Which of the following is true? a. If using the double-declining-balance the total amount of depreciation expense during the life of the asset will be the highest. b. If using the units-of-production method, it is possible to depreciate more than the depreciable cost. c. If using the straight line method, the amount of depreciation expense during the first year is higher than that of the double-declining-balance. d. Regardless of the depreciation method, the amount of total depreciation expense during the life of the asset will be the same.

Which type of investment offers both capital gains and interest income? a. property b. cds c. stocks d. bonds

Christopher kim, cfa, is a banker with batts brothers, an investment banking firm. kim follows the energy industry and has frequent contact with industry executives. kim is contacted by the ceo of a large oil and gas corporation who wants batts brothers to underwrite a secondary offering of the company's stock. the ceo offers kim the opportunity to fly on his private jet to his ranch in texas for an exotic game hunting expedition if kim's firm can complete the underwriting within 90 days. according to cfa institute standards of conduct, kim: a) may accept the offer as long as he discloses the offer to batts brothers.b) may not accept the offer because it is considered lavish entertainment.c) must obtain written consent from batts brothers before accepting the offer.

Ichelle is attending college and has a part-time job. once she finishes college, michelle would like to relocate to a metropolitan area. she wants to build her savings so that she will have a "nest egg" to start her off. michelle works out her budget and decides she can afford to set aside $9090 per month for savings. her bank will pay her 4 %4% per year, compounded monthly, on her savings account. what will be michelle's balance in five years?