Assume that, on January 1, 2021, Sosa Enterprises paid $2,140,000 for its investment in 33,000 shares of Orioles Co. Further, assume that Orioles has 110,000 total shares of stock issued and estimates an eight-year remaining useful life and straight-line depreciation with no residual value for its depreciable assets. At January 1, 2021, the book value of Orioles' identifiable net assets was $7,160,000, and the fair value of Orioles was $10,000,000. The difference between Orioles' fair value and the book value of its identifiable net assets is attributable to $1,900,000 of land and the remainder to depreciable assets. Goodwill was not part of this transaction. The following information pertains to Orioles during 2021: Net Income $ 400,000 Dividends declared and paid $ 240,000 Market price of common stock on 12/31/2021 $ 80 /share What amount would Sosa Enterprises report in its year-end 2021 balance sheet for its investment in Orioles Co.

Mattress wholesalers, inc. is constantly trying to reduce inventory in its supply chain. last year, cogs was $7.47 million and inventory was $1.47 million. this year, cogs is $8.65 million and inventory investment is $1.64 million.a) what was its weeks of supply last ) what is its weeks of supply this ) is mattress wholesalers making progress in its inventory reduction effort? since the number of weeks that cover the supply has mattress wholesalers is making in its inventory reduction effort.

The new york times (nov. 30, 1993) reported that “the inability of opec to agree last week to cut production has sent the oil market into turmoil . . [leading to] the lowest price for domestic crude oil since june 1990.” why were the members of opec trying to agree to cut production? so they could save more oil for future consumption so they could lower the price so they could raise the price why do you suppose opec was unable to agree on cutting production? because each country has a different production capacity because each country experiences different production costs because each country has an incentive to cheat on any agreement the newspaper also noted opec’s view “that producing nations outside the organization, like norway and britain, should do their share and cut production.” what does the phrase “do their share” suggest about opec’s desired relationship with norway and britain? opec would like norway and britain to keep their production levels high. opec would like norway and britain to act competitively. opec would like norway and britain to join the cartel.

The expenditures and receipts below are related to land, land improvements, and buildings acquired for use in a business enterprise. the receipts are enclosed in parentheses. money borrowed to pay building contractor (signed a note) $(276,500 ) (b) payment for construction from note proceeds 276,500 (c) cost of land fill and clearing 11,220 (d) delinquent real estate taxes on property assumed by purchaser 8,340 (e) premium on 6-month insurance policy during construction 12,060 (f) refund of 1-month insurance premium because construction completed early (2,010 ) (g) architect’s fee on building 27,040 (h) cost of real estate purchased as a plant site (land $206,800 and building $55,900) 262,700 (i) commission fee paid to real estate agency 9,620 (j) installation of fences around property 4,030 (k) cost of razing and removing building 10,130 (l) proceeds from salvage of demolished building (4,910 ) (m) interest paid during construction on money borrowed for construction 13,700 (n) cost of parking lots and driveways 17,690 (o) cost of trees and shrubbery planted (permanent in nature) 14,080 (p) excavation costs for new building 2,950 identify each item by letter and list the items in columnar form.