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Suppose the price indexes in Mexico and the U.S., which both began the year at 100,...

Suppose the price indexes in Mexico and the U.S., which both began the year at 100, are at 160 and 120, respectively, by the end of the year. If the exchange rate began the year at $0.25/M$ and ended the year at $0.20/M$,

• What is the change in the real value of the U.S. dollar during the year?
• What is the PPP rate at the end of the year as a direct quote in the U.S.?
• What is the real exhchange rate at the end of the year as a direct quote in the U.S.?

In: Economics

Eb's Eggs just bought a new egg sorting machine for $106,944. The machine will save $32,760...

Eb's Eggs just bought a new egg sorting machine for $106,944. The machine will save $32,760 in year 1, $34,255 in year 2, $18,724 in year 3, and $8,568 per year from year 4 until the machine is salvaged at the end of year 11. At the end of year 11 it will have a salvage value of $2,110. Eb uses a MARR of 7% to make decisions. What is the payback period (PBP) for this machine?

In: Economics

The Best Manufacturing Company is considering a new investment. Financial projections for the investment are tabulated...

The Best Manufacturing Company is considering a new investment. Financial projections for the investment are tabulated here. The corporate tax rate is 22 percent. Assume all sales revenue is received in cash, all operating costs and income taxes are paid in cash, and all cash flows occur at the end of the year. All net working capital is recovered at the end of the project.

Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
  Investment $ 27,000
  Sales revenue $ 14,100 $ 15,700 $ 17,100 $ 13,600
  Operating costs 3,250 3,275 4,900 3,500
  Depreciation 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750
  Net working capital spending 335 235 295 185 ?
a.

Compute the incremental net income of the investment for each year. (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

Year1 Year 2 Year3 Year 4
Net Income


    


b.

Compute the incremental cash flows of the investment for each year. (Do not round intermediate calculations. A negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign.)

Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Cash flow

  

c.

Suppose the appropriate discount rate is 11 percent. What is the NPV of the project? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

  NPV=  

In: Finance

Problem 6-18A Variable and Absorption Costing Unit Product Costs and Income Statements [LO6-1, LO6-2] Haas Company...

Problem 6-18A Variable and Absorption Costing Unit Product Costs and Income Statements [LO6-1, LO6-2]

Haas Company manufactures and sells one product. The following information pertains to each of the company’s first three years of operations:

  

  Variable costs per unit:
    Manufacturing:
      Direct materials $24   
      Direct labor $16   
      Variable manufacturing overhead $4   
    Variable selling and administrative $1   
  Fixed costs per year:
    Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 220,000   
    Fixed selling and administrative expenses $ 140,000   

  

During its first year of operations, Haas produced 40,000 units and sold 40,000 units. During its second year of operations, it produced 55,000 units and sold 30,000 units. In its third year, Haas produced 20,000 units and sold 45,000 units. The selling price of the company’s product is $54 per unit.

  
Required:

1. Compute the company’s break-even point in units sold.

     

2. Assume the company uses variable costing:

        

a.

Compute the unit product cost for year 1, year 2, and year 3.

            

b.

Prepare an income statement for year 1, year 2, and year 3.

         

3. Assume the company uses absorption costing:

  

a.

Compute the unit product cost for year 1, year 2, and year 3. (Round your intermediate and final answers to 2 decimal places.)

            

b.

Prepare an income statement for year 1, year 2, and year 3. (Round your intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places.)

         

Problem 6-18A Variable and Absorption Costing Unit Product Costs and Income Statements [LO6-1, LO6-2] Haas Company manufactures and sells one product. The following information pertains to each of the company’s first three years of operations: Variable costs per unit: Manufacturing: Direct materials $24 Direct labor $16 Variable manufacturing overhead $4 Variable selling and administrative $1 Fixed costs per year: Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 220,000 Fixed selling and administrative expenses $ 140,000 During its first year of operations, Haas produced 40,000 units and sold 40,000 units. During its second year of operations, it produced 55,000 units and sold 30,000 units. In its third year, Haas produced 20,000 units and sold 45,000 units. The selling price of the company’s product is $54 per unit. Required: 1. Compute the company’s break-even point in units sold. 2. Assume the company uses variable costing: a. Compute the unit product cost for year 1, year 2, and year 3. b. Prepare an income statement for year 1, year 2, and year 3. 3. Assume the company uses absorption costing: a. Compute the unit product cost for year 1, year 2, and year 3. (Round your intermediate and final answers to 2 decimal places.) b. Prepare an income statement for year 1, year 2, and year 3. (Round your intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places.)

In: Accounting

Bernoulli Glass Company provides the following information at the end of its current year: Sales revenue...

Bernoulli Glass Company provides the following information at the end of its current year:

Sales revenue earned during the year

120,000

Cash remaining at end of year

13,200

Salaries owed to employees at end of year

2,000

Accounts receivable from customers

7,700

Loan borrowed from bank that is due in two years

8,800

Cost of equipment purchased in prior years, expected to last four more years

14,000

Salary earned by employees during the year

6,400

Cost of inventory sold during the year

8,500

Inventory purchases that are still unpaid and owed to suppliers at end of year

3,900

Dividends declared and paid during the year

14,900

Capital contributions received from shareholders during prior years

44,000

Capital contributions received from shareholders during the current year

1,000

Cost of delivery van purchased at end of year; expected to last six years

26,200

Cost of research expenditures sustained during the year

17,900

Retained earnings at end of year

?

Cost of rent used up during the year

25,000

Income taxes paid during the year attributable to income earned during the year

15,600

Cost of inventory still on hand at end of year

32,400

Retained earnings at beginning of year

2,100

Required:

  • Using this information, prepare (1) a classified income statement and (2) a classified balance sheet, for Bernoulli Glass Company.
  • After preparing these reports, calculate Bernoulli Glass Company’s (3) debt-equity ratio and (4) gross profit margin.

In: Accounting

Question 2: Balance Sheet Build and Analysis (20 Marks) Q.Clean, a student run dry-cleaning service has...

Question 2: Balance Sheet Build and Analysis

Q.Clean, a student run dry-cleaning service has the following financial information as of December 31, 2020:

  • The cash ending balance for the year was $117,820

  • Buildings & Equipment for the year was $91,350

  • Accounts Receivables for the year was $31,510

  • Common Shares for the year was $194,860

  • Inventory for the year was $87,970

  • Land for the year for the year was $281,490

  • Accounts Payable for the year was $74,250

  • Retained earnings for the year was $70,100

  • Buildings & Equipment Accumulated Depreciation for the year was $40,000

  • Wages payable for the year was $46,190

  • Short-term debt for the year was $10,500

  • Taxes payable for the year was $55,750

  • Mortgage for the year was $60,010

  • 10-year bond for the year was $20,500

  • Interest Payable for the year was $37,980

  1. Prepare a 2020 Balance Sheet for the company. Ensure you categorize your accounts into Current and Non-Current Assets/Liabilities, and Shareholders’ Equity.

  2. Calculate the Net Working Capital and Quick Ratio of the company. Explain what these values are and what they are used for. Comment on the company’s financial position, based on the ratios you calculated.

3. In 2021, the company plans to purchase additional retail space in Ray Hall. This space will cost $100,000. Half of the purchase will be made in cash, and the other half will be added to the mortgage. Also, the company takes an additional $35,000 of short-term debt. Please answer the following questions:

  1. Describe the effect that these transactions will have on the 2020 Balance Sheet.

  2. Will this impact the Income Statement in any way? If yes, identify and explain the impact. If no, explain why there is no impact.

In: Finance

Her Company purchased 16,000 common shares (20%) of Him Inc. on January 1, Year 4, for...

Her Company purchased 16,000 common shares (20%) of Him Inc. on January 1, Year 4, for $272,000. Additional information on Him for the three years ending December 31, Year 6, is as follows:

Year Net Income Dividends
Paid
Market Value
per Share at
December 31
Year 4 $160,000 $120,000 $18
Year 5 180,000 128,000 20
Year 6 192,000 140,000 23

On December 31, Year 6, Her sold its investment in Him for $368,000.

Required:

(a) Compute the balance in the investment account at the end of Year 5, assuming that the investment is classified as

(i) FVTPL

(ii) Investment in associate

(iii) FVTOCI

(b) Calculate how much income will be reported in net income and other comprehensive income in each of Years 4, 5, and 6, and in total for the three years assuming that the investment is classified as (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required. Omit $ sign in your response.)

(i) FVTPL

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Total
Dividend income $ $ $ $
Unrealized gains
Gain on sale
Net income $ $ $ $
Total OCI

(ii) Investment in associate

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Total
Equity income $ $ $ $
Gain on sale
Net income $ $ $ $
Total OCI

(iii) FVTOCI

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Total
Dividend income $ $ $ $
Gain on sale
Net income $ $ $ $
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain $ $ $
Gain on sale
Total other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income $ $ $ $

In: Accounting

a)The yields of four zero-coupon bonds of varying maturities are as follows: Maturity YTM 1 6.1%...

a)The yields of four zero-coupon bonds of varying maturities are as follows: Maturity YTM 1 6.1% 2 6.2% 3 6.3% 4 6.4% If you expect the implied term structure to be the same next year as it is this year, what is the expected return on the 2-year zero coupon bond over the coming year? Please express your answer in percent, rounded to the nearest basis point.

b)The maturities and yields of three zero-coupon bonds are as follows:

Maturity YTM
1 4%
2 5%
3 6%

Next year, you expect the yields on zero-coupon bonds to be as follows:

Maturity YTM
1 5%
2 6%
3 7%

c)What is your expectation of the rate of return on a 3-year zero-coupon bond over the coming year? Please express your answer in percent rounded to the nearest basis point.

d)The 1-year rate is currently 2%, and the expected 1-year rate a year from now is 1%. If the liquidity preference theory holds and the liquidity premium for the 2-year rate is 1.0%, what should the 2-year rate be? (Assume that the liquidity premium for the 1-year rate is 0.0%) Please express your answer in percent rounded to the nearest basis point.

If the 1-year rate is currently 3%, and the 2-year rate is 4.5%, what is the expected 1-year rate a year from now if the expectations hypothesis holds? Please express your answer in percent rounded to the nearest basis point.

In: Finance

Case study 4: Belgium Mills Company SAOG (the Company) is engaged in the milling of wheat...

Case study 4: Belgium Mills Company SAOG (the Company) is engaged in the milling of wheat flour, bran and feed and distributing premium quality wheat products to the Oman market as well as export to African and other neighboring countries. The Company is also involved in production and sale of macaroni, pasta and related food products. Furthermore, it is involved in production and sale of propylene bags. The Company's commercial operation commenced on 1 January 1998. The total revenues reached OMR 53.6 Million, showing an increase of 3.1% over the year before because of higher sales volumes. The export revenues represented 53.8% of the total revenues. The net profit made by the company was about OMR 1.6 Million, showing a decrease of 5.1% compared to the previous year because of higher cost of raw materials and declining profit margins as a result of competition. The expansion of production capacity was expected to be completed by the Month of October 2020, which would increase the production capacity by 50%. Based on the Feasibility study and the review carried by Consultant Office, the Board of Directors decide to invest in Joint Venture with giant Ethiopian industrial and trading group by moving one Spaghetti Production Line to Euthopia. For the year 2020 the company had evaluated the following Opportunities and Threats: Threats Despite stiff competition from local Flour Mills and IFFCO – a Flour Mill Company in Sharjah, UAE, Belgium Mills Company is capable of competing by focusing on implementing high quality standards, providing technical assistance and offering competitive prices only by increase in prođuction capacity and implementing improved technology Opportunities: • Belgium Mills Company was established in 1995 and started commercial production in 1998 with a production capacity of 300 MT per day. The production capacity increased over the years to reach 1500 MT per day in 2012. Belgium Mills Company increased wheat storage capacity in June 2015 by adding 12 new silos which can store 120 thousand MT of wheat. Salalah Mills Company owns grain storage capacity of 161,500 Metric Tons, which is the biggest in Oman. • The sales quantity exported to Somalia was increased by 16% compared with 2018. The company wants to expand its capacity in order to cope with the increased demand and is in need for additional funds. The company decided to raise such funds through the issue of right shares. The details of such issue are as under: The issue period will be; Opening Date: 4ª May 2020 Closing Date: 14h May 2020 Rights Entitlement: Every shareholder as on the Record Date is entitled to about 16.5 Offer Shares for every 100 shares held as on the Record Date. • Eligibility for Subscription: Subscription for the Rights Issue is open to the Shareholders whose names appear in the Bank's shareholder register as on the Record Date. Persons who purchase the rights on the MSM within the trading period of the Rights Issue are also eligible to subscribe for the Offer Shares before the Rights Issue closes. The eligibility to subscribe for Offer Shares shall lapse in case the Shareholder neither exercises his/her right of subscription to the Rights Issue nor sells its 'rights' on the MSM đuring the prescribed period Issue Price Baiza 277 per Offer Share, consisting of issue price 275 plus Baiza 2 towards issue expenses, payable in full on submission of Application Form. Allotment and refunds would be within 3 days of the closure of the Rights Issue.
Estimated issue expenses: The issue expenses of the Rights Issue are estimated at RO 86,550. The issue expenses of the Rights Issue will be met from the amounts collected from Applicants at 2 Baiza per Offer Share and the remainder will be borne by the Bank. Any surplus of the collection towards Issue Expenses over the actual expenses incurred will be retained by the Bank and credited to company’s legal reserve or a special reserve to be established pursuant to Article 126 of the CCL The Financial Advisor & Issue Manager are Muscat Capital Markets SAOC; Legal Advisor to the Issue A & D Law Fim and Statutory Auditor Emst & Young LLC The authorized share capital of the Company consists of 778,000,000 shares of RO 0.100 each. The equity details just before the right issue are as follows: RO 45,850,011 Share capital Legal reserve Retained earnings General reserve Dividend Equalization reserve Investment fluctuation reserve 2,250,150 125,600 358,000 112,580 75,800 30% of the shareholders rejected the offer. Post right issue in pursuant with the provisions of Oman commercial law the company board also decided to come up with a bonus issue for its equity shareholders in June 2020. The bonus share of the company can be issued when the articles of the association is authorized to issue the bonus shares. It is essential to know that if the articles of association do not permit to issue bonus shares, the company should pass a special resolution at the general meeting of the company. As part of the procedure, the company has checked the articles of association which allowed issue of bonus shares and the company confimed enough authorized capital is available. It was accorded that a sum of RO 88,000 can be capitalized out of Dividend Equalization reserve and set free for distribution amongst the equity shareholders for bonus. Each shareholder will be eligible for 1 share for every 85 shares held. You are required: a. In your own words highlight upon the various situations presented in the case and how it will affect the company? (3 marks – Min 150 words) b. Pass necessary journal entries for the rights and bonus taking place in the given scenario. Ignore the entry for share issue expenses. c. Prepare necessary abstract to represent such transactions in Statement of Financial Position.

In: Accounting

What is the inventory carrying cost per unit per year for this item?

For a certain item, the cost-minimizing order quantity obtained with the basic EOQ model is 200 units, and the total annual inventory (carrying and setup) cost is $600. What is the inventory carrying cost per unit per year for this item?

 

In: Operations Management