Simpkins Corporation does not pay any dividends because it is expanding rapidly and needs to retain all of its earnings. However, investors expect Simpkins to begin paying dividends, with the first dividend of $1.75 coming 3 years from today. The dividend should grow rapidly - at a rate of 65% per year - during Years 4 and 5. After Year 5, the company should grow at a constant rate of 7% per year. If the required return on the stock is 13%, what is the value of the stock today

Identify the accounting assumption or principle that is described below. (a) select the accounting assumption or principle is the rationale for why plant assets are not reported at liquidation value. (note: do not use the historical cost principle.) (b) select the accounting assumption or principle indicates that personal and business record-keeping should be separately maintained. (c) select the accounting assumption or principle assumes that the dollar is the "measuring stick" used to report on financial performance. (d) select the accounting assumption or principle separates financial information into time periods for reporting purposes. (e) select the accounting assumption or principle measurement basis used when a reliable estimate of fair value is not available. (f) select the accounting assumption or principle dictates that companies should disclose all circumstances and events that make a difference to financial statement users.

Trecek corporation incurs research and development costs of $625,000 in 2017, 30 percent of which relate to development activities subsequent to ias 38 criteria having been met that indicate an intangible asset has been created. the newly developed product is brought to market in january 2018 and is expected to generate sales revenue for 10 years. assume that a u. s.–based company is issuing securities to foreign investors who require financial statements prepared in accordance with ifrs. thus, adjustments to convert from u. s. gaap to ifrs must be made. ignore income taxes. required: (a) prepare journal entries for research and development costs for the years ending december 31, 2017, and december 31, 2018, under (1) u. s. gaap and (2) ifrs. (c) prepare the entry(ies) that trecek would make on the december 31, 2017, and december 31, 2018, conversion worksheets to convert u. s. gaap balances to ifrs.

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?