Why do strategic leaders fail to develop tactical approaches in the merger and acquisition processes in the Northeastern region of the United States?

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Literature Review

Instructions: To write the literature review on previous research regarding mergers ‘acquisitions. Listed below is the research topic with the general problem and specific problem for the research project. (Attached is the word document with an outline for the literature review and sources that can be used as a framework for the literature review assignment). Additionally, the summary of the research framework is attached.

The research topic is small business merger & acquisition strategies to gain financial synergy and accelerate growth.
The general problem is to address how companies fail to develop successful strategies during mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which leads to an inability to achieve financial synergy and accelerate the company’s growth.
The specific problem to be addressed is the possible failure of companies in the Northeastern region of the United States to develop strategic approaches in the mergers and acquisitions processes resulting in the possible inability to gain financial synergy and accelerate a company’s growth.

Research questions:
RQ1: Why do strategic leaders fail to develop tactical approaches in the merger and acquisition processes in the Northeastern region of the United States?
1. a. What strategic leader’s activities or responses contribute to failure in achieving financial synergy?
1. b. What strategic leaders’ activities or responses contribute to success in achieving financial synergy?
RQ2: What strategic approaches can leaders develop and implement to achieve financial synergy and accelerate a company’s growth?
RQ3: How do strategic approaches of merger and acquisition processes contribute to achieving financial synergy and a company’s growth?

Provide a numerical example of special order decisions and make or buy decisions and explain how these decisions are backed by quantitative and qualitative considerations.

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ACCT301: Assignment Question(s):

Q1. Differentiate with suitable examples the traditional costing systems and activity-based costing. Explain how ABC is used in manufacturing by providing a numerical example. (Chapter 7)

Note: Your answer must include suitable numerical examples. You are required to assume values of your own and they should not be copied from any sources.      

 

Q2. Provide a numerical example of special order decisions and make or buy decisions and explain how these decisions are backed by quantitative and qualitative considerations. (Chapter4)

Note: Your answer must include suitable numerical examples. You are required to assume values of your own and they should not be copied from any sources.   

At what two levels does the auditor assess the risk of material misstatement? Describe the types of procedures that constitute risk assessment procedures.

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RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

  1. At what two levels does the auditor assess the risk of material misstatement?
  2. Describe the types of procedures that constitute risk assessment procedures.

Differentiate with suitable examples the traditional costing systems and activity-based costing. Explain how ABC is used inmanufacturing by providing a numerical example.

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Accounting Question

Q1. Differentiate with suitable examples the traditional costing systems and activity-based costing. Explain how ABC is used inmanufacturing by providing a numerical example.

Q2. RCR has two support departments, X1 and X2, and two operating departments, Z1 and Z2. RCR has decided to use the direct method and allocate variable X1 dept. costs based on the number of transactions and fixed X1 dept. costs based on the number of employees. X2 dept. variable costs will be allocated based on the number of service requests and fixed costs will be allocated based on the number of computers. The following information is provided:

Q3. Provide a numerical example of special order decisions and make or buy decisions and explain how these decisions are backed by quantitative and qualitative considerations.

Q4. K&C Ltd. is working on a budget for the current year. The following information is linked to budget preparation:

 

Prepare a segmented income statement in good format showing the contribution margin of each segment, the contribution to indirect expenses of each segment, and the total income of California, Inc.

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SLP4 ACC202

RESPONSIBILITY ACCOUNTING FOR COST, PROFIT AND INVESTMENT CENTERS

The following data pertain to the operating revenues and expenses for California, Inc. for 20XX.

Los Angeles

(LA) Segment

 San Francisco

(SF) Segment

 Total
Sales $180,000 $360,000 $540,000
Variable expenses 96,000 240,000 336,000
Direct fixed expenses 24,000 30,000 54,000
Indirect fixed expenses 72,000

Assets (investment) used to generate operating income for the two segments are shown below.

Los Angeles

Segment

 San Francisco

Segment
Assets directly used by and identified with the segment $180,000 $360,000
  1. Prepare a segmented income statement in good format showing the contribution margin of each segment, the contribution to indirect expenses of each segment, and the total income of California, Inc.
  2. Determine the return on investment for evaluating (1) the earning power of the entire company and (2) the performance of each segment.
  3. Comment on the results of part (b).

SLP Assignment Expectations

Show computations in good format and explain answers as required. Excel is a great tool to make computations and present financial information in an easy-to-understand format. Write comments below the computations in Excel. Submit only the Excel file. Both content and the clarity of the presentation will be evaluated for grading purposes.

 

 

What is the fundamental principle of responsibility accounting? List five important factors that should be considered in designing reports for a responsibility accounting system.

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ACC202 Case 4

Assignment Overview

Review the three components in the background material to answer the questions and make computations relating to responsibility accounting.

Case Assignment

Short-Answer Questions

  1. What is the fundamental principle of responsibility accounting?
  2. List five important factors that should be considered in designing reports for a responsibility accounting system.
  3. How soon should accounting reports be prepared after the end of the performance measurement period? Explain.
  4. Name and describe three types of responsibility centers and list their main characteristics.
  5. Give five real-world examples of at least two of the types of responsibility centers.
  6. Many organizations limit the number of expense (cost) centers.
    1. List three reasons for wanting to limit cost centers.
    2. List three ideas for eliminating or reducing the size of an existing cost center.
  7. What is the connection between the extent of decentralization and the investment center concept?
  8. Give some of the advantages of decentralization.
  9. Differentiate between a direct cost and an indirect cost of a segment. What happens to these categories if the segments to which they are related are eliminated?

Part II

Real-World Example

Review the background material and do some research to learn about organizations using responsibility centers as part of an organizational structure. Information can be found in the news, research papers, and on investment sites. Another option is to locate the financial statements for a company, make some assumptions, and prepare your own assessment of the organizational structure. Describe the situation and the results. Show computations when appropriate.

Assignment Expectations

Part I

Write 3–5 sentences for each question. Use Word and make a separate submission for this part.

Part II

Write an essay (300–500 words).

Show sources when appropriate. APA format is suggested, but not required.

 

How can accounting information systems be viewed considering biblical principles?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

How can accounting information systems be viewed considering biblical principles?
One source use the ESV Bible

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of being employed versus being self-employed. Provide an example showing the advantages and disadvantages.

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Accounting Question

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of being employed versus being self-employed. Provide an example showing the advantages and disadvantages.

How does the requirement for business to set aside a percentage of their income for corporation taxes impact their growth and overall financial performance?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

How does the requirement for business to set aside a percentage of their income for corporation taxes impact their growth and overall financial performance?

How do states and the federal government differ in the way they exercise this responsibility? Do you agree or disagree that NFPs should be regulated? State your reasoning.

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Adv Gov & Non Profit Accounting

Why do states and the federal government exercise oversight responsibility over not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporations?

How do states and the federal government differ in the way they exercise this responsibility? Do you agree or disagree that NFPs should be regulated? State your reasoning.