Rolf Steps is the production manager for a local manufacturing firm. This company produces staplers and other items. The annual

Answer:

1. Adjusted cash balance equals the adjusted balance from the bank statement, totaling $133,620.

2. Refer to the journal entries and details provided in section 2 below.

Explanation:

The data presented in the question has been compiled and organized in the attached Excel document prior to answering the questions as follows:

1. Complete the bank reconciliation for December 31, 2019.

The bank reconciliation is shown in two formats:

a) Based on cash book balance

Gibson Energy Ltd.

Bank Reconciliation  

as of December 31, 2019  

Details                                                                   Amount ($)    

Cash book balance at December 31 awaiting reconciliation         62,000

Add:

Note receivable collected from XYZ Corp                            80,000

Less:

Dishonored NSF check                                               (7,000)

Overdraft interest expense                                            (1,320)

Bank service charge                                                   (60)  

Adjusted cash balance as of December 31                             133,620  

b) Based on bank statement balance

Gibson Energy Ltd.

Bank Reconciliation  

as of December 31, 2019  

Details                                                                       Amount ($)    

Bank statement balance at December 31 awaiting reconciliation          131,620

Add:  

Cash deposited on December 9 yet to be recognized          85,000

Cash deposited on December 31 yet to be recognized            15,000

Check #52094 issued in error                                      62,000

Less:

Outstanding checks 233                                                    (83,000)

Outstanding checks 239                                                    (77,000)  

Adjusted bank statement balance as of December 31                 133,620  

2. Document the journal entries needed to align the Cash in Bank account with the adjusted cash balance on the December 31 bank reconciliation, including explanations.

Date      Account Title & Description              DR ($)           CR ($)  

31 Dec 19    Cash                                                80,000  

                   Note Receivable                                                     78,049

                   Interest on Note Receivable                                       1,951

                  (To record note receivable & interest collected from XYZ)    

31 Dec 19   Overdraft interest expense                1,320

                  Service charge                                        60

                  Cash                                                                           1,380

                   (To record interest expense and bank charges)                  

31 Dec 19   Accounts Receivable                           7,000

                    Cash                                                                           7,000

                  (To record NSF check that was dishonored)                                      

Answer:

0.00573

Explanation:

Today's bond cost is $99.43

The bond's value at the year's end is $100

The difference calculates to: $100 - $99.43 = $0.57

This amount of $0.57 indicates the bond's yield. Therefore, the yearly yield is computed as $0.57/$99.43 = 0.00573

This yield represents the one-year discount rate applicable for a future value of $100, where its present value is $99.43.

Final Answer

0.00573

Full question:

As a manager at the headquarters of Leland Enterprises, a transportation firm, you answer to the director, Javier.

Javier is recognized in the workplace for his short temper—quick to express anger and slow to offer compliments. He frequently humiliates individuals in public when he perceives their performance as lacking, which is often. Despite this, upper management appreciates his decisiveness and expertise in business analytics, leading to strong results for the company. They take a hands-off approach concerning his management style. Consequently, employee turnover is notably high as team members find they can either adapt to his leadership or depart without effecting change.

Decision Point: Javier's Goals

In a conference room with Javier and Jim, an assistant director who reports to you, you also have three other colleagues present, including your friend Emily, who report to Jim.

At the meeting's conclusion, Javier asserts, "So that's just how we operate here." When an employee inquires about specifics regarding projection goals, Javier dismisses the question stating, "You all know enough—focus on your tasks and allow me to manage the details. This meeting is adjourned. Now, turn to your neighbor and do our secret GIMME handshake." People fidget, rolling their eyes while doing a goofy handshake reminiscent of middle school.

In your view, how does the organizational culture at Leland Enterprises manifest?

Select the most appropriate options below and click Submit.

Ethics

Innovation

Symbols

Stories

Socialization

Language

Rituals

Answer:

Rituals

Explanation:

The example illustrates corporate rituals, which may be habitual sequences or ceremonies that reinforce the organization’s values, highlighting important goals and the hierarchy within the organization, exemplified by the request to perform the Gimme shake.

Answer:

A) The equation for net benefits is given by 20 + 24Q - 4Q²

B) 40; 40

C) MNB(Q) = 24 - 8Q

D) 16; -16

E) Q = 3

F) 0

Explanation:

a) This outlines the formula for net benefits.

Essentially, net benefits arise when total benefits surpass total costs from Q units of the control variable.

From this definition, we derive the equation

N(Q)= B(Q) - C(Q)

Where

N(Q)= Net benefits from Q units of control variable

B(Q)= Total benefits from Q control variable units

C(Q)= Total cost from Q units of the control variable

We are informed that B(Q)= 100 + 36Q - and C(Q) = 80 +12Q

This implies:

N(Q)= 100 + 36Q - 4Q² - (80 + 12Q)

= 100 + 36Q - 4Q² - 80 - 12Q

= 20 + 24Q - 4Q²

b) To find the net benefits when Q = 1 and Q=5

Step 1) For Q=1, we apply the 20 + 24Q - 4Q² formula

= 20 + 24(1) - 4(1²)

= 20 + 24 - 4

= 40

Step 2) For Q=5, we use the 20 + 24Q - 4Q² formula

= 20 + 24(5) - 4(5²)

= 20 + 120 - 100

= 40

c) To determine the marginal net benefits equation

Marginal net benefits reflect the change in net benefits caused by a change of one unit in the control variable

The formula is formulated as follows:

MNB(Q) = MB (Q) - MC(Q)

Where

MNB(Q)= The marginal net benefits at the Q level of the control variable

MB(Q)= marginal benefits

MC(Q)=Marginal Costs

We are already informed: MB(Q) = 36 – 8Q and MC(Q) = 12.

This indicates

MNB(Q)=MB (Q)-MC(Q)

= 36-8Q-12

= 36-12-8Q

= 24-8Q

Thus, MNB(Q) = 24-8Q

d) To find marginal net benefits

Step 1) When Q=1 we apply the marginal net benefit formula MNB(Q)= 24-8Q

=MNB(Q)= 24-8(1)

= 16

Step 2) For Q=5 we utilize the marginal net benefit MNB(Q)= 24-8Q

=MNB(Q)= 24-8(5)

=24-40

=-16

e) To calculate maximum net benefits, which occur when marginal costs equal marginal benefits (indicating the control variable level).

MB(Q)=MC(C)

MB(Q)= Marginal benefits

MC(Q)= Marginal Costs

We know that MB(Q) =36-8Q and MC(Q)=12

Therefore, setting maximum benefit

= MB(Q)= MC(Q)

=36-8Q=12

8Q=36-12

8Q= 24

So, Q= 3.

This indicates that at Q equal to 3, net benefits achieve maximum levels

f) To compute marginal net benefits - the difference between marginal costs and benefits

MNB(Q)=MB(Q)-MC(Q)

MNB(Q)= Marginal net benefits

MB(Q)= Marginal benefits

MC(Q)= Marginal Costs

We are aware that MB(Q) =36-8Q and MC(Q)=12

MNB(Q)= 36-8Q-12

=36-12-8Q

=24-8Q

As established, maximum levels of net benefits occur at Q = 3, substituting Q with 3 in the equation

MNB(Q)= =24-8(3)

= 24-24

=0

This indicates that at Q = 3, net costs balance out with net benefits, maximizing net benefits.

Solution and Explanation:

1. MC = Cost of raw materials + Labor cost

MC = 5 plus (10 divide by 2)

MC = $10

2.  TFC = $300

Q = 300,  AFC = TFC/Q = 300 divide by 300 = $1

3.  Nicholas's optimum output is likely to be greater

Rationale: P = MR = $15, MC = $10

With MR exceeding MC, increasing output is advisable until MR equals MC to maximize profits.

4.  His profit-maximizing output would likely increase

Reason: P = MR = $15, MC = $4 + $5 = $9

Since MR > MC, Nicholas should amplify his output until they are equated at the profit-maximizing point.