Wingate Company, a wholesale distributor of electronic equipment, has been experiencing losses for some time, as shown by its most recent monthly contribution format income statement: Sales $ 1,556,000 Variable expenses 591,640 Contribution margin 964,360 Fixed expenses 1,061,000 Net operating income (loss) $ (96,640) In an effort to resolve the problem, the company would like to prepare an income statement segmented by division. Accordingly, the Accounting Department has developed the following information: Division East Central West Sales $ 386,000 $ 600,000 $ 570,000 Variable expenses as a percentage of sales 44 % 38 % 34 % Traceable fixed expenses $ 297,000 $ 331,000 $ 208,000 Required: 1. Prepare a contribution format income statement segmented by divisions. 2-a. The Marketing Department has proposed increasing the West Division's monthly advertising by $27,000 based on the belief that it would increase that division's sales by 17%. Assuming these estimates are accurate, how much would the company's net operating income increase (decrease) if the proposal is implemented

The S&P 500 index delivered a return of 10%, 15%, 15%, and -30% over four successive years. What is the arithmetic average annual return for four years?
A) 3.00%
B) 3.50%
C) 2.25%
D) 2.50%

Which of the following accounts will usually appear in the post-closing trial balance? a. Accounts Receivable b. Cash c. Depreciation Expense d. Fees Earned e. Doug Woods, Capital f. Doug Woods, Drawing g. Equipment h. Land i. Salaries Payable j. Unearned Rent k. Wages Expense

initial cash investment of $388,000. The project will produce no cash flows for the first two years. The projected cash flows for years 3 through 7 are $69,000, $88,000, $102,000, $140,000, and $160,000, respectively. How long will it take the firm to recover its initial investment in this project?

Jess wants to work as a public relations Specialist what academic requirements should he complete (A) bachelors degree (B) on the job training a (C) a technical program (D) a doctorate degree (E) hi school

Select each concept with its best description by selecting its letter in the dropdowns. Focuses on quality throughout the production process. Flexible product designs can be modified to accommodate customer choices. Every manager and employee constantly looks for ways to improve company operations. Reports on financial, social, and environmental performance. Inventory is acquired or produced only as needed.Just-in-time manufacturing 2. Continuous improvements 3. Customer orientation 4. Total quality management 5. Triple bottom line

Harper, Inc. acquires 40 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Kinman Company on January 1, 2017, for $210,000 in cash. The book value of Kinman’s net assets on that date was $400,000, although one of the company’s buildings, with a $60,000 carrying amount, was actually worth $100,000. This building had a 10-year remaining life. Kinman owned a royalty agreement with a 20-year remaining life that was undervalued by $85,000. Kinman sold inventory with an original cost of $60,000 to Harper during 2017 at a price of $90,000. Harper still held $15,000 (transfer price) of this amount in inventory as of December 31, 2017. These goods are to be sold to outside parties during 2018. Kinman reported a $40,000 net loss and a $20,000 other comprehensive loss for 2017. The company still manages to declare and pay a $10,000 cash dividend during the year. During 2018, Kinman reported a $40,000 net income and declared and paid a cash dividend of $12,000. It made additional inventory sales of $80,000 to Harper during the period. The original cost of the merchandise was $50,000. All but 30 percent of this inventory had been resold to outside parties by the end of the 2018 fiscal year. Prepare all journal entries for Harper for 2017 and 2018 in connection with this investment. Assume that the equity method is applied.