Use This Information to Answer the Following Questions -Refer to the Table Above

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Essay

Use this information to answer the following questions.
The following time series represent the total population of the United States,in thousands,over the last 12 years.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Population (in 000s) } \\\hline 1991 & 253,493 \\\hline 1992 & 256,894 \\\hline 1993 & 260,255 \\\hline 1994 & 263,436 \\\hline 1995 & 266,557 \\\hline 1996 & 269,667 \\\hline 1997 & 272,912 \\\hline 1998 & 276,115 \\\hline 1999 & 279,295 \\\hline 2000 & 282,434 \\\hline 2001 & 285,545 \\\hline 2002 & 288,600 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to the table above.Use a 3-period weighted moving average to forecast the population of the United States in 2003.Use Solver to determine the optimal weights based on minimizing the MAD criterion.

Understand the procedures and practices concerning closing entries and retained earnings.

Recognize the limitations of financial liability for stockholders.

Distinguish between the different classifications of stock and stock transactions.

Explain the tax implications and disadvantages of the corporate structure.

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Definitions:

Unamortized Acquisition Differential

The portion of the difference between the purchase price and the book value of an acquired entity that has not yet been amortized.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by a company to record its investment in another company based on the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the investee.

Voting Shares

Shares of stock that grant the shareholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy and the election of board members.

Fair Values

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current conditions and knowledgeable, willing parties' transactions.