The reason a corporation has retained earnings is to

a. make investments that will increase the value of the stock.

b. be able to make unemployment payments.

c. avoid the double taxation of corporate profits.

d. pay unemployment taxes.

State of Probability of Economy State of Economy Stock A Stock B Stock C Boom. 15.39.49.29 Good. 55.15.20.08 Poor. 25 -.01 -.09 -.07 Bust. 05 -.20 -.24 -.10 a. Your portfolio is invested 24 percent each in A and C, and 52 percent in B.

Harry discovers that a chemical compound has had an adverse impact on his land. the chemical compound is manufactured by five companies. harry cannot identify which manufacturer's chemical caused the adverse impact to his land.

A newly issued bond pays its coupons once a year. Its coupon rate is 4.1%, its maturity is 15 years, and its yield to maturity is 7.1%. a.

Myra provides accounting services as an independent contractor for Great Northern. Because of this relationship, Great Northern is responsible for withholding and paying Myra's employment taxes, including federal unemployment compensation (FUTA),

True or false: Accumulated Depreciation is a contra-account to a long-lived asset account, such as Equipment. This means that it is added to the balance of the long-lived asset in the balance sheet.

You plan to borrow $ 2 comma 000 from a bank. In exchange for $ 2 comma 000 today, you promise to pay $ 2 comma 100 in one year. What does the cash flow timeline look like from your perspective? What does it look like from the bank's perspective?

Which of the following is indicative of a short-term restrictive financial policy? a) purchasing inventory only as needed b) granting credit to more customers c) increased investment in marketable securities d) maintaining a large accounts

You are employed as an administrative staff member of a community healthcare office that just opened last month. you and your manager are working hard to advertise and expand the customer base.

The following costs result from the production and sale of 4,450 drum sets manufactured by Tight Drums Company for the year ended December 31, 2019. The drum sets sell for $295 each. The company has a 30% income tax rate.

The person who receives financial protection from a life insurance plan is called a what?