Batman Abstract Company Has Three Divisions That Operate Autonomously

question 148

Essay

Batman Abstract Company has three divisions that operate autonomously.Their results for 2015 are as follows:

The company's desired rate of return is 20%.
Required:
a.Compute each division's ROI.
b.Compute each division's residual income.
c.Rank each division by both ROI and residual income.
d.Which division had the best performance in 2015? Why?

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Definitions:

Fair Values

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability based on current conditions rather than historical cost.

Common Stock

Type of equity ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling the holder to a share of the company's success through dividends and appreciation of the stock's value.

Acquisition

The process of gaining control, ownership, or a significant amount of shares of another company, often to expand operations or enter new markets.

Additional Paid-in Capital

The amount received from investors for stock, over and above the stated par value of the shares.