Answer:
The correct answer is letter "B": It is taking deposits and progress payments.
Explanation:
Advance deposits and progress payments are the amount of money taken by an organization as part of the total amount charged for a good or service that is going to be provided. It is a form of endorsement that proves the buyer has a real intention in acquiring the good or service but also helps the organization to have immediate cash flow to pay for expenses such as the raw material that will be used for production (in the case of a good).
Answer:
Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit
1-Nov Cash Dividends $42,000
(8,400 shares x $5)
Dividends Payable $42,000
(To record dividends payable)
1-Dec No entry on this date
31-Dec Dividends Payable $42,000
Cash $42,000
(To record payment of cash dividend)
Answer:
The times interest earned ratio will reduce
Explanation:
The times interest earned ratio is a ratio that looks at how many times a companies earnings from operations can cover the loan interest it has to pay in a year.
It is calculated by the formula Earnings Before Interest and Tax divided by the interest expense.
Therefore looking at the scenario, if HCA increases its debt level by issuing a $1.53 billion bond, this will increase its interest expense significantly and the number of times its earnings will cover its interest expense will be remarkably lower.
Therefore the times interest earned ratio will reduce
Answer:
c. escalator clauses
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the term being described is called an escalator clause. Like mentioned in the question this term refers to a clause within a contract that allows for an increase in in the price or wage stated in the contract but only under the specific conditions stated.
