UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNEECBU 500D ā BUSINESS FINANCEFINAL EXAM.docxouldparis
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UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
ECBU 500D ā BUSINESS FINANCE
FINAL EXAM
DECEMBER 3, 2019
āSTUDENT NAMEā
A key difference between replacement and expansion project analyses is that with replacement, the incremental cash flows are measured as the net difference between projected cash flows from the current productive assets and cash flows of the proposed new productive assets.
True / False
The weighted average cost of capital increases if the total funds required call for an amount of equity in excess of what can be obtained as retained earnings.
True / False
Market risk refers to the tendency of a stock to move with the general stock market. A stock with above-average market risk will tend to be more volatile than an average stock, and it will have a beta which is greater than 1.0.
True / False
Other things held constant, an increase in financial leverage will increase a firm's market risk as measured by its beta coefficient.
True / False
The post-audit is a simple process in which actual results are compared to forecasted results and any discrepancy indicates a change in factors that are completely under management's control.
True / False
Short-term financing might be riskier than long-term financing because, during periods of tight credit, the firm might not be able to rollover (renew) its debt.
True / False
Effective capital budgeting can improve the timing of asset acquisition and the quality of assets purchased, thereby providing an opportunity to purchase and install assets before they are needed.
True / False
Since the degree of total leverage is equal to the degree of operating leverage times the degree of financial leverage, the degree of total leverage must always be greater than or equal to positive 1.0.
True / False
If the information content, or signaling, hypothesis is correct, then changes in dividend policy can be important with respect to firm value and capital costs.
True / False
A just-in-time system of inventory control requires that manufacturers coordinate production with suppliers so that raw materials or components arrive just as they are needed in the production process. The main objective of such a system is to reduce carrying costs.
True / False
The best and most comprehensive picture of a firm's liquidity position is obtained by examining its cash budget.
True / False
A firmās goal should be to lengthen the cash conversion cycle since shorter cash conversion cycles leads firms to increase their dependence on costly external financing.
True / False
Conflicts between two mutually exclusive projects, where the NPV method chooses one project but the IRR method chooses the other, should generally be resolved in favor of the project with the higher NPV.
True / False
The primary goal of inventory management is to provide sufficient incentives to ensure that the firm never suffers a stock-out (i.e., runs out of an inventory item).
True / False
The ex-dividend date is the date on which a firm actually mails (funds) divid ...
1RUNNING HEAD Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report2Genesi.docxeugeniadean34240
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RUNNING HEAD: Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report
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Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report
Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report
Module 5 Assignment 2
Argosy University Online
Katrina Caver
The decision on capital outlays is among the most significant a firm has to make. A decision to build a new plant or expand into a foreign market may influence the performance of the firm over the next ten years. The capital budgeting decision includes the planning of expenditures for a project with a life of at least one year and usually considerably longer. Capital budgeting assists with the decision making of how a firm should invest its capital.
Different capital budgeting alternatives that are used includes the payback period, which calculates the amount of time it will take before the cumulative net cash flows are equal to the initial cost of the investment (Argosy Online University, 2012); accounting rate of return (return on investment, An indicator of profitability that is measured by dividing the accounting net income by the amount invested (AccountingCoach, 2004-2015)); discounted payback period(examines the time that is required to cover the investment of the project considering the present value of all the cash inflows); net present value(measures the present value of all the cash inflow from the project and compare the same with the initial investment); profitability index(measures the present value of cash inflows at the required rate of cash inflows at the rate of return that is required to for the initial cash outflow for the investment. However, if the present value of cash inflows is positive, then the project is accepted; if the project is negative, then the project is not accepted.
Upon evaluating the capital budget, the outcomes include cost of debt at eight percent, cost of equity at ten percent, short-term interest rate at eight percent, long-term interest rate at nine percent, and long-term equity interest rate at ten percent. Operating projections for a project is utilized to establish a forecast for cash flows that would underpin calculations of net present value, internal rates of return, payback period, and other investment metrics. The purpose of forecasting cash flows is to capture the incremental effect of a proposed project. Each projectās cash flow forecasts does not include depreciation expenses and cost that would be incurred regardless of whether a given project was undertaken or not. High, medium, and low risks categories for each division were associated with a corresponding discount rate set by the capital budgeting committee in consultation with the corporate treasurer.
The weighted average cost of capital is another method to evaluate proposed projects and capital budgeting. By computing a weighted average, the company can decide the interest for every dollar that is invested. Cost of capital assist with the determination of the minimum rate of return a company is expected to make from the project. Wei.
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNEECBU 500D ā BUSINESS FINANCEFINAL EXAM.docxouldparis
Ā
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
ECBU 500D ā BUSINESS FINANCE
FINAL EXAM
DECEMBER 3, 2019
āSTUDENT NAMEā
A key difference between replacement and expansion project analyses is that with replacement, the incremental cash flows are measured as the net difference between projected cash flows from the current productive assets and cash flows of the proposed new productive assets.
True / False
The weighted average cost of capital increases if the total funds required call for an amount of equity in excess of what can be obtained as retained earnings.
True / False
Market risk refers to the tendency of a stock to move with the general stock market. A stock with above-average market risk will tend to be more volatile than an average stock, and it will have a beta which is greater than 1.0.
True / False
Other things held constant, an increase in financial leverage will increase a firm's market risk as measured by its beta coefficient.
True / False
The post-audit is a simple process in which actual results are compared to forecasted results and any discrepancy indicates a change in factors that are completely under management's control.
True / False
Short-term financing might be riskier than long-term financing because, during periods of tight credit, the firm might not be able to rollover (renew) its debt.
True / False
Effective capital budgeting can improve the timing of asset acquisition and the quality of assets purchased, thereby providing an opportunity to purchase and install assets before they are needed.
True / False
Since the degree of total leverage is equal to the degree of operating leverage times the degree of financial leverage, the degree of total leverage must always be greater than or equal to positive 1.0.
True / False
If the information content, or signaling, hypothesis is correct, then changes in dividend policy can be important with respect to firm value and capital costs.
True / False
A just-in-time system of inventory control requires that manufacturers coordinate production with suppliers so that raw materials or components arrive just as they are needed in the production process. The main objective of such a system is to reduce carrying costs.
True / False
The best and most comprehensive picture of a firm's liquidity position is obtained by examining its cash budget.
True / False
A firmās goal should be to lengthen the cash conversion cycle since shorter cash conversion cycles leads firms to increase their dependence on costly external financing.
True / False
Conflicts between two mutually exclusive projects, where the NPV method chooses one project but the IRR method chooses the other, should generally be resolved in favor of the project with the higher NPV.
True / False
The primary goal of inventory management is to provide sufficient incentives to ensure that the firm never suffers a stock-out (i.e., runs out of an inventory item).
True / False
The ex-dividend date is the date on which a firm actually mails (funds) divid ...
1RUNNING HEAD Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report2Genesi.docxeugeniadean34240
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1
RUNNING HEAD: Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report
2
Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report
Genesis Energy Capital Plan Report
Module 5 Assignment 2
Argosy University Online
Katrina Caver
The decision on capital outlays is among the most significant a firm has to make. A decision to build a new plant or expand into a foreign market may influence the performance of the firm over the next ten years. The capital budgeting decision includes the planning of expenditures for a project with a life of at least one year and usually considerably longer. Capital budgeting assists with the decision making of how a firm should invest its capital.
Different capital budgeting alternatives that are used includes the payback period, which calculates the amount of time it will take before the cumulative net cash flows are equal to the initial cost of the investment (Argosy Online University, 2012); accounting rate of return (return on investment, An indicator of profitability that is measured by dividing the accounting net income by the amount invested (AccountingCoach, 2004-2015)); discounted payback period(examines the time that is required to cover the investment of the project considering the present value of all the cash inflows); net present value(measures the present value of all the cash inflow from the project and compare the same with the initial investment); profitability index(measures the present value of cash inflows at the required rate of cash inflows at the rate of return that is required to for the initial cash outflow for the investment. However, if the present value of cash inflows is positive, then the project is accepted; if the project is negative, then the project is not accepted.
Upon evaluating the capital budget, the outcomes include cost of debt at eight percent, cost of equity at ten percent, short-term interest rate at eight percent, long-term interest rate at nine percent, and long-term equity interest rate at ten percent. Operating projections for a project is utilized to establish a forecast for cash flows that would underpin calculations of net present value, internal rates of return, payback period, and other investment metrics. The purpose of forecasting cash flows is to capture the incremental effect of a proposed project. Each projectās cash flow forecasts does not include depreciation expenses and cost that would be incurred regardless of whether a given project was undertaken or not. High, medium, and low risks categories for each division were associated with a corresponding discount rate set by the capital budgeting committee in consultation with the corporate treasurer.
The weighted average cost of capital is another method to evaluate proposed projects and capital budgeting. By computing a weighted average, the company can decide the interest for every dollar that is invested. Cost of capital assist with the determination of the minimum rate of return a company is expected to make from the project. Wei.
Its about the financial and profit planning.A firm should be managed effectively and efficiently. This implies that the firm should be able to achieve its objectives by minimising the use of resources. Thus managing implies coordination and control of the efforts of the firm for achieving the organisational objectives.
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Conversion cost consists of which of the following?
Direct labor and manufacturing overhead cost.
Direct materials and direct labor cost.
Manufacturing overhead cost.
Direct labor cost.
2.
East Company manufactures and sells a single product with a positive contribution margin. If the selling price and the variable expense per unit both increase 5% and fixed expenses do not change, what is the effect on the contribution margin per unit and the contribution margin ratio?
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Option C
Option D
Option B
Option A
3.
Which of the following three statements are correct?
I. A profit center has control over both cost and revenue.
II. An investment center has control over invested funds, but not over costs and revenue.
III. A cost center has no control over sales.
Only II.
Only I and III.
Only I and II.
Only I.
4.
Which of the following costs is an example of a period rather than a product cost?
Depreciation on production equipment.
Wages of salespersons.
Wages of production machine operators.
Insurance on production equipment.
5.
An increase in the discount rate will result in an increase in the present value of a given cash flow.
True
False
6.
The purpose of the Data Processing Department of Falena Corporation is to assist the various departments of the corporation with their information needs free of charge. The Data Processing Department would best be evaluated as a:
revenue center.
investment center.
cost center.
profit center.
Top of Form
7.
Which of the following represents the normal sequence in which the indicated budgets are prepared?
Sales, Balance Sheet, Direct Labor
Production, Manufacturing Overhead, Sales
Production, Cash, Income Statement
Direct Materials, Cash, Sales
Bottom of Form
8.
The wages of factory maintenance personnel would usually be considered to be:
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Option D
Option C
Option B
Option A
9.
Horizontal analysis involves comparing two or more years' financial data for a single company.
True
False
10.
For a given level of sales, a low contribution margin ratio will produce less net operating income than a high contribution margin ratio.
True
False
11.
Manufacturing overhead consists of:
indirect materials but not indirect labor.
indirect labor but not indirect materials.
all manufacturing costs, except direct materials and direct labor.
all manufacturing costs.
Net income/Cost of goods sold
12.
The formula for the gross margin percentage is:
(Sales - Cost of goods sold)/Cost of goods sold
(Sales - Cost of goods sold)/Sales
Net income/Sales
Net income/Cost of goods sold
13.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
The sales budget generally is accompanied by a computation of expected cash receipts for the forthcoming budget period.
The cash budget must be prepared prior to the sales budget because managers want to know the expected cash collections on sales made to customers in prior periods before pr.
Project Management ProfessionalĀ (PMP) is an internationally recognized professional designation offered by the PMI. There are currently 773,840 active PMP certified individuals and 286 chartered chapters across 210 countries and territories worldwide.Ā The exam is based on the PMIĀ Project Management Body of KnowledgeĀ (PMBOK), and the prerequisitesĀ are:
Secondary degree (high school diploma, associateās degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education
OR
Four-year degree
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education
A candidate who passes the exam and meets the professional requirements is awarded the PMP certification.
We are starting a series of questions and answers targeting PMP examination for PMP aspirants. Check out below video for first series of 25 questions with answers and explanation about answer.Ā
a) General JournalXACC290 Problem P4-8AJournalize Transactions.docxannetnash8266
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a) General JournalXACC290 Problem: P4-8AJournalize TransactionsUse this template to journalize and post the July transactions for Pro Window Washing, Inc.GENERAL JOURNALJ1DATEACCOUNT TITLE AND EXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITMarch 1CashCommon Stock1EquipmentCashAccounts Payable3SuppliesAccounts Payable5Prepaid InsuranceCash14Accounts ReceivableService Revenue18Accounts PayableCash20Salaries and Wages ExpenseCash21CashAccounts Receivable28Accounts ReceivableService Revenue31Maintenance ExpenseCash31DividendsDividends Payable
&A
b) e) & h) Posting to AccountsAssociate Level MaterialAppendix GComprehensive ProblemPost AccountsPost the March accounts for Eddy's Carpet Cleaners Service, Inc. You have 18 accounts altogether.GENERAL LEDGERCashNo. 101DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEAccounts ReceivableNo. 112DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCECleaning SuppliesNo. 128DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEPrepaid InsuranceNo. 130DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEEquipmentNo. 157DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEAccumulated Depreciation - EquipmentNo. 158DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEAccounts PayableNo. 201DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCESalaries PayableNo. 212DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCECommon StockNo. 311DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCERetained EarningsNo. 320DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEDividendsNo. 332DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEIncome SummaryNo. 350DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEService RevenueNo. 400DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEMaintenance and Repairs ExpenseNo. 633DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCESupplies Expense No. 634DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEDepreciation ExpenseNo. 711DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEInsurance ExpenseNo. 722DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCESalaries and Wages ExpenseNo. 726DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCE
&A
c) Trial BalXACC290 Problem: P4-8APrepare aTrial Balance as of July 31, 2012Prepare a Trial Balance for Pro Window Washing, Inc. as of July 31, 2012. Pro Window Washing Inc.Trial BalanceJuly 31, 2012ACCOUNTSDEBITCREDITCashAccounts ReceivableSuppliesPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentAccumulated DepreciationāEquipmentAccounts PayableSalaries and Wages PayableCommon StockRetained EarningsService RevenuesSalaries and Wages PayableSupplies ExpenseMaintenance and RepairsDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseTotals
d) Adj Ent & h) Closing EntXACC290 Problem: P4-8AJournalize Adjusting and Closing EntriesFor Pro Window Washing Inc. General Journal - Adjusting EntriesDATEACCOUNT TITLE AND EXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITGeneral Journal Closing EntriesDATEACCOUNT TITLE AND EXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDIT
f) adj T-BXACC290 Problem: P4-8APrepare an Adjusted Trial Balance as of July 31, 2012Prepare a Trial Balance for Pro Window Washing, Inc. as of July 31, 2012. This is preparedafter the initial journal entries a) are posted to the Ledger Accounts b)Pro Window Washing Inc.Adjusted Trial BalanceJuly 31, 2012ACCOUNTSDEBITCREDITCashAccounts ReceivableS.
Its about the financial and profit planning.A firm should be managed effectively and efficiently. This implies that the firm should be able to achieve its objectives by minimising the use of resources. Thus managing implies coordination and control of the efforts of the firm for achieving the organisational objectives.
Conversion cost consists of which of the following Direct lab.docxmaxinesmith73660
Ā
Conversion cost consists of which of the following?
Direct labor and manufacturing overhead cost.
Direct materials and direct labor cost.
Manufacturing overhead cost.
Direct labor cost.
2.
East Company manufactures and sells a single product with a positive contribution margin. If the selling price and the variable expense per unit both increase 5% and fixed expenses do not change, what is the effect on the contribution margin per unit and the contribution margin ratio?
Ā
Option C
Option D
Option B
Option A
3.
Which of the following three statements are correct?
I. A profit center has control over both cost and revenue.
II. An investment center has control over invested funds, but not over costs and revenue.
III. A cost center has no control over sales.
Only II.
Only I and III.
Only I and II.
Only I.
4.
Which of the following costs is an example of a period rather than a product cost?
Depreciation on production equipment.
Wages of salespersons.
Wages of production machine operators.
Insurance on production equipment.
5.
An increase in the discount rate will result in an increase in the present value of a given cash flow.
True
False
6.
The purpose of the Data Processing Department of Falena Corporation is to assist the various departments of the corporation with their information needs free of charge. The Data Processing Department would best be evaluated as a:
revenue center.
investment center.
cost center.
profit center.
Top of Form
7.
Which of the following represents the normal sequence in which the indicated budgets are prepared?
Sales, Balance Sheet, Direct Labor
Production, Manufacturing Overhead, Sales
Production, Cash, Income Statement
Direct Materials, Cash, Sales
Bottom of Form
8.
The wages of factory maintenance personnel would usually be considered to be:
Ā
Option D
Option C
Option B
Option A
9.
Horizontal analysis involves comparing two or more years' financial data for a single company.
True
False
10.
For a given level of sales, a low contribution margin ratio will produce less net operating income than a high contribution margin ratio.
True
False
11.
Manufacturing overhead consists of:
indirect materials but not indirect labor.
indirect labor but not indirect materials.
all manufacturing costs, except direct materials and direct labor.
all manufacturing costs.
Net income/Cost of goods sold
12.
The formula for the gross margin percentage is:
(Sales - Cost of goods sold)/Cost of goods sold
(Sales - Cost of goods sold)/Sales
Net income/Sales
Net income/Cost of goods sold
13.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
The sales budget generally is accompanied by a computation of expected cash receipts for the forthcoming budget period.
The cash budget must be prepared prior to the sales budget because managers want to know the expected cash collections on sales made to customers in prior periods before pr.
Project Management ProfessionalĀ (PMP) is an internationally recognized professional designation offered by the PMI. There are currently 773,840 active PMP certified individuals and 286 chartered chapters across 210 countries and territories worldwide.Ā The exam is based on the PMIĀ Project Management Body of KnowledgeĀ (PMBOK), and the prerequisitesĀ are:
Secondary degree (high school diploma, associateās degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education
OR
Four-year degree
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education
A candidate who passes the exam and meets the professional requirements is awarded the PMP certification.
We are starting a series of questions and answers targeting PMP examination for PMP aspirants. Check out below video for first series of 25 questions with answers and explanation about answer.Ā
a) General JournalXACC290 Problem P4-8AJournalize Transactions.docxannetnash8266
Ā
a) General JournalXACC290 Problem: P4-8AJournalize TransactionsUse this template to journalize and post the July transactions for Pro Window Washing, Inc.GENERAL JOURNALJ1DATEACCOUNT TITLE AND EXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITMarch 1CashCommon Stock1EquipmentCashAccounts Payable3SuppliesAccounts Payable5Prepaid InsuranceCash14Accounts ReceivableService Revenue18Accounts PayableCash20Salaries and Wages ExpenseCash21CashAccounts Receivable28Accounts ReceivableService Revenue31Maintenance ExpenseCash31DividendsDividends Payable
&A
b) e) & h) Posting to AccountsAssociate Level MaterialAppendix GComprehensive ProblemPost AccountsPost the March accounts for Eddy's Carpet Cleaners Service, Inc. You have 18 accounts altogether.GENERAL LEDGERCashNo. 101DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEAccounts ReceivableNo. 112DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCECleaning SuppliesNo. 128DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEPrepaid InsuranceNo. 130DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEEquipmentNo. 157DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEAccumulated Depreciation - EquipmentNo. 158DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEAccounts PayableNo. 201DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCESalaries PayableNo. 212DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCECommon StockNo. 311DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCERetained EarningsNo. 320DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEDividendsNo. 332DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEIncome SummaryNo. 350DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEService RevenueNo. 400DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEMaintenance and Repairs ExpenseNo. 633DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCESupplies Expense No. 634DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEDepreciation ExpenseNo. 711DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCEInsurance ExpenseNo. 722DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCESalaries and Wages ExpenseNo. 726DATEEXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITBALANCE
&A
c) Trial BalXACC290 Problem: P4-8APrepare aTrial Balance as of July 31, 2012Prepare a Trial Balance for Pro Window Washing, Inc. as of July 31, 2012. Pro Window Washing Inc.Trial BalanceJuly 31, 2012ACCOUNTSDEBITCREDITCashAccounts ReceivableSuppliesPrepaid InsuranceEquipmentAccumulated DepreciationāEquipmentAccounts PayableSalaries and Wages PayableCommon StockRetained EarningsService RevenuesSalaries and Wages PayableSupplies ExpenseMaintenance and RepairsDepreciation ExpenseInsurance ExpenseTotals
d) Adj Ent & h) Closing EntXACC290 Problem: P4-8AJournalize Adjusting and Closing EntriesFor Pro Window Washing Inc. General Journal - Adjusting EntriesDATEACCOUNT TITLE AND EXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDITGeneral Journal Closing EntriesDATEACCOUNT TITLE AND EXPLANATIONREF.DEBITCREDIT
f) adj T-BXACC290 Problem: P4-8APrepare an Adjusted Trial Balance as of July 31, 2012Prepare a Trial Balance for Pro Window Washing, Inc. as of July 31, 2012. This is preparedafter the initial journal entries a) are posted to the Ledger Accounts b)Pro Window Washing Inc.Adjusted Trial BalanceJuly 31, 2012ACCOUNTSDEBITCREDITCashAccounts ReceivableS.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
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Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar āDigital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?ā on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus āManaging screen time: How to protect and equip students against distractionā https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective āStudents, digital devices and successā can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as ādistorted thinkingā.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasnāt one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesarās dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empireās birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empireās society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
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In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
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It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using āinvisibleā attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
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Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
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What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
1. [1] Gleim #: 6.1.1 -- Source: CMA 0205
In an organization that plans by using comprehensive budgeting, the master budget is
A compilation of all the separate operational and financial budget schedules of the
organization.
A.
The booklet containing budget guidelines, policies, and forms to use in the
budgeting process.
B.
The current budget updated for operations for part of the current year.
C.
A budget of a not-for-profit organization after it is approved by the appropriate
authoritative body.
D.
Answer (A) is correct. A companyās overall budget, often called the master or
comprehensive budget, encompasses the organizationās operating and financial
plans for a specified period, ordinarily a year. Thus, all other budgets are subsets of
the master budget. In the operating budget, the emphasis is on obtaining and using
current resources. In the financial budget, the emphasis is on obtaining the funds
needed to purchase operating assets.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The booklet containing budget guidelines, policies, and
forms to use in the budgeting process is the budget manual.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The current budget updated for operations for part of the
current year is a continuous budget.
Answer (D) is incorrect. A master budget may be prepared by a for-profit entity.
[3] Gleim #: 6.1.3 -- Source: CMA 0205 2-3
In preparing a corporate master budget, which one of the following is most likely to be
prepared last?
Sales budget.
A.
Cash budget.
B.
Production budget.
C.
Cost of goods sold budget.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The sales budget precedes the cash budget.
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2. Answer (B) is correct. The cash budget is the lynchpin of the financial budget. It combines
the results of the operating budget with the cash collection and disbursement schedules to
produce a comprehensive picture of where the companyās cash flows are expected to come
from and where they are expected to go. All the other budgets listed feed the cash budget in
one way or another.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The production budget is the second step in the master budget,
immediately following the sales budget.
Answer (D) is incorrect. The cost of goods sold budget is completed well before the cash
budget in the budgeting process.
[4] Gleim #: 6.1.4 -- Source: CMA 694 3-11
The master budget process usually begins with the
Production budget.
A.
Operating budget.
B.
Financial budget.
C.
Sales budget.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The production budget normally cannot be prepared until
the expected sales are known.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The operating budget is another term for the budget used
on a day-to-day basis for managing operations. It cannot be prepared until after the
sales budget is prepared.
Answer (C) is incorrect. Preparation of the sales budget is the first step in the
overall budgeting process.
Answer (D) is correct. The starting point for the annual budget is the sales forecast.
All other aspects of the budget, including production, costs, and inventory levels,
rely on projected sales figures.
[5] Gleim #: 6.1.5 -- Source: CMA 1295 3-18
All of the following are considered operating budgetsexcept the
Sales budget.
A.
Materials budget.
B.
Production budget.
C.
Capital budget.
D.
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3. Answer (A) is incorrect. It is considered an operating budget.
Answer (B) is incorrect. It is considered an operating budget.
Answer (C) is incorrect. It is considered an operating budget.
Answer (D) is correct. The operating budget consists of all budgets that concern normal
operating activities, including the sales budget, production budget, materials budget,
direct labor budget, and factory overhead budget. The capital expenditures budget, which
outlines needs for new capital investment, is not a part of normal operations. The capital
expenditures budget is sometimes prepared more than a year in advance to allow
sufficient time to secure financing for these major expenditures.
[6] Gleim #: 6.1.6 -- Source: CMA 1296 3-15
Which one of the following items is the last schedule to be prepared in the normal budget
preparation process?
Cash budget.
A.
Cost of goods sold budget.
B.
Manufacturing overhead budget.
C.
Selling expense budget.
D.
Answer (A) is correct. The last schedule prepared before the financial statements is
the cash budget. The cash budget is a schedule of estimated cash collections and
payments. The various operating budgets and the capital budget are inputs to the
cash budgeting process.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The cost of goods sold budget provides information
necessary to prepare the cash budget.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The manufacturing overhead budget provides information
necessary to prepare the cash budget.
Answer (D) is incorrect. The selling expense budget provides information
necessary to prepare the cash budget.
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4. [7] Gleim #: 6.1.7 -- Source: CMA 1292 3-10
Pro forma financial statements are part of the budgeting process. Normally, the last pro
forma statement prepared is the
Capital expenditure plan.
A.
Income statement.
B.
Statement of cost of goods sold.
C.
Statement of cash flows.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The capital expenditure plan must be prepared before the
cash budget. Cash may be needed to pay for capital purchases.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The income statement must be prepared before the
statement of cash flows, which reconciles net income and net operating cash flows.
Answer (C) is incorrect. Cost of goods sold is included in the income statement,
which is an input to the statement of cash flows.
Answer (D) is correct. The statement of cash flows is usually the last of the listed
items prepared. All other elements of the budget process must be completed before
it can be developed.
[8] Gleim #: 6.1.8 -- Source: CIA 1190 IV-17
The master budget
Shows forecasted and actual results.
A.
Reflects controllable costs only.
B.
Can be used to determine manufacturing cost variances.
C.
Contains the operating budget.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The master budget does not contain actual results.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The master budget reflects all applicable expected costs,
whether or not controllable by individual managers.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The master budget is not structured to allow determination
of manufacturing cost variances, which requires using the flexible budget and actual
results.
Answer (D) is correct. All other budgets are subsets of the master budget. Thus,
quantified estimates by management from all functional areas are contained in the
master budget. These results are then combined in a formal quantitative model
recognizing the organizationās objectives, inputs, and outputs.
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5. [9] Gleim #: 6.1.9 -- Source: CMA 692 3-9
The preparation of a comprehensive master budget culminates with the preparation of the
Production budget.
A.
Capital investment budget.
B.
Cash management and working capital budget.
C.
Strategic budget.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The production budget must precede the capital
investment and cash budgets.
Answer (B) is incorrect. A capital investment budget is prepared before a cash
budget.
Answer (C) is correct. The comprehensive master budget begins with the
preparation of the sales budget and proceeds to the production budget.
Answer (D) is incorrect. A strategic budget is a long-range planning tool that is
prepared before the master budget.
[10] Gleim #: 6.1.10 -- Source: CMA 691 3-1
Wilson Company uses a comprehensive planning and budgeting system. The proper order
for Wilson to prepare certain budget schedules would be
Cost of goods sold, balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
A.
Income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and cost of goods sold.
B.
Statement of cash flows, cost of goods sold, income statement, and balance sheet.
C.
Cost of goods sold, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The balance sheet should not precede the income
statement.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The income statement cannot precede cost of goods sold.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The statement of cash flows cannot precede the cost of
goods sold. The latter is an input of the former.
Answer (D) is correct. The pro forma cost of goods sold must be prepared before
the pro forma income statement because it is a component of the income statement.
Also, the income statement must be prepared before the pro forma balance sheet
because net income is a necessary part of preparing the stockholdersā equity section
of the balance sheet. In turn, the income statement and the balance sheet are
necessary for estimating cash flows. If the statement of cash flows is prepared using
the indirect method, balance sheet data, e.g., the changes in accounts receivable,
inventory, and accounts payable, must be available to determine the adjustments
needed to reconcile net income to net cash flow.
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6. [11] Gleim #: 6.1.11 -- Source: CMA 692 3-10
Which one of the following may be considered an independent item in the preparation of
the master budget?
Ending inventory budget.
A.
Capital investment budget.
B.
Pro forma income statement.
C.
Pro forma statement of financial position.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The ending inventory budget is based on the current
production budget.
Answer (B) is correct. The capital investment budget may be prepared more than a
year in advance, unlike the other elements of the master budget. Because of the
long-term commitments that must be made for some types of capital investments,
planning must be done far in advance and is based on needs in future years as
opposed to the current yearās needs.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The pro forma income statement is based on the sales
budget, expense budgets, and all other elements of the current master budget.
Answer (D) is incorrect. The pro forma balance sheet is based on the other
elements of the current master budget.
[12] Gleim #: 6.1.12 -- Source: CMA 697 3-21
The Yummy Dog Bone Company is anticipating that a major supplier might experience a
strike this year. Because of the nature of the product and emphasis on quality, extra
production cannot be stored as finished goods inventory. When developing a contingency
budget that would anticipate a direct materials buildup, the two most significant items
that will be affected are
Production volume and direct material.
A.
Sales and ending inventory.
B.
Production and cash flow.
C.
Direct materials and cash flow.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The nature of the product prevents an increase in
production volume to augment finished goods inventory.
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7. Answer (B) is incorrect. Sales are dependent on demand, a factor not affected by the strike.
Sales may decrease, however, if the company suffers a stockout. Furthermore, ending
finished goods inventory cannot increase because of the nature of the product.
Answer (C) is incorrect. The nature of the product prevents an increase in production
volume to augment finished goods inventory.
Answer (D) is correct. The most significant items are those that will vary between the
contingency budget and the regular budget. The company cannot increase its finished goods
inventory, but it can increase its inventory of the direct materials provided by the supplier.
Thus, the items most affected will be direct materials and cash. The cash budget will be
affected because of the need to pay for direct materials prior to their usage.
[13] Gleim #: 6.1.13 -- Source: CMA 0408 2-031
Many companies use comprehensive budgeting in planning for the next yearās activities.
When both an operating budget and a financial budget are prepared, which one of the
following is correct concerning the financial budget?
Included in the Financial Budget
Capital Pro-forma Cash
Budget Balance Sheet Budget
A. Yes No Yes
B. No Yes No
C. Yes Yes Yes
D. No No No
Answer (A) is incorrect. The pro forma balance sheet is part of the financial
budget.
Answer (B) is incorrect. The capital budget and cash budget are part of the
financial budget.
Answer (C) is correct. In the financial budget, the emphasis is on obtaining the
funds needed to purchase operating assets. It contains the capital budget, projected
cash disbursement schedule, projected cash collection schedule, cash budget, pro
forma balance sheet, and pro forma statement of cash flows.
Answer (D) is incorrect. All three of these items are part of the financial budget.
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8. [14] Gleim #: 6.1.14 -- Source: CMA 0205 2-7
The starting point for creating a master budget for a proprietary secretarial school would
be
Estimating salaries of the instructors.
A.
Forecasting enrollment.
B.
Preparing a capital expenditure budget.
C.
Preparing the student recruiting budget.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. Instructor salaries will be addressed in the direct labor
budget.
Answer (B) is correct. The sales forecast drives all the other components of the
operating budget. How much revenue the firm expects to bring in affects every
other decision.
Answer (C) is incorrect. Since the capital budget spans multiple budget periods, it
must be prepared outside the operating budget cycle and often must be approved by
the board of directors.
Answer (D) is incorrect. The student recruiting budget is part of the marketing
budget, which is prepared near the end of the operating budget process.
[16] Gleim #: 6.1.16 -- Source: CMA 694 3-10
The financial budget process includes
The cash budget.
A.
The capital budget.
B.
The budgeted statement of cash flows.
C.
All of the answers are correct.
D.
Answer (A) is incorrect. All of the listed budgets are elements of the financial
budget process.
Answer (B) is incorrect. All of the listed budgets are elements of the financial
budget process.
Answer (C) is incorrect. All of the listed budgets are elements of the financial
budget process.
Answer (D) is correct. The financial budget normally includes the capital budget,
the cash budget, the budgeted balance sheet, and the budgeted statement of cash
flows.
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