Question: Obtain a mutual fund prospectus to determine

> Refer to Apple’s financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following. 1. Identify the items, if any, that make up Apple’s long-term debt as reported on its balance sheet at September 28, 2013. 2. Assume that Apple has $100 million in convertible d

> Assume that Alibaba Group decides to launch a new website to market discount bookkeeping services to consumers. This chain, named Aladin, requires $500,000 of start-up capital. The founder contributes $375,000 of personal assets in return for 15,000 shar

> This activity requires teamwork to reinforce understanding of accounting for treasury stock. 1. Write a brief team statement (a) generalizing what happens to a corporation’s financial position when it engages in a stock “buyback” and (b) identifying reas

> Access the February 24, 2014, filing of the 2013 calendar-year 10-K report of McDonald’s, (ticker MCD) from www.SEC.gov. Required 1. Review McDonald’s balance sheet and identify how many classes of stock it has issued. 2. What are the par values, number

> Harriet Moore is an accountant for New World Pharmaceuticals. Her duties include tracking research and development spending in the new product development division. Over the course of the past six months, Harriet has noticed that a great deal of funds ha

> Key comparative figures for Apple and Google follow. Required 1. Compute the book value per common share for each company using these data. 2. Compute the basic EPS for each company using these data. 3. Compute the dividend yield for each company using

> Refer to Apple’s financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following. 1. How many shares of common stock are issued and outstanding at September 28, 2013, and September 29, 2012? How do these numbers compare with the basic weighted-average common

> Financial information for Samsung (www.Samsung.com) follows (drawn from its financial statements and footnotes): Required 1. Compute book value per share for Samsung. 2. Compute earnings per share (EPS) for Samsung. 3. Compare Samsungâ€&#153

> Access Samsung’s website http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/corporateprofile/ history06.html and research the company’s history. Also, review its 1938 to 1970 history at http://en. wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung. 1. Byung-Chull Lee, the founder, organize

> Daniel Blake and Craig Martineau are founding partners of their company, EcoScraps, LLC. Assume that Daniel and Craig decide to expand their business with the help of general partners. Required 1. What details should Daniel, Craig, and their future part

> This activity requires teamwork to reinforce understanding of accounting for partnerships. Required 1. Assume that Baker, Warner, and Rice form the BWR Partnership by making capital contributions of $200,000, $300,000, and $500,000, respectively. BWR pr

> Access the January 14, 2014, filing of the 2013 10-K of Advanced BioEnergy, LLC (look for the unconsolidated statements, on pages 64–66 of the 10-K filing). This company’s business consists of producing ethanol and co-products, including wet, modified, a

> Assume that you are studying for an upcoming accounting exam with a good friend. Your friend says that she has a solid understanding of general partnerships but is less sure that she understands organizations that combine certain characteristics of partn

> Doctors Mobey, Oak, and Chesterfield have been in a group practice for several years. Mobey and Oak are family practice physicians, and Chesterfield is a general surgeon. Chesterfield receives many referrals for surgery from his family practice partners.

> Over the years Apple and Google have evolved into large corporations. Today it is difficult to imagine them as fledgling start-ups. Research each company’s history online. Required 1. In what year was each company first organized/started as a business?

> Business Solutions’s second quarter 2016 fixed budget performance report for its computer furniture operations follows. The $156,000 budgeted expenses include $108,000 in variable expenses for desks and $18,000 in variable expenses for

> Take a step back in time and imagine Apple in its infancy as a company. The year is 1976, and Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Ron Wayne are the organizing partners. Required 1. Read the history of Apple from 1976 to 1980 at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A

> What expenses are likely to decrease during retirement?

> What are the three assets you should review on a regular basis during retirement?

> How would you purchase a closed-end fund? An exchange-traded fund?

> In the table below, indicate the typical charges for each type of mutual fund fee and when the fee is assessed. Fee…………………………………………………… Typical Charge Load fund…………………………………………. No load fund……………………………………. Contingent deferred sales load………… Management fe

> What is the net asset value (NAV) for a mutual fund that has assets totaling $730 million, liabilities totaling $10 million, and 24 million shares outstanding?

> In your own words, describe the difference between an investor and a speculator.

> The value of Mike Jackson’s shares in the New Frontiers Technology fund is $11,400. The management fee for this particular fund is 0.80 percent of the total asset value. Calculate the management fee Mike must pay this year.

> Mary Canfield purchased shares in the New Dimensions Global Growth fund. This fund doesn’t charge a front-end load, but it does charge a contingent deferred sales load of 4 percent for any withdrawals during the first five years. If Mary withdraws $7,5

> Jim Johansen noticed that a corporation he is considering investing in is about to pay a quarterly dividend. The record date is Thursday, March 15. In order for Jim to receive this quarterly dividend, what is the last date that he could purchase stock

> During the four quarters for 2015, the Browns received two quarterly dividend payments of $0.18, one quarterly payment of $0.20, and one quarterly payment of $0.22. If they owned 300 shares of stock, what was their total dividend income for 2015?

> This chapter explored a number of different classifications or types of mutual funds. a. Based on your age and current financial situation, which type of mutual fund seems appropriate for your investment needs? Explain your answer. b. As people get cl

> Jamie and Peter Dawson own 220 shares of Duke Energy common stock. Duke Energy's quarterly dividend is $0.28 per share. What is the amount of the dividend check the Dawson couple will receive for this quarter?

> In 2014, Joshua gave $14,000 worth of Microsoft stock to his son. In 2015, the Microsoft shares are worth $23,000. What was the gift tax in 2014?

> You have $100,000 in your retirement fund that is earning 5.5 percent per year, compounded quarterly. How many dollars in withdrawals per month would reduce this nest egg to zero in 20 years? How many dollars per month can you withdraw for as long as y

> Gene and Dixie, husband and wife (ages 35 and 32), both work. They have an adjusted gross income of $50,000 in 2014, and they are filing a joint income tax return. Both have an employer-provided retirement plan at work. What is the maximum IRA contribut

> Using Exhibit 14-2, calculate approximately how much money the older household from Problem 4 spends on medical care.

> Calculate approximately how much money an older (65+) household with an annual income of $45,000 spends on housing each year.

> Ted Riley owns a 2012 Lexus worth $40,000. He owns a home worth $275,000. He has a checking account with $800 in it and a savings account with $1,900 in it. He has a mutual fund worth $110,000. His personal assets are worth $90,000. He still owes $25,

> Prepare your net worth statement using the Assets - Liabilities = Net worth equation.

> Barry and his wife Mary have accumulated over $3.5 million during their 50 years of marriage. They have three children and five grandchildren. What is the total of estate removed from Barry and Mary's estate in 2014?

> Barry and his wife Mary have accumulated over $3.5 million during their 50 years of marriage. They have three children and five grandchildren. How much money can Barry and Mary gift to their grandchildren in 2014 without any gift tax liability?

> Assume your employer offers you the opportunity to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. a. Would you participate in the company’s retirement plan? Justify your answer. b. Assume you decide to participate in the employer-sponsored pla

> Barry and his wife Mary have accumulated over $3.5 million during their 50 years of marriage. They have three children and five grandchildren. How much money can they gift to their children in 2014 without any gift tax liability?

> In 2014, you gave a $12,000 gift to a friend. What is the gift tax?

> In 2014, Joshua gave $14,000 worth of Microsoft stock to his son. In 2015, the Microsoft shares are worth $23,000. What will be the gift tax in 2015?

> In 2014, Joshua gave $14,000 worth of Microsoft stock to his son. In 2015, the Microsoft shares are worth $23,000. What is the total amount removed from Joshua’s estate in 2015?

> Shelly's assets include money in the checking and saving accounts, investments in stocks and mutual funds, and personal property such as furniture, appliances, an automobile, a coin collection, and jewelry. Shelly calculates that her total assets are $1

> Joe and Rachel are both retired. Married for 55 years, they have amassed an estate worth $4.4 million. The couple had no trusts or other type of tax-sheltered assets. If Joe or Rachel dies in 2014, how much federal estate tax would the surviving spouse

> The date death for a widow was 2014. If the estate was valued at $7.5 million and the estate was taxed at 40 percent, what was the heir's tax liability?

> Betty and James Holloway invested $71,000 in the Financial Vision Social Responsibility fund. The management fee for this fund is 0.60 percent of the total asset value. Calculate the management fee the Holloways must pay.

> During one three-month period, Matt Roundtop’s mutual fund grew by $6,000. If he withdraws 35 percent of the growth, how much will he receive?

> As Bart Brownlee approached retirement, he decided the time had come to invest some of his nest egg in a conservative fund. He chose the Franklin Utilities fund. If he invests $46,000 and the fund charges a 4.25 percent load when shares are purchased,

> Jan Throng invested $31,000 in the Invesco Charter Mutual Fund. The fund charges a 5.50 percent commission when shares are purchased. Calculate the amount of commission Jan must pay.

> Casper Energy Exploration reports that the corporation’s assets are valued at $185,000,000, its liabilities are $80,000,000, and it has issued 6,000,000 shares of stock. What is the book value for a share of Casper stock?

> Ford Motor Company has a 1.35 beta. If the overall stock market increases by 6 percent, how much will Ford Motor Company change?

> Currently, Boeing pays an annual dividend of $2.92. If the stock is selling for $128, what is the dividend yield?

> When Jill Thompson received a large settlement from an automobile accident, she chose to invest $146,000 in the Vanguard 500 Index fund. This fund has an expense ratio of 0.17 percent. What is the amount of the fees that Jill will pay this year?

> As part of his 401(k) retirement plan at work, Ken Lowery invests 5 percent of his salary each month in the Capital Investments Lifecycle fund. At the end of this year, Ken’s 401(k) account has a dollar value of $36,400. If the fund charges a 12b-1 fee

> In September, the board of directors of Chaparral Steel approved a 2-for-1 stock split. After the split, how many shares of Chaparral Steel stock will an investor have if she or he owned 400 shares before the split?

> Prepare a list of questions you could use to interview an account executive about career opportunities in the field of finance and investments.

> How will your spending patterns change during your retirement years? Compare your spending patterns with those shown in Exhibit 14-2.

> Prepare a written report of personal information that would be helpful to you and your heirs. Be sure to include the location of family records, your military service file, and other important papers; medical records; bank accounts; charge accounts; loc

> 1. In the past, many workers chose to stay with their employer until retirement. What was the major reason for employees’ loyalty? 2. How did Maureen amass $1.4 million for retirement, while Therese could only accumulate $553,000? 3. Why do women need t

> For many investors, mutual funds have become the investment of choice. In your own words, describe why investors purchase mutual funds.

> What are the four major types of taxes to consider in estate planning?

> What are the four major types of trusts?

> What is the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust?

> Why should you name a guardian?

> What are responsibilities of an executor?

> What are the four basic types of wills?

> What is a will?

> List some important documents you will need to collect and organize.

> What are the two stages in planning your estate?

> Research Information Available from Morningstar 1. What other investment information would you need to evaluate this fund? Where would you obtain this information? 2. Assuming you purchased shares in the Oakmark Global Select I Fund on May 23, 2014, an

> What is estate planning?

> What might you do if your expenses during retirement are higher than you expected?

> What options can be used to purchase shares in or withdraw money from an open-end mutual fund?

> In the table below indicate how each of the key terms affects a mutual fund investment and how each would be taxed. Key Term Effect on a Mutual fund Investment Туре of Taxation Income dividends Capital gain distributions Capital gains

> In your own words, describe the difference between a managed fund and an index fund. Which one do you think could help you achieve your investment goals?

> Describe how each of the following sources of investment information could help evaluate a mutual fund investment. Source of Information Type of Information How This Could Help The Intermet Professional advisory services Mutual fund prospectus Mut

> How can choosing the right fund help you save for retirement?

> What expenses are likely to increase during retirement?

> How important is the investment objective as stated in a mutual fund’s prospectus?

> What is an expense ratio? Why is it important?

> Research Information Available from Value Line 1. What other investment information would you need to evaluate Disney common stock? Where would you obtain this information? 2. Assuming you purchased Disney stock on February 7, 2014 and based on your ans

> Closed end, exchange-traded, or open ended mutual funds are available today. Describe the differences between each type of fund.

> Describe each of the following investment techniques. Buy and hold Dollar-cost averaging Direct investment Dividend reinvestment Margin Selling short Options

> Explain the important characteristics of each of the following types of stock transaction orders. Market order Limit order Stop-loss order

> What is the difference between the primary market and the secondary market? What is an initial public offering (IPO)?

> Write the formula for the following stock calculations, and then describe how this formula could help you make a decision to buy or sell a stock. //

> Explain the relationship between earnings and a stock’s market value.

> What is the difference between a prospectus and an annual report?

> Describe how each of the following sources of information could help you evaluate a stock investment. Source of information Type of Information How Could This Help The Internet Stock advisory services A newspaper Government publications Business per

> Why do corporations sell stock? Why do investors purchase stock?

> From an investor’s viewpoint, what is the difference between common stock and preferred stock?

> Starting Early: Retirement and Estate Planning Jamie Lee and Ross now in their fifties, have plenty of time on their hands now that the triplets are away at college. They both realized that time has just flown by; over twenty four years have passed since

> Why do corporations split their stock? Is a stock split good or bad for investors?

> After researching Valero Energy common stock, Sandra Pearson is convinced the stock is overpriced. She contacts her account executive and arranges to sell short 300 shares of Valero Energy. At the time of the sale, a share of common stock had a value o

> Bob Orleans invested $3,000 and borrowed $3,000 to purchase shares in Verizon Communications. At the time of his investment, Verizon was selling for $45 a share. a. If Bob paid a $30 commission, how many shares could he buy if he used only his own money

> For four years, Marty Campbell invested $4,000 each year in Harley Davidson. The stock was selling for $36 in 2011, $45 in 2012, $52 in 2013, and $70 in 2014. a. What is Marty’s total investment in Harley Davidson? b. After four years, how many shares do

> Three years ago, James Matheson bought 200 shares of a mutual fund for $23 a share. During the three-year period, he received total income dividends of $0.92 per share. He also received total capital gain distributions of $0.80 per share. At the end o

> Jason Mathews purchased 300 shares of the Hodge & Mattox Energy fund. Each share cost $14.15. Fifteen months later, he decided to sell his shares when the share value reached $17.10. a. What is the amount of his total initial investment? b. What was

> The Yamaha Aggressive Growth fund has a 1.83 percent expense ratio. a. If you invest $55,000 in this fund, what is the dollar amount of fees that you would pay this year? b. Based on the information in this chapter and your own research, is this a low,