Under the equity method, a receipt of cash dividends by the investor would
A) increase total assets and shareholders' equity.
B) increase total assets and liabilities.
C) decrease the investment account.
D) increase the investment account.
C
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Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a situation in which time is a factor in marketing research?
A) A product is nearing the end of its life cycle. B) The necessary information is already in the firm's internal reports. C) Value can be estimated and a more informed decision may be made justifying or not justifying marketing research. D) Marketing managers can quickly and inexpensively access the data. E) both B and D
To determine the break-even point, a firm needs to first do which of the following?
A) determine what percentage of the market it wants B) determine the point at which supply equals demand C) calculate the contribution per unit D) conduct an environmental audit E) determine total market share
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In focusing on what’s best for the group as a whole, Utilitarianism discounts the worth of the individual. 2. Care appears to be a universal value. 3. According to the Categorical Imperative, acts can be judged as moral or immoral based on their consequences. 4. Justice as Fairness theory balances freedom and liberty. 5. Justice as Fairness theory protects the intrinsic value of individuals.
What is the appropriate reporting method for less than majority owned companies?
a. The equity method b. The fair value method c. Either the equity method or the fair value method depending on whether the investor can exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies d. Either the equity method or the fair value method depending on whether the investor has effective control over operating and financial policies