Tronic Financial corporation is a financial services holding company headquartered in Ithaca,New York, that offers banking insurance and wealth management service. It pays cash dividends quarterly and also issues stock dividends periodically.
3. Tronic issued 9% stock dividends in 1995, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2010. In 1998, True issued a three-for-two split. If an investor purchased 800 shares in 1994, how many shares would the investor have in 2012?
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2. Let x be the number of years after 2007 and y represent the number of students enrolled at WWCC. Answer the following given the data that enrollment was 2055 in the year 2007, 2244 in 2008, 2512 in 2009, 2715 in 2010, and 2765 in 2011.
(a) Find the least-squares line for the data using Excel and submit your file in Canvas.
(b) Using partial derivatives, verify the formula you obtained in Excel.
(c) Find the least-squares error E
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QUESTION 13
SECTION 1
Because deflation is so costly, some have argued that setting an
inflation target at 2 percent is too low and it should be set
higher, to 3 percent, especially in the economic environment of
2007–2010.
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I have figured out the risk premium and average risk premium for the question below. I'm having trouble figuring out what the standard deviation of the risk premium is. 2006 18.67 7.50 2007 9.01 7.16 2008 −39.83 2.80 2009 30.90 0.80 2010 20.56 0.92 The average risk premium is 4.03% but can't figure out how to calculate standard deviation of the risk premium.
Yes, an excel function will do.
Thank you.
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1. The first bitcoin transaction was conducted on January 12th 2009. In its early days, the value of bitcoins were practically zero (In March 2010, a user auctioned 10,000 bitcoins for a total of $50 but no buyer was found.) By December 17th, 2017, the price of bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $19,783. As of today (March 12, 2019), its price is $3,858.
a. In what ways is bitcoin similar to a Ponzi scheme?
b. In what ways is bitcoin different?
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Using the Vehicle Ratings Excel file, create formulas using nested IF, AND, and OR functions to implement the three rating schemes described on the spreadsheet.
| Rating 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| If the vehicle has A/C and a sunroof or it is newer than 2013, then YES, otherwise NO. | ||||||||||||||||
| Rating 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| If the vehicle is Red and does not have high miles, then YES, otherwise if it is a Ford or Chevy, MAYBE, otherwise NO. | ||||||||||||||||
| Rating 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| If the vehicle is older than 2013 and is priced under $15,000 or it is a Honda with a sunroof, then YES, otherwise, if the vehicle is a black Accord or black Corolla, then MAYBE, otherwise NO. |
| Make | Model | Year | Color | A/C | Sunroof | Mileage | High Miles | Price | Rating 1 | Rating 2 | Rating 3 |
| Toyota | Corolla | 2009 | Silver | No | Yes | 73,497 | No | $10,497 | |||
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 2012 | Blue | No | Yes | 84,690 | No | $11,489 | |||
| Ford | Fusion | 2014 | Black | Yes | No | 109,308 | Yes | $11,815 | |||
| Honda | Accord | 2013 | Red | No | No | 85,353 | No | $12,493 | |||
| Ford | Focus | 2014 | Black | Yes | No | 103,742 | Yes | $12,507 | |||
| Toyota | Corolla | 2014 | Black | No | Yes | 109,295 | Yes | $12,593 | |||
| Honda | Civic | 2012 | White | Yes | Yes | 119,522 | Yes | $13,333 | |||
| Chevrolet | Impala | 2013 | Blue | Yes | No | 108,226 | Yes | $13,630 | |||
| Chevrolet | Impala | 2009 | Blue | Yes | Yes | 111,691 | Yes | $13,980 | |||
| Ford | Focus | 2012 | Black | No | Yes | 75,772 | No | $14,251 | |||
| Honda | Accord | 2012 | Silver | Yes | No | 75,220 | No | $14,258 | |||
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 2012 | Blue | No | No | 81,587 | No | $15,246 | |||
| Ford | Fusion | 2010 | Red | No | Yes | 79,049 | No | $15,790 | |||
| Honda | Civic | 2009 | Blue | Yes | No | 88,548 | No | $16,036 | |||
| Toyota | Camry | 2013 | Silver | Yes | Yes | 115,050 | Yes | $16,344 | |||
| Honda | Accord | 2013 | Silver | No | No | 77,072 | No | $16,355 | |||
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 2011 | Blue | No | Yes | 82,792 | No | $16,556 | |||
| Toyota | Camry | 2010 | Red | Yes | Yes | 88,163 | No | $17,248 | |||
| Chevrolet | Silverado | 2009 | White | No | No | 100,179 | Yes | $17,964 | |||
| Toyota | Corolla | 2013 | Blue | Yes | Yes | 117,039 | Yes | $17,965 | |||
| Honda | Civic | 2012 | Red | Yes | No | 73,533 | No | $19,722 | |||
| Honda | Civic | 2011 | White | Yes | No | 88,786 | No | $19,864 | |||
| Chevrolet | Impala | 2011 | Silver | Yes | Yes | 77,060 | No | $20,339 | |||
| Ford | F-150 | 2014 | Red | Yes | No | 105,489 | Yes | $20,380 | |||
| Ford | Fusion | 2013 | Silver | No | No | 109,223 | Yes | $20,532 | |||
| Ford | F-150 | 2012 | Red | No | No | 76,025 | No | $20,659 | |||
| Honda | Accord | 2010 | Blue | Yes | No | 76,701 | No | $21,138 | |||
| Chevrolet | Silverado | 2014 | Silver | Yes | No | 72,319 | No | $21,148 | |||
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 2013 | White | No | No | 117,518 | Yes | $21,183 | |||
| Chevrolet | Silverado | 2009 | Black | No | Yes | 101,839 | Yes | $21,226 | |||
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 2014 | Blue | Yes | No | 80,179 | No | $21,466 | |||
| Toyota | Camry | 2010 | Blue | No | Yes | 74,937 | No | $21,976 | |||
| Ford | F-150 | 2011 | Black | Yes | Yes | 117,249 | Yes | $22,883 | |||
| Ford | Focus | 2014 | Silver | Yes | No | 77,527 | No | $23,235 | |||
| Ford | Fusion | 2011 | White | Yes | Yes | 81,907 | No | $23,835 |
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Exercise 16-23
On June 1, 2018, Andre Company and Agassi Company merged to form Lancaster Inc. A total of 800,000 shares were issued to complete the merger. The new corporation reports on a calendar-year basis.
On April 1, 2020, the company issued an additional 400,000 shares of stock for cash. All 1,200,000 shares were outstanding on December 31, 2020.
Lancaster Inc. also issued $600,000 of 20-year, 8% convertible bonds at par on July 1, 2020. Each $1,000 bond converts to 40 shares of common at any interest date. None of the bonds have been converted to date.
Lancaster Inc. is preparing its annual report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. The annual report will show earnings per share figures based upon a reported after-tax net income of $1,540,000. (The tax rate is 20%.)
Determine the following for 2020.
(a) The number of shares to be used for calculating: (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. $2,500.) shares
(1) Basic earnings per share
(2) Diluted earnings per share shares
(b) The earnings figures to be used for calculating: (Round answers to O decimal places, e.g. $2,500.)
(1) Basic earnings per share t
(2) Diluted earnings per share &
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The trial balance of Scan House, Inc. included the following
selected accounts as of December 31, 2020: Debits Credits Sales
Revenue 16,755,000
Interest Revenue 75,000 Gain on sale of investments 150,000
Unrealized gains on investments 200,000 Other Income * 1,200,000
Foreign currency translation losses 125,000 Cost of Goods Sold
11,635,000
Selling expenses 975,000 Goodwill impairment loss 550,000 Interest
Expense 60,000 Administrative Expense** 780,000 Loss on sale of
land 225,000 Dividends declared 175,000
Additional information:
* Other Income consists of income from discontinued operations.
This includes $900,000 of income from operations and a $300,000
gain on the sale of investments.
** Administrative expense includes a $150,000 expense that was a
correction of an error made in the 2018 Income Statement, but
discovered during 2020.
Retained Earnings balance: January 1, 2020 = $725,000.
ScanHouse had 600,000 shares of common stock outstanding throughout
the year and 1,000,000 shares of common stock authorized. Income
tax expense had not yet been accrued. The effective tax rate is
21%.
Required: 1. Prepare a single, continuous 2020 statement of
comprehensive income for Scan House, Inc., including income tax
expense and Earnings Per Share (EPS). Use a multiple-step
income
2. Prepare a 2020 statement of retained earnings for Scan House, Inc.
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On July 1, 2020, Concord Company purchased for $7,200,000 snow-making equipment having an estimated useful life of 5 years with an estimated salvage value of $300,000. Depreciation is taken for the portion of the year the asset is used.
Complete the form below by determining the depreciation expense and year-end book values for 2020 and 2021 using the
| 1. | sum-of-the-years'-digits method. | |
| 2. | double-declining balance method. |
| 2020 | 2021 | ||||
| Sum-of-the-Years'-Digits Method | |||||
| Equipment | $7,200,000 | $7,200,000 | |||
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | $ | $ | |||
| Year-End Book Value | |||||
| Depreciation Expense for the Year | |||||
| Double-Declining Balance Method | |||||
| Equipment | $7,200,000 | $7,200,000 | |||
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | $ | $ | |||
| Year-End Book Value | |||||
| Depreciation Expense for the Year |
Assume the company had used straight-line depreciation during
2020 and 2021. During 2022, the company determined that the
equipment would be useful to the company for only one more year
beyond 2022. Salvage value is estimated at $400,000.
Compute the amount of depreciation expense for the 2022 income
statement.
| Depreciation expense | $ |
Assume the company had used straight-line depreciation during
2020 and 2021. During 2022, the company determined that the
equipment would be useful to the company for only one more year
beyond 2022. Salvage value is estimated at $400,000.
What is the depreciation base of this asset?
| Depreciation base | $ |
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The following balance sheets have been prepared on December 31, 2020 for A Corp. and B Inc.
|
A |
B | |
|
Cash |
$30,000 |
$20,000 |
|
Inventory |
$70,000 |
$30,000 |
|
Accounts Receivable |
$180,000 |
$70,000 |
|
Investment in Rat |
$200,000 |
|
|
Fixed Assets |
$500,000 |
$90,000 |
|
Accumulated Depreciation |
($280,000) |
($30,000) |
|
Total Assets |
$700,000 |
$180,000 |
|
Current Liabilities |
$120,000 |
$60,000 |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$400,000 |
$20,000 |
|
Common Shares |
$90,000 |
$40,000 |
|
Retained Earnings |
$90,000 |
$60,000 |
|
Liabilities and Equity |
$700,000 |
$180,000 |
Balance Sheets
Additional Information:
A uses the cost method to account for its 50% interest in B, which
it acquired on January 1, 2017. On that date, B's retained earnings
were $20,000. The acquisition differential was fully amortized by
the end of 2020.
A sold Land to B during 2019 and recorded a $15,000 gain on the
sale. A is still using this Land. A's December 31, 2020 inventory
contained a profit of $10,000 recorded by B.
B borrowed $20,000 from A during 2020 interest-free. B has not yet
repaid any of its debt to A.
Both companies are subject to a tax rate of 20%.
Prepare a Consolidated Balance Sheet for A on December 31, 2020
assuming that A's investment in B is a control investment.
Can you please show calculations in detail? (Goodwill, RE, NCI and B/S)
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