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Labor, GDP, and firms
Labor, GDP, and firms
The most important resource for all firms is labor. Please address the following questions in a 3 page essay.
1. Labor is an important factor of production for all firms. The most recent unemployment rate is estimated at 7.7% (February 2013). Economists have identified three types of unemployment. Which type would affect Microsoft corporation. Explain.
2. Think about other employment issues such as outsourcing. Do you think Microsoft corporation would benefit from outsourcing? If you chose a firm in which outsourcing is not feasible, you can still discuss the advantages (or disadvantages) of outsourcing.
3. If a U.S. firm hires foreign workers abroad, would these wages count in the U.S. GDP? (i.e. an Indian citizen working in a call center for Microsoft in India) Why or why not?
4. Based on the economic indicators, what are your forecasts for Microsoft corporation in terms of profit, employment, and production?
Country Vista Company_Statement of cash flows
Country Vista Company_Statement of cash flows
Download and review the income statement for the Country Vista Company. You will use the income statement to help you complete Part 1 and Part 2 below.
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Country Vista Company |
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Income Statement |
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2011 |
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Sales |
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$2,48,000 |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
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$1,16,000 |
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Gross Profit |
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$1,32,000 |
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Operating Expenses |
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Wages and Salaries Expense |
$44,000 |
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Rent Expense |
$16,000 |
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Depreciation Expense |
$30,000 |
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Other Operating Expenses |
$18,000 |
$1,08,000 |
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Income from Operations |
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$24,000 |
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Gain on Sale of Equipment |
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$26,000 |
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Income before Income Taxes |
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$50,000 |
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Income Tax Expense |
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$17,500 |
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Net Income |
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$32,500 |
Part 1: Indirect Method
Using Excel, prepare the Statement of Cash Flows Indirect Method. Your SOCF should be based upon the income statement and the additional information below:
Additional Information:
· Increase in Accounts Receivables=$4,000
· Increase in Accounts Payables=$16,000
· Increase in Income Taxes Payable=$300
· Decrease in Prepaid Expenses=$10,000
· Decrease in Merchandise Inventory=$14,000
· Decrease in Long Term Notes Payable=$20,000
· Cash Paid to Purchase Land=$50,000
· Cash Paid to Purchase Equipment=$15,000
· Cash Paid to Retire Bonds=$25,000
· Cash Paid to for Dividends=$10,000
· Cash Received from the Sale of common stock=$50,000
· Cash at the start of the year=$24,000
Part 2: Direct Method
Using Excel and the below information please prepare the complete statement of cash flows using the direct method.
Additional Information:
· Cash Received from Customers=$80,000
· Cash Payments for Merchandise=$10,000
· Cash Payments for Operating Expenses=$5,000
· Cash payments for Interest=$6,000
· Cash Payments for Income Taxes=$3,000
PHI 208 WEEK 5 duscussions
Q1
Chapter 5 is focused on the meaning of human life. Present your view on the ultimate meaning of life. Be sure to back up your view with logical reasoning and as much evidence as you can. What gives human life meaning? How do you know? How should one act in the world once one realizes this meaning? Connect your ideas on the essential meaning of life to the views of at least one philosopher. This philosopher can be someone whom we studied or can come from an outside source. You might connect your ideas in a harmonious or contradictory way. Utilize the academic resources aligned with this course to find a philosopher that coincides with or contradicts your own ideas.
Q2
Philosophy and Society
After watching Relationship of Philosophy to Other Fields, reflect on the relationship of philosophy to your life in terms of your future education and career goals. What value does philosophy have? How can people benefit from thinking more philosophically? How does philosophy affect ethical issues? What significance does thinking and reasoning critically play in society, and in human flourishing?
What is intellectual property?
What is intellectual property?
2. Sandy mails a letter back to Andrea that she has signed; the letter makes reference to a car Andrea has for sale and Andrea’s desired price. When Andrea later delivers the car to Sandy, Sandy returns the car, claiming she does not want the car and that they did not have a contract, so she is not bound to keep the car. Andrea, however, claims they do have a contract and wants to enforce said contract for the price of the car. What standard would the court use to determine whether there is a contract between the parties for the sale of the car?
You are the assistant to the CEO of a major company
You are the assistant to the CEO of a major company
You are the assistant to the CEO of a major company. Your CEO keeps an eye on the competition, and asks you to do the following. Using ratio analysis, compare two major competitors in the same industry.
Instructions:
• The two companies that I chose Apple and Microsoft
• Select the 10 most important financial ratios for your two companies and calculate each for the last 2 fiscal years using Excel. Please see attached assignment format Excel you should use this format to provide the answers.
1. Create a single Excel file for your entire assignment.
2. You may obtain financial information and the companies' latest annual reports on the web directly from MSN Money or Yahoo Finance. For additional information, look for the SEC Form10-K link from one of the MSN Money or Yahoo Finance financial sites.
3. You should calculate, and comment upon, all 10 financial ratios for the last 2 fiscal years.
4. All calculations should be shown, and all answers should be thoroughly explained.
5. It is useful to compare financial ratios for a company with financial ratios of its industry. Industry financial ratios can be found on Morningstar.com, Yahoo Finance and MSN Money
6. Whenever you use balance sheet items to calculate ratios, for each year be sure to average the beginning-of-year and end-of-year amounts to get the average for that year.
7. What can you tell from your analysis? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each company? Which is the stronger competitor? Give your reasons.
Develop a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
Develop a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
In this assignment option, you will express your thoughts and opinions regarding the content of your selected video by preparing a short PowerPoint presentation.
Choose one of the three Films on Demand videos located in this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings: Policy Issues.
“Drug Control in Central Asia”
· “Crackdown on Corruption”
· “Child Exposure to Domestic Violence”
Develop a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation.
Address the following in your presentation:
Was the content of your video a personal crime, property crime, or policy issue?
What causal factors were addressed in the video?
What policy implications or recommendations were provided in the video to address the crime?
Were budgetary or financial issues discussed in the video? If so, elaborate.
What future implications were discussed in the video?
What other content-specific information is relevant to your selected video?
What basic elements of the crime served as the basis for your selected video?
What criminological theory or theories best explains the occurrence of this crime or issue?
Perform external research as necessary to support the content of your videosubject matter.
List major points in the slides. Include detailed explanations in the speaker notes section that correlate to each point.
Read the instructions in the University of Phoenix Material: Policy Issues located on the student website and select one option to complete the assignment.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.
Explore the marketing communications function
Explore the marketing communications function
Explore the marketing communications function
Subject: Business / Marketing
Question
Explore the marketing communications function and structure within the organization or business where you are employed. If not employed, choose an employer you may aspire to work for. Learn how marketing content is creatively developed and produced for your organization. Oral presentation will be given during week 5, no more than 5 minutes in length.
This can be a for-profit company or a non-for-profit organization. Examine the business/organization at the local regional and national levels.
Utilize its website and Internet for foundational research.
Use any internal resources at your disposal to learn as much as possible about the marketing function of the business or organization.
Set up an interview by phone, in person or by email. Prepare at least 8-10 questions.
Try to reach the marketing leader about their role of integrated marketing in the organization or business.
Prepare your finding in a creative presentation by using visual elements to illustrate your points and findings. A minimum of 5-8 slides. Presentation should not be longer than 5-8 minutes.
Failed Topic
ABC Company sells 2,243 chairs a year at an average price per chair
ABC Company sells 2,243 chairs a year at an average price per chair
ABC Company sells 2,243 chairs a year at an average price per chair
Subject: Business / Finance
Question
4 ABC Company sells 2,243 chairs a year at an average price per chair of $191. The carrying cost per unit is $24.34. The company orders 441 chairs at a time and has a fixed order cost of $90.2 per order. The chairs are sold out before they are restocked. What are the total carrying costs?
5 In New York, you can exchange $1 for €0.8957 or £0.703. Suppose that, in Berlin, £1 costs €1.1576. How much profit can you earn on $33,296 using triangle arbitrage?
6 Suppose the exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Swiss francs is SF 1.2437 = $1.00, and the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the euro is $1.00 = 1.1136 euros. What is the cross-rate of Swiss francs to euros (SF/Euro)?
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ABC Company sells 2,976 chairs a year at an average price per chair of $161. The carrying cost per unit is $15.22. The company orders 500 chairs at a time and has a fixed order cost of $101 per order. The chairs are sold out before they are restocked. What is the economic order quantity?
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ABC Company sells 2,014 chairs a year at an average price per chair of $126. The carrying cost per unit is $39.72. The company orders 365 chairs at a time and has a fixed order cost of $82.8 per order. The chairs are sold out before they are restocked. What are the total shortage costs?