Answer:
5%
12%
Explanation:
Unemployment rate is the fraction of the labour force that are unemployed but are actively looking for work
Types of unemployment include:
Frictional unemployment : it is the period of time a person is unemployed from the period he leaves his current job and the time he gets another job. The 300 unemployed people are frictionally unemployed
structural unemployment : it occurs as a result of changes in the economy. These changes can be as a result of changes in technology, polices or competition . Structural unemployment tends to be permanent. The 420 unemployed people are structurally unemployed
Voluntary unemployment : e.g. worker at a fast-food restaurant who quits work and attends college.
Cyclical unemployment : occurs as a result of fluctuations in the economy
Frictional unemployment = (total frictional unemployed people / total labour force ) x 100
(300 / 6000) x 100 = 5%
Total unemployment rate = (total frictional unemployed people + total structural unemployed individuals / total labour force ) x 100
[(300 + 420) / 6000] x 100 = 12%
Answer:
Explanation:
Bonds have some advantages over stocks, including relatively low volatility, high liquidity, legal protection, and a variety of term structures.
Answer:
(d) debt; opposite direction
Explanation:
Bonds or debentures represent fixed interest bearing instruments issued by corporates to raise long term funds i.e usually greater than 1 year repayable after a fixed duration.
Bonds could be of various forms such as zero coupon bonds, deep discount bonds, face value bonds etc
The common aspect of all being bonds represent debt which a corporation owes which must be repaid after a fixed duration. Also bonds demand periodic interest payments i.e fixed obligation which cannot be refused by the issuer company.
There is an inverse relationship between bond prices and market interest rates.
Reason : This is because if a higher interest rate prevails in the market than the coupon rate offered by the issuer, the issuer will have to reduce the price of it's bonds so as to make them attractive else investors would rather invest in other bonds in the market offering a higher rate of return.
Answer:
1. Journal entries are quicker and more comfortable in the manual accounting
2. Posting is easier in computer software-based accounting
3. Trial balance adjustment in manual accounting is tricky. However, a lengthy process may pose a challenge for computerized accounting.
4. Financial statements are more straightforward in software-based accounting than manual accounting
Explanation:
The introduction of accounting software such as QuickBooks has transformed the working for accounting professionals. The conventional accounting system replacement has made the job more comfortable. However, there are new challenges added, such as learning the software, making error-free inputs, and pace of computer-related entries. However, considering that once these skills are learned, the overall job is easier than before.
1. Journal entries in manual are made quicker, and errors can be rectified. However, entries are linked automatically to their respective ledgers that solve the challenges with compound entries
2. Posting is simpler in software as the general ledger is created on a single click. Manual posting requires time and efforts
3. Adjusted entries need to manual input in conventional method to create the adjusted trial balance whereas, in software, its added through adjusting journal entries.
4. Financial statements are much more straightforward in software as they are available on one click, whereas in manual accounting, they are required to be calculated.
