You live on a large volcanic island not far from an active volcano. Besides damage from lava, what other hazards might affect your town and its people?

On July 8, Jones Inc. issued an $62,900, 9%, 120-day note payable to Miller Company. Assume that the fiscal year of Jones ends on July 31. Using the 360-day year, what is the amount of interest expense recognized by Jones in the current fiscal year

How are volatility and risk related in an investment?

If the inflation rate is 5 percent and a $1000 bank deposit increases in one year to $1120, then the real interest rate for that deposit is ... a. 12 percent b. 12.5 percent c. 7 percent d. 7.2 percent

Developing a new product, hiring a new employee, and fulfilling an order are examples of business processes. a. trueb. false

Cost of merchandise sold reported on the income statement was $155,000. The accounts payable balance increased $8,000, and the inventory balance increased by $21,000 over the year. Determine the amount of cash paid for merchandise.

Friendly's Quick Loans, Inc., offers you "eight for ten or I knock on your door." This means you get $8 today and repay $10 when you get your paycheck in one week (or else).

Shoeleather costs arise when higher inflation rates induce people to:a. spend more time looking for bargains. b. spend less time looking for bargains. c. hold more money. d. hold less money.

Lewis Inc. had the following information taken from various accounts for 2015: Sales Discounts $41,000 Unearned Revenue $32,000 Total Sales $459,000 Purchase Discounts $15,000 Sales Allowances $35,000 Accounts Receivable $205,000 What was Lewis Inc.

True or False: The basic economic theory of supply and demand suggests that when price drops, consumers will buy more and thus generate stronger demand.

If you think carefully about what you're doing, always ask for advice when you need it, and keep asking questions, starting a business can be