Wyrwa Inc. is considering the write-down of its long-term plant because of a lack of profitability. Explain to the management of Wyrwa how to determine whether a write-down is permitted.

ABC Corporation is the sole_providerof a particular service.in-the country.The government has-opened themarket for another competitorthrough an anti-monopoly law. Whatshould ABC-do?  A. Assess how this would affect the business and determine whether it can improve production processes, lower costs, and improve its service.B. Purchase all available raw materials and prevent the competitor from having smooth operations.C. Identify its rights in the constitution to prevent the new competitor to exist.D. Reduce negative environmental and community impact through corporate social responsibility and persuade the government to not implement the law.

12-3. Analyzing a company's future plant expansion based on its costing methods. The board of directors of the Williams Corporation is considering the possibility of a plant expansion. After some research and a review of the company's materials costing methods, the president presents the controller with the proposition of using the lifo method instead of the present fifo method because of its apparent tax advantages. A reduction of the company's income tax liability might provide additional capital for the planned expansion. The presidert requests the controller to study the proposal further. The controller's analysis regarding the inventory is based on these transactions for June: June 1. Beginning balance: 200 units @ $3.00 per unit. 2. Purchased 500 units @ $3.20 per unit. 7. Issued 400 units. 11. Purchased 300 units @ $3.30 per unit. 14. Issued 400 units. 17. Purchased 400 units @ $3.20 per unit. 21. Issued 200 units. 24. Purchased 300 units @ $3.40 per unit. 26. Purchased 400…

Due to increased product demand, the Jax Company has insufficient floor space in its current production facility.  Three alternative solutions have been identified: (A1) do nothing, (A2) rearrange an area of the existing floor space, or (A3) build an addition to the present plant.  Analysis is conducted assuming a five-year planning horizon and an MARR of 30%.  There is some uncertainty as to whether Jax will face competition for the new business.  If alternative A1 is pursued, the estimated Present Worth will be $0.  If alternative A2 is chosen, the Present Worth realized will depend on whether competition arises.  Under A2, there is a 60% chance of competition occurring.  The estimated PW under A2 will be $50,000 if competition arises; $30,000 if there is no competition.  Under A3, there is a 20% chance of competition.  The estimated PW under A3 will be -$100,000 if competition arises; $90,000 if there is no competition. (a) Based on expected PW, what course should Jax follow? (b)…