A firm is evaluating an investment proposal which has an initial investment of $5,000 and cash flows presently valued at $4,000. The net present value of the investment is ________

Standard hour plans are likely to succeed if:

A. most or all of a salesperson's compensation is in the form of commissions. B. employers keep labor costs to a minimum. C. the pay increase is linked to ratings on performance appraisals. D. employees want the extra money more than they want to work at a pace that feels comfortable. E. the organization values employee satisfaction and motivation more than profits.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council as well as the Private Company Council provide advisory input to the FASB on standard-setting issues. b. The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) is the parent organization to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and its primary responsibility is accounting standard setting in the United States. c. The Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) members are appointed by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF). d. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) doesn't have any input into the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) agenda.