Project: Consumer Protection in Action Assignment Directions:
Part A:
Look up this Web site and familiarize yourself with recalled products.
a. The first link refers to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Web site.
In two to three paragraphs, review some of the products that have been recalled and summarize two of them in several
paragraphs. Mention (1) the names of the products and (2) the units affected. (3) describe the products and the hazards
caused by them, and (4) tell who manufactured them and where they were manufactured.
Part B:
Look up these Web sites and familiarize yourself with agencies and organizations that provide consumers with assistance.
a. The first link for Part B shows nationwide consumer organizations listed alphabetically. Select two of the
organizations and, in one to two paragraphs, summarize what they do and whom they help. You can research the
organizations at their Web sites once you select them, but be sure to cite to the link
b. The second link for Part B shows state consumer agencies listed alphabetically by state. Select two states and, in two
to three paragraphs, provide information on at least three state, county, or city agencies for each state and
summarize what they do. You can clink the link to the agencies once you select them.

On january 1, vermont corporation had 40,000 shares of $10 par value common stock issued and outstanding. all 40,000 shares has been issued in a prior period at $20.00 per share. on february 1, vermont purchased 3,750 shares of treasury stock for $24 per share and later sold the treasury shares for $21 per share on march 1. the journal entry to record the purchase of the treasury shares on february 1 would include a credit to treasury stock for $90,000 debit to treasury stock for $90,000 credit to a gain account for $112,500 debit to a loss account for $112,500

Your uncle is considering investing in a new company that will produce high quality stereo speakers. the sales price would be set at 1.5 times the variable cost per unit; the variable cost per unit is estimated to be $75.00; and fixed costs are estimated at $1,200,000. what sales volume would be required to break even, i. e., to have ebit = zero?

Nell and kirby are in the process of negotiating their divorce agreement. what should be the tax consequences to nell and kirby if the following, considered individually, became part of the agreement? a. in consideration for her one-half interest in their personal residence, kirby will transfer to nell stock with a value of $200,000 and $50,000 of cash. kirby's cost of the stock was $150,000, and the value of the personal residence is $500,000. they purchased the residence three years ago for $300,000.nell's basis for the stock is $ xkirby's basis in the house is $ xb. nell will receive $1,000 per month for 120 months. if she dies before receiving all 120 payments, the remaining payments will be made to her estate. the payments (qualify, do not qualify) as alimony and are (included in, excluded from) nell's gross income as they are received. c. nell is to have custody of their 12-year-old son, bobby. she is to receive $1,200 per month until bobby (1) dies or (2) attains age 21 (whichever occurs first). after either of these events occurs, nell will receive only $300 per month for the remainder of her life.$ x per month is alimony that is (included in, excluded from) nell's gross income, and the remaining $ x per month is considered (child support, property settlement) and is (nontaxable, taxable) to nell.