Imagine that you own a small hardware store and need to price several new items. What legal considerations would you need to take when pricing these items? Why? What about any ethical consideration in regard to pricing these items? Explain the role of business ethics and legal considerations in pricing, as well as the importance of a reputation for honesty in communication and for quality products. Finally, evaluate the impact of legal considerations in pricing.

Diversified semiconductors sells perishable electronic components. some must be shipped and stored in reusable protective containers. customers pay a deposit for each container received. the deposit is equal to the container’s cost. they receive a refund when the container is returned. during 2018, deposits collected on containers shipped were $856,000. deposits are forfeited if containers are not returned within 18 months. containers held by customers at january 1, 2018, represented deposits of $587,000. in 2018, $811,000 was refunded and deposits forfeited were $41,000. required: 1. prepare the appropriate journal entries for the deposits received and returned during 2018. 2. determine the liability for refundable deposits to be reported on the december 31, 2018, balance sheet.