY and Price Waterhouse concerning the disagreement over the accounting treatment of the $12.5 million transaction. Do you believe that hiring a competitor firm is sufficient to meet due professional care standard even though the company eventually declares bankruptcy?