Corporation W, which uses the accrual method of accounting, had earnings and profits of $95,000 on December 31, Year 1. Based on the following information, compute earnings and profits as of December 31, Year 2: Taxable income per return $185,000
Contributions in excess of 10% limitation 1,500
Interest paid for tax-exempt bonds 1,000
Tax-exempt interest received 3,000
Federal income taxes 55,400
MACRS depreciation in excess of straight-line alternative depreciation system 1,500

a. $226,600
b. 220,600
c. $282,000
d. $228,600

In the 1970s, kmart used blue light specials to encourage customers to flock to a particular department having a temporary sale. a spinning blue light activated for approximately 30 seconds, and then an in-store announcement informed shoppers of the special savings in the specific department. over time, loyal kmart shoppers learned to flock to the department with the spinning blue light before any announcement of special savings occurred. if kmart was employing classical conditioning techniques, what role did the spinning blue light play?

Modern firms increasingly rely on other firms to supply goods and services instead of doing these tasks themselves. this increased level of is leading to increased emphasis on management.

Beranek corp has $720,000 of assets, and it uses no debt--it is financed only with common equity. the new cfo wants to employ enough debt to raise the debt/assets ratio to 40%, using the proceeds from borrowing to buy back common stock at its book value. how much must the firm borrow to achieve the target debt ratio? a. $273,600b. $288,000c. $302,400d. $317,520e. $333,396