Even if the use of a forward contract for hedging prevents a loss (or gain) from exchange rate changes on the hedged item, which of the following may result in a cost to an entity that uses forward contracts for hedging purposes?

I. Fees imposed by the counterparty to the forward contract.
II. A difference between the spot rate and the forward rate when the forward exchange contract is executed.

a) I only.

b) II only.

c) Both I and II.

d) Neither I nor II.

Suppose your rich uncle gave you $50,000, which you plan to use for graduate school. you will make the investment now, you expect to earn an annual return of 6%, and you will make 4 equal annual withdrawals, beginning 1 year from today. under these conditions, how large would each withdrawal be so there would be no funds remaining in the account after the 4th?

What do you recommend adam do to increase production in a business setting that does not seem to value high productivity?

Skychefs, inc. prepares in-flight meals for a number of major airlines. one of the company's products is grilled salmon in dill sauce with baby new potatoes and spring vegetables. during the most recent week, the company prepared 4000 of these meals using 960 direct labor hours. the company paid these direct labor workers a total of $19,200 for this work, or $20.00 per hour. according to standard cost card for this meal, it should require 0.25 direct labour-hours at a cost of $19.75 per hour.1. what is the standard labor-hours allowed (sh) to prepare 4,000 meals? 2. what is the standard labor cost allowed (sh x sr) to prepare 4,000 meals? 3. what is the labor spending variance? 4. what is the labor rate variance and the labor efficiency variance?