Mathew is a sales representative with Kaar Components Ltd. Mathew tends to hear only those pieces of information that interest him while ignoring the rest. This behavior has affected his sales, and his manager often reprimands him. Which of the following is most likely Mathew's perception bias?

a) Stereotypes

b) Expectations

c) Selective exposure

d) Frame of reference

On the first day of the fiscal year, a company issues an $7,500,000, 8%, five-year bond that pays semiannual interest of $300,000 ($7,500,000 × 8% × ½), receiving cash of $7,740,000. journalize the first interest payment and the amortization of the related bond premium. round to the nearest dollar. if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

On january 2, well co. purchased 10% of rea, inc.’s outstanding common shares for $400,000, which equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in rea’s net assets. well did not elect the fair value option. because well is the largest single shareholder in rea, and well’s officers are a majority on rea’s board of directors, well exercises significant influence over rea. rea reported net income of $500,000 for the year and paid dividends of $150,000. in its december 31 balance sheet, what amount should well report as investment in rea?

An essential element of being receptive to messages is to have an open mind true or false