On January 1, Year 1, a company with a calendar year end began developing a software program that it intends to market and sell to its customers. The software coding was completed on March 31, Year 1, at a cost of $200,000, and the software testing was completed on June 30, Year 1, at a cost of $100,000. The company achieved technological feasibility on July 31, Year 1, at which time the company began producing product masters at a cost of $125,000. What amount should the company report for the total research and development expense for the year ended December 31, Year 1?

Panera bread is a chain of cafes serving sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked breads. the company began in 1981 with stores primarily located along the east coast of the united states. since then, the firm has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the united states and canada. the firm has strong earnings and has been designated by business week as a "significant growth company." panera bread executives are considering the idea of expanding globally by opening cafes in asia through a franchising strategy. which of the following, if true, supports the argument that panera bread should expand into asia through franchising? a: the panera bread menu changes rapidly, and each cafe's artisan bread bakers receive regular training on new recipes. b: panera bread executives want fast access to the asian market without a significant investment of capital. c: panera bread executives want to test the asian market with a short-term commitment that allows them to make quick profits. d: the panera bread mission is to make excellent bread available to customers around the world.

How are interest rates calculated by financial institutions? financial institutions generally calculate interest as (1) interest or (.

Capital financial corporation will lend 90 percent against account balances that have averaged 30 days or less; 80 percent for account balances between 31 and 40 days; and 70 percent for account balances between 41 and 45 days. customers that take over 45 days to pay their bills are not considered acceptable accounts for a loan. the current prime rate is 16.50 percent, and capital charges 3.50 percent over prime to charming as its annual loan rate. a. determine the maximum loan for which charming paper company could qualify.