Certain Balance Sheet Accounts of a Foreign Subsidiary of Parker

question 21

Multiple Choice

Certain balance sheet accounts of a foreign subsidiary of Parker Company at December 31, 2013, have been restated into U.S. dollars as follows: $\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Restated at }\\&\text { Current Rates } & \text { Historical Rates } \\\text { Cash } & \$ 47,500 & \$ 45,000 \\\text { Accounts receivable } & 95,000 & 90,000 \\\text { Inventory, at market } & 76,000 & 72,000 \\\text { Land } & 57,000 & 54,000 \\\text { Equipment (net) } & \underline{142,500} & 135,000 \\\quad \text { Total } & \$ 418,000 & \$ 396,000\end{array}$ Assuming the functional currency of the subsidiary is the U.S. dollar, what total should be included in Parker's consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013, for the above items?

• A)$407,500.
• B)$418,000.
• C)$396,000.
• D)$403,500.
• E)$398,500.

Recognize the contributions of key figures in the field of management, including Frederick W. Taylor, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, and Henry Fayol.

Identify the principles of quality management and the pioneers who advocated for quality in production and operations.

Comprehend the significance of motion study and how it contributes to efficiency in operations.

Understand the evolution of management thought from a focus on tasks and processes to an emphasis on human relations and employee needs.

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Definitions:

Bushels

A unit of volume commonly used in agriculture, particularly in the United States, for measuring quantities of grain, fruits, and other dry commodities.

Price

The amount of currency needed to buy a good or service.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount of revenue earned from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the operation.

Production Function

A mathematical representation showing the relationship between inputs used in production and the output generated from those inputs.