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Globex Corp. currently has a capital structure consisting of 30% debt and 70% equity. However, Globex...

Globex Corp. currently has a capital structure consisting of 30% debt and 70% equity. However, Globex Corp.’s CFO has suggested that the firm increase its debt ratio to 50%. The current risk-free rate is 3.5%, the market risk premium is 7%, and Globex Corp.’s beta is 1.25.

If the firm’s tax rate is 45%, what will be the beta of an all-equity firm if its operations were exactly the same? (.96,1.11,.86,1.01)   

Now consider the case of another company:

U.S. Robotics Inc. has a current capital structure of 30% debt and 70% equity. Its current before-tax cost of debt is 10%, and its tax rate is 45%. It currently has a levered beta of 1.25. The risk-free rate is 3.5%, and the risk premium on the market is 7%.U.S. Robotics Inc. is considering changing its capital structure to 60% debt and 40% equity. Increasing the firm’s level of debt will cause its before-tax cost of debt to increase to 12%.

First, solve for U.S. Robotics Inc.’s unlevered beta. (1.11,1.01,.91,1.21)

Relever U.S. Robotics Inc.’s beta using the firm’s new capital structure. (1.66,2.02,1.75,1.84)

Use U.S. Robotics Inc.’s levered beta under the new capital structure, to solve for its cost of equity under the new capital structure. (13.1,14.8,18.9,16.4)

What will the firm’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) be if it makes this change in its capital structure?

6.8%

8.9%

7.9%

10.5%

In: Finance

Jay Company, as lessee, enters into a lease agreement on January 1, 2020, to lease equipment....

Jay Company, as lessee, enters into a lease agreement on January 1, 2020, to lease equipment. The following data are relevant to the lease agreement.
- The term of the noncancellable lease is three years, with no renewal option. Payments of $12,000 are due on January 1, of each year.
- The fair value of the equipment on January 1, 2020 is $35,000. The equipment has an estimated economic life of five years, and an unguarenteed residual value of $4,000.
- The equipment reverts back to the lessor at the termination of the lease and is expected to have use to the lessor.
- The lessee is aware that the lessor used an implicit rate of 6%.
(Present Value & Future Value Tables are provided on pages 3 and 4)
Instructions:
1. Indicate the type of lease Jay has entered into and why (include a list of the Capital Lease Criteria)
(Present Value & Future Value Tables are provided on pages 3 and 4)
2. Prepare the journal entries on Jay’s books related to the lease agreement for the following dates: (round all amounts to the nearest dollar. Include a partial amortization schedule)
a. January 1, 2020
b. December 31, 2020
c. January 1, 2021

In: Accounting

Vaughn Company began operations late in 2019 and adopted the conventional retail inventory method. Because there...

Vaughn Company began operations late in 2019 and adopted the conventional retail inventory method. Because there was no beginning inventory for 2019 and no markdowns during 2019, the ending inventory for 2019 was $13,869 under both the conventional retail method and the LIFO retail method. At the end of 2020, management wants to compare the results of applying the conventional and LIFO retail methods. There was no change in the price level during 2020. The following data are available for computations.

Cost

Retail

Inventory, January 1, 2020 $13,869 $19,500
Sales revenue 87,000
Net markups 8,600
Net markdowns 1,500
Purchases 63,300 83,600
Freight-in 11,074
Estimated theft 1,800


Compute the cost of the 2020 ending inventory under both:

(a) The conventional retail method. (Round ratios for computational purposes to 0 decimal places, e.g. 78% and final answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 28,987.)

Ending inventory using the conventional retail method

$


(b) The LIFO retail method. (Round ratios for computational purposes to 0 decimal places, e.g. 78% and final answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 28,987.)

Ending inventory at cost

$

Ending inventory at retail

$

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Skysong Company began operations late in 2019 and adopted the conventional retail inventory method. Because there...

Skysong Company began operations late in 2019 and adopted the conventional retail inventory method. Because there was no beginning inventory for 2019 and no markdowns during 2019, the ending inventory for 2019 was $13,708 under both the conventional retail method and the LIFO retail method. At the end of 2020, management wants to compare the results of applying the conventional and LIFO retail methods. There was no change in the price level during 2020. The following data are available for computations.

Cost

Retail

Inventory, January 1, 2020 $13,708 $20,200
Sales revenue 77,000
Net markups 9,900
Net markdowns 1,800
Purchases 63,900 87,500
Freight-in 5,888
Estimated theft 2,200

Compute the cost of the 2020 ending inventory under both:

(a) The conventional retail method. (Round ratios for computational purposes to 0 decimal places, e.g. 78% and final answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 28,987.)

Ending inventory using the conventional retail method

$


(b) The LIFO retail method. (Round ratios for computational purposes to 0 decimal places, e.g. 78% and final answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 28,987.)

Ending inventory at cost

$

Ending inventory at retail

$

In: Accounting

Wingfoot Co. began operations on July 1, 2019. By the end of its first fiscal year,...

Wingfoot Co. began operations on July 1, 2019. By the end of its first fiscal year, ended June 30, 2020, Wingfoot had sold 10,000 wingers. Selected data on operations for the year ended June 30, 2020, follow. (Any balance sheet figures are as at June 30, 2020.)

Selling price

$100

Wingers produced

18,000

Ending work in process

0

Total manufacturing overhead

$15,000

Wage rate

$8

per hour

Machine hours used

9,000

Wages payable

$20,000

Direct materials costs

$10

per kilogram

Selling and administrative expenses

$40,000

Additional information:

• 1.Each winger requires 2 kg of direct materials, 0.5 machine hours, and one direct labour hour.

• 2.Except for machinery depreciation of $5,000 and a $1,000 miscellaneous fixed cost, all manufacturing overhead is variable.

• 3.Except for $4,000 in advertising expenses, all selling and administrative expenses are variable.

• 4.The tax rate is 40%.

Instructions

Assume that the company uses variable costing and prepare a contribution-method income statement in good form for the year ended June 30, 2020.

In: Accounting

Given below are the Statements of Financial Position and the Statement of Profit or Loss for...

Given below are the Statements of Financial Position and the Statement of Profit or Loss for BA107 Trading Bhd:

2020

(RM)

Sales 505,000

Cost of sales (105,000)

Gross profit 400,000   

Expenses   (252,000)

Profit before tax 148,000

Taxation (40,000)

Profit after tax   108,000

2020 2019

(RM) (RM)

Property, plant and equipment 355,000 300,000

Trade receivables 80,000 75,000

Inventory 145,000 120,000

Bank balance   24,500      15,000

604,500    510,000

Ordinary share capital 250,000 250,000

Retained profits 222,500    140,000

472,500 390,000

Other payables 87,000 90,000

Trade payable 45,000      30,000

604,500    510,000

Additional information:

(a) Dividend paid by the Company was RM25,500.


(b) The dividend declared have all been paid. Included in other payables of 2020 is an amount of current tax payable of RM20,000.

  
(c) Depreciation was RM32,000 and a non-current asset with carrying amount of RM12,500 was disposed of for a cash consideration of RM40,500 during the year. The depreciation and gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment are included in “Expenses”.

Required:

Prepare the Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 December 2020 by using the direct and indirect methods.

In: Accounting

The table given below summarizes the 2019 income statement and end-year balance sheet of Drake’s Bowling...

  1. The table given below summarizes the 2019 income statement and end-year balance sheet of Drake’s Bowling Alleys. Drake’s financial manager forecasts a 10% increase in sales and costs in 2020. The ratio of sales to average assets is expected to remain at 0.40. Interest is forecasted at 5% of debt at the start of the year. At the end of 2018 debt was $2,400,000 and assets were $6,960,000. (10 points)

Income Statement

$ in thousands

Sales

$

2,900

(40% of average assets)

Costs

2,175

(75% of sales)

Interest

120

(5% of debt at start of year)

Pretax profit

605

Tax

242

(40% of pretax profit)

Net income

$

363

Balance Sheet

$ in thousands

Net assets

$

7,540

Debt

$

2,400

Equity

5,140

Total

$

7,540

Total

$

7,540

a. What is the expected level of assets at the end of 2020?

b. If the company pays out 50% of net income as dividends, how much cash will Drake need to raise in the capital markets in 2020? Assumes debt remains constant.

c. If Drake is unwilling to make an equity issue, what will be the debt ratio at the end of 2020?

(show all work)

In: Finance

REQUIREMENT-1: CF from operating activities - indirect method REQUIREMENT-2: CF from Investing Activities - indirect method...

REQUIREMENT-1:

CF from operating activities - indirect method

REQUIREMENT-2:

CF from Investing Activities - indirect method

CF from Financing Activities - indirect method
12/31/2020 12/31/2019
Cash $30,000 $80,000
Accounts Receivable, net 160,000 100,000
Inventory 100,000 70,000
Prepaid Rent 20,000 10,000
Total Current Assets $310,000 $260,000
Equipment $400,000 $200,000
Accumulated Depreciation -60,000 -50,000
Total Assets $650,000 $410,000
Accounts Payable $50,000 $40,000
Salaries Payable 40,000 40,000
Bonds Payable 0 50,000
Common Stock, $10 par 350,000 100,000
Retained Earnings 210,000 180,000
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $650,000 $410,000
Additional information:
1. The company reports net income of $100,000 and depreciation expense of $20,000 for the year ending December 31, 2020.
2. Dividends declared and paid in 2020, $70,000.
3. Equipment with a cost of $20,000 and accumulated depreciation of $10,000 was sold for $3,000.
4. New equipment was purchased for cash.
5. No common stock was retired during 2020.

In: Finance

Larkspur Company began operations on January 1, 2019, adopting the conventional retail inventory system. None of...

Larkspur Company began operations on January 1, 2019, adopting the conventional retail inventory system. None of the company’s merchandise was marked down in 2019 and, because there was no beginning inventory, its ending inventory for 2019 of $38,000 would have been the same under either the conventional retail system or the LIFO retail system.

On December 31, 2020, the store management considers adopting the LIFO retail system and desires to know how the December 31, 2020, inventory would appear under both systems. All pertinent data regarding purchases, sales, markups, and markdowns are shown below. There has been no change in the price level.

Cost

Retail

Inventory, Jan. 1, 2020

$38,000$59,600

Markdowns (net)

12,800

Markups (net)

22,000

Purchases (net)

129,900175,400

Sales (net)

166,400


Determine the cost of the 2020 ending inventory under both (a) the conventional retail method and (b) the LIFO retail method. (Round ratios for computational purposes to 2 decimal place, e.g. 78.72% and final answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 28,987.)

enter a dollar amount rounded to 0 decimal places

In: Accounting

LCI Cable Company grants 1.5 million performance stock options to key executives at January 1, 2018....

LCI Cable Company grants 1.5 million performance stock options to key executives at January 1, 2018. The options entitle executives to receive 1.5 million of LCI $1 par common shares, subject to the achievement of specific financial goals over the next four years. Attainment of these goals is considered probable initially and throughout the service period. The options have a current fair value of $20 per option.

Required:
1. & 2. Record the necessary journal entries.
3. Suppose at the beginning of 2020, LCI decided it is not probable that the performance objectives will be met. Prepare the appropriate entries on December 31 of 2020 and 2021.

1. Record the grant of 1.5 million performance stock options when the options have a fair value of $20 per option as on January 01, 2018.

2. Record the entry that would be made on December 31 of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

3a. Prepare any necessary entry on December 31, 2020 assuming that it is not probable that the performance objectives will be met.

3b. Prepare any necessary entry on December 31, 2021 assuming that it is not probable that the performance objectives will be met

In: Accounting