D plc is a public relations company. Shares in D plc have recently been listed on the UK stock exchange. D plc has an internal audit department that reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is considering outsourcing internal audit to an audit firm, whichwould not be the firm that conducts D plc's external audit. Identify THREE advantages to D plc of outsourcing internal audit in this way.
TRF is conducting a post completion audit on an investment in a pollution control machine that has reached the end of its five year useful life. TRF could have been heavily fined if the machine had failed to keep pace with the output of emissions, measured in units. TRF's cost of capital is 10%. When the machine was purchased, there was a choice of three machines on the market: TRF purchased the Big machine, but annual requirements only exceeded 600,000once, in year 3, when 720,000 units of emissions were emitted. Calculate the amount that the post completion audit showsTRF overpaid for the ownership costs associated with this machine. Give your answer to the nearest whole $ (in $'000s).
JHG manufactures inexpensive cars that compete largely on price Its cars have very basic equipment and small but economical engines JHG's Board is considering launching a luxury brand of cars that will be far better equipped, more comfortable and have much better performance Which THREE of the following would be relevant factors to incorporate into the stress testing of this new strategy to create a luxury brand?
A capital investment project shows a NPV of 3,450 at a discounted rate of 8% and an NPV of 1,210 at a discounted rate of 9%. Whatistheinternal rate ofreturn?
DFR is an online retailer that sells picture frames The software running on DFR's website enables customers to log in and make purchases by inputting an email address as a user name and a password that must contain at least eight characters, including upper and lower case letters, numbers and punctuation marks (e.g. , $ or!) Once logged in, customers can check previous orders that they have placed. Customers can also use DFR's website to change personal details, including credit card numbers and delivery addresses Whenever they wish to use those facilities, the software sends a text message containing a six-digit number to their mobile phones They must input that number before the system will accept changes to their personal details Which TWO of the following statements are correct?