Explain how Activity Based Costing can help supply this information to Ford’s management

Below is the question and student rsponse. Reply to the students response in 150 wordsQuestion In its advertising, Ford Motor Company says “Quality is Job One.” Ford is indicating that good quality is the most important consideration for its customers. This would include customer satisfaction on delivery dates and specific areas of car performance, including properly closing doors, and defect rates. Explain how Activity Based Costing can help supply this information to Ford’s managementstudents respose As this case mentioned, if there are too many cars have brought into the dealerships for closing door issues, that means activities related to the doors have to be monitored closely. And the costs of fixing these issues should be summited to the management to review and make further decisions on how to improve Ford’s products.

What do you believe contributes to the trend?

Blended FamiliesBlended families are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. The text asks what this tells our children about the permanence of marriage.What are your thoughts? Of course, there are some obvious benefits to blended families, but there are some disadvantages, as well. Provide some examples of both and share your own thoughts on the increasing number of blended families. What do you believe contributes to the trend?Respond to at least two of your fellow studentsIn your responses to your peers, be respectful of their opinions, as this can be a sensitive subject for some.Perhaps you can offer insights based on any experiences with blended families you may have. Or ask questions to gain a better understanding of the views of your peers.

Technological advances in society have been shown to cause organizational stress. Why is this the case, given that changes in technology usually means work is less complicated or time consuming?

Assigned Readings:Chapter 16. Organizational CultureChapter 17. Organizational Change and Stress ManagementInitial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:Technological advances in society have been shown to cause organizational stress. Why is this the case, given that changes in technology usually means work is less complicated or time consuming? [Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]Text-Title: Essentials of Organizational Behavior, Student Value Edition ISBN: ISBN-13: 9780135468890 Authors: Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge Publisher: Pearson Edition: 15TH

Do some research on the Sony PSN debacle. What are the new cost estimates for the incident?

Read Case: Sony Reels from Multiple Hacker Attacks on page 252 in the text and answer the questions below. APA formatting guidelines require a title page, abstract page, and reference page in addition to the body of the paper. Do some research on the Sony PSN debacle. What are the new cost estimates for the incident? How many customers have left Sony because of the incident? Have there been any reports of fraudulent use of identities obtained from the hack? Has Sony’s PlayStation Network been hacked again?Gaming and virtual services on the Internet, like Sony’s PSN, World of Warcraft, and Second Life, boast millions of users. For each user, the service must store credit card information and personally identifiable information. What must these organizations do to protect the private information of their customers? Is it even reasonable to assume that any organization can have protection measures in place to stop the world’s best hackers?If an extremely intelligent hacker is caught by a law enforcement agency, should that hacker be prosecuted and sent to jail? Is there perhaps a way that hacker might be “turned” for the good of the digital world? What would that be?According to each and every survey taken of businesses regarding data breaches, each one states that many businesses are reluctant to publicly announce a data breach. Further, most businesses will downplay the significance of the breach. Why do organizations do this? What is there to gain by not operating in a transparent fashion? Is this an ethical issue, a legal issue, or both?What’s your personal identity theft story? Has someone used your credit card fraudulently? How many phishing e-mails have you received in the last year? How often do you check your credit report?

What is demoralization and why does Raney assert that clinical leaders should attend carefully to the morale of their clinical subordinates and colleagues?

Organizational EffectivenessReview the articles by Gabel (2012) and Raney (2014), which are required readings for this week.In your initial post, respond to the following questions:What is demoralization and why does Raney assert that clinical leaders should attend carefully to the morale of their clinical subordinates and colleagues?In what ways might Raney’s findings regarding the integration of mindfulness and adaptive leadership positively impact leaders interested in reducing demoralization in human services organizations?ResourcesReadingsGabel, S. (2012). Demoralization in mental health organizations: Leadership and social support help. Psychiatric Quarterly, 83(4), 489-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11126-012-9217-3Raney, A. F. (2014). Agility in adversity: Integrating mindfulness and principles of adaptive leadership in the administration of a community mental health center. Clinical Social Work Journal, 42(3), 312-320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10615-014-0487-0

Identify the appropriate qualitative characteristic(s) to be used given the information provided below.

InstructionsIdentify the appropriate qualitative characteristic(s) to be used given the information provided below.(a) Qualitative characteristic being employed when companies in the same industry are using the sameaccounting principles.(b) Quality of information that confirms users’ earlier expectations.(c) Imperative for providing comparisons of a company from period to period.(d) Ignores the economic consequences of a standard or rule.(e) Requires a high degree of consensus among individuals on a given measurement.(f) Predictive value is an ingredient of this fundamental quality of information.(g) Four qualitative characteristics that are related to both relevance and faithful representation.(h) An item is not recorded because its effect on income would not change a decision.(i) Neutrality is an ingredient of this fundamental quality of accounting information.(j) Two fundamental qualities that make accounting information useful for decision-making purposes.(k) Issuance of interim reports is an example of what enhancing quality of relevance? E2-5 (Elements of Financial Statements) Ten interrelated elements that are most directly related to measuringthe performance and financial status of an enterprise are provided below. Assets Distributions to owners ExpensesLiabilities Comprehensive income GainsEquity Revenues LossesInvestments by owners InstructionsIdentify the element or elements associated with the 12 items below.(a) Arises from peripheral or incidental transactions.(b) Obligation to transfer resources arising from a past transaction.(c) Increases ownership interest.(d) Declares and pays cash dividends to owners.(e) Increases in net assets in a period from nonowner sources.(f) Items characterized by service potential or future economic benefit.(g) Equals increase in assets less liabilities during the year, after adding distributions to owners andsubtracting investments by owners.(h) Arises from income statement activities that constitute the entity’s ongoing major or central operations.(i) Residual interest in the assets of the enterprise after deducting its liabilities.(j) Increases assets during a period through sale of product.(k) Decreases assets during the period by purchasing the company’s own stock.(l) Includes all changes in equity during the period, except those resulting from investments by ownersand distributions to owners. E2-6 (Assumptions, Principles, and Constraint) Presented below are the assumptions, principles, andconstraint used in this chapter. InstructionsIdentify by number the accounting assumption, principle, or constraint that describes each situation below.Do not use a number more than once.(a) Allocates expenses to revenues in the proper period.(b) Indicates that fair value changes subsequent to purchase are not recorded in the accounts. (Do notuse revenue recognition principle.)(c) Ensures that all relevant financial information is reported.(d) Rationale why plant assets are not reported at liquidation value. (Do not use historical cost principle.)(e) Indicates that personal and business record keeping should be separately maintained.(f) Separates financial information into time periods for reporting purposes.(g) Assumes that the dollar is the “measuring stick” used to report on financial performance. 2. Chapter 3: E3-1, E3-5, E3-16 E3-1 (Transaction Analysis—Service Company) Beverly Crusher is a licensed CPA. During the firstmonth of operations of her business (a sole proprietorship), the following events and transactionsoccurred. April 2 Invested $32,000 cash and equipment valued at $14,000 in the business.2 Hired a secretary-receptionist at a salary of $290 per week payable monthly.3 Purchased supplies on account $700. (Debit an asset account.)7 Paid offi ce rent of $600 for the month.11 Completed a tax assignment and billed client $1,100 for services rendered. (Use Service Revenueaccount.)12 Received $3,200 advance on a management consulting engagement.17 Received cash of $2,300 for services completed for Ferengi Co.21 Paid insurance expense $110.30 Paid secretary-receptionist $1,160 for the month.30 A count of supplies indicated that $120 of supplies had been used.30 Purchased a new computer for $6,100 with personal funds. (The computer will be used exclusively forbusiness purposes.) InstructionsJournalize the transactions in the general journal. (Omit explanations.) E3-5 (Adjusting Entries) The ledger of Duggan Rental Agency on March 31 of the current year includesthe following selected accounts before adjusting entries have been prepared.5An analysis of the accounts shows the following.1. The equipment depreciates $250 per month.2. One-third of the unearned rent was recognized as revenue during the quarter.3. Interest of $500 is accrued on the notes payable.4. Supplies on hand total $850.5. Insurance expires at the rate of $300 per month. InstructionsPrepare the adjusting entries at March 31, assuming that adjusting entries are made quarterly. Additionalaccounts are Depreciation Expense, Insurance Expense, Interest Payable, and Supplies Expense. (Omitexplanations.) E3-16 (Closing Entries for a Corporation) Presented below are selected account balances for HomerWinslow Co. as of December 31, 2014.7Inventory 12/31/14 $ 60,000 Cost of Goods Sold $225,700Common Stock 75,000 Selling Expenses 16,000Retained Earnings 45,000 Administrative Expenses 38,000Dividends 18,000 Income Tax Expense 30,000Sales Returns and Allowances 12,000Sales Discounts 15,000Sales Revenue 410,000InstructionsPrepare closing entries for Homer Winslow Co. on December 31, 2014. (Omit explanations.)

explain and defend your costing strategies and share your business’s performance to-date

SEE GUIDELINES AND RUBRIC FOR COMPLETE DETAILS In a detailed PowerPoint presentation (12 to 15 slides in length, plus speaker notes and an addendum), explain and defend your costing strategies (i.e., the business plan created in your first and second milestones) and share your business’s performance to-date (i.e., the work from your third milestone). Be sure to effectively communicate to your stakeholders by breaking down concepts and using investor-friendly language to build their trust and confidence.Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed. Most of the critical elements align with a particular course outcome (shown in brackets).I. Introduce your presentation A. Outline your company’s profile, including its name, location, and mission and vision. B. Explain for your investors the purpose of the presentation. What do you plan to communicate, and why should your investors pay attention? In other words, try to persuade your investors that the accounting information you are about to share is important. C. Explain and defend your methods for generating the information that you are about to share in terms of your adherence to industry standards and the AICPA code of ethics. In other words, why should your investors trust that you are delivering accurate financial data and that your decision-making process has been ethical? D. Specifically, be sure to illustrate how your managerial accounting methods support the mission of your organization, using examples.II. Financial Strategy: Review your original business plan and costing strategies using the prior-to-opening scenario information. A. Justify your use of job order costing. Be sure to compare and contrast the various costing systems you learned about in this course as part of your defense. B. Explain and defend the selling prices that you established for grooming, day care, and boarding. Be sure to reference your cost-volume-profit analysis in your defense. C. Explain and defend your selected target profits for each area of your business. Be sure to reference your cost-volume-profit analysis in your defense.D. Explain and defend your contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio. Be sure to reference your cost-volume-profit analysis in your defense.III. Financial Statements: Assess your financial performance to-date using thepost-opening scenario information. A. Financial Statements 1. Share the statement of cost of services and logically interpret the business’s performance against the provided benchmarks. 2. Share the income statement and logically interpret the business’s performance against the provided benchmarks. B. Variance Analysis 1. Identify all variances for the direct labor time and the materials price. 2. Evaluate the significance of the variances in terms of the potential to impact future budgeting decisions and planning.IV. In an addendum, submit your completed workbook, including the following: A. Accurately classify all of your costs in the “Cost Classification” tab. B. Conduct a cost-volume profit analysis: 1. Determine your contribution margin per unit and contribution margin ratio in the “Contribution Margin Analysis” tab. 2. Determine your break-even points for achieving your target profits in the “Break-even analysis” tab.

Why would Acme have an explicit policy of selling plant assets before the temporary differences reversed in the deferred tax liability account?

This topic from CA19-7 in the text.Stephanie Delaney, CPA, is the newly hired director of corporate taxation for Acme Incorporated, which is a publicly traded corporation. Ms. Delaney’s first job with Acme was the review of the company’s accounting practices on deferred income taxes. In doing her review, she noted differences between tax and book depreciation methods that permitted Acme to realize a sizable deferred tax liability on its balance sheet. As a result, Acme paid very little in income taxes at that time. Delaney also discovered that Acme has an explicit policy of selling off plant assets before they reversed in the deferred tax liability account. This policy, coupled with the rapid expansion of its plant asset base, allowed Acme to “defer” all income taxes payable for several years, even though it always has reported positive earnings and an increasing EPS. Delaney checked with the legal department and found the policy to be legal, but she’s uncomfortable with the ethics of it.InstructionsAnswer the following questions.Why would Acme have an explicit policy of selling plant assets before the temporary differences reversed in the deferred tax liability account?What are the ethical implications of Acme’s “deferral” of income taxes?Who could be harmed by Acme’s ability to “defer” income taxes payable for several years, despite positive earnings?In a situation such as this, what are Ms. Delaney’s professional responsibilities as a CPA? Discussion Part 2 This topic from CA20-1 in the text.Many business organizations have been concerned with providing for the retirement of employees since the late 1800s. During recent decades, a marked increase in this concern has resulted in the establishment of private pension plans in most large companies and in many medium- and small-sized ones.The substantial growth of these plans, both in numbers of employees covered and in amounts of retirement benefits, has increased the significance of pension costs in relation to the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of many companies. In examining the costs of pension plans, a CPA encounters certain terms. The components of pension costs that the terms represent must be dealt with appropriately if generally accepted accounting principles are to be reflected in the financial statements of entities with pension plans.InstructionsDefine a private pension plan. How does a contributory pension plan differ from a noncontributory plan?Differentiate between “accounting for the employer” and “accounting for the pension fund.”Explain the terms “funded” and “pension liability” as they relate to:The pension fund.The employer. Discuss the theoretical justification for accrual recognition of pension costs.Discuss the relative objectivity of the measurement process of accrual versus cash (pay-as-you- go) accounting for annual pension costs.Distinguish among the following as they relate to pension plans.Service cost.Prior service costs.Vested benefits.

what is the monthly payment? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

Karen and Wayne need to buy a refrigerator because theirs just broke. Unfortunately, their savings account is depleted, and they will need to borrow money in order to buy a new one. Sears offers them an installment loan at 15% (add-on rate). If the refrigerator at Sears costs $1,588 plus 5% sales tax, and Karen and Wayne plan to pay for the refrigerator for 3 years, what is the monthly payment? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

What marketing strategies should Radiance pursue in the next five years? Explain why the strategies you select would best fit the organization.

Organizational Behavior and Public Relations ManagementFor this assignment, locate and read the case study titled “Radiance Reconstructive Surgery” at the end of section 5.3 of your course text. Complete the interactive module associated with this study. Then, conduct a strategic marketing analysis, similar to the one that Melissa would prepare, for Radiance. Based on this information, thoroughly answer the following questions: What marketing strategies should Radiance pursue in the next five years? Explain why the strategies you select would best fit the organization.Should Radiance engage in lifestyle, sponsorship, or event marketing? Explain your answer.Which venues would best match with Radiance’s brand, should the organization choose to move forward with these types of marketing?What damage control techniques should Melissa employ? Or, would she be better off to just wait and let some time pass before responding? Defend your answer.

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