Explanation:
The adjusting journal entry to record the given adjustment is shown below:
At the year-end
Insurance expense A/c Dr. A/c $800
To Prepaid Insurance A/c $800
(Being insurance expense is recorded)
The computation is given below:
= Prepayment done for 6 months insurance policy - expired insurance
= $1,200 - $400
= $800
Answer:
1) January 1, 2020
Dr Cash 200,000
Cr bonds payable 200,000
July 1, first coupon payment
Dr Interest expense 4,500
Cr Cash 4,500
December 31, fourth coupon payment
Dr Interest expense 4,500
Cr Interest payable 4,500
2) June 1, 2020
Dr Cash 104,000
Cr Bonds payable 100,000
Cr Bond interest payable 4,000
July 1, first coupon payment
Dr Interest expense 2,00
Cr Cash 2,000
December 31, accrued interest expense
Dr Interest expense 6,000
Cr Interest payable 6,000
Question:
A potato chip manufacturer purchases a potato farm. Which of the following regarding its strategy is true?
A. The manufacturer has effectively used vertical integration to increase its bargaining position and reduce transaction costs.
B. The manufacturer has enhanced utilisation by allowing depreciation and other fixed costs to be spread over a larger unit volume.
C. The manufacturer has sacrificed quality by using a lower-cost input.
D. The manufacturer has efficiently capitalised on the experience and learning-curve effects within the company.
E. The manufacturer has effectively reduced its operating costs by outsourcing its activities.
Answer:
A. the Manufacturer has effectively used vertical integration to increase it's bargaining position and reduce transaction costs.
Explanation:
Vertical integration is a business strategy whereby a business acquires ownership or controls its suppliers, distributors, or retail locations to control its value or supply chain.
It may also be said that vertical integration has to do with the purchase of a part of all of the production or sales process that was previously outsourced, to have it done in-house.
An example of companies who have done this are:
1. Apple
2. Netflix
3. Comcast (Which acquired NBC)
Businesses can integrate by
- purchasing their suppliers to reduce the costs of manufacturing or
- controlling the distribution process that is, owning and controlling the warehousing and delivery of their products etc.
Answer:
The GAP
a. Cost of goods sold = $10,364
b. Cash paid to suppliers = $10,409
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Selected Balance Sheet Data
($ millions) 2015 2014
Inventories $1,918 $1,844
Accounts Payable 1,157 1,128
Purchases during 2015 = $10,438 million
b) Cost of goods sold:
Beginning inventory $1,844
Purchases 10,438
Goods available $12,282
Ending inventory (1,918)
Cost of goods sold $10,364
c) Accounts Payable:
Beginning balance $1,128
Purchases 10,438
Less ending balance 1,157
Cash paid to suppliers $10,409
Answer:
The answer is "- $ 575.68".
Explanation:
please find the attached file.
