Use the Information for the Question(s) Below

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
KD Industries has 30 million shares outstanding with a market price of $20 per share and no debt. KD has had consistently stable earnings, and pays a 15% tax rate. Management plans to borrow $200 million on a permanent basis through a leveraged recapitalization in which they would use the borrowed funds to repurchase outstanding shares.
-The present value of KD's interest tax shield is closest to:

• A) $130 million
• B) $200 million
• C) $400 million
• D) $70 million

Calculate the correct ending inventory balance using provided transaction details and adjustments.

Appreciate the significance of physical counts of inventory and the internal controls associated with them.

Understand the implications of inventory costing methods on tax reporting and financial reporting including the LIFO conformity rule.

Identify the components and costs that are included and excluded in the Merchandise Inventory account.

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