Several years ago, Western Electric Corp. purchased equipment for $20,000,000. Western uses straight-line depreciation for financial reporting and accelerated depreciation for tax purposes. At December 31, 2020, the carrying value of the equipment was $18,000,000 and its tax basis was $15,000,000. At December 31, 2021, the carrying value of the equipment was $16,000,000 and the tax basis was $11,000,000. There were no other temporary differences and no permanent differences. Pretax accounting income for the current year was $25,000,000. A tax rate of 25% applies to all years. Required: Prepare the journal entry to record Western's income tax expense for the current year

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.