The CEO of a bank in Montana approaches the bank’s marketing director, explaining that the bank is considering expanding with branches in additional locations. The CEO asks the marketing director to design a research project for the expansion idea. Describe how the marketing director will carry out this project. Include tools, type of information and results to complete the research project.

For a firm that uses the weighted average method of process costing, which of the following must be true? (a) physical units can be greater than or less than equivalent units. (b) physical units must be equal to equivalent units. (c) equivalent units must be greater than or equal to physical units. (d) physical units must be greater than or equal to equivalent units.

Aproject currently generates sales of $14 million, variable costs equal 50% of sales, and fixed costs are $2.8 million. the firm’s tax rate is 40%. assume all sales and expenses are cash items. (a). what are the effects on cash flow, if sales increase from $14 million to $15.4 million? (input the amount as positive value. enter your answer in dollars not in (b) what are the effects on cash flow, if variable costs increase to 60% of sales? (input the amount as positive value. enter your answers in dollars not in millions). cash flow (increase or decrease) by $

The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthier countries such as the u. s. and japan. approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in bolivia and peru who farm at high elevations—8,000 feet or higher. the seed is considered highly nutritious. mostly grown and harvested in bolivia and peru, and sold to markets in other countries, the seed is now considered an important for these nations. the governments of bolivia and peru are hopeful that this product will increase the quality of life of their farmers.