The __________ is a graphical representation of the term structure of interest rates.

Two investment advisers are comparing performance. One averaged a 19% return and the other a 16% return. However, the beta for t

finlep [7]

Answer: Adviser B is the superior stock selector.

Explanation:

For the comparision between the two investment advisers, the Jenson's Alpha will be utilized.

Jenson's Alpha:

= Portfolio Actual Return - CAPM(Benchmark Portfolio Return)

T Bill Rate(Risk free rate) = 6%

Market return(E(Em) = 14%

Beta of Investment Adviser A = 1.5

Beta of Investment Adviser B = 1

For Adviser A:

CAPM = Risk free return + Beta ( E(Rm) - Risk free return)

CAPM(Benchmark Portfolio) = 6 + 1.5 (14-6)

= 6 + 12

= 18%

Actual Return = 19%

Jenson's Alpha = 19% - 18% = 1%

For Adviser B:

CAPM = Risk free return + Beta ( E(Rm) - Risk free return)

CAPM(Benchmark Portfolio) = 6 + 1(14-6) = 6 + 1(8) = 14%

Actual Return = 16%

Jenson's Alpha = 16% - 14% = 2%

Adviser B is a better selector because he has a larger alpha of 2% compared to Adviser A who has 1%.

T Bill Rate(Risk free rate) = 3%

Market return(E(Rm) = 15%

Beta of Investment Adviser A = 1.5

Beta of Investment Adviser B = 1

For Adviser A:

CAPM = Risk free return + Beta ( E(Rm) - Risk free return)

CAPM(Benchmark Portfolio) = 3 + 1.5 (15-3)

= 3 + 18

= 21%

Actual Return = 19%

Jenson's Alpha = 19% - 21% = -2%

For Adviser B:

CAPM = Risk free return + Beta ( E(Rm) - Risk free return)

CAPM(Benchmark Portfolio) = 3 + 1(15-3) = 3 + 1(12) = 15%

Actual Return = 16%

Jenson's Alpha = 16% - 15% = 1%

Given the changes, Adviser B is still the better selector because he has a larger alpha of 1% compared to Adviser A who has -2%.

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3 years ago

One of the elements of the Fraud Triangle focuses on how easy or hard it is for the internal control system to prevent any fraud

olga55 [171]

Answer: Opportunity

Explanation:

1. Opportunity - Given the fact that employees are granted access to very important documents, this might provide them the opportunity to commit theft. Employees who occupy top positions have access to classified information of the company which when manipulated can result to disastrous consequences. It now be holds on the employers of labour or the internal control system, to limit access to such information so as to make it hard for such fraud to be committed.

The procedures used by auditors to provide evidence are in two phases namely; the planning phase and execution phase.

1. The procedure for the planning phase is - Designing Appropriate Procedures : The evidence in this case could be a red flag noticed in the account records. The person who tried to commit the fraud could change figures in places that may not be noticeable.

2. The procedure for the execution phase involves - Implementing Appropriate Procedures : The evidence could be seen as an error. This error most likely results in wasteful spending.

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3 years ago

Momentous Occasions is a photography business that shoots videos at college parties. The freshman class pays $1,000 in advance o

KatRina [158]

Answer:

a. The Date on which Revenue was earned is April 2.

The Cash was received on March 3 and Revenue was earned on April 2 so no the earnings were not received on the same date the cash was received.

b. The date revenue was earned was February 28.

The Cash was received on the February 28 and the Services were given on the February 28. So yes the earnings occur the same date the cash was received.

Explanation:

a.

To understand this let us create a Journal Entry for the transaction on March 3 first:

Debit: Cash $1,000

Credit: Services Payable $1,000

To record cash earned from the services payable.

At this time Momentu Occasions have earned the Cash but it cannot be recorded as revenue as the services are still a liability which are yet to be given.

Now lets record the Journal Entry from April 2:

Debit: Services Payable $1,000

Credit: Service Revenue $1,000

To record Revenue earned.

Now the Services Payable account will be canceled out and the revenue entry will be generated. Hence we can come to conclusion and drive our answers from it;

b.

For Sophomore Class the Journal entry can be recorded as follows on the February 28:

Debit: Cash $4,100

Credit: Service Revenue $4,100

To record Service given at Cash.

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3 years ago

You are making the inventory decisions for an international company that sells bathing suits. The product has a forecasted daily

dem82 [27]

Answer:

Please see attachment and assumptions

Explanation:

<h2>Please note that the assumption is that the full question is as follows .</h2><h2>You are making the inventory decisions for an international company that sells bathing suits. The product has a forecasted daily demand with mean 100 and standard deviation 36. The selling season only lasts 6 months since bathing suits are a seasonal item. You are procuring the product from your factory in China (out-sourcing) and as a result the lead time is so long (6 months) that you can only place only one order per selling season (6 months before the season begins). You want to ensure a service level of 97.5% and the cost of capital of the firm is 20% (that is, the firm faces an annual interest rate of 20%). Shipping cost is $4,500 while procurement cost (purchase cost) per item is $5.</h2><h2>1.How many bathing suits should you order from your factory in China? </h2><h2>2.What is the total holding cost? </h2><h2>3.What is the total ordering cost?</h2>

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3 years ago

Marion Company reported net income of $170,000 for the current year. Depreciation recorded on buildings and equipment amounted t

podryga [215]

Answer and Explanation:

The preparation of the cash flow from the operating activities is presented below:

Marion Company

Cash flow statement

Cash flow from operating activities

Net income $170,000

Adjustment made

Add: Depreciation expenses $50,000

less: Increase in account receivable -$8,000 ($40,000 - $32,000)

Add: Decrease in inventory $8,000 ($50,000 - $58,000)

Less: Decrease in account payable -$7,000 ($11,000 - $18,000)

Add: Increase in salaries payable $4,000 ($10,000 - $6,000)

Net cash provided by operating activities $217,000

The cash inflow represents in a positive sign and the cash outflow represents in a negative sign

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3 years ago