The patent system:

a. acts as a direct positive incentive.

b. acts as a direct negative incentive.

c. acts as an indirect positive incentive.

d. acts as an indirect negative incentive.

e. does not provide an incentive.

In April, the current year, Emma acquired a machine for $60,000 for use in her business. The machine is classified as 7-year property. Emma does not expense the asset under Sec. 179 or bonus depreciation.

The independent cases are listed below that includes all items relevant to operating activities: Case A Case B Case C Sales revenue $ 65,000 $ 55,000 $ 96,000 Cost of goods sold 35,000 26,000 65,000 Depreciation expense 10,000 2,000 26,000 Salaries

If a finance lease contains a bargain purchase option, the lessee should amortize the leased asset: Multiple Choice Over the term of the lease. Without reference to the economic life of the asset. Over the economic life of the asset.

Unlike a cost competitive advantage, a sustainable competitive advantage: a. is not attractive because of its durability. b. cannot be copied by the competition. c. lowers costs by removing frills. d. does not offer any low-priced products.

plurality of quality issues at Toyota arose from A. the Camry. B. fires caused by drivers. C. the U. S. government actively searching for defects. D. the SUV models.

The Don't Tread on Me Tire Company had retained earnings at December 31, 2015 of $202,000. During 2016, the company had revenues of $402,000 and expenses of $351,000, and the company declared and paid dividends of $11,200.

Which of the following refers to the acquisition of goods in one country and the selling of them to buyers in another country? a. Cartel b. Joint venture c. Trading company d. Outsourcing

1. Of the 4 strategic approaches to international markets, which one (s) might be the best for a manufacturing company? a financial services company? or a company like Coke or Pepsi? Thoughts? 2.

Masks Inc. is a cosmetics company that makes beauty products. It uses whale oil from dead whales only and does not kill whales to obtain blubber. A newspaper publishes a report stating that Masks Inc.

Transfer payments are not included in gdp calculation because these are