In Year 1, Sloco purchased an equity security for $40,000 and determined that the security had no readily determinable fair value. At the end of Year 2, there were observable price changes in a similar security that indicated that the fair value of Sloco's investment had declined to $36,000. Because of recovery in market conditions in Year 3, there were observable price changes in the similar security, indicating that the value of Sloco's investment is $41,000. What amount, if any, would Sloco recognize as an impairment (loss) or gain in Year 2 and Year 3

Garfield corporation is considering building a new plant in canada. it predicts sales at the new plant to be 50,000 units at $5.00/unit. below is a listing of estimated expenses. category total annual expenses % of annual expense that are fixed materials $50,000 10% labor $90,000 20% overhead $40,000 30% marketing/admin $20,000 50% a canadian firm was contracted to sell the product and will receive a commission of 10% of the sales price. no u.s. home office expenses will be allocated to the new facility. the contribution margin ratio for garfield corporation is