Pfd Company has debt with a yield to maturity of 7.1 %, a cost of equity of 15.4 %, and a cost of preferred stock of 8.9 %. The market values of its debt, preferred stock, and equity are $ 9.9 million, $ 2.9 million, and $ 13.9 million, respectively, and its tax rate is 40 %. What is this firm's after-tax WACC? Note: Assume that the firm will always be able to utilize its full interest tax shield.

Skychefs, inc. prepares in-flight meals for a number of major airlines. one of the company's products is grilled salmon in dill sauce with baby new potatoes and spring vegetables. during the most recent week, the company prepared 4000 of these meals using 960 direct labor hours. the company paid these direct labor workers a total of $19,200 for this work, or $20.00 per hour. according to standard cost card for this meal, it should require 0.25 direct labour-hours at a cost of $19.75 per hour.1. what is the standard labor-hours allowed (sh) to prepare 4,000 meals? 2. what is the standard labor cost allowed (sh x sr) to prepare 4,000 meals? 3. what is the labor spending variance? 4. what is the labor rate variance and the labor efficiency variance?

You have been solicited to conduct a performance evaluation for a public organization that has been corrupted over issues of personnel embezzling funds. before actually conducting the evaluation, you—the evaluator—need to know certain specifics to conduct a thorough evaluation. compose a proposal that describes what type of evaluation will be conducted. in the proposal, explain the type of public organization. describe some of the main services, products, and activities the organization provides to the public. describe the size of the problem, who is affected by the problem, how long the problem has been in existence, and how long the evaluation will take. also, describe what the evaluation will assess with respect to organizational leadership. finally, what outcomes do you propose the evaluation will to achieve for the organization?

The recognition of which of the following expenses exemplifies the application of matching expenses with the revenues they produced? multiple choice(a) cost of goods sold. (b) advertising.(c) president's salary.(d) research and development.