On Hobbes’s account, how do the motives that lead to war differ from the motives that lead us to the peaceful condition in which we obey a common power? Do you think he is right about this? Why or why not? (<400 words, 12 points)

What are two areas that you believe are primary contributors to the '08-'09 financial crisis for both the US and Iceland?

Hello! Please help explain the two areas from an economic standpoint (preferably Macro but anything will do).

Thank you so much!

Selected financial data for Bahama Bay and Caribbean Key are as follows:

2-a. Calculate the return on assets for Bahama Bay and Caribbean Key. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round ratios answers to 1 decimal place. Enter dollar answer in millions. (i.e., $5,500,000 should be entered as 5.5).)

Return on Assets Ratio

Bahama Bay=

Caribbean Key=

2-b. Which company appears more profitable?

3-a. Calculate the times interest earned ratio for Bahama Bay and Caribbean Key. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round ratios answers to 1 decimal place. Enter dollar answer in millions. (i.e., $5,500,000 should be entered as 5.5).)

Return on Assets Ratio

Bahama Bay=

Caribbean Key=

2-b. Which company appears more profitable?

3-a. Calculate the times interest earned ratio for Bahama Bay and Caribbean Key. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round ratios answers to 1 decimal place. Enter dollar answer in millions. (i.e., $5,500,000 should be entered as 5.5).)

Times Interest Earned Ratio

Bahama Bay=

Caribbean Key=

3-b. Which company is better able to meet interest payments as they become due?

Bahama Bay

Caribbean Key

Solve the following problem.

Charts of Accounts:

Rowland Company is a small editorial services company owned and operated by Marlene Rowland. On August 31, 2018, the end of the current year, Rowland Company’s accounting clerk prepared the following unadjusted trial balance:

Rowland Company

UNADJUSTED TRIAL BALANCE

August 31, 2018

The data needed to determine year-end adjustments are as follows:

Pitman Company is a small editorial services company owned and operated by Jan Pitman. On October 31, 2019, the end of the current year, Pitman Company's accounting clerk prepared the following unadjusted trial balance:

The data needed to determine year-end adjustments are as follows:

Required:

• Unexpired insurance at October 31, $4,560.
• Supplies on hand at October 31, $560.
• Depreciation of building for the year, $3,010.
• Depreciation of equipment for the year, $2,610.
• Unearned rent at October 31, $1,690.
• Accrued salaries and wages at October 31, $2,950.
• Fees earned but unbilled on October 31, $17,300.

1. Journalize the adjusting entries using the following additional accounts: Salaries and Wages Payable; Rent Revenue; Insurance Expense; Depreciation Expense—Building; Depreciation Expense—Equipment; and Supplies Expense.

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1. Before you begin, identify which adjusting entry goes with which additional account. As you go through each of these, consider the other sides of the adjusting entry transaction and identify related accounts. Keep in mind that you will be making an adjusting entry for each of these that affects at least one income statement account (revenues or expenses) and one balance sheet account (assets or liabilities). In the case of the insurance transaction, you will have to calculate the amount of insurance expired. In the case of supplies, you will need to calculate the amount of supplies used (expense). In the case of rent, you will need to calculate the amount of rent earned (revenue).

1. Journalize the adjusting entries using the following additional accounts, Salaries and Wages Payable, Rent Revenue, Insurance Expense, Depreciation Expense—Building, Depreciation Expense—Equipment, and Supplies Expense.

Case 14.3

Technology Drives Zipcar’s Success

As a member of Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing service, consum ers avoid the costs associated with car ownership: gasoline, insurance, maintenance, and parking. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Zipcar was founded by two moms who met when their children were in the same kindergarten class. Prior to its launch, Zipcar raised $75,000, most of which was spent to develop technology. Today, Zipcar is owned by Avis Budget and offers self-service, on-demand cars by the hour or day. The company provides automobile reservations to its 950,000 members and offers more than 12,000 cars in urban areas, on college campuses, and at airports worldwide. With a seamless user experience, it may be difficult for Zipsters (the company’s name for its members) to realize the complex tech nology that goes into making the car-sharing service so user-friendly. Zipcar relies on a number of different technologies, including mobile, web, telematics, radio-frequency identification (RFID), operational information administration systems, and phone and interactive voice response systems for support and customer service. In addition, there are teams responsible for the company’s security infrastructure, mobile app development, and auto maintenance to make sure Zipcar’s fleet of vehicles is ready for members. At the heart of Zipcar’s technologies is an operational adminis tration system. As a data-driven company, Zipcar relies heavily on infor mation to make company decisions and manage assets. The system enables the company to manage its physical assets—its vehicles—in many locations worldwide. The system provides data about car utiliza tion, when and how people are driving, specific locations, hours used, and miles driven. Using the data, analytics are performed that allow the company to optimize utilization levels. This type of information is valuable for making strategic decisions about supply and demand, including when and where to place cars, the models and types to use, and when to change them. The technology in the cars provides information that allows the company to understand how its cars are being used. Zipcar has created a telematics board for each vehicle with GPS and RFID, which supplies geographic, customer, and utilization information. Using transponders, the RFID technology works with a card reader physically placed on the car’s windshield. After the customer makes a reservation either on the web or via mobile device, the RFID card is used to enter and exit any Zipcar. This technology identifies the user and his or her car reser vation. Once the car is unlocked, the key is in the car attached to a tether on the steering column. The user will also find a toll pass (members pay for tolls) and a gas card (price of gas is included in the rental fee). Because of Zipcar’s technology, the keys can be left in the car without concern of theft. When a user enters or exits a car, hours, usage, and mileage are uploaded to a central computer via a wireless data link. However, for privacy purposes, the location of the vehicle is not tracked. In addition, all cars are equipped with a “kill” function, which allows the company to prevent theft. For security purposes, the car opens only to the designated user. With a mobile device, a user is able to unlock and lock the car and honk its horn, which helps determine a car’s location. Because 98% of Zipcar users have smart phones, mobile and web applications are integral to interfacing with customers. At the heart of Zipcar’s car sharing is a self-serve transaction that allows a user to find, reserve, and access a specific car at a specific location at a specific time. The information is then sent wirelessly to the car, and Zipcar members use their Zipcard to open the car door. Once the car is returned and locked, billing is finalized and information is made avail able to the member. It is rare that Zipsters interact directly with someone from the company because reservations happen via a mobile device or online. Providing top-notch customer service when something goes wrong re quires constant attention to innovative technology solutions. Dedicated phone systems and customer support systems are crucial for things like on-the-road issues. The Zipcar phone system identifies users who are calling, their reservations, and the cars they are driving, so that timely support and problem solving can happen quickly. Technology also supplies information about the vehicle’s service history, which helps with troubleshooting and service. As transportation needs continue to change, Zipcar is working to improve its technology base. The company remains committed to assessing consumer transportation and parking needs for business and personal use. Zipcar is focused on understanding and assessing trip-type needs, whether it is an errand for a few hours, an afternoon at the beach, or a business meeting. Using various technologies, the company has created a seamless experience for consumers who desire alternatives to car ownership. So, the next time you decide to reserve a Zipcar and drive to the beach for the day, you will have a strong support system thanks to the company’s focus on technology.

1.     What type of data does Zipcar use to make decisions on behalf of its customers? Its operations? How does the data used to make customer decisions differ from the data used to make decisions related to operations? Discuss.

2. Discuss how Zipcar manages and deals with information security. What are some of the issues the company faces with regard to security?

3.     What information does Zipcar use to manage its fleet? What information is utilized to decide which types of cars to purchase, how they will be used, and where they will be located? How might weather patterns or seasonality impact the types and number of cars the company purchases?

4.     Discuss how Zipcar leverages technology to acquire new members. Based upon its segmentation of consumers, businesses, and college students, discuss the various technologies utilized to identify the relevant target audiences and the types of messages conveyed to each of them.

On January 1, Boston Company completed the following transactions (use a 7% annual interest rate for all transactions): (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1) (Use the appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

A. Borrowed $115,600 for nine years. Will pay $6,300 interest at the end of each year and repay the $115,600 at the end of the 9th year.

B. Established a plant remodeling fund of $490,450 to be available at the end of Year 10. A single sum that will grow to $490,450 will be deposited on January 1 of this year.

C. Agreed to pay a severance package to a discharged employee. The company will pay $75,300 at the end of the first year, $112,800 at the end of the second year, and $150,300 at the end of the third year.

D. Purchased a $171,500 machine on January 1 of this year for $34,300 cash. A five-year note is signed for the balance. The note will be paid in five equal year-end payments starting on December 31 of this year.

2-a. In transaction (b), what single sum amount must the company deposit on January 1 of this year? (Round your answer to nearest whole dollar.)

2-b. What is the total amount of interest revenue that will be earned? (Round your answer to nearest whole dollar.)

3. In transaction (c), determine the present value of this obligation.

4-a. In transaction (d), what is the amount of each of the equal annual payments that will be paid on the note?

4-b. What is the total amount of interest expense that will be incurred?

The following information applies to

BritanniaBritannia

Ltd. for the year ended 31 December​ 2009:

​Requirement:

Compute the​ price/earnings (PE) ratio for

BritanniaBritannia

Ltd. for 2009.

​First, calculate the earnings per share​ (EPS) for the company as​ follows:

​(Show your answer in​ pence, to two decimal​ places.)

Next you can calculate the​ price/earnings ratio.

The calculation of the​ price/earnings ratio for

BritanniaBritannia

Ltd.​ is:

​(Show your answer in​ 'times', to two decimal​ places.)

You are informed that the​ company's PE ratio on 31 December 2009 was three times as high as the figure calculated at

31 December 200831 December 2008.

Which one of the following statements is​ correct?

A.

The company has definitely not earned any more profit during this year.

B.

The company has definitely issued more shares in this year.

C.

The stock market appears to be less confident about the​ company's future.

D.

The stock market appears to be more confident about the​ company's future.

Choose from any list or enter any number in the input fields, then continue to the next question.

On January 1, Boston Company completed the following transactions (use a 7% annual interest rate for all transactions): (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1) (Use the appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

Borrowed $117,600 for eight years. Will pay $7,300 interest at the end of each year and repay the $117,600 at the end of the 8th year.

Established a plant remodeling fund of $491,950 to be available at the end of Year 9. A single sum that will grow to $491,950 will be deposited on January 1 of this year.

Agreed to pay a severance package to a discharged employee. The company will pay $76,300 at the end of the first year, $113,800 at the end of the second year, and $151,300 at the end of the third year.

Purchased a $176,500 machine on January 1 of this year for $35,300 cash. A five-year note is signed for the balance. The note will be paid in five equal year-end payments starting on December 31 of this year.

1. In transaction (a), determine the present value of the debt

2-a. In transaction (b), what single sum amount must the company deposit on January 1 of this year?

2-b. What is the total amount of interest revenue that will be earned?

3. In transaction (c), determine the present value of this obligation.

4-a. In transaction (d), what is the amount of each of the equal annual payments that will be paid on the note?

4-b. What is the total amount of interest expense that will be incurred?

Bad company's stock price is $40, and it has 6.0 million shares outstanding. You believe that if you buy the company and replace its management its value will increase by 43%. Assume that Bad has a poison pill with a 15% triggered all target shareholders-other then the acquirer-will be able to buy one new share in Bad for each share they own as a 50% discount? Assume that while you the price remains at 40 while you are acquiring your buyout shares. If Bad's management decides to resist your buyout attempt and you cross the 15% threshold of ownership.

A. How many new shares will be issued at what price?

B. What will happen to your percentage ownership of Bad?

C. What will happen to the price of your shares of Bad?

D. Do you lose or gain from triggering the poison pill? If you lose where does the loss go (who benefits)? If you gain, where does the gain come from (who loses)?