Two Below Zero is a new ski resort in Colorado. Two Below Zero is concerned that an abnormally warm winter will prevent the accumulation of snow needed to have a profitable ski season. Two Below Zero purchased a contract that will pay Two Below Zero a lump sum payment if the daily high temperature exceeds 30 degrees for more than 12 days between January 1st and March 31st. The contract Two Below Zero purchased is called a(n) Select one: a. catastrophe bond b. weather derivative c. interest rate swap d. convertible bond

You've arrived at the pecan shellers conference—your first networking opportunity. naturally, you're feeling nervous, but to avoid seeming insecure or uncertain, you've decided to a. speak a little louder than you would normally. b. talk on your cell phone as you walk around. c. hold an empowered image of yourself in your mind. d. square your shoulders before entering the room.

Alpine west, inc., operates a downhill ski area near lake tahoe, california. an all-day, adult ticket can be purchased for $55. adult customers also can purchase a season pass that entitles the pass holder to ski any day during the season, which typically runs from december 1 through april 30. the season pass is nontransferable, and the $450 price is nonrefundable. alpine expects its season pass holders to use their passes equally throughout the season. the company’s fiscal year ends on december 31. on november 6, 2009, jake lawson purchased a season ticket. required: 1. when should alpine west recognize revenue from the sale of its season passes? 2. prepare the appropriate journal entries that alpine would record on november 6 and december 31. 3. what will be included in the 2009 income statement and 2009 balance sheet related to the sale of the season pass to jake lawson?

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