Scenario: Patrick just got his first full-time job and wants to start budgeting. He doesn't get his first paycheck for a few more weeks. He wants to know how much
he can expect his net pay to be. He works 40 hours per week for $25.00 an
hour. Calculate his gross pay and what his net pay will be based on the average
percentage adults can expect to be "missing" from their paycheck. What should he
begin his budget with, his gross pay or net pay? Why?

China's new 5 percent tax on disposable wooden chopsticks, reflecting concerns about deforestation, has been praised by environmentalists. the move is hitting hard at the japanese, who consume 25 billion set of wooden chopsticks annually. almost all of the chopsticks used in japan come from china. the reuirements for chinese manufacturers of wooden chopsticks to pay the 5 percent tax is a factor in their external environment.

Krier industries has just completed its sales forecasts and its marketing department estimates that the company will sell 43,800 units during the upcoming year. in the past, management has maintained inventories of finished goods at approximately 3 months' sales. however, the estimated inventory at the start of the year of the budget period is only 7,300 units. sales occur evenly throughout the year. what is the estimated production level (units) for the first month of the upcoming budget year?

Sarah is an accountant with desires to open her own business. she is looking for office space at a reasonable rate along with internet service. of the conditions that need to be put in place for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, she needs