Consider the following data from the financial statements of Stevenson Company, which has a tax rate of 30%: Year 2 Year 1 Sales $ 21,000,000 $ 19,500,000 Cost of goods sold 7,413,000 6,630,000 Net income 1,890,000 1,560,000 Interest expenses 164,500 144,500 Income taxes 220,286 196,286 Current assets 2,250,000 2,115,000 Total assets 5,050,000 4,760,000 Total liabilities 760,000 750,000 Total stockholders' equity 4,290,000 4,010,000 Knowledge Check 01 Refer to the information above. What was the gross margin percentage for Year 2

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.