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> Orb Trust (Orb) has historically leaned toward a passive management style of its portfolios. The only model that Orb’s senior management has promoted in the past is the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). Now Orb’s management has asked one of its analyst

> Orb Trust (Orb) has historically leaned toward a passive management style of its portfolios. The only model that Orb’s senior management has promoted in the past is the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). Now Orb’s management has asked one of its analyst

> As a finance intern at Pork Products, Jennifer Wainwright’s assignment is to come up with fresh insights concerning the firm’s cost of capital. She decides that this would be a good opportunity to try out the new material on the APT that she learned last

> Suppose that the market can be described by the following three sources of systematic risk with associated risk premiums. Factor Risk Premium Industrial production (I ) ………………………………6% Interest rates(R)

> Consider the following multifactor (APT) model of security returns for a particular stock. / a. If T-bills currently offer a 6% yield, find the expected rate of return on this stock if the market views the stock as fairly priced. b. Suppose that the mar

> Suppose that two factors have been identified for the U.S. economy: the growth rate of industrial production, IP, and the inflation rate, IR. IP is expected to be 3%, and IR 5%. A stock with a beta of 1 on IP and .5 on IR currently is expected to provide

> Consider the following table, which gives a security analyst’s expected return on two stocks in two particular scenarios for the rate of return on the market: a. What are the betas of the two stocks? b. What is the expected rate of retu

> Statistics for three stocks, A, B, and C, are shown in the following tables. Using only the information provided in the tables, and given a choice between a portfolio made up of equal amounts of stocks A and B or a portfolio made up of equal amounts of s

> Suppose that your wealth is $250,000. You buy a $200,000 house and invest the remainder in a risk-free asset paying an annual interest rate of 6%. There is a probability of .001 that your house will burn to the ground and its value will be reduced to zer

> The following units of a particular item were available for sale during the calendar year: The firm uses the weighted average cost method with a perpetual inventory system. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance a

> The following units of an item were available for sale during the year: Beginning inventory ……... 21,600 units at $20.00 Sale ……………………………. 14,400 units at $40.00 First purchase ……………... 48,000 units at $25.20 Sale …………………………… 36,000 units at $40.00 Secon

> Patrick Miller is the owner and operator of Chicopee LLC, a motivational consulting business. At the end of its accounting period, December 31, 20Y8, Chicopee has assets of $518,000 and liabilities of $165,000. Using the accounting equation, determine th

> The revenues and expenses of Zenith Travel Service for the year ended August 31, 20Y4, follow: Fees earned …………………….. $899,600 Office expense …………………… 353,800 Miscellaneous expense ……….… 14,400 Wages expense …………………. 539,800 Prepare an income statement f

> Peachtree Delivery Service is owned and operated by Terry Young. The following selected transactions were completed by Peachtree Delivery Service during February: 1. Received cash from owner as additional investment, $65,200. 2. Billed customers for deli

> The units of an item available for sale during the year were as follows: There are 17 units of the item in the physical inventory at December 31. The periodic inventory system is used. Determine the inventory cost using (a) The first-in, first-out (FIFO

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for J101 are as follows: Assuming a perpetual inventory system and using the weighted average method, determine (a) The weighted average unit cost after the October 22 purchase, (b) The cost of the merchandise s

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for H76 are as follows: Assuming a perpetual inventory system and using the weighted average method, determine (a) The weighted average unit cost after the July 23 purchase, (b) The cost of the merchandise sold

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for Item GY9 are as follows: Assuming a perpetual inventory system and using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, determine (a) The cost of merchandise sold on March 27 and (b) The inventory on March 31.

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for Item FK7 are as follows: Assuming a perpetual inventory system and using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, determine (a) The cost of merchandise sold on September 27 and (b) The inventory on September 30

> Using the income statement for Up-in-the-Air Travel Service shown in Practice Exercise 1-4A, prepare a statement of owner’s equity for the year ended April 30, 20Y7. Jerome Foley, the owner, invested an additional $52,000 in the busines

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for Item Doodad are as follows: Assuming a perpetual inventory system and using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, determine (a) The cost of merchandise sold on July 24 and (b) The inventory on July 31.

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales for Item Copper are as follows: Assuming a perpetual inventory system and using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, determine (a) The cost of merchandise sold on March 25 and (b) The inventory on March 31.

> The following three identical units of Item B are purchased during June: Assume that one unit is sold on June 27 for $270. Determine the gross profit for June and ending inventory on June 30 using the (a) First-in, first-out (FIFO); (b) Last-in, first-o

> Financial statement data for years ending December 31 for Salsa Company follow: a. Determine the inventory turnover for 20Y7 and 20Y6. Round to one decimal place. b. Determine the days’ sales in inventory for 20Y7 and 20Y6. Use 365 day

> Financial statement data for years ending December 31 for Amsterdam Company follow: a. Determine the inventory turnover for 20Y4 and 20Y3. Round to one decimal place. b. Determine the days’ sales in inventory for 20Y4 and 20Y3. Use 365

> During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 20Y7, Combine Engine Company incorrectly counted its inventory as $274,100 instead of the correct amount of $270,700. Indicate the effect of the misstatement on Combine Engine’s December 31, 20Y

> During the taking of its physical inventory on August 31, 20Y7, Robin Interiors Company incorrectly counted its inventory as $543,500 instead of the correct amount of $560,700. Indicate the effect of the misstatement on Robin Interiors’ August 31, 20Y7,

> On the basis of the following data, determine the value of the inventory at the lower of cost or market. Apply lower of cost or market to each inventory item, as shown in Exhibit 9. / Exhibit 9:

> On the basis of the following data, determine the value of the inventory at the lower of cost or market. Apply lower of cost or market to each inventory item, as shown in Exhibit 9. Exhibit 9:

> The units of an item available for sale during the year were as follows: There are 73 units of the item in the physical inventory at December 31. The periodic inventory system is used. Determine the inventory cost using (a) The first-in, first-out (FIFO

> Are closing entries recorded before or after preparing the (a) Adjusted trial balance, (b) Financial statements, (c) Post-closing trial balance?

> The following three identical units of Item Alpha are purchased during April: Assume that one unit is sold on April 30 for $132. Determine the gross profit for April and ending inventory on April 30 using the (a) First-in, first-out (FIFO); (b) Last-in,

> Sally Co. sold merchandise to Buck Co. on account, $58,900, terms 2/15, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold is $35,200. Journalize the entries for Sally Co. and Buck Co. for the sale, purchase, and payment of amount due. Assume that all discounts are

> Determine the amount to be paid in full settlement of each of two invoices, (a) and (b), assuming that credit for returns and allowances was received prior to payment and that all invoices were paid within the discount period.

> Determine the amount to be paid in full settlement of each of two invoices, (a) and (b), assuming that credit for returns and allowances was received prior to payment and that all invoices were paid within the discount period.

> Journalize the following merchandise transactions: a. Sold merchandise on account, $78,600 with terms 1/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $47,200. b. Received payment less the discount. c. Issued a $900 credit memo for damaged merchandise. T

> Journalize the following merchandise transactions: a. Sold merchandise on account, $94,800 with terms 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $56,900. b. Received payment less the discount. c. Issued a $500 credit memo for damaged merchandise. T

> Wiseman Company purchased merchandise on account from a supplier for $85,000, terms 1/10, n/30. Wiseman Company returned $9,800 of the merchandise and received full credit. a. If Wiseman Company pays the invoice within the discount period, what is the am

> Flounder Company purchased merchandise on account from a supplier for $32,100, terms 2/10, n/30. Flounder Company returned $8,600 of the merchandise and received full credit. a. If Flounder Company pays the invoice within the discount period, what is the

> During the current year, merchandise is sold for $21,100 cash and $341,700 on account. The cost of the merchandise sold is $217,200. What is the amount of the gross profit?

> Financial statement data for the years ending December 31, 20Y3 and 20Y2, for Lawson Company follow: a. Determine the asset turnover for 20Y3 and 20Y2. b. Is the change in the asset turnover from 20Y2 to 20Y3 favorable or unfavorable?

> The revenues and expenses of Up-in-the-Air Travel Service for the year ended April 30, 20Y7, follow: Fees earned ………………… $1,870,000 Office expense …………….……. 343,000 Miscellaneous expense ……….. 21,000 Wages expense ……………….. 1,115,000 Prepare an income sta

> Financial statement data for the years ending December 31, 20Y3 and 20Y2, for Linstrum Company follow: a. Determine the asset turnover for 20Y3 and 20Y2. b. Is the change in the asset turnover from 20Y2 to 20Y3 favorable or unfavorable?

> Assume the following data for Casper Company before its year-end adjustments: Sales for the year …………………………………….. $1,750,000 Estimated percent of refunds for the year …………… 0.6% Journalize the adjusting entry for customer refunds and allowances.

> Assume the following data for Lusk Inc. before its year-end adjustments: Sales for the year …………………………………… $3,600,000 Estimated percent of refunds for the year ………….. 0.8% Journalize the adjusting entry for customer refunds and allowances.

> Stanley Flooring Company’s perpetual inventory records indicate that $1,129,000 of merchandise should be on hand on December 31, 20Y1. The physical inventory indicates that $1,109,300 of merchandise is actually on hand. Journalize the adjusting entry for

> Novelty Furnishings Company’s perpetual inventory records indicate that $755,000 of merchandise should be on hand on November 30, 20Y1. The physical inventory indicates that $742,000 of merchandise is actually on hand. Journalize the adjusting entry for

> Statham Co. sold merchandise to Bloomingdale Co. on account, $147,600, terms FOB shipping point, 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold is $88,600. Statham Co. paid freight of $2,400. Journalize the entries for Statham Co. and Bloomingdale Co. for

> During the current year, merchandise is sold for $366,100 cash and $1,420,000 on account. The cost of the merchandise sold is $1,014,300. What is the amount of the gross profit?

> The debits and credits from two transactions are presented in the following creditor’s (supplier’s) account: Describe each transaction and the source of each posting.

> The debits and credits from two transactions are presented in the following creditor’s (supplier’s) account: Describe each transaction and the source of each posting.

> Cross Country Delivery Service is owned and operated by Pedro Gonzalez. The following selected transactions were completed by Cross Country Delivery Service during May: 1. Received cash from owner as additional investment, $25,050. 2. Paid advertising ex

> The following purchase transactions occurred during March for Celebration Catering Service: Mar. 11. Purchased party supplies for $820, on account from Gift Pack Supplies Inc. 14. Purchased party supplies for $425, on account from Fun 4 All Supplies Inc.

> The following purchase transactions occurred during October for Non-Stop Inc.: Oct. 6. Purchased office supplies for $310, on account from U-Save Supply Inc. 14. Purchased office equipment for $3,430, on account from Zell Computer Inc. 26. Purchased offi

> The debits and credits from two transactions are presented in the following customer account: Describe each transaction and the source of each posting.

> The debits and credits from two transactions are presented in the following customer account: Describe each transaction and the source of each posting.

> Navigator Life, Inc., does business in two product segments: Camping and Fishing. The following annual revenue information was determined from the accounting system’s invoice information: Prepare horizontal and vertical analyses of the

> After the accounts have been adjusted at April 30, the end of the fiscal year, the following balances were taken from the ledger of Twin Trees Landscaping Co.: Oscar Killingsworth, Capital …………………… $503,900 Oscar Killingsworth, Drawing ………………………. 8,200 F

> After the accounts have been adjusted at December 31, the end of the fiscal year, the following balances were taken from the ledger of Magenta Delivery Services Co.: Ellie Liu, Capital …………………….. $8,366,300 Ellie Liu, Drawing …………………………. 70,000 Fees Earn

> The following accounts appear in an adjusted trial balance of Kangaroo Consulting. Indicate whether each account would be reported as (a) A current asset; (b) Property, plant, and equipment; (c) A current liability; (d) A long-term liability; or (e) Owne

> The following accounts appear in an adjusted trial balance of Carbinaro Consulting. Indicate whether each account would be reported as (a) A current asset; (b) Property, plant, and equipment; (c) A current liability; (d) A long-term liability; or (e) Own

> Ava Marie Rowland owns and operates Road Runner Delivery Services. On January 1, 20Y3, Ava Marie Rowland, Capital had a balance of $781,000. During the year, Ava Marie made no additional investments and withdrew $19,000. For the year ended December 31, 2

> Identify the permanent accounts from the following accounts: Cash; Chris Hawkins, Drawing; Fees Earned; Office Equipment; Wages Expense.

> Cyrus Bautista owns and operates Aquarius Advertising Services. On January 1, 20Y3, Cyrus Bautista, Capital had a balance of $471,900. During the year, Cyrus invested an additional $72,000 and withdrew $17,000. For the year ended December 31, 20Y3, Aquar

> Current assets and current liabilities for Sandstone Company follow: a. Determine the working capital and current ratio for 20Y9 and 20Y8. b. Is the change in the current ratio from 20Y8 to 20Y9 favorable or unfavorable?

> Current assets and current liabilities for Konex Properties Company follow: a. Determine the working capital and current ratio for 20Y9 and 20Y8. b. Is the change in the current ratio from 20Y8 to 20Y9 favorable or unfavorable?

> On August 1, 20Y1, Newhouse Co. received $13,200 for the rent of land for 12 months. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) required for unearned rent on December 31, 20Y1.

> Silver Star Realty Co. pays weekly salaries of $16,200 on Friday for a five-day workweek ending on that day. Journalize the necessary adjusting entry (include an explanation) assuming that the accounting period ends on Tuesday.

> Blue Ocean Realty Co. pays weekly salaries of $33,300 for a six-day workweek (Monday through Saturday). Journalize the necessary adjusting entry (include an explanation) assuming that the accounting period ends on Thursday.

> At the end of the current year, $27,480 of fees have been earned but have not been billed to clients. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) to record the accrued fees.

> At the end of the current year, $18,540 of fees have been earned but have not been billed to clients. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) to record the accrued fees.

> Two income statements for Versatile Company follow: a. Prepare a vertical analysis of Versatile Company’s income statements. b. Does the vertical analysis indicate a favorable or an unfavorable change?

> Two income statements for Upward Company follow: a. Prepare a vertical analysis of Upward Company’s income statements. b. Does the vertical analysis indicate a favorable or an unfavorable change?

> Pauline Emm is the owner and operator of Power Thoughts, a motivational consulting business. At the end of its accounting period, December 31, 20Y8, Power Thoughts has assets of $382,000 and liabilities of $94,000. Using the accounting equation, determin

> For each of the following errors, considered individually, indicate whether the error would cause the adjusted trial balance totals to be unequal. If the error would cause the adjusted trial balance totals to be unequal, indicate whether the debit or cre

> For each of the following errors, considered individually, indicate whether the error would cause the adjusted trial balance totals to be unequal. If the error would cause the adjusted trial balance totals to be unequal, indicate whether the debit or cre

> For the year ending August 31, Solstice Medical Co. mistakenly omitted adjusting entries for (1) Depreciation of $8,400, (2) Fees earned that were not billed of $64,400, and (3) Accrued wages of $10,600. Indicate the effect of the errors on (a) Revenues,

> For the year ending April 30, Safeguard Medical Services Co. mistakenly omitted adjusting entries for (1) $1,700 of supplies that were used, (2) Unearned revenue of $8,000 that was earned, and (3) Insurance of $10,900 that expired. Indicate the effect of

> The estimated amount of depreciation on a building for the current year is $8,120. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) to record the depreciation.

> The estimated amount of depreciation on equipment for the current year is $14,400. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) to record the depreciation.

> The supplies account had a beginning balance of $4,085 and was debited for $7,810 for supplies purchased during the year. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) required at the end of the year, assuming the amount of supplies on hand is

> The prepaid insurance account had a beginning balance of $6,800 and was debited for $25,100 of premiums paid during the year. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) required at the end of the year, assuming the amount of unexpired insura

> The balance in the unearned fees account, before adjustment at the end of the year, is $316,290. Journalize the adjusting entry (include an explanation) required if the amount of unearned fees at the end of the year is $220,240.

> On July 1, the cash account balance was $42,830. During July, cash payments totaled $132,500 and the July 31 balance was $33,850. Determine the cash receipts during July.

> Why are most large companies like Microsoft, PepsiCo, Caterpillar, and AutoZone organized as corporations?

> Prepare a journal entry on June 30 for the withdrawal of $9,500 by Claire Hope for personal use.

> Prepare a journal entry on December 23 for the withdrawal of $27,000 by Graeme Schneider for personal use.

> Prepare a journal entry on August 13 for cash received for services rendered, $7,480.

> Prepare a journal entry on April 30 for fees earned on account, $12,980.

> Assume that you recently accepted a position with Five Star National Bank & Trust as an assistant loan officer. As one of your first duties, you have been assigned the responsibility of evaluating a loan request for $300,000 from West Gate Auto Co.,

> Your friend, Daniel Nat, recently began work as the lead accountant for Asheville Company. Daniel prepared the following balance sheet for December 31, 20Y4: Write a brief memo to Daniel explaining the errors in the Asheville Company balance sheet and t

> In teams, select two public companies of different industries that interest you. Obtain each company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K is a company’s annually required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It inc

> Suzi Nomro operates Watercraft Supply Company, an online boat parts distributorship that is in its third year of operation. The following income statement was prepared for the year ended October 31, 20Y2. 2/15, n/30 and by shipping all merchandise FOB s

> In teams, select a public company that interests you. Obtain the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K is a company’s annually required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It includes the company’s financia

> Daryl Kirby opened Squid Realty Co. on January 1, 20Y7. At the end of the first year, the business needed additional capital. On behalf of Squid Realty Co., Daryl applied to Ocean National Bank for a loan of $375,000. Based on Squid Realty Co.’s financia

> The general merchandise retail industry has a number of segments represented by the following companies: For a recent year, the following cost of merchandise sold and beginning and ending inventories have been provided from corporate annual reports (in

> Prepare a journal entry for the purchase of office supplies on September 30 for $1,900, paying $600 cash and the remainder on account.

> Target Corp. sells merchandise primarily through its retail stores. On the other hand, Amazon .com uses its e-commerce services, features, and technologies to sell its products through the Internet. Recent balance sheet inventory disclosures for Target a

> On April 18, 20Y1, Bontanica Company, a garden retailer, purchased $9,800 of seed, terms 2/10, n/30, from Whitetail Seed Co. Even though the discount period had expired, Shelby Davey subtracted the discount of $196 when he processed the documents for pay

> Cory Neece is planning to manage and operate Eagle Caddy Service at Canyon Lake Golf and Country Club during June through August 20Y9. Cory will rent a small maintenance building from the country club for $500 per month and will offer caddy services, inc