Transactions Cost – How would you address transaction costs, based upon their complexity, such that those that were more complex should receive attention later, rather than sooner, from a policy recommendation perspective? Support your approach with appro

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How would you address transaction costs, based upon their complexity, such that those that were more complex should receive attention later, rather than sooner, from a policy recommendation perspective? Support your approach with appropriately cited references and examples when possible.

 

Need:

Introduction

Analysis

Conclusion

References

 

1 – 3 paragraphs (1 pager)

 

Using Weimer and Vining text

SWOT ANALYSIS of Auto Edge*****Already A++ Rated Tutorial Use as Guide Paper*****

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Primary Task Response: Respond to the following scenario with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use research to reinforce your ideas.

Now is the time to make a decision about relocating the manufacturing operation to the United States is fast-approaching. AutoEdge, like most companies, uses a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis to facilitate its decision making.

You have just completed your first monthly activity report for the board when Lester calls.

“Hi,” you say. “I just finished my monthly report for the board. I’ll e-mail it to you when we get done talking.”

“Sounds good,” he says. “I’m calling because we need your expertise again for another facet of our investigation into the manufacturing operation. This time, I want you to conduct a detailed SWOT analysis for AutoEdge, and provide a brief summary of your analysis.”

“I was expecting this,” you say. “Some of the research I’ve done over the past 4 weeks will be useful as I put this analysis together for you.”

“Yes, I thought you were in a good position to do this work,” he says. “Your analysis may be different from other people who have been at the company longer, but your fresh perspective on the components will be helpful in moving the debate forward.”

“That’s a good point,” you say. “I’ll keep that in mind as I go through the information.”

The materials found in the M.U.S.E. may help you with this assignment. Additional information is also provided in the Lessons from Experienceseries found at the following link:

 

Geography !!

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Navigating Political and Administrative Considerations – Which do you consider to be more difficult to reconcile in developing and implementing the overall policy analysis? Do either of them present more difficulties for development than implementation,

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Political and administrative dimensions abound in the analysis of policy. Which do you consider to be more difficult to reconcile in developing and implementing the overall policy analysis? Do either of them present more difficulties for
development than implementation, or vice versa? Describe examples of each and possible strategies for addressing these considerations.

 

1-3 paragraphs (1 pager)

 

Introduction

Analysis

Conclusion

References

 

ACC 350 Assignment Start-up Budgeting*****Already A++ Rated Tutorial Use as Guide Paper*****

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For this assignment, you will decide what type of budget to implement for a start-up company.  

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

  1. Summarize the type of manufacturing company you plan to start up and determine how you will design the value chain for your manufacturing company.    
  2. Describe the type of budget you plan to implement in your company, and outline the budgeting review steps necessary to ensure that your company reaches the financial forecast.
  3. Select at least four (4) specific benchmarks you will utilize in your company. Explain the benchmarks selected and their benefit(s) to your company.
  4. Explain the type of cost system you plan to implement in your company, and identify any major challenge(s) in implementing your cost system. Suggest a way to overcome the identified challenge(s). 
  5. Integrate at least one (1) quality resource using in-text citations and a reference page in your assignment. Note: Wikipedia, Investopedia, and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
  6. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
  • Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
  • Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze the management accountant’s role in the organization.
  • Analyze the advantage of budgeting, the preparation of a master budget, and other forms of planning.
  • Discuss the allocation of costs to divisions, plants, departments, contracts, and products.
  • Compare and contrast the various management uses of variances.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in cost accounting.
  • Write clearly and concisely about cost accounting using proper writing mechanics.

ABC Company – Excel Project Instructions

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                                      Excel Project Instructions

Assume ABC Company has asked you to not only prepare their 2013 year-end Balance Sheet, but to also provide pro-forma financial statements for 2014. In addition, they have asked you to evaluate their company based on the pro-forma statements and with regard to ratios. They also want you to evaluate 3 projects they are considering. Their information is as follows:

End of the year information:

Account

12/31/13

Ending Balance

Cash

160,000

Accounts Receivable

42,500

Inventory

63,400

Equipment

745,000

Accumulated Depreciation

292,460

Accounts Payable

36,900

Short-term Notes Payable

18,300

Long-term Notes Payable

157,225

Common Stock

450,000

Retained Earnings

solve

 

Additional Information:

·       Sales for December total 12,000 units. Each month’s sales are expected to exceed the prior month’s results by 5%. The product’s selling price is $15 per unit.

·       Company policy calls for a given month’s ending inventory to equal 80% of the next month’s expected unit sales. The December 31 inventory is 9,400 units, which complies with the policy. The purchase price is $8 per unit.

·       Sales representatives’ commissions are 10.0% of sales and are paid in the month of the sales. The sales manager’s monthly salary will be $3,500 in January and $4,000 per month thereafter.

·       Monthly general and administrative expenses include $8,000 administrative salaries, $5,000 depreciation, and 0.9% monthly interest on the long-term note payable.

·       The company expects 30% of sales to be for cash and the remaining 70% on credit. Receivables are collected in full in the month following the sale (none is collected in the month of sale).

·       All merchandise purchases are on credit, and no payables arise from any other transactions. One month’s purchases are fully paid in the next month.

 

·       The minimum ending cash balance for all months is $140,000. If necessary, the company borrows enough cash using a short-term note to reach the minimum. Short-term notes require an interest payment of 1% at each month-end (before any repayment). If the ending cash balance exceeds the minimum, the excess will be applied to repaying the short-term notes payable balance.

·       Dividends of $100,000 are to be declared and paid in February.

·       No cash payments for income taxes are to be made during the first calendar quarter. Income taxes will be assessed at 35% in the quarter.

·       Equipment purchases of $55,000 are scheduled for March.

ABC Company’s management is also considering 3 new projects consisting of the purchase of new equipment. The company has limited resources, and may not be able to complete make all 3 purchases. The information is as follows for the purchases below.

 

Project 1

Project 2

Project 3

Purchase Price

$50,000

$75,000

$32,500

Required Rate of Return

12%

8%

10%

Time Period

3 years

5 years

2 years

Cash Flows – Year 1

$18,000

$25,000

$20,000

Cash Flows – Year 2

$22,000

$20,000

$18,000

Cash Flows – Year 3

$22,000

$18,000

N/A

Cash Flows – Year 4

N/A

$16,500

N/A

Cash Flows – Year 5

N/A

$15,000

N/A

 

Required Action:

Part A:

  • Prepare the year-end Balance Sheet for 2013. Be sure to use proper headings.
  • Prepare budgets such that the pro-forma financial statements may be prepared.
  • Sales budget, including budgeted sales for April.
  • Purchases budget, the budgeted cost of goods sold for each month and quarter, and the cost of the March 31 budgeted inventory.
  • Selling expense budget.
  • General and administrative expense budget.
  • Expected cash receipts from customers and the expected March 31 balance of accounts receivable.
  • Expected cash payments for purchases and the expected March 31 balance of accounts payable.
  • Cash budget.
  • Budgeted income statement.
  • Budgeted statement of retained earnings.
  • Budgeted balance sheet.

Part B:

  • Calculate using Excel formulas, the NPV of each of the 3 projects.
  • It is possible that ABC Company may not be able to complete all 3 projects. Therefore, please advise ABC Company as to the order in which they should pursue the projects (i.e. which project should ABC Company attempt to do first, second, and last).
  • Provide justification and analysis as to why you chose the order you did. The analysis should also be done in Excel, not in a separate document.

 

This assignment must be submitted as 1 Excel document.

 

This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.