Robert has taken up cycling as a hobby and as a way to maintain his physical fitness. He wants to buy a hydration system since he will need a lot of water as he cycles. Having gathered a great deal of information, he has finally narrowed down his choices to three systems: Water bags for Roadies, Supertanker Hydro packs, and Fast Water. Robert is in the stage of the buyer decision process.
A) Need recognition
B) Evaluation of alternatives
C) Product trial
D) Post purchase evaluation
E) Information search

The following cost and inventory data are taken from the accounting records of mason company for the year just completed: costs incurred: direct labor cost $ 90,000 purchases of raw materials $ 134,000 manufacturing overhead $ 205,000 advertising expense $ 45,000 sales salaries $ 101,000 depreciation, office equipment $ 225,000 beginning of the year end of the year inventories: raw materials $ 8,100 $ 10,300 work in process $ 5,900 $ 21,000 finished goods $ 77,000 $ 25,800 required: 1. prepare a schedule of cost of goods manufactured. 2. prepare the cost of goods sold section of mason company’s income statement for the year.

Which tasks do travel agents and hotel concierges have in common? they both recommend where to eat and handle personal services for tourists. they both process payments and book travel packages for tourists. they both make reservations and provide information for tourists. they both recommend unusual spots to visit and book tour guides for tourists

Stockholders' equity and liabilities both have normal credit balances. why are the stockholders' equity debit/credit rules more complex than liabilities?