​Which of the following statements is most accurate? Group of answer choices ​Multimedia presentations are no longer used in the business world. Low-tech visual aids are not appropriate for the business world. ​Today's speakers rely exclusively on the use of multimedia slides in their presentations because they know that multimedia slides have no disadvantages. ​Effective speakers analyze their audience and the speaking occasion to help them determine what type of visual aid to use.

The end of the year is approaching, and Maxine has begun to focus on ways of minimizing her income tax liability. Several years ago she purchased an investment in Teal Limited Partnership, which is subject to the at-risk and the passive activity loss rules. (Last year Maxine sold a different investment that was subject to these rules and that produced passive activity income.) She believes that her investment in Teal has good long-term economic prospects. However, it has been generating tax losses for several years in a row. In fact, when she was discussing last year's income tax return with her tax accountant, he said that unless "things change" with respect to her investments, she would not be able to deduct losses this year.a. What was the accountant referring to in his comment?
b. You learn that Maxine’s current at-risk basis in her investment is $1,000 and that her share of the current loss is expected to be $13,000. Based on these facts, how will her loss be treated?
c. After reviewing her situation, Maxine’s financial adviser suggests that she invest at least an additional $12,000 in Teal to ensure a full loss deduction in the current year. How do you react to his suggestion?
d. What would you suggest Maxine consider as she attempts to maximize her current year deductible loss?

Inflation is 14 percent. Debt is $4 trillion. The nominal deficit is $360 billion. What is the real deficit or surplus

Comparative financial statements for Weller Corporation, a merchandising company, for the year ending December 31 appear below. The company did not issue any new common stock during the year. A total of 860,000 shares of common stock were outstanding. The interest rate on the bonds, which were sold at their face value, was 12%. The income tax rate was 40% and the dividend per share of common stock was $0.40 this year. The market value of the company’s common stock at the end of the year was $21. All of the company’s sales are on account.Weller Corporation
Comparative Balance Sheet
(dollars in thousands)
This Year Last Year
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 976 $ 1,920
Accounts receivable, net 15,000 10,050
Inventory 10,000 8,440
Prepaid expenses 1,860 2,220
Total current assets 27,836 22,630
Property and equipment:
Land 6,600 6,600
Buildings and equipment, net 19,800 19,600
Total property and equipment 26,400 26,200
Total assets $ 54,236 $ 48,830
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 10,100 $ 8,600
Accrued liabilities 720 1,000
Notes payable, short term 360 360
Total current liabilities 11,180 9,960
Long-term liabilities:
Bonds payable 6,250 6,250
Total liabilities 17,430 16,210
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 860 860
Additional paid-in capital 4,500 4,500
Total paid-in capital 5,360 5,360
Retained earnings 31,446 27,260
Total stockholders' equity 36,806 32,620
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 54,236 $ 48,830
Weller Corporation
Comparative Income Statement and Reconciliation
(dollars in thousands)
This Year Last Year
Sales $ 85,000 $ 80,000
Cost of goods sold 55,000 51,000
Gross margin 30,000 29,000
Selling and administrative expenses:
Selling expenses 9,100 8,600
Administrative expenses 12,600 11,600
Total selling and administrative expenses 21,700 20,200
Net operating income 8,300 8,800
Interest expense 750 750
Net income before taxes 7,550 8,050
Income taxes 3,020 3,220
Net income 4,530 4,830
Dividends to common stockholders 344 645
Net income added to retained earnings 4,186 4,185
Beginning retained earnings 27,260 23,075
Ending retained earnings $ 31,446 $ 27,260
Required: Compute the following financial data for this year:

1. Gross margin percentage. (Round your percentage answer to 1 decimal place (i.e., 0.1234 should be entered as 12.3).)

2. Net profit margin percentage. (Round your percentage answer to 1 decimal place (i.e., 0.1234 should be entered as 12.3).)

3. Return on total assets. (Round your percentage answer to 1 decimal place (i.e., 0.1234 should be entered as 12.3).)

4. Return on equity. (Round your percentage answer to 2 decimal places (i.e., 0.1234 should be entered as 12.34).)

At a sales level of $270,000, the magnitude of operating leverage for Donuts Unlimited is 2.8. If sales increase by 15%, profits will increase by:a.
15%

b.
18.67%

c.
2.8%

d.
42%

The owner of Cafe Bakka is considering investing in a new point-of-sale system. He spent $10,000 on his current point-of-sale system five years ago. The new point-of-sale technology will cost $25,000, and will dramatically improve the speed at which his counter staff will be able to take orders, and reduce the owner's administrative work. How should the owner account for the cost of the current point-of-sale technology when performing the capital budgeting analysis to determine whether or not to purchase the new point-of-sale technology? a. He should ignore the cost of the current point-of-sale system when evaluating the cost of the new point-of-sale system. b. He should include the cost of the current point-of-sale system as part of the cost of the new point-of-sale system.

The use of accelerated depreciation:____.a. discourages investment in plant and equipment. b. increases expenses and decreases cash flow.c. initially decreases the firm's taxes. d. initially increases the firm's profits.