The trend component for a time series with seasonality is found by performing a regression analysis with
A) the actual time series as the dependent variable and the period number as the independent variable.
B) the centered-moving-average as the dependent variable and the period number as the independent variable.
C) the deseasonalized time series as the dependent variable and the period number as the independent variable.
D) the actual time series as the independent variable and the period number as the dependent variable.
C
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Dirickson Inc. has provided the following data concerning one of the products in its standard cost system. Variable manufacturing overhead is applied to products on the basis of direct labor-hours.InputsStandard Quantity or Hours per Unit of OutputStandard Price or RateDirect materials 7.6ounces$9.40per ounceDirect labor 0.10hours$18.00per hourVariable manufacturing overhead 0.10hours$5.30per hour?The company has reported the following actual results for the product for July: Actual output 7,600unitsRaw materials purchased 63,000ouncesActual cost of raw materials purchased$541,880 Raw materials used in production 57,750ouncesActual direct labor-hours 820hoursActual direct labor cost$16,072 Actual variable overhead cost$4,592 ?The variable overhead efficiency variance
for the month is closest to: A. $318 F B. $336 F C. $336 U D. $318 U
The following balance sheet information is provided for Santana Company for Year 2: Assets Cash$5000? Accounts receivable 11,150? Inventory 14,500? Prepaid expenses 1300? Plant and equipment, net of depreciation 19,200? Land 13,100? Total assets$64,250? Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable$2610? Salaries payable 8530? Bonds payable (Due in ten years) 10,500? Common stock, no par 18,000? Retained earnings 24,610? Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$64,250? What is the company's debt to equity ratio?
A. 50.79% B. 35.17% C. 34.38% D. 143.76%
Selection of storage equipment and supplies requires consideration of which of the following factors?
a. floor space, cost, and protection of records b. space, sorting capabilities, and inspecting c. speed of delivery, volume of records, and efficiency d. None of the above
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A. If Project A's IRR exceeds Project B's, then A must have the higher NPV.
B. A project's MIRR can never exceed its IRR.
C. If a project with normal cash flows has an IRR less than the cost of capital, the project must have a positive NPV.
D. If the NPV is negative, the IRR must also be negative.
E. If a project with normal cash flows has an IRR greater than the cost of capital, the project must also have a positive NPV.