Browse Our Directory
Showing 883–891 of 4929 resultsSorted by latest
-
Draw a typical computer organization figure that includes the main components of von Neumann architecture
$15.00- Draw a typical computer organization figure that includes the main components of von Neumann architecture. Identify each component, and explain its function and interaction relative to other components. (15 marks)
- Define system call, and list the main types of system calls. Elaborate on how a system call interacts with a standard C library and hardware under a dual-mode operating system environment. (10 marks)
- Describe the overall structure of virtual machines, and compare VMware and JVM. (15 marks)
Define the concepts interrupt and trap
$15.00- Define the concepts interrupt and trap, and explain the purpose of an interrupt vector.
- How does a computer system with von Neumann architecture execute an instruction?
- What role do device controllers and device drivers play in a computer system?
- Why do clustered systems provide what is considered high-availability service?
- Describe an operating system’s two modes of operation.
- Define cache, and explain cache coherency.
- Describe why direct memory access (DMA) is considered an efficient mechanism for performing I/O.
- Describe why multi-core processing is more efficient than placing each processor on its own chip.
- Describe the relationship between an API, the system-call interface, and the operating system.
- Describe some requirements and goals to consider when designing an operating system.
- Explain why a modular kernel may be the best of the current operating system design techniques.
- Distinguish between virtualization and simulation.
Week Five Exercise Assignment Financial Ratios
$15.00- Liquidity ratios. Edison, Stagg, and Thornton have the following financial information at the close of business on July 10:
Edison Stagg Thornton Cash $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 Short-term investments 3,000 2,500 2,000 Accounts receivable 2,000 2,500 3,000 Inventory 1,000 2,500 4,000 Prepaid expenses 800 800 800 Accounts payable 200 200 200 Notes payable: short-term 3,100 3,100 3,100 Accrued payables 300 300 300 Long-term liabilities 3,800 3,800 3,800 a. Compute the current and quick ratios for each of the three companies. (Round calculations to two decimal places.) Which firm is the most liquid? Why?
2. Computation and evaluation of activity ratios. The following data relate to Alaska Products, Inc:
Net credit sales 20X5 $832,000
20X4 $760,000
Cost of goods sold 530,000 400,000 Cash, Dec. 31 125,000 110,000 Average Accounts receivable 205,000 156,000 Average Inventory 70,000 50,000 Accounts payable, Dec. 31 115,000 108,000 Instructions
a. Compute the accounts receivable and inventory turnover ratios for 20X5. Alaska rounds all calculations to two decimal places.
3. Profitability ratios, trading on the equity. Digital Relay has both preferred and common stock outstanding. The company reported the following information for 20X7:
Net sales $1,750,000 Interest expense 120,000 Income tax expense 80,000 Preferred dividends 25,000 Net income 130,000 Average assets 1,200,000 Average common stockholders’ equity 500,000 a. Compute the profit margin on sales ratio, the return on equity and the return on assets, rounding calculations to two decimal places.
b. Does the firm have positive or negative financial leverage? Briefly explain.
4. Horizontal analysis. Mary Lynn Corporation has been operating for several years. Selected data from the 20X1 and 20X2 financial statements follow.
Current Assets 20X2 $86,000
20X1 $80,000
Property, Plant, and Equipment (net) 99,000 90,000 Intangibles 25,000 50,000 Current Liabilities 40,800 48,000 Long-Term Liabilities 153,000 160,000 Stockholders’ Equity 16,200 12,000 Net Sales 500,000 500,000 Cost of Goods Sold 322,500 350,000 Operating Expenses 93,500 85,000 a. Prepare a horizontal analysis for 20X1 and 20X2. Briefly comment on the results of your work.
5.Vertical analysis. Mary Lynn Corporation has been operating for several years. Selected data from the
20X1 and 20X2 financial statements follow.
20X2 20X1 Current Assets $86,000 $80,000 Property, Plant, and Equipment (net) 99,000 80,000 Intangibles 25,000 50,000 Current Liabilities 40,800 48,000 Long-Term Liabilities 153,000 150,000 Stockholders’ Equity 16,200 12,000 Net Sales 500,000 500,000 Cost of Goods Sold 322,500 350,000 Operating Expenses 93,500 85,000 a. Prepare a vertical analysis for 20X1 and 20X2. Briefly comment on the results of your work.
- Ratio computation. The financial statements of the Lone Pine Company follow.
LONE PINE COMPANY Comparative Balance Sheets
Assets Current Assets
Cash and Short-Term Investments
20X2 $400
20X1 $600
Accounts Receivable (net) 3,000 2,400 Inventories 3,000 2,300 Total Current Assets Property, Plant, and Equipment
Land
$6,400 $1,700
$5,300 $500
Buildings and Equipment (net) 1,500 1,000 Total Property, Plant, and Equipment $3,200 $1,500 Total Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
$9,600 $2,800
$6,800 $1,700
Notes Payable 1,100 1,900 Total Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Bonds Payable $3,900 4,100
$3,600 2,100
Total Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity
$8,000 $5,700 Common Stock $200 $200 Retained Earnings 1,400 900 Total Stockholders’ Equity $1,600 $1,100 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ ity $9,600
$6,800 December 31, 20X2 and 20X1 ($000 Omitted) Equitems for Lone Pine Company for 20X2, rounding all calculations to two decimal places when necessary:
Calculate ratios
IFRS Questions Assignment
$12.50- IFRS 8-1: What are some steps taken by both the FASB and IASB to move to fair value measurement for financial instruments? In what ways have some of the approaches differed? ??
- IFRS 9-1: What is component depreciation, and when must it be used?
- IFRS 9-2: What is revaluation of plant assets? When should revaluation be applied?
- IFRS 9-3: Some product development expenditures are recorded as development expenses and others as development costs. Explain the difference between these accounts and how a company decides which classification is appropriate.
- IFRS 10-2: Explain how IFRS defines a contingent liability and provide an example.
- IFRS10-3: Briefly describe some similarities and differences between GAAP and IFRS with respect to the accounting for liabilities.
ACC565 Week 6 Discussion 2
$5.00Discussion 2
“Limited Liability Partnerships” Please respond to the following:
As discussed in the text, large accounting firms and other professional firms operate as limited liability partnerships (LLPs). Contrast the LLP form of business under state laws to the LLP for tax purposes.
- Suggest the major reasons why a new entity would choose a LLP over a traditional partnership for tax purposes.
- Suggest the major reasons why a new entity would choose a LLP over a traditional partnership for tax purposes.
ACC565 Week 6 Discussion 1
$7.00Discussion 1
“Partnership Tax Year” Please respond to the following:
The IRC restricts the choices for a partnership‘s tax year to prevent the deferral of tax. This causes most partnerships to adopt a calendar year for tax reporting. From the e- Activity, create a scenario using a fiscal tax year which allows a partnership to defer taxes that meet the requirements of Sections 706 and 444 of the IRC.
- Suggest at least one (1) major reason why Congress allowed the exception to the calendar year for partnership tax year elections.
- Suggest at least one (1) major reason why Congress allowed the exception to the calendar year for partnership tax year elections.
ACC 541 Week 1 Individual Accounting Standards Boards Paper
$15.00The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) are currently working on a joint venture referred to as the convergence project.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper describing the relationship between the IASB and the FASB. Include the following in your paper:
- · A brief history of the relationship between the two boards and the IASB equivalents of the FASB original pronouncements
- · An explanation of how the MSA program prepares the student for a professional life within the accounting vocation
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Interoperability Paper: Child and Family Services
$10.00The Case of Phar-Mor Inc
$5.00The Case of Phar-Mor Inc
Read “The Case of Phar-Mor Inc.” which can be accessed through the DeVry online library. In 3-4 pages (12-pt type, double-spaced) summarize the case and answer the following questions:
- Could SOX have prevented the Phar-Mor fraud? How? Which specific sections of SOX?
- Research the Waste Management scandal from the late 1990’s. Describe the scandal. Could SOX have prevented this scandal?
- Research the Enron scandal from the early 2000’s. Describe the scandal. Could SOX have prevented this scandal?
