What is a disadvantage of government bonds?

Mars Inc. has a defined benefit pension plan. On December 31 (the end of the fiscal year), the company received the PBO report from the actuary.

A hospital performs 3 types of operations. The first type takes 30 minutes, and they charge $500 for it. The second type takes 1 hour, and they charge $750 for it. The third operation takes 2 hours, and they charge $1000 for it.

During the taking of its physical inventory, a company inadvertently counted its inventory as $89,000 instead of the correct amount of $87,000. Indicate the effect of the misstatement on the balance sheet of the current year. a.

1. Why do most companies adhere to GAAP for their basic internal financial statements? a. GAAP is required by law for publicly held companies. b. To use GAAP and another system of reporting would be too costly for most companies. c.

During the first half of the 1800s, the U. S. economy experienced explosive growth in output and trade, and a rise in the standard of living for many Americans.

Cecile is an avid cook and enjoys spending time in the kitchen as well as watching shows on the Food Network. She recently remodeled her kitchen and purchased new appliances.

Selected t-account balances for bloomfield company are shown below as of january 31, which reflect its accounting adjustments. the firm uses a calendar-year accounting period, but prepares monthly accounting adjustments.

Niles and Marsha adopted an infant boy (a U. S. citizen). They paid $17,500 in 2016 for adoption-related expenses. The adoption was finalized in early 2017. Marsha received $3,600 of employer-provided adoption benefits.

Explain briefly why professional certification and membership in professional organizations are important.

Suppose that Omar's marginal utility for each additional cup of coffee is 5.5 utils per cup no matter how many cups he drinks.