Les Heddle needs to borrow $15,000 to do some remodeling in his store and has three options: a.) The Thrifty Company offered him an APR of 16% for a three-year loan. Monthly payments are $555. b.) The Greenback Bank offers a five year loan at 15% APR with a total monthly payment of $375. c.) The Silk Purse did not quote an APR, but said they have a "no frills" policy and you can have a four year loan with monthly payments at the amazing price of $496 per month. Which of these is best for Les Heddle?

The following selected circumstances relate to pending lawsuits for erismus, inc. erismus’s fiscal year ends on december 31. financial statements are issued in march 2019. erismus prepares its financial statements according to u.s. gaap. required: indicate the amount erismus would record as an asset, liability, or not accrued in the following circumstances. 1. erismus is defending against a lawsuit. erismus's management believes the company has a slightly worse than 50/50 chance of eventually prevailing in court, and that if it loses, the judgment will be $1,000,000. 2. erismus is defending against a lawsuit. erismus's management believes it is probable that the company will lose in court. if it loses, management believes that damages could fall anywhere in the range of $2,000,000 to $4,000,000, with any damage in that range equally likely. 3. erismus is defending against a lawsuit. erismus's management believes it is probable that the company will lose in court. if it loses, management believes that damages will eventually be $5,000,000, with a present value of $3,500,000. 4. erismus is a plaintiff in a lawsuit. erismus's management believes it is probable that the company eventually will prevail in court, and that if it prevails, the judgment will be $1,000,000. 5. erismus is a plaintiff in a lawsuit. erismus’s management believes it is virtually certain that the company eventually will prevail in court, and that if it prevails, the judgment will be $500,000.

Factors like the unemployment rate, the stock market, global trade, economic policy, and the economic situation of other countries have no influence on the financial status of individuals. ( t or f)

Which of the following statements about cash basis accounting is true? a. it is more complicated than accrual basis accounting. b. the irs allows all types of corporations to use it. c. it follows gaap standards. d. it ensures the company always knows how much cash flow it has.