Emily, who is single, sustains an NOL of $7,800 in 2021. The loss is carried forward to 2022. For 2022, Emily's income tax information before taking into account the 2021 NOL is as follows: Adjusted gross income $48,200 Itemized deductions*: Medical [$3,650 - (7.5% x $48,200)] $35 Taxes 6,100 Interest expense on home mortgage 11,000 (17,135) Taxable income $31,065 * The 2021 single standard deduction is $12,550; Emily's itemized deductions will exceed the 2022 single standard deduction (after adjustment for inflation). How much of the NOL carryforward can Emily use in 2022, and what is her adjusted gross income and her taxable income

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?