Cold Duck Airlines Flies Between Tacoma and Portland

question 196

Multiple Choice

Cold Duck Airlines flies between Tacoma and Portland. The company leases planes on a year-long contract at a cost that averages $600 per flight. Other costs (fuel, flight attendants, etc.) amount to $550 per flight. Currently, Cold Duck's revenues are $1,000 per flight. All prices and costs are expected to continue at their present levels. If it wants to maximize profit, Cold Duck Airlines should

• A)drop the flight immediately.
• B)continue the flight.
• C)continue flying until the lease expires and then drop the run.
• D)drop the flight now but renew the lease if conditions improve.

Recognize the scenarios that could lead to accountants facing criminal sanctions and understand the possible defenses.

Grasp the legal principles surrounding the liability of accountants under various laws including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the 1933 Securities Act.

Understand the accountant-client privilege and when confidential information can ethically be disclosed.

Comprehend the range of legal responsibilities an accountant might have under state law.

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Definitions:

Managerial Levers

Tools or mechanisms that managers can use to influence the performance and direction of their organization, such as decision-making processes, organizational structure, and resource allocation.

Large Lots

Bulk quantities of goods, often purchased or produced to achieve economies of scale but can lead to increased storage costs and risks.

Fixed Cost

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Managerial Levers

The tools or mechanisms that managers can use to control, influence, or adjust processes in pursuit of organizational objectives.