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question 14

Multiple Choice

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Luther Industries needs to raise $25 million to fund a new office complex.The company plans on issuing ten-year bonds with a face value of $1000 and a coupon rate of 7.0% (annual payments) .The following table summarizes the YTM for similar ten-year corporate bonds of various credit ratings:
-Assuming that Luther's bonds receive a AAA rating,the number of bonds that Luther must issue to raise the needed $25 million is closest to:

• A)24,655.
• B)25,000.
• C)24,477.
• D)26,681.

Understand and apply the principles of standard costing in manufacturing.

Calculate and analyze direct materials variances.

Calculate and analyze direct labor variances.

Calculate and analyze fixed manufacturing overhead variances.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Inventories

Items held by a company for processing into finished goods, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Work-In-Process

Partially finished goods that are still in the process of production, representing an inventory category on the balance sheet.

Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process but have not yet been sold or distributed to customers.

Raw Material Costs

The expenses associated with the acquisition of raw materials used in the production of goods.