On November 30, 2020, a U. S. company purchased merchandise on credit from a Swiss supplier at an invoice price of CHF1,000, when the exchange rate was $1.05/CHF. On December 31, 2020, the company's year-end, the exchange rate was $1.045/CHF. On February 1, 2021, the company purchased the CHF1,000 for $1.048/CHF and paid the invoice. On March 15, 2021, when the exchange rate was $1.044, the company sold the merchandise to a U. S. customer for $2,000. At what amount should the merchandise be reported on the U. S. company's December 31, 2020 balance sheet?

a. $1,044
b. $1,050
c. $1,048
d. $1,045

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.