A new firm is developing its business plan. It will require $710,000 of assets (which equals total invested capital), and it projects $450,000 of sales and $355,000 of operating costs for the first year. Management is reasonably sure of these numbers because of contracts with its customers and suppliers. It can borrow at a rate of 7.5%, but the bank requires it to have a TIE of at least 4.0, and if the TIE falls below this level the bank will call in the loan and the firm will go bankrupt. The firm will use only debt and common equity for financing. What is the maximum debt to capital ratio (measured as debt/total invested capital) the firm can use

You have been solicited to conduct a performance evaluation for a public organization that has been corrupted over issues of personnel embezzling funds. before actually conducting the evaluation, you—the evaluator—need to know certain specifics to conduct a thorough evaluation. compose a proposal that describes what type of evaluation will be conducted. in the proposal, explain the type of public organization. describe some of the main services, products, and activities the organization provides to the public. describe the size of the problem, who is affected by the problem, how long the problem has been in existence, and how long the evaluation will take. also, describe what the evaluation will assess with respect to organizational leadership. finally, what outcomes do you propose the evaluation will to achieve for the organization?

Hillside issues $4,000,000 of 6%, 15-year bonds dated january 1, 2016, that pay interest semiannually on june 30 and december 31. the bonds are issued at a price of $4,895,980. required: 1. prepare the january 1, 2016, journal entry to record the bonds’ issuance

You need $87,000 in 12 years. required: if you can earn .54 percent per month, how much will you have to deposit today?