Answer:
(C) Log Analysis
Explanation:
- Detective Control: An accounting term used to find problems within a company's processes
Log Analysis is a computer management system that logs records. This log analysis records everything, so if there is an ongoing problem, it will be recorded. Once its recorded and known, a solution can be provided.
Answer: $30,600
Explanation:
First calculate the earnings for the year.
Revenue is given. Expenses are also given and come out of revenue. Dividends also come out of revenue as well.
Retained Earnings for the year is therefore,
Retained Earnings for the year = Revenue - Expenses - Dividends
= 62,000 - 44,900 - 2,300
Retained Earnings for the year = $14,800
This figure should be added to the retained earnings of the previous period to find the total balance.
= 14,800 + 15,800
= $30,600
$30,600 is the closing Balance on Retained Earnings after closing entries.
<h3><u>Changes considered to reduce the cost of the project: </u></h3>
Cost Estimates of a Residential Design have the following elements:
1) Quantity Takeoff
2) Labor Hours
3) Labor Rates
4) Material Prices
5) Equipment Costs
6) Subcontractor Quotes
7) Indirect Costs
8) Profit Margin
Quantity Takeoff is the very basic element required in Residential Building. Labor hours and rates depends on the location, work difficulty, market value, and other extrinsic factors. Material prices and Subcontractor Quotes again depends on location, supply and demand. Equipment Costs depends on the location, place of purchase, transportation cost, size of equipment, etc. Indirect costs are overheads for labor and contractors.
As we can check the above elements, we cannot change Quantity takeoff, as no one wants to compromise in the quality. However, we can try to slightly negotiate with Labor rates and Subcontractor Quotes. Again, as mentioned the budget is significantly high, so we need to work on reducing 2 costs, which are Equipment Costs and Material Prices.
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