media and communication
What does the Federal Trade Commission do?
The FTC protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. We conduct investigations, sue companies and people t...
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global affairs
How do I get an EIN number for a trust account?
You may obtain an EIN by completing Form SS-4 online at irs.gov. Although you are not required to do so, you should make an election under IRC Sec. 645 pr...
health and wellbeing
How can I apply for stimulus check for my daughter?
To get the additional stimulus payment, use the IRS’s “Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info Here” tool to send the IRS information about your dependent chi...
global affairs
When activity based costing is implemented the initial outcome is that?
When activity based costing is implemented, the initial outcome is normally that: A. The cost of all products will be higher. When was Activity Based Cost...
environment and climate
What are the equivalent units?
In cost accounting, equivalent units are the units in production multiplied by the percentage of those units that are complete (100 percent) or those that...
data and analysis
What is a net book value?
Net book value, also known as net asset value, is the value at which a company reports an asset on its balance sheet. It is calculated as the original cos...
civics and society
How do I reverse a payment to the wrong account?
Your bank and the recipient’s bank will need to co-operate to try to recover the payment. This usually involves the recipient’s bank contacting the accoun...
culture and society
Why is it important to recognize the similarities and differences of one another?
Recognizing our similarities and differences from other people will help us identify who we are and later on appreciate the wholeness of our being. Our in...
education and learning
How does dependent fraud work at the IRS?
IRS dependent fraud occurs when you knowingly claim someone as a dependent on your federal income tax return who does not qualify for that designation. Pe...
global affairs
Can I use my daughter bank account for stimulus check?
Yes, but the funds will be deposited into that account. You may be able to change by selecting and select the get my payment option to update your bank ac...
civics and society
What is brick-and-mortar in e commerce?
The term “brick-and-mortar” refers to a traditional street-side business that offers products and services to its customers face-to-face in an office or s...
civics and society
What is net present value of a company?
Net present value (NPV) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time. NPV is u...
data and analysis
How do you fill a to z in Excel?
Microsoft Excel’s fill handle tool won’t create an alphabetic list by default, but there are a few tricks you can use to make it work. You can enter A thr...