If an investment adviser tells a client that a stock has doubled in the past year and, even though past performance is no assurance of future results, he is sure it will double, this statement is A) prohibited because the investment is not suitable for the client B) permissible if the adviser has performed due diligence on the stock C) prohibited as a likely exaggeration D) permissible due to the disclaimer of future performance

Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition. 1. compensation 2. corporate social responsibility 3. discrimination 4. benefits 5. biodegradable a. a business’s obligation to the community and the environment b. the ability to naturally break down or decompose c. treating someone differently because of his or her race, religion,gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities d. indirect and non-cash compensation paid to employees e. the salary and other benefits for doing a job

Skychefs, inc. prepares in-flight meals for a number of major airlines. one of the company's products is grilled salmon in dill sauce with baby new potatoes and spring vegetables. during the most recent week, the company prepared 4000 of these meals using 960 direct labor hours. the company paid these direct labor workers a total of $19,200 for this work, or $20.00 per hour. according to standard cost card for this meal, it should require 0.25 direct labour-hours at a cost of $19.75 per hour.1. what is the standard labor-hours allowed (sh) to prepare 4,000 meals? 2. what is the standard labor cost allowed (sh x sr) to prepare 4,000 meals? 3. what is the labor spending variance? 4. what is the labor rate variance and the labor efficiency variance?

For 2016, gourmet kitchen products reported $22 million of sales and $19 million of operating costs (including depreciation). the company has $15 million of total invested capital. its after-tax cost of capital is 10%, and its federal-plus-state income tax rate was 36%. what was the firm’s economic value added (eva), that is, how much value did management add to stockholders’ wealth during 2016?