Many companies use just-in-time inventory methods. Which of the following is not an advantage of this method?
a. It limits the risk of having obsolete items in inventory
b. Companies may not have quantities to meet customer demand
c. It lowers inventory levels and costs
d. Companies can respond to individual customer requests

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

Florence invested in a factory requiring. federally-mandated reductions in carbon emissions. how will this impact florence as the factory's owner? a. her factory will be worth less once the upgrades are complete. b. her factory will likely be bought by the epa. c. florence will have to invest a large amount of capital to update the factory for little financial gain. d. florence will have to invest a large amount of capital to update the factory for a large financial gain.

Selected transactions of the carolina company are listed below. classify each transaction as either an operating activity, an investing activity, a financing activity, or a noncash activity. 1. common stock is sold for cash above par value. 2. bonds payable are issued for cash at a discount