Week 5 Assignment – Financial Ratios

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Week Five Exercise Assignment

Financial Ratios

1. 
Liquidity ratios. Edison, Stagg, and Thornton
have the following financial information at the close of business on July 10:

Edison

Stagg

Thornton

Cash

$6,000

$5,000

$4,000

Short-term investments

3,000

2,500

2,000

Accounts receivable

2,000

2,500

3,000

Inventory

1,000

2,500

4,000

Prepaid expenses

800

800

800

Accounts payable

200

200

200

Notes payable: short-term

3,100

3,100

3,100

Accrued payables

300

300

300

Long-term liabilities

3,800

3,800

3,800
  1. Compute the current and
    quick ratios for each of the three companies. (Round calculations to two
    decimal places.) Which firm is the most liquid? Why?

2.  Computation and evaluation of
activity ratios. The following data relate to Alaska Products, Inc:

20X5

20X4

Net
credit sales

$832,000

$760,000

Cost
of goods sold

530,000

400,000

Cash,
Dec. 31

125,000

110,000

Average
Accounts receivable

205,000

156,000

Average
Inventory

70,000

50,000

Accounts
payable, Dec. 31

115,000

108,000

Instructions

a. 
Compute the accounts receivable and inventory turnover ratios
for 20X5. Alaska rounds all calculations to two decimal places.

3. Profitability
ratios, trading on the equity. Digital Relay has both
preferred and common stock outstanding. The com­pany reported the following
information for 20X7:

Net sales

$1,750,000

Interest expense

120,000

Income tax expense

80,000

Preferred dividends

25,000

Net income

130,000

Average assets

1,200,000

Average common stockholders’
equity

500,000
  1. Compute the profit
    margin on sales ratio, the return on equity and the return on assets,
    rounding calculations to two decimal places.
  2. Does the firm have
    positive or negative financial leverage? Briefly ex­plain.

4.  Horizontal analysis. Mary Lynn Corporation has
been operating for several years. Selected data from the 20X1 and 20X2
financial statements follow.

20X2

20X1

Current Assets

$86,000

$80,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment
(net)

99,000

90,000

Intangibles

25,000

50,000

Current Liabilities

40,800

48,000

Long-Term Liabilities

153,000

160,000

Stockholders’ Equity

16,200

12,000

Net Sales

500,000

500,000

Cost of Goods Sold

322,500

350,000

Operating Expenses

93,500

85,000

a. 
Prepare a horizontal analysis for 20X1 and 20X2. Briefly comment
on the results of your work.

5.Vertical analysis. Mary Lynn Corporation has been operating for several
years. Selected data from the 20X1 and 20X2 financial statements follow.

20X2

20X1

Current Assets

  $86,000

  $80,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment (net)

99,000

80,000

Intangibles

25,000

50,000

Current Liabilities

40,800

48,000

Long-Term Liabilities

  153,000

  150,000

Stockholders’ Equity

16,200

12,000

Net Sales

  500,000

  500,000

Cost of Goods Sold

  322,500

  350,000

Operating Expenses

  93,500

85,000

a.  Prepare a vertical analysis for 20X1 and
20X2. Briefly comment on the results of your work.

6. Ratio computation. The financial statements of the Lone
Pine Company follow.

LONE PINE COMPANY

Comparative Balance Sheets

December 31, 20X2 and 20X1
($000 Omitted)

20X2

20X1

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and Short-Term Investments

$400

$600

Accounts Receivable (net)

3,000

2,400

Inventories

3,000

2,300

Total Current Assets

$6,400

$5,300

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Land

$1,700

$500

Buildings and Equipment (net)

1,500

1,000

Total Property, Plant, and Equipment

$3,200

$1,500

Total Assets

$9,600

$6,800

Liabilities and Stockholders’
Equity

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

$2,800

$1,700

Notes Payable

1,100

1,900

Total Current Liabilities

$3,900

$3,600

Long-Term Liabilities

Bonds Payable

4,100

2,100

Total Liabilities

$8,000

$5,700

Stockholders’ Equity

Common Stock

$200

$200

Retained Earnings

1,400

900

Total Stockholders’ Equity

$1,600

$1,100

 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$9,600

$6,800

LONE PINE COMPANY

Statement of Income and
Retained Earnings

For the Year Ending December
31,20X2 ($000 Omitted)

Net Sales*

$36,000

Less: Cost of Goods Sold

$20,000

Selling Expense

6,000

Administrative Expense

4,000

Interest Expense

400

Income Tax Expense

2,000

32,400

Net Income

$3,600

Retained Earnings, Jan. 1

  900

Ending Retained Earnings

$4,500

Cash Dividends Declared and Paid

  3,100

Retained Earnings, Dec. 31

$1,400

*All sales are on account.

Instructions

Compute the following items
for Lone Pine Company for 20X2, rounding all calcu­lations to two decimal
places when necessary:

a. Quick ratio

b. Current ratio

c. Inventory-turnover ratio

d.
Accounts-receivable-turnover ratio

e. Return-on-assets ratio

f. Net-profit-margin ratio

g.
Return-on-common-stockholders’ equity

h. Debt-to-total assets

i. Number of times that
interest is earned

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Discussion- Direct Descriptive FBA

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After you have completed the assigned Reading for Unit 7, post your initial response to the following Discussion topic (please complete BOTH A and B). Your primary post should be no less than 350 words in length. Your primary post must be specific, concise, and substantive. After you have submitted your primary post, review the primary posts of your classmates and respond specifically and substantially (no less than 100 words) to at least two other students.

Topic 1: Direct Descriptive FBA

Discuss why conducting a Direct Descriptive FBA could be considered a better choice than relying upon the utilization of the Indirect assessment processes described in Unit 6

Compare and Contrast 2 of the specific data recording procedures utilized in the Direct Descriptive approach as reviewed in the assigned Reading for Unit 7 (Chapter 8 of the e-book). Be sure to discuss how each contributes to the development of a hypothesis for the function of the target behavior.

Resource

Steege, M. W., & Watson, T. S. (2009) Conducting school-based functional behavioral assessments, 2nd Edition. New York: The Guilford Press.

relevance and importance in society today for a religious tradition

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This assignment is designed to help you identify the relevance and importance in society today for a religious tradition you would like to study further.

Choose one of the religions discussed in this course.(Hinduism and Jainism,Buddhism,Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto)

Create a 15- to 20-slide presentation to summarize the key ideas of the religion you have chosen.

Include the following:

  • What are common characteristics your chosen religion shares with the others?
  • How is this religion responding to challenges (e.g., the rise of critical and scientific methodologies) in the modern world?
  • What has changed about the roles of women in the religion over time?
  • Discuss eastern religion and contemporary ethics.

Include a title slide and a references slide, and any applicable images.

Use bulleted items on the slides and more extensive materials in the speaker notes.

Cite at least three references in addition to Experiencing the World’s Religions.

  • For Local Campus students, these are 10- to 15-minute oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations.
  • For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with notes.

Format your paper consistent with course-level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

bBased on the topic that you have chosen, you will need to use critical thinking skills usiness and management question

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Reflect: Based on the topic
that you have chosen, you will need to use critical thinking skills to
thoroughly understand how this topic can be a global societal problem
and determine some logical solution(s) to the problem.

Write:
This Final Argumentative Essay will present research relating the
critical thinker to the modern, globalized world. In this assignment,
you need to address the following items in separate sections with new
headings for each:

  • Identify the global societal problem
    within the introductory paragraph and conclude with a thesis statement
    that states your proposed solution(s) to the problem. For guidance on
    how to construct a good introduction paragraph, please review the Introduction Paragraph Guideline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. from the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence. Show why
    this is a societal problem, and provide perspectives from multiple
    disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different
    parts of society have to say about this issue.
  • Construct an
    argument supporting your proposed solution(s). Be sure to consider
    multiple disciplines or populations so that your solution shows that
    multiple parts of society will benefit from this solution. Provide
    evidence from multiple scholarly sources as evidence that your proposed
    solution is viable.
  • Interpret statistical data from at least
    three, peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Do this by discussing the
    validity, reliability, and any biases; identifying the strengths and
    weaknesses of these sources; and pointing out limitations of current
    research and attempting to indicate areas for future research. You may
    even use visual representations such as graphs or charts to explain
    statistics from sources. Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from
    your solution. Be sure to provide at least one positive ethical outcome
    as well as at least one negative ethical outcome that could result from
    your solution, and explain at least two ethical issues related to each
    of those outcomes. It’s important to consider all of society.
  • Develop
    a conclusion as the last paragraph(s) of the essay, starting with
    rephrasing your thesis statement and then presenting the major points of
    the topic and how they support your argument. For guidance on how to
    write a good conclusion paragraph, please review the Conclusion Paragraph Guideline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. from the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

The Final Argumentative Essay

Good Critical Thinking Tips:

  • Your paper should include academic sources that explain multiple sides of the issue.
  • Your
    interpretations of the evidence should be objective and state the
    conclusions and theses presented in the evidence clearly and fairly.
  • Your
    paper should place the various forms of evidence in relation to one
    another and demonstrate why one form or perspective is stronger than the
    other positions that one could take on the issue.
  • Your paper should point out the limitations of current evidence and attempt to indicate areas for future research.
  • YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE INTRODUCTION, THE THESIS, AND THE BIBLIOGRAPHY


school GEN 499
school General Education Capstone

Versacold Logistics: Long Term Vision and Missions, business and finance homework help

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Please read the assigned (attached) case and then answer the questions below:

  1. How does Versaocld have to position itself to be successful in the future?
  2. What are the key elements of Versaocld’s future strategy – its vision, mission, key objectives and strategies?
  3. What are the key elements of the future culture of the organization that will support this strategy?
  4. What should the initial strategic priorities be for the first 12 – 18 months of implementation?

The answers can be in point format not necessarily the essay type as long as they are able to explain the underlying reasoning and concept behind it.

Please come up with at least 2 Visions (Long-term
Strategy) and around 3-4 Missions (short term strategy). Please provide a brief
explanation and reasoning for your vision and mission statements

Prepare a 300-500 words response on the case study

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Review “Simple Regression Models Case Study: Mystery Shoppers” for this topic’s case study, a request to evaluate consignment stores from mystery shopper data.

Based on the information presented in the case study, create a regression model to determine the most appropriate recommendation.

Prepare a 250-500-word response to Mrs. Turner’s questions about predicting final scores, statistical significance, and whether a store location should be closed based on the data provided. Explain your approach and the rationale for this method. Evaluate the outcomes of your regression model and the responses to Mrs. Turner’s questions.

Submit a copy of the Excel spreadsheet file you used to design your regression model and to determine statistical significance.

Note: Students should use Excel’s regression option to perform the regression.

Use an Excel spreadsheet file for the calculations and explanations. Cells should contain the formulas (i.e., if a formula was used to calculate the entry in that cell).

***You are required to use at least two academic references to support your report.

***Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.

****You will be graded on:

1. Predict Final Scores and Statistical Significance: A precise prediction of final scores and the statistical significance is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

2. Recommend Whether Store Location Should be Closed: A comprehensive recommendation of whether a particular store location should be closed is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

3. Explain Approach and Rationale: A comprehensive explanation of the approach and rationale for method used to provide predictions and recommendation is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

4. Evaluate Outcomes of Regression Model: A comprehensive evaluation of the outcomes of the selected regression model and responses to questions from Mrs. Turner is thoroughly developed with supporting details.

5. Thesis Development and Purpose: Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

6. Argument Logic and Construction: Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

7. Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style): Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

The Greater Global Good

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Why Buy Green?

Sometimes, advertising appeals are designed to make you either feel guilty for buying products that might “hurt” the planet or appeal to your senses of helping another person. Have you ever been motivated to buy a product to “save the planet?”

In your discussion, examine the influences of the following on consumers:

  • Sustainability
  • Social justice
  • Globalization
  • Consumer politics
  • Legislation issues

Answer the following questions in your discussion response:

  • What was 1 product or service that you bought to help the environment or another person or society?
  • What was the “turning point” for you in the decision to buy the product or service?
  • Did the marketer make you feel guilty or sorry for something? Did you buy the product because of social justice, global sustainability, or another reason? What was your reason?
  • Does your decision match your psychographic profile? Why or why not?

Complete American Government Assignment NO PLAGIARISM

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Reflection on Your Proposed Amendment to the Constitution

In at least 250 words reflect on your proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that you presented to your peers in the discussion board.. This assignment is about creating and communicating a fully developed argument.

  • First, describe your proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (this is a thesis statement)
  • Second, present and describe three (3) arguments in support of your Amendment. Think especially about the ideas, themes, and nature of our nation’s founding and political institutions. For example, do our founders ideas of what liberty means support you proposed amendment?
  • Third, address at least two 2 counter arguments that could be made by those that might oppose your proposed amendment. Describe those counter arguments fully and discuss why those counter arguments do not sufficiently counter your proposed amendment to the Constitution.
  • Finally, write a conclusion paragraph that restates your proposed change to the Constitution and reviews what you believe to be the most compelling argument in support of your proposed amendment.

Be sure to include a reference list for any outside sources you use in completing your paper.

Please note: APA formatting and citations rules apply to this and all essays in this course.

As with all weekly written assignments, submit your work as an attached file. Double-space your paper and use 12 point Times New Roman as your font.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT:

The amendment I propose to the U.S. Constitution is the selection and declaration of English as the official language. The United States does not have an official language in its federal capacity, although various states have selected English as their official language. English is the de facto language since it is the most widely spoken language. This change should be made to enhance the national unity. People sharing the same official language would feel more connected to each other and thus foster unity. By having a common language, the lives of Americans across the country would get positively impacted. All American citizens and immigrants would easily communicate with each other thus preventing some groups from getting separated and isolated. Additionally, it would save billions of money used for interpreters and bilingual education. The issue would need a Constitutional Amendment since it affects all Americans and not just select States. Additionally, its impact would affect all Americans in all states. Therefore, it would require a Constitutional Amendment to ensure it is mandatorily applied as law in all the states.

Chapters 1 – 8 in the textbook Journal “Give me liberty”

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n this course, you will complete a series of History Journal entries, which you will submit twice during the term. Refer to the Assignments and Course Schedule on Syllabus Page 2 for due dates.

Journal #1

In this first journal activity, you may write about any topic(s) of your choice, but it is best to use the textbook to study.

  • For this activity, topics should address content covered in Chapters 1 – 8 in the textbook.
    • It is expected that, at a minimum, you are reading the assigned textbook chapters.
    • You are encouraged to read collateral historical writings on topics covered in the textbook.
  • This activity will consist of 10 separate journal entries; you will have a total of 20 entries by the end of the course.
  • Each separate entry should:
    • contain a minimum of 120 words.
    • consist of a summary, paraphrase, and synthesis of material you are reading/studying in this course.
    • be written in your own words – do not quote the work of others verbatim.
    • discuss the subject matter that you are studying – do not simply agree/disagree.
  • Your study involves, first and foremost, learning the nation’s past; doing so requires a review of previously published studies, so you are encouraged to conduct research using outside resources, but be sure to draft your journal entries in your own words.
    • Direct quotations should not be used; citations are not necessary.
    • Do not copy/paste information from any source.
    • No citations

Topic: Bribery, side deals, and preferential treatment.

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Topic:
Bribery, side deals, and preferential treatment.

Research Paper Instructions

You will write a Research Paper on a topic relating to business ethics. You will research what is being said in the academic literature about the issue and what the secular worldview suggests is relevant in the comtemporary business environment. You will then research the Bible for information related to the topic and identify what a Christian or follower of God should consider important related to the topic under consideration. Compare and contrast what agrees between Scripture and the secular thoughts and what may differ between the two.

Your paper must be 8–10 pages and double spaced, not including the title page, abstract, and references pages. You must include 8–10 scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. You must use your textbooks as sources; other acceptable sources are journal articles from peer-reviewed journals, theoretical texts, and the Bible. Citations must be in current APA format. As this is a Research Paper, it must be written in third person.