Answer:
Trout Lumber Yard
a. The receivables turnover = Net Credit Sales/Average Receivables
= $8,105,305/$447,516
= 18 times per year
b. The Days' Sales in Receivables = Average Receivables/Credit Sales * 365
= $447,516/$8,105,305 * 365
= 20.15 days
c. On the average, it took 20.15 days (365/18.11) for credit customers to pay off their accounts during the past year.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Accounts receivable balance = $447,516
Credit sales for the year just ended = $8,105,305
The receivables turnover = Net Credit Sales/Average Receivables
= $8,105,305/$447,516
= 18.11 times
The Days' Sales in Receivables = Average Receivables/Credit Sales * 365
= $447,516/$8,105,305 * 365
= 20.15 days
Answer: Budgeted Raw Material to be consumed in July.
Quantity Price per pound Total
10,200 $6 $61,200
Explanation:
As for the information provided, the material at month end in hand shall be:
20% of upcoming month's sale.
If in June at month end, the inventory in hand = 2,040 pounds of raw material.
Then, this represents 20% of total requirement of July.
Therefore, total requirement in July = 
This basically means:
Total inventory required =
Quantity Price per pound Total
10,200 $6 $61,200
Answer:
Yes, I agree.
Explanation:
I agree that the parole system should be abolished because there is a risk that the parolee may become a repeat offender. It too involves the risk that he won't, In case, be able to survive on his individual upon freedom, and will fall victim to permanent homelessness, unemployment, social maladjustment. It may also involve the continuation of involvement by the criminal justice system.
The answer is True. Hope this helps
Answer:
(a) Strategy recommended for initial expansion
Target Markets
Market Entry
(b) Factors to consider when pursuing the expansion strategy
Brand Recognition
Cultural Understanding
Explanation:
There are two parts of this question. Therefore, they are written in details below as points (a) and (b)
<u>(a) Strategy recommended for initial expansion</u>
<u>Target Markets</u>
In order to proceed with any idea/plan at a strategic level, one must consider doing their homework. This means to understand the international customers, what do they buy, at what price is the goods preferred, which methods of shopping best suits them and so on.
<u>Market Entry</u>
Planning on how to enter the market is an important strategy in the plan for initial expansion. This could be achieved by acquiring another business and/or selling unique product/service.
(b) Factors to consider when pursuing the expansion strategy
<u>Brand Recognition</u>
One must question whether your brand is recognized in the market or not and at what level is it recognized. Awareness of brand existence have increased significantly with the help of social media. However, the same could be said about the number of brands available in the market for a single good/service. Therefore, research must be conducted before expanding into new territories.
<u>Cultural Understanding</u>
Culture is different in each country and based on which different market strategies needs to be implemented for each country. Let's say you approach a country where language of the country is not known to your existing employees. Therefore, you may need to train them first before working in the country and this could amount to a significant cost. It's best to start expansion in those countries where you have better cultural understanding.
