. On June 30, 2018, Mabry Corporation issued $15 million of its 8% bonds for $13.8 million. The bonds were priced to yield 10%. The bonds are dated June 30, 2018. Interest is payable semiannually on December 31 and July 1. If the effective interest method is used, by how much should the bond discount be reduced for the 6 months ended December 31, 2018? a. $48,000 b. $60,000 c. $69,000 d. $90,000

. The shareholders equity of FSU Industries includes $200,000 of $1 par common stock and $400,000 par value of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors declared cash dividends of $50,000 in 2018 after paying $20,000 cash dividends in 2017 and $40,000 in 2016. What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2018? a. $18,000 b. $22,000 c. $26,000 d. $28,000

Which of the following terms describes expenditures made to maintain a given level of benefits? a) Repairs and maintenance b) Additions c) Improvements d) Rearrangements