Options:
a) Gym Newbie: This largest market is new to fitness and working out. Gym newbies work out once a week and are price sensitive about their fitness spending.
b) Weekend Warriors: This large market works out 2-3 times a week and mixes up running with gym time. Weekend warriors typically purchase mid-level shoes and apparel and use a fitness app on their phone to track their workouts.
c) Marathon Madness: This mid-size market works out daily. Workouts often include long distance runs. Quality, durable products are attractive to this market, and marathoners are willing to pay premium prices to get the latest tech.
Answer:
C)
Explanation:
The VP of Marketing has directed you to search for a target market that values fitness technology functionality and are willing to pay for it. Gym newbies and weekend warriors might value the functionality but can get similar products at a lower costs since their needs are very basic.
You need people that workout constantly and for long periods of time. This type of clients really need high quality and durable products, so they are willing to pay for them. These guys and girls are not going to go around running and watching their cellphones, they are trying to improve their performance, not to worsen it. They are constantly looking for ways to be better athletes and train harder, and any help they can get is very valuable for them.
Answer: Not required to be accounted for by the short-cut method if using IFRS.
Explanation:
A Short term Lease is one where a person or entity is granted the legal use of a space for a small period of time which is a year or less.
In calculating this, the Sixteenth International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 16, states that a Short Term lease may be charged directly to a Profit and Loss account.
It does not approve the use of the Shortcut method which is a qualitative measure of analysis that is ONLY approved under the US Accounting system (GAAP) and even then is not widely used.
Answer: Relationship Marketing
Explanation:
Relationship marketing is a form of marketing where a business tries to create a lasting bond with their customers, done by constant communication with their customers to get feedback of their products/ services.
Phat International is making use of dialogue with their customers to create more loyal customers which is a form of relationship marketing.
Answer:
Explanation:
Sales revenue to be reported - $1,000,000
Warranty expense - $40,000
Unearned warranty revenue - $12,000
Cash = 1,000,000+12,000 = $1,012,000
Warranty liability - $40,000
