A supply chain consists of a network of companies linked together by physical, information, and monetary flows. When supply chain partners work together, they are able to accomplish things that an individual firm would find difficult, if not impossible, to do. Few cases illustrate this better than the situation faced by LeapFrog in August 2003. LeapFrog, which describes itself as a “leading designer, developer and marketer of innovative, technology-based educational products and related proprietary content,”12 had just introduced a new educational product called the Little Touch LeapPad. The distinguishing feature of the LeapPad, whose target market was toddlers, was that it combined high-tech materials and sophisticated electronics to create an interactive “book” that made appropriate sounds when a child touched certain words or pictures. While LeapFrog was confident the toy would be popular, no one—including the retailers, LeapFrog, and Capable Toys, the Chinese manufacturer who had primary responsibility for producing the LeapPads—knew for sure what actual consumer demand would be. Such uncertainty, which is typical for the toy industry, can be particularly problematic because the demand for toys is concentrated around the November and December holiday season, giving supply chain partners little time to react. Furthermore, toy companies planning for holiday sales have traditionally had to place orders many months in advance—in February or March—to allow enough time for products to work their way through the supply chain and to retailers’ shelves. In effect, toy companies had one chance to get it right. If a toy company ordered too few copies of a particular toy in February or March, customers in November and December went away disappointed, and the toy company lost significant revenues; if a toy company ordered too many, the result was leftover toys that had to be sold at a steep discount or loss. By 2003, however, LeapFrog had developed a new approach that used sophisticated forecasting systems, fast information flows and cooperation between supply chain partners, and a flexible manufacturing base to improve the responsiveness of the toy supply chain. Here’s how it happened. E-Commerce, Relationship Management, and Forecasting The first inkling that the LittleTouch LeapPad was a hit came in early August 2003, when major retailers such as Target and Toys “R” Us showed sales of 360 units during the introductory weekend. In previous years, these retailers might have hesitated to share such detailed sales information with a toy company. By 2003, however, retailers realized that sharing sales information in real time with LeapFrog would increase the toy company’s odds of meeting surging market demand. The result was that by the Monday following the introductory weekend, LeapFrog knew about the weekend sales figures. While 360 units might not seem like a lot, LeapFrog’s forecasting models indicated that if the trend continued, holiday demand for LeapPads would be approximately 700,000, more than double what LeapFrog had requested be produced by Capable Toys. LeapFrog and its manufacturing and logistics supply chain partners would have to find a way to produce another 350,000 LeapPads and move them to retail stores, all within a few months…………… Required: 1. Draw a map of the supply chain for LeapFrog, including the retailers, Capable Toys, and suppliers of key materials (i.e., Tyvek). Which supply chain partners are upstream of LeapFrog? Which are downstream? Which partners are first-tier suppliers? Second-tier suppliers? 2. What data ultimately led to LeapFrog’s decision to increase production levels of the Little Touch LeapPads? Where did these data come from? How long after interpreting these data did LeapFrog start talking with Capable Toys about increasing production levels? Was it days, weeks, or months? 3. What part of the production process limited output levels at Capable Toys? How did Capable respond to the challenge? 4. What were some of the material sourcing challenges Leap- Frog and Capable Toys faced? How did they resolve these problems? 5. What type of logistics solutions did LeapFrog use to get the toys to the stores on time? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these solutions? If it had been August rather than December, what other options might LeapFrog have used?
> Refer to the preceding information for Paulcraft’s acquisition of Switzer’s common stock. Assume that Paulcraft pays $480,000 for 100% of Switzer common stock. Paulcraft uses the cost method to account for its investme
> On January 1, 2015, Port Company acquires 8,000 shares of Solvo Company by issuing 10,000 of its common stock shares with a par value of $10 per share and a fair value of $70 per share. The price paid reflects a control premium. The market value of the s
> Use the preceding information for Palto’s purchase of Saleen common stock. Assume Palto purchases 100% of the Saleen common stock for $400,000 cash. Palto has the following balance sheet immediately after the purchase: Required 1. Pre
> Use the preceding information for Palto’s purchase of Saleen common stock. Assume Palto purchases 100% of the Saleen common stock for $500,000 cash. Palto has the following balance sheet immediately after the purchase: Required 1. Pre
> Using the data given in Problem 2-6, assume that Aron Company purchases 80% of the common stock of Shield Company for $320,000 cash. The following comparative balance sheets are prepared for the two companies immediately after the purchase: Required 1.
> On December 31, 2015, Aron Company purchases 100% of the common stock of Shield Company for $450,000 cash. On this date, any excess of cost over book value is attributed to accounts with fair values that differ from book values. These accounts of Shield
> On March 1, 2015, Collier Enterprises purchases a 100% interest in Robby Corporation for $480,000 cash. Robby Corporation applies push-down accounting principles to account for this acquisition. Robby Corporation has the following balance sheet on Februa
> On March 1, 2015, Penson Enterprises purchases an 80% interest in Express Corporation for $320,000 cash. Express Corporation has the following balance sheet on February 28, 2015: Penson Enterprises receives an independent appraisal on the fair values o
> On March 1, 2015, Carlson Enterprises purchases a 100% interest in Entro Corporation for $400,000. Entro Corporation has the following balance sheet on February 28, 2015: Carlson Enterprises receives an independent appraisal on the fair values of Entr
> Using the data given in Problem 2-1, assume that Roland Company exchanged 14,000 of its $45 fair value ($1 par value) shares for 16,000 of the outstanding shares of Downes Company. Required 1. Record the investment in Downes Company and any other purcha
> Woolco, Inc., purchased all the outstanding stock of Paint, Inc., for $980,000. Woolco also paid $10,000 in direct acquisition costs. Just before the investment, the two companies had the following balance sheets: Appraisals for the assets of Paint, In
> Use the preceding information for Purnell’s purchase of Sentinel common stock. Assume Purnell exchanges 16,000 shares of its own stock for 100% of the common stock of Sentinel. The stock has a market value of $50 per share and a par val
> Use the preceding information for Purnell’s purchase of Sentinel common stock. Assume Purnell exchanges 22,000 shares of its own stock for 100% of the common stock of Sentinel. The stock has a market value of $50 per share and a par val
> Use the preceding information for Palto’s purchase of Saleen common stock. Assume Palto purchases 80% of the Saleen common stock for $300,000 cash. Palto has the following balance sheet immediately after the purchase: Required 1. Prep
> Use the preceding information for Palto’s purchase of Saleen common stock. Assume Palto purchases 80% of the Saleen common stock for $400,000 cash. The shares of the noncontrolling interest have a fair value of $46 each. Palto has the f
> On July 1, 2016, Roland Company exchanged 18,000 of its $45 fair value ($1 par value) shares for all the outstanding shares of Downes Company. Roland paid acquisition costs of $40,000. The two companies had the following balance sheets on July 1, 2016:
> Use the preceding information for Purnell’s purchase of Sentinel common stock. Assume Purnell exchanges 10,000 shares of its own stock for 80% of the common stock of Sentinel. The stock has a market value of $50 per share and a par valu
> Use the preceding information for Purnell’s purchase of Sentinel common stock. Assume Purnell exchanges 19,000 shares of its own stock for 80% of the common stock of Sentinel. The stock has a market value of $50 per share and a par valu
> Duko Corporation is acquiring the net assets, exclusive of cash, of Weber Company as of January 1, 2015, at which time Weber Company’s balance sheet is as follows: Duko Corporation feels that the following fair values should be used f
> Hanson Company issues 10,000 shares of $10 par common stock for the net assets of Marcus Incorporated on December 31, 2016. The stock has a fair value of $65 per share. Acquisition costs are $10,000, and the cost of issuing the stock is $3,000. At the ti
> Sentry, Inc., acquires for $2,300,000 in cash, the net assets of New Equipment Company. The acquisition is made on December 31, 2015, at which time New Equipment has prepared the following balance sheet: The following information is available concernin
> Flom Company is considering the cash purchase of 100% of the outstanding stock of Vargas Company. The terms are not set, and alternative prices are being considered for negotiation. The balance sheet of Vargas Company shows the following values: Apprai
> Garman International wants to expand its operations and decides to acquire the net assets of Iris Company as of January 1, 2016. Garman issues 10,000 shares of its $5 par value common stock for the net assets of Iris. Garman’s stock is
> On July 1, 2015, Faber Enterprises acquired Ann’s Tool Company. Prior to the merger of the two companies, each company calculated its income for the entire year ended December 31, 2015. (It may be assumed that all Ann amounts occurred e
> Heinrich Company, owned by Elennor and Al Heinrich, has been experiencing financial difficulty for the past several years. Both Elennor and Al have not been in good health and have decided to find a buyer. P&F International, after reviewing the finan
> Holt Corporation is contemplating the acquisition of Sambo Company’s net assets on December 31, 2015. It is considering making an offer, which would include a cash payout of $225,000 along with giving 15,000 shares of its $2 par value c
> Tweeden Corporation is contemplating the acquisition of the net assets of Sylvester Corporation in anticipation of expanding its operations. The balance sheet of Sylvester Corporation on December 31, 2015, is as follows: An appraiser for Tweeden determ
> Jack Company is a corporation that was organized on July 1, 2015. The June 30, 2020, balance sheet for Jack is as follows: Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,475,000 Common stock ($
> Kiln Corporation is considering the acquisition of Williams Incorporated. Kiln has asked you, its accountant, to evaluate the various offers it might make to Williams Incorporated. The December 31, 2015, balance sheet of Williams is as follows: The fol
> Moon Company iscontemplating the acquisition of Yount, Inc., on January 1, 2015. If Moon acquires Yount, it will pay $730,000 in cash to Yount and acquisition costs of $20,000. The January 1, 2015, balance sheet of Yount, Inc., is anticipated to be as fo
> Bar Corporation hasbeen looking to expand its operations and has decided to acquire the assets of Vicker Company and Kendal Company. Bar will issue 30,000 shares of its $10 par common stock to acquire the net assets of Vicker Company and will issue 15,00
> Born Corporation agrees to acquire the net assets of Wren Corporation on January 1, 2015. Wren has the following balance sheet on the date of acquisition: An appraiser determines that in-process R&D exists and has an estimated value of $20,000.The
> Glass Company is thinking about acquiring Plastic Company. Glass Company is considering two methods of accomplishing control and is wondering how the accounting treatment will differ under each method. Glass Company has estimated that the fair values of
> The Primary Company and the VIE Company had the balance sheet shown in Problem SA2-1 above on the date control was achieved. The Primary Company guaranteed the 5% bond payable issued by the VIE Company. The Primary Company also loaned the VIE Company $30
> The Primary Company and the VIE Company had the following balance sheet on December 31, 2015, the date control was achieved: The Primary Company guaranteed the 5% bond payable issued by the VIE Company. The Primary Company also loaned the VIE Company $
> On January 1, 2016, Ashland Company purchases a 25% interest in Cramer Company for $195,000. Ashland Company prepares the following determination and distribution of excess schedule: The following additional information is available: a. Cramer Company
> Assume the same information as for Problem SA1-1. Instead of using the equity method, Schinzer uses the fair value option to record the investment in Fowler. The fair value of the investment in Fowler is as follows: Date.................................
> Schinzer Company purchases an influential 25% interest in Fowler Company on January 1, 2016, for $300,000. At that time, Fowler’s stockholders’ equity is $1,000,000. Fowler Company assets have fair value similar to boo
> On January 1, 2017, Heckert Company purchases a controlling interest in Aker Company. The following information is available: a. Heckert Company purchases 1,600 shares of Aker Company outstanding stock on January 1, 2016, for $48,000 and purchases an add
> On January 1, 2015, Parson Company purchases 80% of the common stock of Salary Company for $450,000. On this date, Salary has common stock, other paid-in capital in excess of par, and retained earnings of $50,000, $140,000, and $220,000, respectively. An
> Shelby Corporation purchases 90% of the outstanding stock of Borner Company on January 1, 2015, for $603,000 cash. At that time, Borner Company has the following stockholders’ equity balances: common stock, $200,000; paid-in capital in
> The following diagram depicts the relationships among Mary Company, John Company, and Joan Company on December 31, 2018: Mary Company purchases its interest in John Company on January 1, 2016, for $204,000. John Company purchases its interest in Joan
> Henderson Window Company was a privately held corporation until January 1, 2015. On January 1, 2015, Cool Glass Company acquired a 70% interest in Henderson at a price well in excess of book value. There were some minor differences between book and fair
> Santos Corporation is considering investing in Fenco Corporation, but is unsure about what level of ownership should be undertaken. Santos and Fenco have the following reported incomes: Fenco paid $15,000 in cash dividends to its investors. Prepare a p
> Barstow Company is contemplating the acquisition of the net assets of Crown Company for $875,000 cash. To complete the transaction, acquisition costs are $15,000. The balance sheet of Crown Company on the purchase date is as follows: The following fair
> Overall, Steve Edwards, vice president of Marketing at Dittenhoefer’s Fine China, is very pleased with the success of his new line of Gem-Surface china plates. Gem-Surface plates are different from regular china in that the plates have
> Figure 4.21 shows the swim lane process map for a patient undergoing a lumpectomy (the surgical removal of a small tumor from the breast). Nine parties, including the patient, were involved in the process. For many of the steps in Figure 4.21, a box has
> Manufacturing and Service Processes: Loganville Window Treatments Introduction For nearly 50 years, Loganville Window Treatments (LWT) of Loganville, Georgia, has made interior shutters that are sold through decorating centers. Figure 3.20 shows some of
> NETFLIX, at almost 20 years old, has more than 44 million subscribers worldwide and is now the most popular subscription media business in the United States.14 In the fourth quarter of 2013, Netflix had estimated total revenue of nearly $1.2 billion.15 B
> Myrtle loaned Sven $150,000 for his gardening supplies company. A drought occurred during the year. Because Sven was unable to repay the loan, Myrtle accepted the following plan to extinguish Sven’s debt. Sven is to pay cash of $3,000 and transfer owners
> Use the citator to update the decision in United States v. Textron Inc., 507 F. Supp. 2d 138 (D.R.I. 2007). Determine whether any case has cited this decision or any subsequent decisions in this case. What topic does this important case address that impa
> What deduction does Section 162(a)(2) specifically authorize? What Code provision in another section disallows some of those deductions? Explain.
> Use a tax service such as “United States Tax Reporter”, to answer the following questions: a. Assume a public university provides a $20,000 athletic scholarship to an athlete to cover tuition, books, a computer, and extra tutoring costs, does the athlete
> Illustrate the potential use of data analytics for an accountant using a legal database.
> Find the legal case SEC v. Wyly, 56 F. Supp. 3d 260 (S.D.N.Y. 2014) [Note that chapter 7 discusses case citations]. Discuss the court’s decision in that case.
> Locate and identify two recent Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Releases by the SEC that address fraud. Explain how you conducted the research.
> Find the title of a recent article from the Journal of Accountancy that discusses “money laundering.”
> Go to the Global EDGE resource desk and identify at least two international business resources recommended for statistical sources.
> Assume that the taxpayer has a tax issue in which the only authorities on point are the following: (a) an unfavorable circuit court of appeals case from the same circuit as the taxpayer’s residence and (b) a favorable decision from a district court in
> Joseph Josephs, CPA is auditing the Elder Company’s current year’s annual financial statements and notices that the Company has violated the 2.1 to 1.0 current ratio requirements as part of its debt agreement with the Sunshine Bank. The company’s curren
> Locate a revenue ruling that defines a married couple. What is the citation for that revenue ruling? How and why does the revenue ruling define a married couple?
> Find the industry ranking in the music business. Who are the largest three companies in the music industry? What database did you use? Provide a financial comparison of these three companies.
> What does the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting StandardNo.49discuss? When was Standard No.49 promulgated? What was the purpose of the Standard?
> What is the title of GASB Concept Statement No. 6? What is the purpose of the reporting discussed in the Concept? When was GASB Concept Statement No. 6 last modified?
> Summarize what tax was at issue in the Direct Marketing Association case mentioned in this chapter. Explain what happened on its appeal to the Supreme Court. Provide a proper citation including both the Supreme Court’s decision and the 2016 decision in t
> Find the title of GAAP Concept Statement No. 5. What is the purpose of the reporting discussed in the Concept? When was this Concept Statement last modified?
> Locate Ballard v. Commissioner, 544 U.S. 40; 95 AFTR 2d 1302 (2005). What was the main issue before the Supreme Court? What did the Supreme Court do with the appellate court’s decision?
> Examine an analyst report on Ford Motor Company. Who wrote the report? Outline the major contents of that analyst report. Where did you find this analyst report?
> Find the growth rate for Yahoo! from January 2015 until it was sold to Verizon in 2016. What helps to explain the change in the company’s stock price during that time period?
> Locate the insurance company State Farm Group. Using an appropriate database available to you, summarize the key financial ratios that you can find on the company. Compare that information to any information provided on the company’s website.
> Hugo Crossman, CPA, issued a review statement for the CUNY Company for last year and a compiled statement for them in the current year. During the current year, Hugo purchased some CUNY securities, which made him lose his independence—a fact noted in his
> Examine the private company Uber, headquartered in San Francisco. Summarize the corporate history of Uber. What legal concerns does this company face? Where did you find this information?
> Find 2016 stock prices on one of the largest private equity firms, the Blackstone Group. How much did their stock price change during that year? Explain why. What sources of information did you use to find this answer? Why is information on this private
> Conduct a search to find the federal laws and regulations concerning the environmental liability disclosure requirements for Chevron. List the major items. What database and parts of the database did you used to locate the information?
> Find the name of the major professional accounting journal published by the AICPA. Locate the two most recent articles in this journal using the keyword “derivatives.” Give the citation for these articles using APA style. Summarize each article in a sent
> Use a commercial database to examine IBM’s first footnote in its financial statements for 2016. Compare and contrast the advantages or disadvantages in assessing IBM from a commercial database as compared to using the SEC website with its EDGAR database.
> Use the topic guide in an article index database or legal database. Research “Theranos.” Explain the rise and fall of this company.
> Find the profitability ratios for the bank Wells Fargo for the most recent year. Provide an analysis of what these ratios indicate for Wells Fargo’s operations and use of its assets. How has Wells Fargo performed since 2015, a year before its management
> What financial ratios are provided in the Mergent Online database? Compare (identify the similarities) and contrast (identify the differences) in this result to the financial ratios presented in S&P Capital IQ.
> Conduct research to describe a major financial fraud that the SEC announced in the first half of 2016 and find a recent case involving cyber fraud or fraud that used technology. What database and parts of the database did you use?
> Find the company Alexander & Baldwin. Write a one sentence explanation describing Alexander & Baldwin’s business. Identify the company’s top competitors. Identify the databases and parts of the database that you used.
> Merrill Corporation engages in a valid cash flow hedge where it minimizes the risk from variable interest rated debt by promising to issue dividend payments from both its own portfolio and its portfolio of “outside” marketable securities. Since interest
> Review Walmart’s financial reports for the last three years, and perform a ratio analysis of them. In one paragraph, discuss the company’s financial situation. What databases and parts of that database did you use to find the answer?
> What is the most recent exposure draft or accounting standards update for accounting for derivatives? What database helped you find an answer?
> Given that GASB is related to FASB through their common oversight board, research GASB’s plans for its hierarchy of accounting sources. Identify where you found that information
> What exposure drafts are currently available from the FASAB?
> Describe the qualities establishing sophisticated analysis and reasoning in a tax research memo.
> What role does professional judgment play in the daily activities of the accountant or auditor?
> Discuss the structure of a tax research memo, as shown by the typical subheadings.
> Explain the AICPA’s Conceptual Framework that is incorporated into the Code of Conduct.
> Discuss how to use Checkpoint® to find relevant cases.
> Explain the difference between data-mining software and public databases
> The Rich Company seeks to limit its potential exposure from future variable-interest debt by engaging in a cash flow hedge. Thus, it seeks to acquire a financial instrument that varies in price “in opposition” to Rick’s expected payments on this debt in
> What documentation is needed in the research process?
> Differentiate between auditing standards and auditing procedures.
> Explain the differences between a Treasury Regulation and a Revenue Ruling.
> Define fraud and identify four examples of fraud.
> How are keywords used to evaluate and collect evidence?
> Explain two ways to collect evidence.
> Define an attest engagement. Is an audit engagement an attest service?
