Acme Inc. is a large U. S. conglomerate with operations around the globe, including Germany, Australia, Japan, and the U. S. Their product lines include industrial chemicals, construction machinery, and food/beverages. Growth has occurred primarily through acquisition. Performance, as of late, has been somewhat lackluster. They are currently organized by region with regional product managers reporting to regional Vice Presidents, who then report to headquarters. Based on your limited knowledge of the situation, what problems might you expect and how would you rectify the situation

Balances for each of the following accounts appear in an adjusted trial balance. identify each as an asset, liability, revenue, or expense. 1. accounts receivable 2. equipment 3. fees earned 4. insurance expense 5. prepaid advertising 6. prepaid rent 7. rent revenue 8. salary expense 9. salary payable 10. supplies 11. supplies expense 12. unearned rent

Why is investing in a mutual fund less risky than investing in a particular company’s stock?

An investor purchases 500 shares of nevada industries common stock for $22.00 per share today. at t = 1 year, this investor receives a $0.42 per share dividend (which is not reinvested) on the 500 shares and purchases an additional 500 shares for $24.75 per share. at t = 2 years, he receives another $0.42 (not reinvested) per share dividend on 1,000 shares and purchases 600 more shares for $31.25 per share. at t = 3 years, he sells 1,000 of the shares for $35.50 per share and the remaining 600 shares at $36.00 per share, but receives no dividends. assuming no commissions or taxes, the money-weighted rate of return received on this investment is closest to: