Senate Inc. is considering two alternative methods for producing playing cards. Method 1 involves using a machine with a fixed cost (mainly depreciation) of $12,000 and variable costs of $1.00 per deck of cards. Method 2 would use a less expensive machine with a fixed cost of only $5,000, but it would require a variable cost of $1.50 per deck. The sales price per deck would be the same under each method. At what unit output level would the two methods provide the same operating income (EBIT)? a. 16,940 b. 15,400 c. 14,000 d. 12,600 e. 18,634

Greenbloom garden centers is a small, privately held corporation that has two stores in orlando, florida. the greenbloom family owns 100 percent of the company's stock, and family members manage the operations. sales at the company's stores have been growing rapidly, and there appears to be a market for the company's sales concept – providing bulk garden equipment and supplies at low prices. the controller prepares the company's financial statements, which are not audited. the company has no debt but is considering expanding to other cities in florida. such expansion may require long-term borrowings and is likely to reduce the family's day-to-day control of the operations. the family does not intend to sell stock in the company. required: discuss at least three factors that may make an audit necessary and potentially valuable for the company. be sure to consider the concept of information risk.