In 20X2, the Robinson Company switched its inventory method from FIFO to average cost. Inventories at the end of 20X1 were reported in the balance sheet at $22 million. If the average cost method had been used, 20X1 ending inventory would have been $20 million. Ending inventory in 20X2 is $23 million using the average cost, and would have been $26 million if the company had not switched from the FIFO method. The company's tax rate is 25%.
The effect of the change in method on 20X2 income before taxes is a:

a) Debit retained earnings and credit inventory for $3 million.
b) Debit retained earnings and credit inventory for $2 million.
c) Debit inventory and credit retained earnings for $1 million.
d) Debit inventory and credit cost of goods sold for $3 million.

Morris borrowed $9,000 from a credit union at 13% simple interest for 42 months. what were his money installment payments?

You are the manager in charge of global operations at bankglobal – a large commercial bank that operates in a number of countries around the world. you must decide whether or not to launch a new advertising campaign in the u.s. market. your accounting department has provided the accompanying statement, which summarizes the financial impact of the advertising campaign on u.s. operations. in addition, you recently received a call from a colleague in charge of foreign operations, and she indicated that her unit would lose $8 million if the u.s. advertising campaign were launched. your goal is to maximize bankglobal’s value. should you launch the new campaign? explain. pre-advertising campaign post-advertising campaign total revenues $18,610,900 $31,980,200 variable cost tv airtime 5,750,350 8,610,400 ad development labor 1,960,580 3,102,450 total variable costs 7,710,930 11,712,850 direct fixed cost depreciation – computer equipment 1,500,000 1,500,000 total direct fixed cost 1,500,000 1,500,000 indirect fixed cost managerial salaries 8,458,100 8,458,100 office supplies 2,003,500 2,003,500 total indirect fixed cost $10,461,600 $10,461,600

Match each of the terms below with an example that fits the term. a. fungibility the production of gasoline b. inelasticity the switch from coffee to tea c. non-excludability the provision of national defense d. substitution the demand for cigarettes