Ferris Wares Is a Division of a Major Corporation Required:
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question 83

Essay

Ferris Wares is a division of a major corporation. The following data are for the latest year of operations: $\begin{array}{lr}\text {Sales. }&\$ 12,700,000 \\\text {Net operating income }&\$ 1,054,100 \\\text {Average operating assets }&\$ 5,000,000 \\\text {The company's minimum required rate of retum. }&16 \%\end{array}$ Required:
a. What is the division's return on investment (ROI)?
b. What is the division's residual income?

Understanding the difference and application of the direct and indirect methods in the statement of cash flows, particularly in operating activities.

Computation and analysis of cash payments and cash receipts in the direct method for various accounts (operating expenses, salaries, merchandise inventory, and insurance).

Identification and categorization of activities (operating, investing, and financing) in the statement of cash flows.

Calculation of cash flows from operating activities using both the direct and indirect methods.

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