Answer:
the decrease in the value of the retained earning is $172,500
Explanation:
The computation of the decrease in the value of the retained earning is given below:
The dividend of the stock is 
= (25,000 shares - 2,000 shares) × 10% × $75
 = $172,500
Since there is the stock dividend of $172,500 so it ultimately reduced the retained earning account by $172,500
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
a) Distinguish between the use of Franchising and Joint Venture as modes of entry into other countries by global businesses.
Franchising consists in the licensing of aspects of production and intellectual property to a another party: the franchise. 
A Joint Venture is a business union between two or more parties, in which they split profit as well as costs and responsabilities.
b) What are the respective advantages and disadvantages of both strategies?
Franchising can be a quicker way to expand into foreign markets. The flexibility of the method, and the lower capital requirements are the reason why. This can be seen in the success that American fast-food brands have had using this method to expand in global markets.
A Joint-Venture can be more difficult to use for market expansion, however, it can be more profitable, because the profit will not be split among as many parties as in franchising, and more importantly, the firm maintains a higher control of the operation.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
the increase resulting from this merger = 256
Explanation:
before the merger, both Fiat and Case's contribution to Herfindahl-Hirschman index = 16² + 8² = 320
after the merger,  Fiat and Case's contribution to Herfindahl-Hirschman index = 24² = 576
the increase resulting from this merger = 576 - 320 = 256
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
$40,970
Explanation:
The computation of the total cost of the material K is given below;
Material needed for August sales:
= 14,000 × 3
= 42,000
Desired ending inventory:
= 14,500 × 3 × 20%
= 8,700
Beginning inventory:
= 2,500
Now 
Purchases in August:
= (42,000 + 8,700 - 2,500) × $0.85
= $40,970
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
because math makes people sad 
Explanation: