On January 1, 2011, Pride, Inc

question 96

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2011, Pride, Inc. acquired 80% of the outstanding voting common stock of Strong Corp. for $364,000. There is no active market for Strong's stock. Of this payment, $28,000 was allocated to equipment (with a five-year life) that had been undervalued on Strong's books by $35,000. Any remaining excess was attributable to goodwill which has not been impaired. As of December 31, 2011, before preparing the consolidated worksheet, the financial statements appeared as follows: During 2011, Pride bought inventory for $112,000 and sold it to Strong for $140,000. Only half of this purchase had been paid for by Strong by the end of the year. 60% of these goods were still in the company's possession on December 31.
What is the total of consolidated revenues?

• A) $700,000.
• B) $644,000.
• C) $588,000.
• D) $560,000.
• E) $840,000.

Understand the ethical considerations involved in product marketing and advertising claims.

Appreciate the complexities of social responsibility within the context of global and local actions by corporations.

Differentiate between the three concepts of social responsibility concerning their specific focus areas and constituencies.

Assess the ethical obligations of companies in relation to profit maximization and societal benefits.

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Definitions:

Avoidable Cost

Expenses that can be eliminated if a particular decision or action is avoided.

Financially Better

A general term that implies an improvement in financial condition or performance compared to a previous period.

Variable Expenses

Costs that fluctuate in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity or business operations, such as materials and labor.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.