Questions from General Accounting

Q: Selected product data from Samsung (www.samsung.com)

Selected product data from Samsung (www.samsung.com) follow. Required 1. Compute the percentage growth in net sales for each product line from fiscal year 2012 to 2013. Round percents to one decimal...

Q: Assume Apple invested $2.12 billion to expand its manufacturing

Assume Apple invested $2.12 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity. Assume that these assets have a 10-year life, and that Apple requires a 10% internal rate of return on these assets. Required...

Q: Apple and Google sell a variety of products, including smartphones and

Apple and Google sell a variety of products, including smartphones and tablet computers. Some products are more profitable than others. Teams of employees in each company make advertising, investment,...

Q: A consultant commented that “too often the numbers look good but

A consultant commented that “too often the numbers look good but feel bad.” This comment often stems from estimation error common to capital budgeting proposals that relate to future cash flows. Three...

Q: Payback period, accounting rate of return, net present value,

Payback period, accounting rate of return, net present value, and internal rate of return are common methods to evaluate capital investment opportunities. Assume that your manager asks you to identify...

Q: Many companies must determine whether to internally produce their component parts or

Many companies must determine whether to internally produce their component parts or to outsource them. Further, some companies now outsource key components or business processes to international prov...

Q: Break into teams and identify four reasons that an international airline such

Break into teams and identify four reasons that an international airline such as Southwest or Delta would invest in a project when its direct analysis using both payback period and net present value i...

Q: Read the chapter opener about Limor Fried and her company, Adafruit

Read the chapter opener about Limor Fried and her company, Adafruit Industries. Suppose Limor’s business continues to grow, and she builds a massive new manufacturing facility and warehousing center t...

Q: Visit or call a local auto dealership and inquire about leasing a

Visit or call a local auto dealership and inquire about leasing a car. Ask about the down payment and the required monthly payments. You will likely find the salesperson does not discuss the cost to p...

Q: Access Samsung’s 2013 Corporate Sustainability Report, from its website www.

Access Samsung’s 2013 Corporate Sustainability Report, from its website www.samsung.com. Identify and read the section “Social Responsibility: Making Contributions Around the Globe.” Required Samsung...