Answer: 1a. A supply chain is the summation of processes involved in ensuring that goods manufactured by a company gets to the final consumer.
Explanation:
1b. Managerial Accountants can improve the supply chain by looking out for hitches in the distribution cycle of goods and being proactive about handling them. Some measures to achieve these are;
1. Effective Logistics Network - All the resources used on logistics such as vehicles, Information technology devices/software, human resources, etc., should be regularly checked to be in good form at all times and equally, efficient.
2. Stock Control - Goods that may be required by costumers at any point in time should always be available.
3. Efficient Payment System - All resources used for payment including bank account information point of sale machines, should be regularly checked to be in good order.
4. Distribution Strategies - A clear cut map should be put in place by the management to facilitate an efficient and prompt delivery system. This can be done by strengthening all departments involved in distribution.
2. Sustainable Practices are those methods of production or initiatives, adopted by companies that seek to limit damage to the environment. An example, is recycling. These practices are geared at ensuring a safer world.
I would invest in a company that discloses their sustainable practices, first, because I believe they are transparent, and secondly because I believe that such companies aim at being enduring companies which are evolving and living up to the demands of a cleaner earth.
Answer:
The divided for common stockholders is $152000
Explanation:
The preferred stock is cumulative whch means any arrears in preference dividend will be paid whenever the dividend is declared.
The amount of yearly preference dividends is = 12000 * 100 * 0.07 = 84000
Thus, when 320000 cash dividend is declared, 2 years ( current year and arrear year) preference dividend will be paid first and the remaining will be distributed among common stock holders.
The dividedn for common stockholders is 320000 - (84000 * 2) = $152000
Answer:
Hurdle rate of return.
Explanation:
A hurdle rate can be regarded as minimum rate of return that is been required by an investor or manager
on a particular project or investment.
The hurdle rate gives the description of the appropriate compensation as regards level of risk present. There are
higher hurdle rates associated with riskier projects.
It should be noted that A minimum acceptable rate of return for an investment decision is called the Hurdle rate of return.
Answer:
b. Debt ratio
Explanation:
The liquidity ratio includes the current ratio, quick ratio, etc
where,
Current ratio = Total Current assets ÷ total current liabilities
And, Quick ratio = Quick assets ÷ total current liabilities
where,
Quick assets = Cash and cash equivalents + short-term investments + Accounts receivable (net)
These two ratios check the liquidity of the business organization whereas debt ratio shows a relationship between the total liabilities and the total assets. It checks the leverage of the firm whether it is capable to repay the borrowed amount or not
Hence, option b is correct
Answer:
The answer is 2.25
Explanation:
Price Elasticity of Supply (PES)= percentage change in Quantity demanded/ percentage change in price
PES= (30-20)/20 *100) /( 55-45)/45*100) = 50%/22.22% = 2.25
