The average accounting return (AAR) rule can be best stated as: An investment is acceptable if its AAR is less than a target AAR. An investment is acceptable if its AAR exceeds a target AAR. An investment is acceptable if its AAR exceeds the firm's return on equity (ROE). An investment is acceptable if its AAR is less than the firm's return on assets (ROA).

What is the second step in communication planning? determine the purpose of the message outline the communication for delivery determine the best channel of communication clarify objectives identify the audience

Exercise 4-9presented below is information related to martinez corp. for the year 2017.net sales $1,399,500 write-off of inventory due to obsolescence $80,440cost of goods sold 788,200 depreciation expense omitted by accident in 2016 43,600selling expenses 65,800 casualty loss 53,900administrative expenses 53,500 cash dividends declared 43,300dividend revenue 22,100 retained earnings at december 31, 2016 1,042,400interest revenue 7,420 effective tax rate of 34% on all items exercise 4-9 presented below is information relateexercise 4-9 presented below is information relate prepare a multiple-step income statement for 2017. assume that 61,500 shares of common stock are outstanding. (round earnings per share to 2 decimal places, e.g. 1.49.)prepare a separate retained earnings statement for 2017. (list items that increase retained earnings first.)

Andrew owns a store in polk county. his trade extends throughout river city, but not beyond the county limits. he sells his store to betty and, as part of the transaction, agrees not to engage in the same business anywhere in river city for a period of five years. a. the time restraint is likely reasonable. b. the geographic restraint is likely reasonable. c. the agreement likely violates antitrust laws and the provision is not enforceable. d. both (a) and (b).