Identify which qualitative characteristic of accounting information is best described in each item below. (do not use relevance and faithful representation.) (a) the annual reports of best buy co. are audited by certified public accountants. select a characteristic (b) black & decker and cannondale corporation both use the fifo cost flow assumption. select a characteristic (c) starbucks corporation has used straight-line depreciation since it began operations.

Carey company is borrowing $225,000 for one year at 9.5 percent from second intrastate bank. the bank requires a 15 percent compensating balance. the principal refers to funds the firm can effectively utilize (amount borrowed − compensating balance). a. what is the effective rate of interest? (use a 360-day year. input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.) b. what would the effective rate be if carey were required to make 12 equal monthly payments to retire the loan?

One of your new suppliers, kim, has been hearing rumors about your firm’s lack of capability to deliver high quality products and writes an email asking you to address the claims being made. in replying to her, you want to be sure that you are very clear and leave no room for misinterpretation. which of the following aspects of effective communication should you give the most attention? (a) making sure you understand kim’s areas of expertise. (b) supporting your reply with relevant data and facts. (c) establishing your credibility as an expert. (d) paying attention to implied communications.

You should do all of the following before a job interview except