Trevor Jones Accepted a Summer Internship with Hailey & Thomas,a

question 38

Essay

Trevor Jones accepted a summer internship with Hailey & Thomas,a management consulting firm.The negotiations and offer were all oral.Hailey & Thomas' managing partner did send a letter with the following language:??Welcome to Hailey & Thomas.We are looking forward to working with you.When you arrive in New York,please call me so that we may help you locate lodging for the summer.
-Discuss whether Trevor has a contract and if he has sufficient proof of its existence.Also discuss whether the agreement needed to be in writing.

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Definitions:

Trading Securities Portfolio

A collection of securities bought and held primarily for sale in the short term to generate income on short-term price differences.

Fair Value

The estimated price at which an asset can be bought or sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the valuation date.

Unrealized Gain

An increase in the value of an asset that has not been sold, thus not yet generating actual profit.

Readily Marketable

Items or securities that are readily marketable can be quickly sold in the market without significantly affecting their price.