G Omega Tire Co.’s perpetual inventory records indicate that $3,145,000 of merchandise should be on hand on August 31, 20Y4. The physical inventory indicates that $3,113,500 of merchandise is actually on hand. Journalize the adjusting entry for the inventory shrinkage for Omega Tire Co. for the fiscal year ended August 31, 20Y4. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

You wish to retire in 13 years, at which time you want to have accumulated enough money to receive an annual annuity of $23,000 for 18 years after retirement. during the period before retirement you can earn 9 percent annually, while after retirement you can earn 11 percent on your money. what annual contributions to the retirement fund will allow you to receive the $23,000 annuity? use appendix c and appendix d for an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.