As of june 30, 2018 (the computation date for the 2019 tax rate), amanda company had a negative balance of $1,015 in its unemployment reserve account in state a. the company's average payroll over the last three 12-month periods amounted to $525,000. the unemployment compensation law of state a provides that the tax rate of an employer who has a negative balance on the computation date shall be 7.2% during the following calendar year. using the tax rate schedule presented below, compute the following:
a. what is the smallest voluntary contribution that amanda co. should make in order to effect a change in its tax rate? that is, bring the reserve ratio to 0.0% or more, but less than 1.0% for a contribution rate of 6.7%.b. what is the amount of tax savings as a result of the voluntary contribution if amanda co.'s taxable payroll for 2013 is $650,000? i'm coming up with $1,015 for the first part, and a tax savings of $3,250 for the second part. am i correct?

List at least two policies or procedures your company can use to protect the health and safety of employees

About time delivery co. incurred the following costs related to trucks and vans used in operating its delivery service: classify each of the costs as a capital expenditure or a revenue expenditure. 1. changed the oil and greased the joints of all the trucks and vans. 2. changed the radiator fluid on a truck that had been in service for the past four years. 3. installed a hydraulic lift to a van. 4. installed security systems on four of the newer trucks. 5. overhaul the engine on one of the trucks purchased three years ago. 6. rebuilt the transmission on one of the vans that had been driven 40,000 miles. the van was no longer under warranty. 7. removed a two-way radio from one of the trucks and installed a new radio with a greater range of communication. 8. repaired a flat tire on one of the vans. 9. replaced a truck's suspension system with a new suspension system that allows for the delivery of heavier loads. 10. tinted the back and side windows of one of the vans to discourage theft of contents.

Which of the following would not generally be a motive for a firm to hold inventories? a. to decouple or separate parts of the production process b. to provide a stock of goods that will provide a selection for customers c. to take advantage of quantity discounts d. to minimize holding costs e. all of the above are functions of inventory.