Axler inc., a u. s. firm, entered into a business agreement with m. k. group of manufacturers. recently they had a major dispute over the terms of the agreement. both firms decided to resolve the dispute informally by appealing to an independent tribunal to mediate their differences. which of the following dispute resolution methods is being used by the companies in the above scenario?
a. conciliation
b. litigation
c. informal settlement
d. arbitration
e. coercion

Bayside coatings company purchased waterproofing equipment on january 2, 20y4, for $190,000. the equipment was expected to have a useful life of four years and a residual value of $9,000. instructions: determine the amount of depreciation expense for the years ended december 31, 20y4, 20y5, 20y6, and 20y7, by (a) the straight-line method and (b) the double-declining-balance method. also determine the total depreciation expense for the four years by each method. depreciation expense year straight-line method double-declining-balance method 20y4 $ $ 20y5 20y6 20y7 total $