For several decades in the late 19th century, the price level in the United States declined. Was thislikely to have helped or hurt U. S. farmers who borrowed money to buy land? Does your answerdepend on whether the decline in the price level was expected or unexpected? Briefly explain.

In general, as long as the number of firms that possess a particular valuable resource or capability is less than the number of firms needed to generate perfect competition dynamics in an industry, that resource or capability can be considered and a potential source of competitive advantage.answers: valuablerareinimitableun-substitutable

On january 2, well co. purchased 10% of rea, inc.’s outstanding common shares for $400,000, which equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in rea’s net assets. well did not elect the fair value option. because well is the largest single shareholder in rea, and well’s officers are a majority on rea’s board of directors, well exercises significant influence over rea. rea reported net income of $500,000 for the year and paid dividends of $150,000. in its december 31 balance sheet, what amount should well report as investment in rea?

Martinez company has the following two temporary differences between its income tax expense and income taxes payable. 2017 2018 2019 pretax financial income $873,000 $866,000 $947,000 (2017' 2018, 2019) excess depreciation expense on tax return (29,400 ) (39,000 ) (9,600 ) (2017' 2018, 2019) excess warranty expense in financial income 20,000 9,900 8,300 (2017' 2018, 2019) taxable income $863,600 $836,900 $945,700(2017' 2018, 2019) the income tax rate for all years is 40%. instructions: a. prepare the journal entry to record income tax expense, deferred income taxes, and income taxes payable for 2017, 2018, and 2019. b. assuming there were no temporary differences prior to 2016, indicate how deferred taxes will be reported on the 2016 balance sheet. button's warranty is for 12 months. c. prepare the income tax expense section of the income statement for 2017, beginning with the line, "pretax financial income."