An analytical tool in which a company looks for points of differentiation between competitors and itself is called
A) SWOT analysis.
B) competitor analysis grid.
C) scenario planning.
D) strategy assessment.
B
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An estimated liability:
A. Is an unknown liability of a certain amount. B. Can be the result of a lawsuit. C. Is not recorded until the amount is known for certain. D. Is a liability that may occur if a future event occurs. E. Is a known obligation of an uncertain amount that can be reasonably estimated.
Which of the following is typically a feature of common stock?
A) Most common stocks are callable. B) Most common stocks are cumulative. C) Common stocks have a maturity value. D) Common stocks may or may not pay dividends.
The city amended its budget to increase expected grant revenues by $500,000 and increase expected culture and recreation expenditures by $500,000. Which of the following statements concerning the budget amendment journal entry is correct?
A. There will be no adjustment to Budgetary Fund Balance. B. Expenditures will be debited for $500,000. C. Estimated Revenues will be credited for $500,000. D. Appropriations will be debited for $500,000.
Presented below are the financial balances for the Boxwood Company and the Tranz Company as of December 31, 2017, immediately before Boxwood acquired Tranz. Also included are the fair values for Tranz Company's net assets at that date. Boxwood Tranz Co. Tranz Co.?(all amounts in thousands) Book value Book value Fair value 12/31/2017 12/31/2017 12/31/2017Cash$870 $240 $240 Receivables 660 600 600 Inventory 1,230 420 580 Land 1,800 260 250 Buildings (net) 1,800 540 650 Equipment (net) 660 380 400 Accounts payable (570) (240) (240)Accrued expenses (270) (60) (60)Long-term liabilities (2,700) (1,020) (1,120)Common stock ($20 par) (1,980) Common stock ($5
par) (420) Additional paid-in capital (210) (180) Retained earnings (1,170) (480) Revenues (2,880) (660) Expenses 2,760 620 ??Note: Parenthesis indicate a credit balance??Assume a business combination took place at December 31, 2017. Boxwood issued 50 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $35 per share for all of the outstanding common shares of Tranz. Stock issuance costs of $15 (in thousands) and direct costs of $10 (in thousands) were paid to effect this acquisition transaction. To settle a difference of opinion regarding Tranz's fair value, Boxwood promises to pay an additional $5.2 (in thousands) to the former owners if Tranz's earnings exceed a certain sum during the next year. Given the probability of the required contingency payment and utilizing a 4% discount rate, the expected present value of the contingency is $5 (in thousands).?Compute consolidated goodwill immediately following the acquisition. A. $452. B. $455. C. $440. D. $442. E. $450.