Answer:
D.
Explanation:
According to VRIO there are 4 questions asked about a resource or capability to determine its competitive potential:
The Question of Value: Is the firm able to exploit an opportunity or neutralize an external threat with the resource/capability?" (can it add value? )
The Question of Rarity: "Is control of the resource/capability in the hands of a relative few?"
The Question of Imitability: "Is it difficult to imitate, and will there be significant cost disadvantage to a firm trying to obtain, develop, or duplicate the resource/capability?" (can other vendors do the same activities?)
The Question of Organization: "Is the firm organized, ready, and able to exploit the resource/capability?" "Is the firm organized to capture value?"
With those 4 questions, we analize the statements.
a. It is in accordance with the question of imitability.
b. It is in accordance with the question of value.
c. It is in accordance with the question of organization.
d. It should be avoided. We don't want our activities to be imitated.
b. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 for the amortization of the paten
Answer:
a. The journal entries for the impaired goodwill as at Dec 31 would be:
Debit Impairment expense/charge $51,500
Credit Goodwill/Allowance for impairment $51,500
(To recognize impairment expense on goodwill)
b. Journal entries for the amortization of the patent as at Dec 31 would be:
Debit Amortization expense $9,600 [$115,200/12]
Credit Accumulated amortization $9,600
(To recognize amortization expense on patent)
Explanation:
A goodwill is impaired when its carrying value exceeds its fair value. The impairment test is carried out annually and the difference by which the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the fair value is charged to the profit or loss account as impairment expense. The impairment reduces the goodwill to its fair value.
Goodwill belongs to a class of intangible asset and it arises essentially as a result of business combination. A business combination occurs when a company acquires another company.
Requirements:
a. What accounting action should Aquarium take in this situation?
b. Give any journal entry required.
c. At what amount should Aquarium report Inventory on the balance? sheet?
d. At what amount should the company report Cost of Goods Sold on the income? statement?
e. Discuss the accounting principle or concept that is most relevant to this situation.
Answer:
a. What accounting action should Aquarium take in this situation?
the balance of inventory account should decrease to match the replacement cost.
b. Give any journal entry required.
Dr Cost of goods sold 75,000
Cr Inventory 75,000
c. At what amount should Aquarium report Inventory on the balance? sheet?
Inventory = $200,000 - $75,000 = $125,000
d. At what amount should the company report Cost of Goods Sold on the income statement?
Cost of goods sold = $820,000 + $75,000 = $895,000
e. Discuss the accounting principle or concept that is most relevant to this situation.
US GAAP states that companies must use the lower of cost or market rule, which means that inventory must be recognized at the lowest cost either original purchase cost or market value.
b) false
The statement in question is true. Overhead variance is determined by the difference between actual and applied overhead costs. This kind of analysis helps in understanding cost inefficiencies and making future budgets.
The statement 'The total overhead variance is the difference between actual overhead costs and overhead costs applied to work done' is true. In cost accounting, overhead variance is indeed determined by the difference between the real, or actual overhead expenses for a certain period and the overhead costs which were anticipated or pre-applied to the work done in that same period. This kind of variance analysis helps the business to understand where and how their cost estimates were off, and make necessary adjustments for future cost predictions and budgeting. For example, if the actual overhead costs are higher than the applied overhead costs, it could signify inefficiency in the production process. Conversely, if the applied overhead costs are higher than the actual costs, it signifies cost efficiency.
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a. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 31, Year 1.
b. Determine the balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 31, Year 1.
c. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.
d. Determine the balances in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.
e. Determine the balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 1, Year 2.
f. Determine the balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 1, Year 2.
Answer:
a. $2,700
b. Revenue = $7,500 and Expenses = $4,800
c. $37,700
d. Revenue = $93,500 and Expenses = $55,800
e. $37,700
f. Revenue = $0 and Expenses = $0
Explanation:
a. Balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 31, Year 1.
Revenue $7,500
Less Expenses ($4,800)
Net Profit $2,700
Retained Earnings Balance = Opening Retained Earnings + Profit - Dividends
= $ 0 + $2,700 - $ 0
= $2,700
b. Balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 31, Year 1.
Revenue = $7,500
Expenses = $4,800
c. Balance in the Retained Earnings account as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.
Retained Earnings Balance = Opening Retained Earnings + Profit - Dividends
= $2,700 + ($86,000 - $51,000) - $0
= $37,700
d. Balances in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of December 31, Year 1, before closing.
Revenue ($7,500 + $86,000) = $93,500
Expenses ($4,800 + $51,000) = $55,800
e. Balance in the Retained Earnings account as of January 1, Year 2.
Retained Earnings of December 31, Year 1 = Retained Earnings of January 1, Year 2
= $37,700
f. Balance in the Revenue and Expense accounts as of January 1, Year 2.
Revenue = $0
Expenses = $0
Answer:
The weighted average contribution margin per unit is $131.32.
Explanation:
The total combined sales of both the products equal, 6300 + 3900 = 10200
The weightage of each product in sales mix is,
Silver = 6300 / 10200
Gold = 3900 / 10200
The weighted average contribution margin can be calculated by multiplying the per unit contribution of each product with their respective weights.
Weighted average unit CM = 6300/10200 * 95 + 3900/10200 * 190
Weighted average unit CM = $131.32
What was the cash flow to stockholders for the year?
Answer:
$169,000 negative
Explanation:
Equity = Common stock + Additional paid in surplus
Total equity at beginning= Common stock + Additional paid in surplus
=136,000+2,610,000=$2,746,000
Total equity at end= Common stock + Additional paid in surplus
=146,000+2,910,00)=$3,056,000
Hence new equity = Total equity at End - Total equity at beginning
3,056,000-2,746,000=$310,000
Cash flow to stockholders = Dividends paid - New equity
= 141,000-310,000
= -169,000
=$169,000 negative