Option 1

Calculate the simple interest you would receive in one year on a savings account that earns 5% annual interest. your beginning b

cupoosta [38]

The simple interest formula:
I = P * r * t,
where:
I - interest,
P - investment,
r - interest rate,
t - time ( in years )
P = $255.19, r = 5% = 0.05, t = 1
I = $255.19 * 0.05 * 1 = $12.7595 ≈ $12.76
Answer: The simple interest you would receive in 1 year is $12.76.

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3 years ago

In this assignment, you will develop a more personalized understanding of the Balanced Scorecard concept and see how your vision

sesenic [268]

Explanation:

The following are my SMART goals:-

Specific

1. I want to be physically fit within 6 months on order to be able to run a marathon in less than 3 hours.

2. I want to become a manager in my current organization from my current position as an assistant manager within the next 3 years in order to be able lead a team.

3. I want to be a lovable dad to my daughter in the next 3 months so that I can spend more quality time with her.

4. I want to become an amazing husband to my wife by spending more quality time with her and also taking her on vacations in the next 6 months.

Measurable

1. I would start my training from next week. Initially I would run 3 to 5 kilometers with walk breaks.

2. I would talk to my boss next week to ask for more responsibilities and also to ask him to let me know what is required to get promoted.

3. I would start leaving office early by being more efficient and effective in the office. I will also take my daughter on walks and play with her for 1 hour daily.

4. I would come back from office early and spend time with my wife.

Attainable

1. I will talk to other marathoners to know whether my goal is attainable and will also research about it.

2. I will talk to my colleagues whom are managers about what they did to get promoted.

3. I will talk to other dads to know whether my goal is attainable.

4. I will talk to other husbands that are successful.

Realistic

When I start measuring my progress weekly and getting a feedback from people whom I admire, then I would know how realistic my goals are.

Timely

I have given a time frame for the attainment of all these goals which is very vital.

For implementing these goals, I m going to use the Plan-Do-Act-Dare cycle.

Since my objective is to become a well rounded person in my personal and also my professional life, the above steps will surely help me in becoming that person.

The strategy diamond will consist of:-

1. Arenas- Professional and Personal

2. Vehicles- Focus and hard work

3. Differentiation- Being different and unique from others.

4. Staging- Speed of initiatives

Also, there should be an economic logic binding this.

5 0

3 years ago

Analyzing Financial Statement Effects of Bond Redemption Dechow, Inc., issued $750,000 of 8%, 15-year bonds at 96 on July 1, 200

Crank

Answer:

Dechow, Inc.

Journal Entries:

July 1, 2009: DebitCash $720,000

Debit Bonds Discount $30,000

Credit 8% Bonds Payable $750,000

To record the issuance of a 15-year bonds at 96 with semiannual interest payments.

July 1, 2016 Debit Bonds Payable $750,000

Debit Bonds Retirement Loss $27,942

Credit Unamortized discount $20,442

Credit Cash $757,500

To record the retirement of the bonds at 101.

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

July 1, 2009: Cash $720,000 Bonds Discount $30,000 8% Bonds Payable $750,000 15-year bonds at 96 on July 1, 2009 with semiannual interest payments.

July 1, 2016 Bonds Payable $750,000 Bonds Retirement Loss $27,942 Unamortized discount $20,442 Cash $757,500 retired the bonds at 101.

Unamortized discount:

Discount on the bonds = $30,000 ($750,000 - $720,000)

Amortized bonds discount (9,558)

Unamortized bonds discount $20,442

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3 years ago

One approach to understanding corruption perceptions is to compare information across a variety of countries. Your company has h

Ne4ueva [31]

Explanation:

A major problem in investing in the countries of South America are the problems arising from corruption, political instability and bureaucratization.

There are also many positive points that make large companies operate in such countries, such as Brazil, for example, which is a large country with enormous potential for consumption and also local and government incentives for setting international companies in the country.

However, it is essential that companies operate in these countries having knowledge of the real local situation in terms of the main problems occurring in the country, such as corruption, which can lead to significant problems for the company's business.

It is important, therefore, that there is an accurate internal control over the businesses and the corruption-related indexes and an active and regular monitoring of data essential to the business.

It is also important to have policies and an internal culture aimed at maintaining ethical values, so that the company is supported by positive and ethical values that will lead to a good positioning in the market.

4 0

4 years ago

Gelb Company currently manufactures 43,000 units per year of a key component for its manufacturing process. Variable costs are $

Mashutka [201]

Answer:

It is cheaper to buy the component. At this level of production by $40,750.

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Production= 43,000 units

Variable costs are $2.95 per unit

Avoidable Fixed costs= $73,000 per year

Unavoidable fixed costs= $77,500 per year.

The company is considering buying this component from a supplier for $3.70 per unit.

We need to calculate the cost of producing and buying and choose the best option.

Production:

Total cost= 43,000*2.95 + 73,000= $199,850

Buy:

Total cost= 43,000*3.7= $159,100

It is cheaper to buy the component. At this level of production by $40,750.

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4 years ago