Madhu Corp. receives rent in advance of $100,000 in 20X1. The timing difference is expected to reverse $40,000 in 20X3 and $60,000 in 20X4. The enacted tax rates are 30% in 20X1 and 20X2. At the end of 20X2, the balance in the deferred tax asset account is $30,000. In 20X2, the tax laws are changed, and the new enacted tax rate for 20X3 and thereafter is 40%. Which of the following entries would be included in the journal entry to adjust the deferred tax account at December 31, 20X2?

Perez, inc., applies the equity method for its 25 percent investment in senior, inc. during 2018, perez sold goods with a 40 percent gross profit to senior, which sold all of these goods in 2018. how should perez report the effect of the intra-entity sale on its 2018 income statement?

David burdick is the ceo of acme bubblegum, a successful public company. as one of the cofounders of the company, burdick has enjoyed speaking and writing about the success of acme bubblegum for several years. typically, he speaks at conferences or directly to the press, but recently, he has been blogging about his firm anonymously. specifically, he defended a recent advertising campaign that was unpopular among consumers and pointedly attacked one of acme bubblegum’s competitors. burdick deeply enjoys his anonymous blogging and believes that none of his readers actually know that he works for acme bubblegum. should burdick be allowed to praise his company’s performance anonymously online? should he be allowed to attack his competitors without disclosing his relationship with the company? how would you feel if the ceo of a company at which you shopped was secretly writing criticisms of his or her competition? how would you feel if you knew a writer for your favorite blog was actually closely involved in a company that the blog discussed? 1. define the ethical issue? 2. who are the primary stakeholders? 3. what are the possible alternatives? 4. how could you evaluate the ethical implications of the alternative actions (use appropriate decision rules)? 5. what action would you recommend and why?

With the slowdown of business, how can starbucks ensure that the importance of leadership development does not get overlooked?