Consider a business firm that has an organization you understand well. Try to explain why the firm buys certain inputs and makes the remainder (in the context of minimizing transactions costs).

Required prepare the necessary adjusting entries in the general journal as of december 31, assuming the following: on september 1, the company entered into a prepaid equipment maintenance contract. birch company paid $3,400 to cover maintenance service for six months, beginning september 1. the payment was debited to prepaid maintenance. supplies on hand at december 31 are $3,900. unearned commission fees at december 31 are $7,000. commission fees earned but not yet billed at december 31 are $3,500. (note: debit fees receivable.) birch company's lease calls for rent of $1,600 per month payable on the first of each month, plus an annual amount equal to 1% of annual commissions earned. this additional rent is payable on january 10 of the following year. (note: be sure to use the adjusted amount of commissions earned in computing the additional rent.)

You've arrived at the pecan shellers conference—your first networking opportunity. naturally, you're feeling nervous, but to avoid seeming insecure or uncertain, you've decided to a. speak a little louder than you would normally. b. talk on your cell phone as you walk around. c. hold an empowered image of yourself in your mind. d. square your shoulders before entering the room.

Bulldog holdings is a u.s.-based consumer electronics company. it owns smaller firms in japan and taiwan where most of its cell phone technology is developed and manufactured before being released worldwide. which of the following alternatives to integration does this best illustrate? a. venture capitalism b. franchising c. joint venture d. parent-subsidiary relationship