The income statement should be prepared
a. after the retained earnings statement and balance sheet
b. after the balance sheet and before the retained earnings statement
c. after the retained earnings statement and before the balance sheet
d. before the retained earnings statement and balance sheet

Z-gadgets has developed a mini-laptop that will be marketed in developing countries. it is estimated that the requirement for the new product will start out slow and accelerate as the product becomes increasingly familiar to worldwide consumers. to begin to staff the new production facilities, the company should conduct a(n):   demand forecast