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question 76

Multiple Choice

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KT Enterprises, an Australian import-export trading company, is considering its international tax situation. KT's Australian tax rate is 30%. KT has significant operations in both Japan and Ireland. In Japan, the current exchange rate is ¥118.4/$ and earnings in Japan are taxed at 41%. In Ireland the current exchange rate is $1.27/€ and earnings in Ireland are taxed at 12.5%. KT's profits are fully and immediately repatriated, and foreign taxes paid for the current year are shown here (in millions) :

-After the Irish taxes are paid, the amount of the earnings before interest and after taxes in dollars from the Ireland operations is closest to:

• A)$5.1 million
• B)$35.6 million
• C)$29.5 million
• D)$20.5 million

Recognize the impact of inventory cost flow assumptions (LIFO, FIFO, and weighted average) on financial statements.

Identify the components and significance of inventory carrying costs.

Understand the significance of considering inventory losses and "shrinkage" in inventory accounting.

Recognize the role of modern technology in the adoption of inventory systems.

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