Below is an example of an incorrectly prepared statement of cash flows. the descriptions of activities are correct. cash from operating activities net income $60,000 depreciation (4,000) increase in accounts receivable (2,000) increase in deferred tax liability (1,000) $53,000 cash from investing activities purchase of marketable securities (48,000) dividends paid 1,500 (46,500) cash from financing activities increase in short-term debt $ (500) increase in long-term debt (2,500)($3,000) increase in cash $3,500 the correct cash flows from operating activities is: (points : 2) $65,500 $63,500 $53,500 none of the above

The leading producer of cell phone backup batteries, jumpstart, has achieved great success because they produce high-quality battery backups that are not too expensive. even so, another company that produces lower-quality batteries at the same price has also achieved some success, but not as much as jumpstart. also, in general, the price of backup batteries has declined because of economies of scale and learning. in addition, jumpstart has added complementary assets, such as a carrying case. considering all of these factors, the backup battery industry is most likely in the introduction stage. growth stage. shakeout stage. maturity stage.

Retirement investment advisors, inc., has just offered you an annual interest rate of 4.4 percent until you retire in 40 years. you believe that interest rates will increase over the next year and you would be offered 5 percent per year one year from today. if you plan to deposit $13,000 into the account either this year or next year, how much more will you have when you retire if you wait one year to make your deposit?

Which of the following is a competitive benefit experienced by the first mover firm in an industry? a. the first mover will be able to achieve a less steep learning curve. b. the first mover will be able to reduce the switching costs. c. the first mover will not have to patent its products or technology. d. the first mover will be able to reduce costs through economies of scale.