Use the Information to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the information to answer the following question(s) .
Jackson Automotive Inc. of California agrees to sell specialized automotive parts to Hidatsi of Korea. Because the two companies have never done business with each other, Jackson requires a banker's acceptance as payment for the $1,000,000 order. The banker's acceptance carries a 1.4% commission per annum and payment is to be received in 6 months. If Jackson Inc. chooses to discount or sell the bankers acceptance to its bank, the discount rate is 1.00% per annum.
-Refer to Instruction 15.1. What is the size of the commission Jackson Automotive will pay the bank for the banker's acceptance?

• A) $7,000
• B) $5,000
• C) $12,000
• D) $14,000

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Definitions:

Inventory Valuation

The method used to calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory, such as FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average cost.

Casualty

An unexpected or sudden event causing loss or damage, often used in insurance to refer to accidents or mishaps causing physical harm or property damage.

Retail Basis

A method of inventory accounting where inventory is valued at retail prices, then converted to a cost basis using a predetermined cost-to-retail ratio.

Lower of Average Cost

A method to value inventory at the lower of its historical average cost or the market cost, ensuring a conservative asset valuation.