A stationery company plans to launch a new type of indelible ink pen. Advertising for the new product will be heavy and will cost the company $10 million, although the company expects general revenues of $280 million next year from sources other than sales of the new pen. If the company has a corporate tax-rate of 40% on its pretax income, what effect will the advertising for the new pen have on its taxes

If a bond is issued at a premium the effective interest rate is most likely

Which of the following statements concerning an organization's strategy is true? a. cost accountants formulate strategy in an organization since they have more inputs about costs. b. businesses usually follow one of two broad strategies: offering a quality product at a high price, or offering a unique product or service priced lower than the competition. c. a good strategy will always overcome poor implementation. d. strategy specifies how an organization matches its own capabilities with the opportunities in the marketplace to accomplish its objectives.

The following costs were incurred in may: direct materials $ 44,800 direct labor $ 29,000 manufacturing overhead $ 29,300 selling expenses $ 26,800 administrative expenses $ 37,100 conversion costs during the month totaled: