Answer:
a. ZTech will have a higher operating leverage because it has a higher fixed cost.
b. ZTech will have a higher profit since it has a higher operating leverage if the economy strengthens.
Explanation:
Operating leverage measures the the extent to which a firm uses fixed cost to finance its operations. The higher the fixed cost, the higher the degree of operating leverage
If the economy strengthens, the firm with a higher degree of operating leverage earns a higher profit.
Answer:
1. $840,000
2. 2.1
Explanation:
1. Net income available to shareholders
Net income. $960,000
Less : Preferred stock $120,000
Net income available. $840,000
to common stockholders
2. Basic earnings per share for 2015
Earnings per share = Net income available to common stockholders / weighted average shares of common stock
= $840,000 / $400,000
= 2.1
Answer:
Sony's goal with Future Lab is to create customer value and new lifestyles, whether they are able to do so depends on how well they work it out. Future Labs is based on San Francisco, and it should serve as a place where innovative prototypes should be tested by real users. The goal is that Sony can learn from actual real life user experiences in order to improve their products and services. The real life customers and users that want to participate in Sony's program must pay a fee for doing so, but they can also experience prototypes before anyone else.
Answer: 50400
Explanation:
- Straight-line rate= 100%/ 5 years= 20%
- Double declining Expense= 20% x 2= 40%
From Oct1 to Dec 31 is 9 months/ 12 months a year
- Depreciation Expense year 1= $120000x 0.4x 9/12= $36000
- Book value year 1= beginning year 2= $120000-$36000= $84000
- Book value year 2= $84000- ($84000x0.4)= $50400