Neutron Inc., is one of the leading electric car manufacturers in Northbay, a developing economy. Neutron's sales increased by more than 20 percent this year compared to the previous year, which started a debate within the company about whether the firm should increase prices. Among those in favor of a price hike is Eric Johnson, the operations head at Neutron. Eric is of the opinion that given the high demand for Neutron's cars, the firm should increase price to improve profits. Mike Wilson, the CEO of the firm, however, feels that a price increase would adversely affect the demand for Neutron's products because he thinks consumers in this industry are more price conscious than brand loyal. Which of the following, if true, will support Eric's view? A. The marginal propensity to consume is approximately 0.3 for an average household in Northbay. B. The economy of Northbay is expected to grow at a remarkable pace of 9 percent in the upcoming year. C. A recent market research report reveals that consumer confidence is low. D. Northbay's aggregate imports decreased by 2 percent this year. E. The current rate of unemployment in Northbay is high at 10 percent.

At the end of the current year, $59,500 of fees have been earned but have not been billed to clients. required: a. journalize the adjusting entry to record the accrued fees on december 31. refer to the chart of accounts for exact wording of account titles. b. if the cash basis rather than the accrual basis had been used, would an adjusting entry have been necessary?

How does the economy of cuba differ from the economy of north korea? in north korea, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. in cuba, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy. in cuba, the government’s control of the economy has begun to loosen. in north korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy. in north korea, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. in cuba, there is economic security in exchange for government control. in cuba, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. in north korea, there is economic security in exchange for government control.\

Paar corporation bought 100 percent of kimmel, inc., on january 1, 2012. on that date, paar’s equipment (10-year life) has a book value of $420,000 but a fair value of $520,000. kimmel has equipment (10-year life) with a book value of $272,000 but a fair value of $400,000. paar uses the equity method to record its investment in kimmel. on december 31, 2014, paar has equipment with a book value of $294,000 but a fair value of $445,200. kimmel has equipment with a book value of $190,400 but a fair value of $357,000. the consolidated balance for the equipment account as of december 31, 2014 is $574,000. what would be the impact on consolidated balance for the equipment account as of december 31, 2014 if the parent had applied the initial value method rather than the equity method? the balance in the consolidated equipment account cannot be determined for the initial value method using the information given. the consolidated equipment account would have a higher reported balance. the consolidated equipment account would have a lower reported balance. no effect: the method the parent uses is for internal reporting purposes only and has no impact on consolidated totals.