nature, then a tax benefit may be present. Specifically, capital gains that are long-term in nature are subject to the preferential capital gains tax rate. In order for transactions gain to be listed as long term, typically the seller had to hold the asset for more than one year. Once this is achieved and the sale has transpired any long-term gains that are remaining after the netting process can be taxed at the lower capital gains rate. This is advantageous for all taxpayers; however it is…
Question 1 Accounting standards The accounting standards used by the organization in Australia, to prepare financial report under Corporations Act 2001 s296, are set by the Australian Accounting Standards Board(AASB). The accounting standard contains the matters to be disclosed in the financial statement. All the public and private sectors should apply these accounting standards to prepare the general purpose financial reports. Whenever the general purpose financial report is prepared,…
Adley- Week2 DQ2 Initial Reply Capital expenditures (CAPEX) are actual expenses incurred to purchase or maintain property assets. These cash outflows are capitalized on the balance sheet, shown as depreciable expenses on the income statement, and deducted over an IRS-specified term of 3-7 years. Explicitly regarding pro forma analysis, CAPEX are projected costs to maintain the asset in good repair, and a line-item section under improvements of the depreciation schedule, along with tenant…
The current ratio for Costco is at 0.99 for the year 2015. The current assets for Costco are $17,317. The current liabilities for Costco are $17,495. The current ratio for Kroger is 0.873 for this year. The current ratio for Kroger has been back on the rise. The company’s ability to pay short-term debts and other current liabilities…
sales growth, and overall long-term growth prospects. The company’s chart percentage for building efficiency, automotive experience, and power solutions is equally contributed. Clearly, the corporation’s structure is sound and should allow for management to make additional acquisitions in the near future. Johnson Controls seems to be in good shape, so I will not hesitate to place my support in this…
In today’s financial world, there is one ultimate driving factor, and that is money. Money is the ultimate driving factor in the financial world. Many individuals working within the financial sector get influenced by the idea that making profit is the main priority regardless of the costs that could be incurred. One of the biggest cost that can be incurred is deregulation. The issue of deregulation has caused a divide amongst society. Many push for regulation because they fear that risky actions…
Green Eyed The time was 10.19pm. The large traffic light rested at red for what seemed like a century. I quickly turned my head in both directions, looking left and right. I couldn’t see a single motor vehicle at all. I sighed. I was always late. Looking into the shiny rear view mirror a saw a mess of myself. My brown hair was unruly and my lipstick was smudged. After what seemed like ages, the light finally turned green. My driverless car shot forward into the night. I suddenly saw a silver bug…
get some benefit in the future. In finance, this benefit can also be called a return. It may consist of capital gain and/or investment income, including interest, dividends, rental income etc. Generally, investment results in acquiring an asset. In case the asset is available at a price worth investing, usually it is expected either to appreciate in value, or to generate income. Normally investors expect higher returns from investments that are more risky. In last several years investments in…
2 Working capital management looks at the relationship between a firm's short-term assets and its short-term liabilities. The main goal of working capital management is to ensure that a firm has adequate cash flow for their operations and has the most productive use of their resources. Net working capital is the excess of current assets over current liabilities. Since current assets can be financed by either current liabilities or long term funds, the excess of current assets must be financed…
The financial performance of MBS is not in a good shape at the time of 2011. The sales revenue peaked in 2007 and has been sliding since then. In 2011, the adjusted gross profit from MBS sales only takes up 1/8 of donations amount. Berger and Symons have been constantly optimizing their product structure and distribution channels, the problems like low-quality and high costs are still bothering MBS. Berger proved his ability when putting all his efforts into MBS, their revenue skyrocketed over…