Despite the appeal of renewable energy sources, they currently comprise less than 14% of our global energy supply and generate less than 19% of our electricity. moreover, the "new renewables" account for only a very small fraction of these numbers. the fact that renewables provide little of our energy is a dilemma with multiple causes and consequences. however, most renewable sources are now expanding quickly, and there are many ways in which we can encourage their development and spread.

Price and efficiency variances, journal entries. the schuyler corporation manufactures lamps. it has set up the following standards per finished unit for direct materials and direct manufacturing labor: direct materials: 10 lb. at $4.50 per lb. $45.00 direct manufacturing labor: 0.5 hour at $30 per hour 15.00 the number of finished units budgeted for january 2017 was 10,000; 9,850 units were actually produced. actual results in january 2017 were as follows: direct materials: 98,055 lb. used direct manufacturing labor: 4,900 hours $154,350 assume that there was no beginning inventory of either direct materials or finished units. during the month, materials purchased amounted to 100,000 lb., at a total cost of $465,000. input price variances are isolated upon purchase. input-efficiency variances are isolated at the time of usage. 1. compute the january 2017 price and efficiency variances of direct materials and direct manufacturing labor. 2. prepare journal entries to record the variances in requirement 1. 3. comment on the january 2017 price and efficiency variances of schuyler corporation. 4. why might schuyler calculate direct materials price variances and direct materials efficiency variances with reference to different points in time

You are to receive five gold coins from your great uncle as an incentive to study hard. the coins were originally purchased in 1982. your great uncle will deliver the coins the week after finals (assuming your grades are "acceptable"). the amount your great uncle paid for the coins is a(n): indirect cost.overhead cost.opportunity cost.sunk cost.

Greentel, a telecom giant, has been using the service of orpheus inc. for training its employees. according to a deal signed by the two companies, orpheus inc. is not only responsible for training greentel's employees but also for providing comprehensive administrative services to the telecom giant. in this instance, greentel engages in