Questions from Cost Management

Q: What does expropriation mean, and what is the role of transfer

What does expropriation mean, and what is the role of transfer pricing in this regard?

Q: Comdex Inc. manufactures parts for the telecom industry. One of

Comdex Inc. manufactures parts for the telecom industry. One of its products that currently sells for $160 is now facing a new competitor that offers the same product for $140. The parts currently cos...

Q: What is return on investment (ROI), and how is it

What is return on investment (ROI), and how is it calculated?

Q: What are the measurement issues to consider when using return on investment

What are the measurement issues to consider when using return on investment (ROI)?

Q: What are the advantages and limitations of return on investment (ROI

What are the advantages and limitations of return on investment (ROI) as a performance measure?

Q: What are the components of return on investment (ROI), and

What are the components of return on investment (ROI), and how is each component interpreted and used?

Q: What are the advantages and limitations of residual income (RI)

What are the advantages and limitations of residual income (RI) as a performance measure?

Q: How does the concept of economic value added, EVA®, compare

How does the concept of economic value added, EVA®, compare, as a measure of financial performance, to return on investment (ROI) and residual income (RI)?

Q: What are the three methods most commonly used in international taxation to

What are the three methods most commonly used in international taxation to determine a transfer price acceptable to tax authorities? Explain each method briefly.

Q: What is meant by the term arm’s length standard, and for

What is meant by the term arm’s length standard, and for what is it used?