To spur trade, four South American countries decide there will be no barriers to trade between the countries, agree on a common external trade policy, and allow factors of production to move freely between them. In short, the four countries formed a(n) A. command economy. B. customs union. C. common market. D. efficient market. E. free trade area.

Acompany has $80,000 in outstanding accounts receivable and it uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts. experience suggests that 6% of outstanding receivables are uncollectible. the current credit balance (before adjustments) in the allowance for doubtful accounts is $1,200. the journal entry to record the adjustment to the allowance account includes a debit to bad debts expense for $4,800. true or false

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.

Tubby toys estimates that its new line of rubber ducks will generate sales of $7.60 million, operating costs of $4.60 million, and a depreciation expense of $1.60 million. if the tax rate is 35%, what is the firm’s operating cash flow? (enter your answer in millions rounded to 2 decimal places.)