What is multi-level marketing? Explain the concept of MLM, using a real-world example to help illustrate your explanation. How does MLM differ from pyramid schemes? Compare and contrast the two, while also identifying how someone could avoid getting involved in a pyramid scheme.

The following selected circumstances relate to pending lawsuits for erismus, inc. erismus’s fiscal year ends on december 31. financial statements are issued in march 2019. erismus prepares its financial statements according to u.s. gaap. required: indicate the amount erismus would record as an asset, liability, or not accrued in the following circumstances. 1. erismus is defending against a lawsuit. erismus's management believes the company has a slightly worse than 50/50 chance of eventually prevailing in court, and that if it loses, the judgment will be $1,000,000. 2. erismus is defending against a lawsuit. erismus's management believes it is probable that the company will lose in court. if it loses, management believes that damages could fall anywhere in the range of $2,000,000 to $4,000,000, with any damage in that range equally likely. 3. erismus is defending against a lawsuit. erismus's management believes it is probable that the company will lose in court. if it loses, management believes that damages will eventually be $5,000,000, with a present value of $3,500,000. 4. erismus is a plaintiff in a lawsuit. erismus's management believes it is probable that the company eventually will prevail in court, and that if it prevails, the judgment will be $1,000,000. 5. erismus is a plaintiff in a lawsuit. erismus’s management believes it is virtually certain that the company eventually will prevail in court, and that if it prevails, the judgment will be $500,000.

Chuck, a single taxpayer, earns $80,750 in taxable income and $30,750 in interest from an investment in city of heflin bonds. (use the u.s. tax rate schedule.) (do not round intermediate calculations. round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

Read the scenario. alfonso is 19 years old and has a high school diploma. recently, he was promoted to assistant manager at the fast-food restaurant where he has worked since the age of sixteen. his dream is to become the restaurant’s manager. what is his best option for achieving his dream? he should find another job and work his way up to a higher position. he should hope that his manager transfers to another location and that he is his replacement. he should attend classes at the local college to receive training in management. he should work hard, work longer hours, and remain assistant manager.