Acompany is currently producing a carpet shampooer that sells about 4,000 units per year. it takes 2 hours to produce the unit, but 8 hours to set up the line for that process. this device is produced in batches of 100. management is considering producing a second type of shampooer, for which it estimates that demand would 2,000 units per year, processing time would be 2.8 hours per unit, with a setup time of 16 hours per batch, and batches of 200. there are currently two machines dedicated to the first product, which could also be used by the new one. the plant works two eight-hour shifts per day for 250 days per year, and frowns on overtime. because of uncertainties in the introduction of the new product, the company would like to reserve a capacity cushion of 10%. if management decides to go with the new product, how do you recommend that they expand to meet expected demand?

Long-distance providers are becoming increasingly concerned about certain activities within their industry. various companies come together voluntarily to implement new standards of social responsibility that members must abide by. what seems to be the primary motivation in this case for an increased interest in social responsibility? - because corporations are creations of society, they are responsible for giving back to the communities in which they operate.- these companies have realized it is in their best interest to increase their social responsibility before they are once again subject to stricter regulations.- these companies are using social responsibility as a means to increase their profitability, both short term and long term.- long-distance providers have started taking pride in their industry and its record for social responsibility.- they feel a responsibility to their stockholders, employees, the government, investors, and society as a whole.

The uno company was formed on january 2, year 1, to sell a single product. over a 2-year period, uno’s acquisition costs have increased steadily. physical quantities held in inventory were equal to 3 months’ sales at december 31, year 1, and zero at december 31, year 2. assuming the periodic inventory system, the inventory cost method which reports the highest amount for each of the following is inventory december 31, year 1/ cost of sales year 2 a: lifo fifo b: lifo lifo c: fifo fifo d: fifo lifo

As related to a company completing the purchase to pay process, is there an accounting journal entry "behind the scenes" when xyz company pays for the goods within 10 days of the invoice (gross method is used for discounts and terms are 2/10 net 30) that updates the general ledger?