Answer:
The correct answer is E. Initial public offering.
Explanation:
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is an equity offering where a <u>private company</u> or '<u>issuer</u>' decides to <em>go public for the first time</em>. This is a big step for companies to raise capital through public investors, get access to better and more credit and further grow a company. To go through with an IPO, a company must meet the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Comission (SEC).
The process is made with the help of one or more <u>investment banks</u> that act as <u>underwriters</u>. Underwriters take care of the offering from the beginning to the end of the IPO by preparing documentation, providing proposals on selling price, amount of shares & timeframe for the market offering, marketing campaigns and going through the issuing process.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: raise; reduce
Explanation:
A Supply shock is described as a situation where the supply of a good changes suddenly/ abruptly due to an unforeseen event. 
Supply shocks can be positive but are usually negative so we will assume the supply shock is negative here. 
If there is a negative supply shock, the amount of goods being produced will reduce abruptly which will force the supply curve to shift left. 
It will then intercept the the demand curve at an equilibrium level that has a higher price and a lower quantity of output. 
Think of it this way. Negative supply shock ⇒ less goods ⇒ scarcity ⇒ higher prices. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
 The amount of the adjusting entry for bad debts at December 31 is C. $91,000
Explanation:
Adjustment entry is made on changes on the amount of provision for doubtful debts.
Increase in amount of  provision for doubtful debts increases the expenses in income statement.
Decreases in amount of  provision for doubtful debts decreases the expenses in income statement.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Balance  $35,000 (cr)
Allowance during th year                             $126,000
Increase in Allowance                                   $ 91,000
$ 91, 000 increase in allowance for doubtful debts increases the expenses in Income Statement
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
a.Cultural facilities, infrastructure, and employment
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Answer:
The opportunity to grow under a famous brand and enjoy the advantages of a larger group of business owners
Explanation:
Opening a franchise is often considered a lower risk for an entrepreneur than setting up a new business because of "The opportunity to grow under a famous brand and enjoy the advantages of a larger group of business owners."
Other benefits to derived include:
1. There is operational support from the franchisor during the lifetime of the business arrangement, which may cover finances, training, accounting, etc.
2. The franchisee's management abilities can be enhanced without extra cost
3. Transactions established on proven and famous brands.