Shown below in t-account format are the changes affecting the retained earnings of forge corporation during 2018. at january 1, 2018, the corporation had outstanding 104 million common shares, $1 par per share. retained earnings ($ in millions) 99 beginning balance retirement of 4 million common shares for $28 million 2 83 net income for the year declaration and payment of a $0.31 per share cash dividend 31 declaration and distribution of a 5% stock dividend 26 123 ending balance required: 1. from the information provided by the account changes you should be able to recreate the transactions that affected forge’s retained earnings during 2018. prepare the journal entries that forge must have recorded during the year for these transactions. 2. prepare a statement of retained earnings for forge for the year ended 2018.

Chipotle mexican grill, the american mexican food chain restaurant, opened its first restaurant in the united states in 1993. in 2010, chipotle opened its first restaurant in the united kingdom in london on charing cross. by late may 2013, the company had 6 restaurants in london, but they have not been doing well even though the british have taken a liking to mexican food (boyle, 2013). why has this successful u.s. chain not seen the same success overseas? if you were chipotle's ceo, how would you fix this situation? what is an alternative means of venturing outside of its domestic markets that may allow for a competitive advantage? then, pick a company that has not yet expanded overseas, or if it has expanded, suggest a different strategy for entrance into an overseas market that you feel would be more strategic for the company. research its rivals in the global marketplace and market conditions in the overseas market you are targeting. justify your recommended entry strategy based on these industry and market conditions.

Considered alone, which of the following would increase a company's current ratio? a. an increase in net fixed assets.b. an increase in accrued liabilities.c. an increase in notes payable.d. an increase in accounts receivable.e. an increase in accounts payable.

Greentel, a telecom giant, has been using the service of orpheus inc. for training its employees. according to a deal signed by the two companies, orpheus inc. is not only responsible for training greentel's employees but also for providing comprehensive administrative services to the telecom giant. in this instance, greentel engages in