1. Explain how Na2CO3 of primary standard grade can be prepared from primary standard grade NaHCO3? 2. Why is it common practice to boil the solution near the equivalence point in the standardization of acid with Na2CO3? 3. Calculate the molar concentration of a dilute HCl solution if titration of 0.2694 g of primary standard Na2CO3 required 38.77 mL of the acid (products CO2 and H2O).

In addition to preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, U.S. companies may be required, in the near future, to prepare financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). If the United States adopted IFRS standards, what would be the advantages and disadvantages? Does it make sense for U.S. companies to change to IFRS? How would IFRS impact a comparative analysis of an organization's financial statements?

We are in calm financial markets and you think they will remain as such but your client is risk averse. You are recommending a particular technology company which you think has a great near-term outlook. Your client wants to dabble in options but also wants to own the underlying stock and respects your outlook. What would you recommend they do?

2-3 paragraphs please

Assuming stock markets are completely efficient, which company’s stock would you prefer to buy?

(1) The stock of a company that enjoys extremely high returns on its investments because the company operates in an industry where it holds a near monopoly position.

(2) A company that earns barely acceptable returns on its investments because the company operates in an industry that is highly competitive

Why, Explain?

1. “Almost no local sporting enclaves are completely independent of the globalization of sport and, indeed, today’s constant penetration of the global into the local has already resulted in a great deal of integration and hybridization of the two at a local level."

(With reference to specific sporting examples, critically discuss this assertion that globalization has had a near total impact on sport and conclude by thinking about this claim in a post-COVID-19 world.)

Thirty-one small communities in Connecticut (population near 10,000 each) gave an average of x = 138.5 reported cases of larceny per year. Assume that σ is known to be 40.1 cases per year.

(b) Find a 95% confidence interval for the population mean annual number of reported larceny cases in such communities. What is the margin of error? (Round your answers to one decimal place.)

Question 1

Alex is a young investor with high risk tolerance level and hopes to earn money as fast as he can. Analyse each of the following plans and evaluate which is the most suitable plan for Alex.

(1) Dollar-cost averaging
(2) Constant-dollar plan
(3) Constant-ratio plan
(4) Variable-ratio plan

Question 2

An investor estimates that next year’s net income for Hilary Pullman Hotel would be RM 8 million. The company has 0.5 million shares outstanding and decided to pay RM 0.5 million to the preferred stockholders from its net income. Listed companies similar to Hilary Pullman Hotel have been recently reported to have an average price/earnings ratio of 4 times. Given the information, calculate the expected price of the stock and evaluate the problems in using Price/earnings ratio method of valuing the shares of a company.

Question 3

Two securities – PohKeong Gold and Mama Care are currently being considered by Jason. He is considering either to invest 100% in PohKeong Gold or building a portfolio that consist of both security – 60% in PohKeong Gold and 40% in Mama Care. The probability distribution of expected returns of these assets are shown in the following table.

State of Economy Probability Return on PohKeong Gold Return on Mama Care
Bear 0.30 3% 2%
Bull 0.70 18% 10%

(i) Calculate the expected return for each of the two alternatives.
(ii) Calculate the standard deviation of returns of the two alternatives.
(iii) Evaluate the investors decisions, based on the above calculations

Question 4

Given the following situations, evaluate in each scenario whether the hypothesis of an efficient capital market of semi-strong form is violated.

(i) Through the introduction of an advanced webinar into the analysis of the past share price movements, a brokerage firm is able to predict price movements are able to earn consistent 1% profit more than normal market returns after adjusted for risk.

(ii) On average, investors in the stock market this year are expected to earn a positive return on their investment. Some investors will earn considerably more than others.

(iii) You have discovered that the square root of any given stock price multiplied by the day of the month provides an indication of the direction in price movement of that particular stock with a probability of 20%.

2-Each student will prepare an 8-12 page research paper (2-3 pages for each question): double-spaced, Times New Roman and 12-point font.

3-Originality is a “must” in research. Therefore, use your own words when answering questions - DO NOT copy text from your book or any other source. Copied answers will result in a zero on this assessment.

4-Use references, if needed. Please use APA format when citing sources.

The coronavirus is hitting businesses and their employees. Some businesses are still open and millions of employees are working to serve customers. Some of the employees work in their workplaces while some others work from home. Almost all employees worry whether they will lose their jobs or if they will have a pay cut. It is obvious that unemployment will rise because millions of employees will lose their jobs and the remaining employees may have a pay cut (10, 20, 30, 50%) depending on the position in his/her workplace. Because of the coronavirus, the business environment has started to change. It is becoming a challenging fast-changing environment. Currently, many managers are faced with difficulties. In the near future and in the long run, they will need to deal with important issues. Lastly, you have to remember that one can easily manage firms during prosperous times but effective managers flourish during difficult times.Below is a sample list of terms that you can use when answering the questions. Job security and protection; Employee morale; Employee stress; Anxiety; Employee wellness; Effective decision making; Work performance; Key competencies; Productive employees; Quality of work produced; Work-life balance; Mental health; Employees in a high-risk health category; Illness; Government sector; Health sector; Security forces.

Q1-What should managers do to manage employees and minimize the negative effects of the coronavirus on employees? Discuss the major OB issues faced by managers when dealing with employees who are currently working and the major OB issues that managers need to handle in the near future.

Q2-What would be the possible changes and developments in the workforce and workplace diversity in the near future and in the long run? Discuss.

Q3-How should managers handle an employee that is unable to work due to age or health issues?

Q4-What kind of expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities will be needed from employees in the near future and in the long run? Discuss.

Q5-What should managers do to increase the job satisfaction of currently working employees? Discuss.

Q6-Discuss how to deal with emotions that can arise from the current situation and how to stay emotionally healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.

Northwood Company manufactures basketballs. The company has a ball that sells for $35. At present, the ball is manufactured in a small plant that relies heavily on direct labor workers. Thus, variable expenses are high, totaling $21.00 per ball, of which 60% is direct labor cost.
    Last year, the company sold 41,000 of these balls, with the following results:

     Sales (41,000 balls)$1,435,000    Variable expenses 861,000     Contribution margin 574,000    Fixed expenses 420,000     Net operating income$154,000   

Required:1-a.
Compute the CM ratio and the break-even point in balls. (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
  

1-b.
Compute the the degree of operating leverage at last year’s sales level. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
  

2.
Due to an increase in labor rates, the company estimates that variable expenses will increase by $2.80 per ball next year. If this change takes place and the selling price per ball remains constant at $35.00, what will be the new CM ratio and break-even point in balls? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
  

3.
Refer to the data in (2) above. If the expected change in variable expenses takes place, how many balls will have to be sold next year to earn the same net operating income, $154,000, as last year? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole unit.)
  

4.
Refer again to the data in (2) above. The president feels that the company must raise the selling price of its basketballs. If Northwood Company wants to maintain the same CM ratio as last year, what selling price per ball must it charge next year to cover the increased labor costs? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
  

5.
Refer to the original data. The company is discussing the construction of a new, automated manufacturing plant. The new plant would slash variable expenses per ball by 30%, but it would cause fixed expenses per year to double 76%. If the new plant is built, what would be the company’s new CM ratio and new break-even point in balls? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
  

6.
Refer to the data in (5) above.

a.
If the new plant is built, how many balls will have to be sold next year to earn the same net operating income, $154,000, as last year? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
  

b-1.
Assume the new plant is built and that next year the company manufactures and sells 41,000 balls (the same number as sold last year). Prepare a contribution format income
statement
  

b-2.Compute the degree of operating leverage. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)  

Northwood Company manufactures basketballs. The company has a ball that sells for $49. At present, the ball is manufactured in a small plant that relies heavily on direct labor workers. Thus, variable expenses are high, totaling $34.30 per ball, of which 70% is direct labor cost. Last year, the company sold 58,000 of these balls, with the following results: Sales (58,000 balls) $ 2,842,000 Variable expenses 1,989,400 Contribution margin 852,600 Fixed expenses 705,600 Net operating income $ 147,000 Required: 1-a. Compute last year's CM ratio and the break-even point in balls. (Do not round intermediate calculations.) 1-b. Compute the the degree of operating leverage at last year’s sales level. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) 2. Due to an increase in labor rates, the company estimates that next year's variable expenses will increase by $4.90 per ball. If this change takes place and the selling price per ball remains constant at $49.00, what will be next year's CM ratio and the break-even point in balls? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) 3. Refer to the data in (2) above. If the expected change in variable expenses takes place, how many balls will have to be sold next year to earn the same net operating income, $147,000, as last year? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole unit.) 4. Refer again to the data in (2) above. The president feels that the company must raise the selling price of its basketballs. If Northwood Company wants to maintain the same CM ratio as last year (as computed in requirement 1a), what selling price per ball must it charge next year to cover the increased labor costs? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) 5. Refer to the original data. The company is discussing the construction of a new, automated manufacturing plant. The new plant would slash variable expenses per ball by 30%, but it would cause fixed expenses per year to increase by 86%. If the new plant is built, what would be the company’s new CM ratio and new break-even point in balls? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) 6. Refer to the data in (5) above. a. If the new plant is built, how many balls will have to be sold next year to earn the same net operating income, $147,000, as last year? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round up your final answer to the nearest whole number.) b-1. Assume the new plant is built and that next year the company manufactures and sells 58,000 balls (the same number as sold last year). Prepare a contribution format income statement (Do not round your intermediate calculations.) b-2. Compute the degree of operating leverage. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places.)