ACC 206 Week 11 Final Exam – Strayer
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Chapter14 Through 19
CORPORATIONS:DIVIDENDS,RETAINEDEARNINGS,ANDINCOMEREPORTING
CHAPTERSTUDYOBJECTIVES
1.Preparetheentriesforcashdividendsandstockdividends.
2.Identifytheitemsreportedinaretainedearningsstatement.
3.Prepareandanalyzeacomprehensivestockholders'equitysection.
4.Describetheformandcontentofcorporationincomestatements.
5.Computeearningspershare.
TRUE-FALSESTATEMENTS
1. Dividendsmaybedeclaredandpaidincashor stock.
2. Cashdividends arenotaliability ofthecorporationuntiltheyaredeclaredbytheboardof directors.
3. Theamountofacashdividendliabilityisrecordedonthedateofrecordbecauseitison that datethatthepersonsor entitieswhowillreceivethedividendare identified.
4. A10%stockdividendwillincreasethenumberofsharesoutstandingbutthebookvalue pershare willdecrease.
5. A3for1commonstocksplitwillincreasetotalstockholders'equitybutreducetheparor stated valuepershareofcommonstock.
6. Retainedearningsrepresentstheamount of cashavailablefordividends.
7. Netincomeofacorporationshouldbeclosedtoretainedearningsandnetlossesshould be closed to paid-incapitalaccounts.
8. A debitbalanceintheRetained Earningsaccountis identifiedasadeficit.
9. AcorrectioninincomeofapriorperiodinvolveseitheradebitorcredittotheRetained Earningsaccount.
10. Priorperiodadjustmentsto incomearereportedinthecurrentyear'sincomestatement.
11. Retainedearningsthat are restrictedareunavailablefordividends.
12. Restrictedretainedearnings areavailableforpreferredstockdividendsbutunavailablefor commonstockdividends.
13. Aretainedearningsstatementshowsthesameinformationasacorporationincome statement.
14. Adetailedstockholders'equitysectioninthebalancesheetwilllistthenamesof individualswhoare eligibletoreceivedividendsonthedateofrecord.
15. CommonStockDividendsDistributableisshownwithinthePaid-inCapitalsubdivisionof thestockholders'equitysectionof thebalancesheet.
16. Returnoncommonstockholders’equityiscomputedbydividingnetincomebyending stockholders’ equity.
17. Manycompaniesprepareastockholders’equitystatementinsteadofpresentinga detailed stockholders’ equity sectioninthebalancesheet.
18. Amajordifferenceamongcorporations,proprietorships,andpartnershipsisthata corporation's incomestatementreportsincometaxexpense.
19. A corporationincursincometaxexpense onlyifitpaysdividendsto stockholders.
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-5
20. Incometaxexpenseusuallyappearsasaseparatesectiononacorporationincome statement.
21. Earningspershareiscalculatedbydividingnetincomebytheweightedaveragenumber ofshares ofpreferredstock and commonstockoutstanding.
22. Preferreddividendspaidareaddedbacktonetincomeincalculatingearningspershare for commonstockholders.
23. Earningspershareindicatesthenetincomeearnedbyeachshareofoutstanding commonstock.
24. Earningsper shareis reportedfor both preferredandcommonstock.
25. Mostcompaniesarerequiredtoreportearningspershareonthefaceoftheincome statement.
Additional True-FalseQuestions
26. A dividendbasedonpaid-incapitalis termeda liquidatingdividend.
27. CommonStockDividendsDistributableisreportedasadditionalpaid-incapitalinthe stockholders' equitysection.
28. Apriorperiodadjustmentisreportedasanadjustmentofthebeginningbalanceof RetainedEarnings.
29. Incometaxexpenseandtherelatedliabilityforincometaxespayablearerecordedwhen taxes are paid.
30. Earningsper shareis reportedonlyforcommonstock.
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
31. Eachof thefollowingdecreasesretainedearningsexcepta a.cashdividend.
b.liquidatingdividend. c.stockdividend.
d.All of thesedecreaseretainedearnings.
32. Eachof thefollowingdecreasestotal stockholders'equityexcepta a.cashdividend.
b.liquidatingdividend. c.stockdividend.
d.Allof thesedecreasetotalstockholders'equity.
33. Whichoneofthefollowingisnotnecessaryinorderforacorporationtopayacash dividend?
a.Adequatecash
b.Approvalof stockholders
c.Declarationof dividendsbytheboardof directors d.Retainedearnings
34. Ifa corporationdeclaresa dividendbasedupon paid-in capital,it isknownasa a.scrip dividend.
b.propertydividend. c.paiddividend.
d.liquidatingdividend.
35. Thedateonwhichacashdividendbecomesabindinglegalobligationison the a.declarationdate.
b.date of record. c.paymentdate.
d.lastdayofthefiscalyear-end.
36. The effectofthedeclarationofacashdividendbytheboardof directorsis to
Increase
a.Stockholders'equity b. Assets
c. Liabilities d. Liabilities
Decrease
Assets Liabilities
Stockholders'equity Assets
37. Thecumulativeeffectofthedeclarationandpaymentofacashdividendonacompany's financial statementsis to
a.decreasetotal liabilitiesandstockholders'equity. b.increasetotalexpensesandtotal liabilities.
c.increasetotal assetsand stockholders'equity. d.decreasetotalassetsandstockholders'equity.
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-7
38. CommonStock DividendsDistributableisclassifiedasa(n) a.assetaccount.
b.stockholders'equityaccount. c.expenseaccount.
d.liabilityaccount.
39. The effectofastockdividend isto
a.decreasetotalassetsandstockholders'equity. b.change thecompositionofstockholders'equity. c.decreasetotal assetsandtotal liabilities.
d.increasethebook valuepershareofcommonstock.
40. Ifacorporationdeclaresa10%stockdividendonitscommonstock,theaccounttobe debited onthedateofdeclaration is
a.CommonStock DividendsDistributable. b.CommonStock.
c.Paid-inCapitalinExcessofPar. d.RetainedEarnings.
41. Whichoneofthefollowingeventswouldnotrequireaformaljournalentryona corporation's books?
a.2for 1 stocksplit
b.100%stockdividend c.2%stockdividend
d.$1 persharecashdividend
42. Stockdividendsandstocksplitshavethefollowingeffectsonretainedearnings:
StockSplits a. Increaseb. Nochange c. Decreased. Nochange
StockDividendsNochange
Decrease Decrease Nochange
43. Dividendsarepredominantlypaidin a.scrip.
b.property. c.cash.
d.stock.
44. Ifastockholderreceivesadividendconsistingofapromissorynote,thestockholderhas received a
a.stockdividend. b.cashdividend.
c.contingentdividend. d.scripdividend.
45. Of thefourdividendstypes,thetwomostcommontypesinpracticeare a.cashandscrip.
b.cashand property. c.cashandstock.
d.propertyandstock.
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46. Regulardividendsaredeclared outof
a.Paid-inCapitalinExcessofPar Value. b.TreasuryStock.
c.CommonStock.
d.RetainedEarnings.
47. A corporationiscommittedto alegalobligationwhen it declares a.acashdividend.
b.eitheracashdividendorastockdividend. c.astockdividend.
d.astocksplit.
48. Whichofthefollowingisnot asignificantdate withrespectto dividends? a.Thedeclarationdate
b.The incorporationdate c.Therecorddate
d.Thepaymentdate
49. Onthedividendrecorddate,
a.a dividendbecomesa currentobligation. b.noentryisrequired.
c.anentrymaybe requiredifit isastockdividend. d.DividendsPayableis debited.
50. Whichofthefollowingstatementsregarding thedateofacashdividenddeclaration isnot accurate?
a.Thedividendcan berescindedonceit hasbeendeclared. b.Thecorporationiscommittedto alegal,bindingobligation.
c.Theboard of directorsformallyauthorizesthecashdividend. d.A liabilityaccountmustbe increased.
51. DividendsPayableisclassifiedas a a.long-termliability.
b.contrastockholders'equityaccountto RetainedEarnings. c.currentliability.
d.stockholders'equityaccount.
52. Indicatetherespectiveeffectsofthedeclarationofacashdividendonthefollowing balance sheet sections:
Total Assets a. Increaseb. Nochange c. Decrease d. Decrease
Total LiabilitiesDecrease Increase IncreaseNochange
Total Stockholders'EquityNochange
Decrease Decrease Increase
53. Whichofthefollowingstatements aboutdividendsisnotaccurate? a.Manycompanies declareandpaycashquarterlydividends.
b.Lowdividendsmaymeanhigh stockreturns.
c.Theboard of directorsis obligatedtodeclaredividends. d.A legaldividendmaynot beafeasibleone.
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-9
54. Thecumulativeeffectofthedeclarationandpaymentofacashdividendonacompany's balance sheet isto
a.decreasecurrent liabilitiesand stockholders'equity. b.increasetotalassetsandstockholders'equity.
c.increasecurrentliabilitiesandstockholders'equity. d.decreasestockholders' equityandtotalassets.
55. Thedeclarationanddistributionof a stockdividendwill a.increasetotalstockholders'equity.
b.increasetotalassets. c.decreasetotal assets.
d.havenoeffectontotalassets.
56. ABC,Inc.has1,000sharesof4%,$100parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand50,000 sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008.Whatisthe annual dividend on thepreferred stock?
a.$40pershare b.$4,000intotal c.$400intotald.$.40pershare
57. Agler,Inc.has10,000sharesof6%,$100parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand 100,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008.Ifthe board ofdirectors declaresa$50,000dividend,the
a.preferredshareholderswillreceive1/10thofwhatthecommonshareholderswill receive.
b.preferredshareholders willreceivetheentire$50,000.
c.$50,000willbeheldasrestrictedretainedearningsandpaidoutatsomefuturedate.d.preferredshareholderswill receive$25,000and the commonshareholders will receive
$25,000.
58. Manner,Inc.has5,000sharesof6%,$100parvalue,noncumulativepreferredstockand 20,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008.There werenodividendsdeclaredin2007.Theboardofdirectorsdeclaresandpaysa$55,000 dividendin2008.Whatistheamountofdividendsreceivedbythecommonstockholders in 2008?
a.$0
b.$30,000 c.$55,000 d.$25,000
59. Lopez,Inc.has2,000sharesof6%,$50parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand50,000 sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2007,andDecember 31,2008.Theboardofdirectorsdeclaredandpaida$4,000dividendin2007.In2008, $20,000ofdividendsaredeclaredandpaid.Whatarethedividendsreceivedbythe preferredandcommonshareholdersin2008?
Preferred a. $12,000 b. $10,000 c. $8,000d. $6,000
Common $8,000 $10,000 $12,000 $14,000
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60. Norton, Inc.has10,000sharesof6%,$100 par value,noncumulativepreferredstockand 100,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008,and December31,2009. Theboard ofdirectors declared andpaida$50,000dividend in2008. In2009,$100,000ofdividendsaredeclaredandpaid.What arethedividendsreceivedby thepreferredandcommonshareholdersin 2009?
Preferred a.$0
b.$60,000 c.$50,000 d.$100,000
Common $100,000 $40,000 $50,000 $0
61. Theboardof directorsmustassignapersharevalueto a stockdividenddeclaredthat is a.greaterthantheparor statedvalue.
b.lessthanthe parorstated value. c.equaltotheparor statedvalue.
d.atleastequaltothe parorstatedvalue.
62. Corporationsgenerallyissuestock dividendsinorderto a.increasethemarketpricepershare.
b.exceedstockholders'dividendexpectations. c.increasethemarketabilityof thestock.
d.decreasetheamountofcapitalinthe corporation.
63. A stockholderwhoreceivesastockdividendwould a.expectthemarketpricepershareto increase. b.own moreshares ofstock.
c.expectretainedearningstoincrease.
d.expecttheparvalueof the stocktochange.
64. Whenstockdividendsaredistributed,
a.CommonStock DividendsDistributableisdecreased. b.RetainedEarningsisdecreased.
c.Paid-inCapitalin ExcessofPar Valueisdebitedifitis a smallstockdividend. d.noentryis necessaryifit isalargestock dividend.
65. A smallstockdividendisdefinedas
a.lessthan30%butgreaterthan25%of thecorporation's issuedstock. b.between50%and100%ofthecorporation's issuedstock.
c.morethan30%ofthecorporation's issuedstock.
d.lessthan20–25% of thecorporation'sissuedstock.
66. Thepershareamountnormallyassignedbytheboardofdirectorstoalargestock dividend is
a.themarketvalueof thestock onthedate of declaration.
b.theaveragepricepaidbystockholdersonoutstandingshares. c.thepar or stated valueof thestock.
d.zero.
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-11
67. Thepershareamountnormallyassignedbytheboardofdirectorstoasmallstock dividend is
a.themarketvalue of thestock onthedateof declaration.
b.theaveragepricepaidbystockholdersonoutstandingshares. c.thepar or stated valueof thestock.
d.zero.
68. Identifytheeffectthedeclarationofastockdividendhasontheparvaluepershareand book valuepershare.
Par Valueper Share a. Increase
b. Noeffect c. Decrease d. Noeffect
Book ValueperShareDecrease Increase Decrease Decrease
69. Thedeclarationof astockdividendwill a.increasepaid-incapital.
b.changethetotal of stockholders'equity. c.increasetotal liabilities.
d.increasetotalassets.
70. Whichofthefollowingshowthepropereffectofastocksplitandastockdividend?
Item
a. Totalpaid-incapitalb. Totalretainedearnings
c.Totalpar value(common) d. Parvaluepershare
StockSplit Increase
Decrease Decrease Decrease
StockDividend Increase Decrease IncreaseNochange
71. A stocksplit
a.mayoccurinthe absenceof retainedearnings. b.willincreasetotalpaid-incapital.
c.will increasethetotalparvalueof thestock.
d.willhavenoeffectontheparvaluepershareof stock.
72. OutstandingstockoftheApexCorporationincluded20,000sharesof$5parcommon stockand5,000sharesof6%,$10parnoncumulativepreferredstock.In2007,Apex declaredandpaiddividendsof$2,000.In2008,Apexdeclaredandpaiddividendsof $6,000.Howmuchof the 2008dividendwasdistributedtopreferredshareholders?
a.$4,000 b.$7,000 c.$3,000
d.Noneof theabove
73. OutstandingstockoftheBellCorporationincluded20,000sharesof$5parcommonstock and10,000sharesof6%,$10parnoncumulativepreferredstock.In2007,Belldeclared andpaiddividendsof$4,000.In2008,Belldeclaredandpaiddividendsof$12,000.How muchofthe2008 dividendwasdistributedtopreferredshareholders?
a.$8,000b.$14,000 c.$6,000
d.Noneof theabove
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74. OnJanuary1,BluefieldCorporationhad800,000sharesof$10parvaluecommonstock outstanding.OnMarch31,thecompanydeclareda10%stockdividend.Marketvalueof thestockwas$15/share.Asaresultof thisevent,
a.Bluefield’sPaid-in Capitalin ExcessofParValueaccountincreased $400,000. b.Bluefield’stotalstockholders’equitywasunaffected.
c.Bluefield’sRetained Earningsaccountdecreased$1,200,000. d.All of the above.
75. OnJanuary1,GarrisonCorporationhad1,000,000sharesof$10parvaluecommon stockoutstanding.OnMarch31,thecompanydeclareda10%stockdividend.Market value of thestockwas $15/share.Asaresultofthisevent,
a.Garrison’sPaid-inCapitalinExcessofParValueaccountincreased $500,000. b.Garrison’stotal stockholders’equitywasunaffected.
c.Garrison’sRetainedEarningsaccountdecreased$1,500,000. dAllof theabove.
76. SunInc.has5,000sharesof6%,$100parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand50,000 sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008.Whatisthe annual dividend on thepreferred stock?
a.$60pershareb.$30,000intotal c.$3,000intotald.$0.60pershare
77. Allstate,Inc.,has20,000sharesof6%,$100parvalue,noncumulativepreferredstock and100,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008.If the boardofdirectorsdeclaresa$200,000dividend,the
a.preferredstockholderswillreceive2/10th ofwhatthecommonstockholderswill receive.
b.preferredstockholders willreceivetheentire$200,000.
c.$120,000willbeheldasrestrictedretainedearningsandpaidoutat somefuturedate. d.preferredstockholderswillreceive$120,000andthecommonstockholderswill
receive$80,000.
78. Archer,Inc., has 10,000sharesof8%,$100par value, noncumulativepreferredstock and 40,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008.There werenodividendsdeclaredin2007.Theboardofdirectors declaresandpaysa$120,000 dividendin2008.Whatistheamountofdividendsreceivedbythecommonstockholders in 2008?
a.$0
b.$80,000c.$120,000 d.$40,000
79. LutherInc.,has2,000sharesof8%,$50parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand 100,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2008,and December31,2007.Theboardofdirectorsdeclaredandpaida$6,000dividendin2007. In2008,$24,000ofdividendsaredeclaredandpaid.Whatarethedividendsreceivedby thepreferredstockholdersin2008?
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-13
a.$14,000 b.$12,000 c.$10,000 d.$8,000
`80. Anders,Inc.,has5,000sharesof6%,$100parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand 20,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2009.There werenodividendsdeclaredin2007.Theboardofdirectorsdeclaresandpaysa$50,000 dividendin2008andin2009.Whatistheamountofdividendsreceivedbythecommon stockholdersin2009?
a.$10,000 b.$30,000 c.$50,000 d.$0
81. CutherInc.,has1,000sharesof8%,$50parvalue,cumulativepreferredstockand 50,000sharesof$1parvaluecommonstockoutstandingatDecember31,2007,and December31,2008.Theboardofdirectorsdeclaredandpaida$3,000dividendin2007. In2008,$12,000ofdividendsaredeclaredandpaid.Whatarethedividendsreceivedby thecommonstockholdersin 2008?
a.$7,000 b.$6,000 c.$5,000 d.$4,000
82. OnJanuary1,BrunnerCorporationhad60,000sharesof$10parvaluecommonstock outstanding.OnMarch17,thecompanydeclareda10%stockdividendtostockholders ofrecordonMarch20.Marketvalueofthestockwas$13onMarch17.Theentryto recordthetransactionofMarch17wouldincludea
a.creditto Retained Earningsfor$18,000. b.creditto Cashfor$78,000.
c.credittoCommonStockDividendsDistributablefor$60,000. d.debitto CommonStockDividendsDistributablefor $60,000.
83. OnJanuary1,BrunnerCorporationhad60,000sharesof$10parvaluecommonstock outstanding.OnMarch17,thecompanydeclareda10%stockdividendtostockholders ofrecordonMarch20.Marketvalueofthestockwas$13onMarch17.Thestockwas distributedonMarch30.TheentrytorecordthetransactionofMarch30wouldincludea
a.creditto Cashfor$60,000.
b.debittoCommonStockDividendsDistributablefor$60,000. c.credittoPaid-inCapitalinExcessofParValuefor$18,000. d.debittoRetainedEarningsfor $18,000.
84. OnJanuary1,SandfordCorporationhad80,000sharesof$10parvaluecommonstock outstanding.OnJune17,thecompanydeclareda10%stockdividendtostockholdersof recordonJune20.Marketvalueofthestockwas$15onJune17.Theentrytorecordthe transactionofJune17wouldincludea
a.debitto RetainedEarningsfor $120,000. b.creditto Cashfor$120,000.
c.credittoCommonStockDividendsDistributablefor$120,000. d.creditto CommonStockDividendsDistributablefor$40,000.
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85. OnJanuary1,SanfordCorporationhad80,000sharesof$10parvaluecommonstock outstanding.OnJune17,thecompanydeclareda10%stockdividendtostockholdersof recordonJune20.Marketvalueofthestockwas$15onJune17.Thestockwas distributedonJune30.The entrytorecordthetransactionof June30wouldincludea
a.creditto Common Stockfor $80,000.
b.debitto CommonStockDividendsDistributablefor $120,000. c.creditto Paid-inCapitalin ExcessofParValuefor $40,000.d.debitto RetainedEarningsfor $40,000.
86. Thefollowingselectedamounts areavailablefor SandersCompany.
Retainedearnings(beginning) $1,000 Netloss 100 Cashdividendsdeclared 100 Stockdividendsdeclared 50
Whatis its ending retainedearningsbalance? a.$850
b.$900 c.$750 d.$800
87. TurquoiseandTopazSistershadretainedearningsof$10,000onthebalancesheetbut disclosedinthefootnotesthat$2,000ofretainedearningswasrestrictedforplant expansionand$1,000wasrestricted forbondrepayments.Cashof$2,000hadbeenset asidefortheplantexpansion.Howmuchofretainedearningsisavailablefor dividends?
a.$7,000b.$8,000c.$10,000 d.$5,000
88. Irwin,Inc.had300,000sharesofcommonstockoutstandingbeforeastocksplitoccurred, and 600,000sharesoutstandingafterthestocksplit.Thestocksplitwas
a.3for6. b.6for1. c.1 for6. d.2for1.
89. Restrictingretainedearningsforthecostoftreasurystockpurchasedisa a.contractualrestriction.
b.legalrestriction. c.stockrestriction.
d.voluntaryrestriction.
90. Apriorperiodadjustmentthatcorrectsincomeofapriorperiodrequiresthatanentrybe madeto
a.an incomestatementaccount.
b.a currentyearrevenueor expenseaccount. c.theretainedearningsaccount.
d.an assetaccount.
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-15
91. Iftheboardofdirectors authorizes a$100,000 restrictionofretainedearnings forafuture plantexpansion,the effect of thisaction isto
a.decreasetotalassetsandtotal stockholders'equity.
b.increasestockholders' equity anddecreasetotalliabilities.
c.decreasetotalretainedearningsandincreasetotalliabilities.
d.reducetheamount of retainedearningsavailablefor dividenddeclarations.
92. Acreditbalanceinretainedearnings represents a.theamount ofcashretained inthebusiness. b.aclaimonspecificassets of thecorporation.
c.a claimonthe aggregateassetsofthecorporation.
d.theamountofstockholders'equityexemptedfromthestockholders'claimontotal assets.
93. A netloss
a.occursifoperatingexpensesexceedcostofgoodssold.
b.isnotclosedto RetainedEarningsifitwouldresult ina debitbalance.c.isclosedto RetainedEarningseven ifit wouldresult inadebitbalance.
d.isclosedtothepaid-incapitalaccountofthestockholders'equitysectionofthe balance sheet.
94. Priorperiodadjustmentsarereported
a.inthefootnotesofthecurrent year'sfinancialstatements. b.on thecurrent year'sbalancesheet.
c.onthecurrentyear's incomestatement.
d.onthecurrent year'sretainedearnings statement.
95. Retainedearningsareoccasionallyrestricted a.tosetasidecashfordividends.
b.tokeepthelegalcapitalassociatedwithpaid-incapitalintact. c.duetocontractualloanrestrictions.
d.ifpreferreddividendsare inarrears.
96. Retainedearningsis increasedbyeachof thefollowingexcept a.netincome.
b.priorperiodadjustments.
c.somedisposals of treasury stock.
d.Allof theseincreaseretainedearnings.
97. A priorperiodadjustmentfor understatementofnet incomewill a.becreditedto theRetainedEarningsaccount.
b.be debitedto theRetainedEarningsaccount.
c.showasagain onthecurrentyear'sIncomeStatement. d.showasanassetonthecurrentyear'sBalanceSheet.
98. Theretainedearningsstatement
a.istheowners'equitystatementfor acorporation.
b.willshowanadditiontothebeginningretainedearningsbalanceforanunderstate-ment ofnet incomeinaprioryear.
c.willnotreflect netlosses.
d.will,insomecases,failtoreconcilethebeginningandendingretainedearnings balances.
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99. Inthe stockholders'equitysectionof thebalancesheet,
a.CommonStockDividendsDistributablewillbeclassifiedaspartofadditionalpaid-in capital.
b.CommonStockDividendsDistributablewillappearinitsownsubsectionofthestock-holders'equity.
c.AdditionalPaid-inCapitalappearsunder thesubsection Paid-inCapital. d.Dividendsinarrearswillappearasarestrictionof RetainedEarnings.
100. Thereturnoncommonstockholders'equityiscomputedbydividingnetincomeavailable tocommonstockholdersby
a.endingtotalstockholders'equity.
b.endingcommonstockholders'equity. c.averagetotalstockholders'equity.
d.averagecommonstockholders'equity.
101. Thereturnoncommonstockholders’equityis computedbydividing a.netincomebyendingcommonstockholders’equity.
b.netincomebyaveragecommonstockholders’equity.
c.net incomeless preferreddividendsbyendingcommonstockholders’equity.d. netincomelesspreferreddividendsbyaveragecommonstockholders’equity.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions102–103.
CarterCorporationhadnetincomeof$250,000andpaiddividendsof$50,000tocommon stockholdersand$20,000topreferredstockholdersin2008.CarterCorporation’scommon stockholders’equityatthebeginningandendof2008was$870,000and$1,130,000, respectively.Thereare100,000weighted-averagesharesofcommonstockoutstanding.
102. CarterCorporation’sreturn oncommonstockholders’equitywas a.25%.
b.23%. c.20%. d.18%.
103. CarterCorporation’searnings persharefor 2008was a.$2.50.
b.$2.30. c.$2.00. d.$1.80.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions104–105.
ThefollowinginformationpertainstoGreenwichCompany.Assumethatallbalancesheet amounts representaveragebalancefigures.
Stockholders’equity—common Totalstockholders’ equitySales
Netincome
Numberof sharesofcommonstock Commonstockdividends Preferredstockdividends
$150,000 200,000 100,000 25,000 10,000 10,000 4,000
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-17
104. Whatisthereturnoncommon stockholders’equityratioforGreenwich? a.16.7%
b.14.0% c.12.7% d.10.5%
105. WhatistheearningspershareforGreenwich? a.$2.50
b.$2.10 c.$1.50 d.$1.10
106. A corporationdiffersfrom aproprietorshipandapartnershipinthat
a.assetsandliabilitiesarepresenteddifferentlyonthebalancesheet.
b.a corporationisconsideredaseparatelegalentityfortaxationpurposes. c.thecostprincipleonlyapplies to proprietorshipsandpartnerships.
dthe ownersof thecorporationdonothavea claimonthe netassetsofthebusiness.
107. Incomestatementsforcorporationsarethesameasthestatementsforproprietorships exceptforthereportingof
a.grossprofit.
b.incomefromoperations. c.incometaxexpense.
d.otherrevenuesandgains.
108. Incomestatementsforcorporationsarethesameastheincomestatementsfor proprietorships exceptfor thereportingof
a.costof goodssold. b.incometaxes.
c.grossprofit.
d.otherrevenuesandotherexpenses.
109. Corporationincometaxexpenseis
a.usuallyaccrued intheadjustingentryprocess.
b.notusuallyaccruedbecause itisnotknownwhattheexactliabilitywillbeuntilthetax return isfiled.
c.notreportedinaseparatesectionof acorporateincomestatement. d.reportedsimilarlyforcorporations andpartnerships.
110. Whencomputingearningspershare,
a.anadjustmentrelatedtopreferredstockdividendsismadeinthenumeratorand denominator of theearningspershareformula.
b.anadjustmentforthepreferreddividendsismadeinthedenominatoroftheearnings pershare formula.
c.thedividendsforcumulativepreferredstockaredeductedfromnetincomeonlyifthe preferreddividendshavebeendeclared.
d.thedividends forcumulativepreferredstockaredeductedfromnetincomewhetheror notpreferreddividendshavebeendeclared.
14-18
111. Eachof thefollowingstatementsiscorrectexceptthatearningspershareisreported a.belownet income.
b.for bothcommonandpreferredstock. c.onthefaceof theincomestatement.
d.basedontheweighted-averagenumberof commonsharesoutstanding.
112. West,Inc.hasanetincomeof$400,000for2008,andthereare200,000weighted-averagesharesofcommonstockoutstanding.Dividendsdeclaredandpaidduringthe yearamountedto$80,000onthepreferredstockand$120,000onthecommonstock. Theearningspersharefor 2008is
a.$2.00. b.$.60.c.$1.60. d.$1.00.
113. Theformulafor computingearningspershareis net income a.dividedbytheendingcommonsharesoutstanding.
b.dividedbytheweighted-averagenumberof commonsharesoutstanding.
c.lesspreferreddividendsdividedbytheendingcommonsharesoutstanding.
d.lesspreferreddividendsdividedbytheweighted-averagenumberofcommonshares outstanding.
Additional MultipleChoiceQuestions
114. Whichofthefollowingstatements aboutacashdividend is incorrect? a.The legalityofacashdividenddependsonstatecorporationlaws.
b.The legalityofa dividenddoesnotindicate a company's abilityto payadividend. c.Dividendsare nota liabilityuntildeclared.
d.Shareholdersusuallyvotetodeterminetheamountofincometobedistributedinthe formof adividend.
115. Thedateacashdividendbecomesa bindinglegalobligationto acorporationisthe a.declarationdate.
b.earningsdate. c.paymentdate. d.recorddate.
116. AbbottCorporationsplitsitscommonstock4for1,whenthemarketvalueis$40per share.Priortothesplit,Abbotthad50,000sharesof$10parvaluecommonstockissued and outstanding.Afterthesplit,theparvalueof thestock
a.remainsthesame.
b.isreducedto $2pershare.
c.isreducedto $2.50 pershare. d.isreducedto $10pershare.
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-19
117. Whichofthefollowingstatements aboutretainedearningsrestrictionsisincorrect?
a.Manystatesrequireacorporationtorestrictretainedearningsforthecostoftreasury stockpurchased.
b.Long-termdebtcontractsmayimposea restrictionon retainedearningsasacondition for the loan.
c.Theboardofdirectorsofacorporationmayvoluntarilycreateretainedearnings restrictionsfor specificpurposes.
d.Retainedearningsrestrictionsaregenerallydisclosedthroughajournalentryonthe booksofacompany.
118. Priorperiodadjustments
a.mayonlyincreaseretainedearnings. b.mayonlydecreaseretainedearnings.
c.mayeitherincreaseor decreaseretainedearnings. d.donotaffectretainedearnings.
119. JenniferCompanyreportsthefollowing amountsfor2008:
Netincome Averagestockholders'equity Preferreddividends
Parvaluepreferredstock
$125,000 500,000 35,000 100,000
The2008rate ofreturnoncommonstockholders'equityis a.18.0%.
b.22.5%. c.25.0%. d.31.3%.
120. Thereturnoncommonstockholders'equityis computed bydividing a.netincomebyendingcommonstockholders'equity.
b.netincomebyaveragecommonstockholders'equity.
c.net incomeminus preferreddividendsbyendingcommonstockholders'equity.d. netincomeminuspreferreddividendsbyaveragecommonstockholders'equity.
121. MilnerCorporationhad200,000sharesofcommonstockoutstandingduringtheyear. Milnerdeclaredandpaidcashdividendsof$200,000onthecommonstockand$160,000 onthepreferredstock.Netincomefortheyearwas$880,000.WhatisMilner’searnings pershare?
a.$2.60 b.$3.40 c.$3.60 d.$4.40
122. Whenacorporationhasbothpreferredandcommonstockoutstanding,earningsper share iscomputed bydividingnetincome
a.byendingcommonsharesoutstanding.
b.byweightedaveragecommonsharesoutstanding.
c.lesspreferreddividendsbyendingcommonsharesoutstanding.
d.lesspreferreddividendsbytheweightedaverageofcommonsharesoutstanding.
14-20
123. Indeterminingearningspershare,dividendsforthecurrentyearonnoncumulative preferredstock shouldbe
a.disregarded.
b.addedbacktonetincomewhetherdeclaredornot. c.deductedfromnetincomeonlyifdeclared.
d.deductedfromnetincomewhetherdeclaredornot.
BRIEFEXERCISES
BE124
OnNovember27,theboardofdirectorsofIndiaStarCompanydeclareda$.35pershare dividend.ThedividendispayabletoshareholdersofrecordonDecember7onDecember24. IndiaStarhas25,500sharesof$1parcommonstockoutstandingatNovember27.Journalize theentriesneededonthe declarationandpaymentdates.
BE125
OnOctober10,theboardofdirectorsofPitcherCorporationdeclareda5%stockdividend.On October10,thecompanyhad10,000sharesof$1parcommonstockissuedandoutstanding withamarketpriceof$15pershare.ThestockdividendwillbedistributedonOctober31to shareholdersofrecordonOctober25.Journalizetheentriesneededforthedeclarationand distribution ofthestock dividend.
BE126
DevonsCompanyhas24,000sharesof$1parcommonstockissuedandoutstanding.The companyalsohas2,000sharesof$100par3%cumulativepreferredstockoutstanding.The companydidnotpaythepreferred dividends in2007or2008.Whatamount ofdividendsmust the companypaythepreferredshareholdersin2009iftheywishtopaythecommonstockholdersa dividend?
BE127
OnNovember1,2008,MatesCorporation’sstockholders’equity sectionisasfollows:
Commonstock,$10parvalue
Paid-incapitalinexcessofparvalue Retainedearnings
Totalstockholders’ equity
$600,000 180,000
200,000$980,000
OnNovember1,Matesdeclaresanddistributesa10%stockdividendwhenthemarketvalueof thestockis$14per share.
Instructions
Indicatethebalancesinthestockholders’equityaccountsafterthestockdividendhasbeen distributed.
BE128
Matcheachitem/eventpairbelowwiththeindicatedchangeintheitem.Anindividual classificationmaybeusedmorethanonce,ornotatall.Foreachdividend,assumethatboth declaration andpaymentor distributionhasoccurred.
Classifications
A.Itemincreases B.Itemdecreases
C.Itemisunchanged
D.Directionofchangecannot bedetermined
Item
1. Bookvaluepershare
2. Totalretainedearnings
Event StockDividend
StockSplit
3. Totalstockholders’ equity
4. Earningspercommonshare 5. Totalretainedearnings
6. Totalpaid-incapital
Priorperiodadjustmentincreaseslast year’s netincome
Restrictionof retainedEarnings Cashdividend
Stockdividend
BE129
Identifywhichofthefollowingitemswouldbereportedasadditions(A)ordeductions(D)ina RetainedEarningsStatement.
1.NetIncome 2.NetLoss
3.CashDividends 4.StockDividends
5.Priorperiodadjustmentstocorrectfor overstatementof prioryears’net income6.Priorperiodadjustmentstocorrectfor understatementof prioryears’ net income
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-23
BE130
ThebalanceinretainedearningsonJanuary1,2008,forEttengerInc,was$600,000.Duringthe year,thecorporationpaidcashdividendsof$70,000anddistributedastockdividendof$8,000. Inaddition, thecompanydetermined thatithadoverstateditsdepreciationexpenseinprioryears by$50,000.Netincomefor 2008was$100,000.
Instructions
Preparetheretainedearnings statementfor2008.
BE131
Thefollowinginformationis availableforWheelerCorporation
Averagecommonstockholders’equity Averagetotalstockholders’equity Commondividendsdeclaredandpaid Preferreddividendsdeclaredandpaid Netincome
2008
$1,500,000 2,000,000 72,000 30,000 300,000
2007
$1,000,000 1,500,000 50,000 30,000 250,000
Instructions
Computethe returnoncommonstockholders’equity ratioforbothyears.Brieflycommenton your findings.
BE132
ThefollowinginformationisavailableforRyderCorporationfortheyearendedDecember31, 2008:
Correctedoverstatementof2007depreciationexpense Costofgoodssold
Declaredcashdividends Operatingexpenses
Otherexpensesandlosses Otherrevenuesandgains Sales
Taxrate
$ 15,000 600,000 50,000 170,000 40,000 50,000 1,000,000 30%
Instructions
Prepareacorporateincomestatementingoodform.
EXERCISES
Ex.133
Thestockholders'equitysectionofEllisCorporationatDecember31,2007,includedthe following:
6%preferredstock,$100parvalue,cumulative,
10,000sharesauthorized,8,000sharesissuedand outstanding....... $800,000
Commonstock,$10parvalue,250,000sharesauthorized,
200,000shares issuedand outstanding............................................ $2,000,000
Dividendswerenot declaredonthepreferredstockin2007andareinarrears.
OnSeptember15,2008,theboardofdirectorsofEllisCorporationdeclareddividendsonthe preferredstockfor2007and2008,tostockholdersofrecordonOctober1,2008,payableon October15,2008.
OnNovember1,2008,theboardofdirectorsdeclareda$.90persharedividendonthecommon stock,payableNovember30,2008,tostockholdersof recordonNovember15,2008.
Instructions
PreparethejournalentriesthatshouldbemadebyEllisCorporationonthedatesindicated below:
September15,2008 November1,2008 October1, 2008 November15,2008 October15,2008 November30,2008
Ex.134
Richman Corporationhas120,000sharesof$5parvaluecommonstockoutstanding.Itdeclared a15%stockdividendonJune1whenthemarketpricepersharewas$12.Theshareswere issued onJune30.
Instructions
Preparethenecessaryentriesforthedeclarationand paymentof the stockdividend.
Ex.135
IrvingCorporation'sstockholders' equity sectionat December31,2007appears below:
Stockholders'equity Paid-incapital
Commonstock,$10 par,60,000outstanding Paid-incapitalinexcessofpar
Totalpaid-incapital Retainedearnings
Totalstockholders'equity
$600,000
150,000
$750,000
150,000 $900,000
OnJune30,2008,theboardofdirectorsofIrvingCorporationdeclareda15%stockdividend, payableonJuly31,2008,tostockholdersofrecordonJuly15,2008.Thefairmarketvalueof IrvingCorporation'sstockonJune30, 2008, was$15.
OnDecember1, 2008,the boardofdirectorsdeclareda2for1 stocksplit effectiveDecember15, 2008.IrvingCorporation'sstockwassellingfor$20onDecember1,2008,beforethestocksplit wasdeclared.Parvalueofthestockwasadjusted.Netincomefor2008was$190,000andthere were no cash dividendsdeclared.
Instructions
(a)Preparethejournalentriesontheappropriatedatestorecordthestockdividendandthe stock split.
(b)Fillintheamountthatwouldappearinthestockholders'equitysection forIrvingCorporation atDecember31,2008,for thefollowingitems:
1.Commonstock $
2.Numberof sharesoutstanding
3.Parvaluepershare $
4.Paid-incapitalinexcessofpar $
5.Retainedearnings $
6.Totalstockholders' equity $
Corporations:Dividends,RetainedEarnings,andIncomeReporting 14-27
Ex.136
DerekCorporation wasorganizedonJanuary1,2007. During its first year,the corporationissued 40,000shares of $5parvaluepreferredstockand 400,000sharesof $1par valuecommonstock. AtDecember31,thecompanydeclaredthefollowingcashdividends:
2007 $10,000 2008 $30,000 2009 $70,000
Instructions
(a)Showtheallocationofdividendstoeachclassofstock,assumingthepreferredstock dividend is 6%andnot cumulative.
(b)Showtheallocationofdividendstoeachclassofstock,assumingthepreferredstock dividend is 8%andcumulative.
(c)JournalizethedeclarationofthecashdividendatDecember31,2009usingtheassumption ofpart (b).
Ex.137
OnNovember1,2008,LambertCorporation'sstockholders'equitysectionis asfollows:
Commonstock,$10parvalue
Paid-incapitalinexcessofparvalue Retainedearnings
Totalstockholders'equity
$600,000 205,000
240,000$1,045,000
OnNovember1,Lambertdeclaresanddistributesa10%stockdividendwhenthemarketvalue of the stockis $13pershare.
Instructions
(a) Computethebookvaluepershare(1)beforethestockdividendand(2)afterthestock dividend.
(b) Indicatethebalancesin thestockholders'equityaccountsafterthestock dividendhasbeen distributed.
Ex.138
During2008,PineCorporationhadthefollowingtransactionsandevents: 1.Issuedparvaluepreferredstockforcashatpar value.
2.Issuedparvaluecommon stockfor cashatanamountgreaterthanparvalue.
3.Completeda2for1stocksplitinwhichthe$10parvaluecommonstockwaschanged to$5 parvalue stock.
4.Declaredasmallstockdividendwhenthemarketvaluewashigherthantheparvalue. 5.Declaredacashdividend.
6.Madea priorperiodadjustmentforunderstatementofnetincome. 7.Issuedparvaluecommon stockfor cashatparvalue.
8.Paidthecashdividend.
9.Issuedthesharesofcommonstockrequiredbythe stockdividend declarationin4.above.
Instructions
Indicatetheeffect(s)ofeachoftheforegoingitemsonthesubdivisionsofstockholders'equity. Presentyouranswersintabularformwiththefollowingcolumns.Use(I)forincrease,(D)for decrease,and(NE)for noeffect.
Item
Ex.139
Thefollowinginformationis availablefor EllisCorporation:
Common Stock($5par) RetainedEarnings
$1,500,000 600,000
A10% stockdividendisdeclaredandpaidwhenthe marketvaluewas$15 pershare.
Instructions
Computeeachofthefollowing afterthestockdividend. (a)Totalstockholders'equity.
(b)Numberof sharesoutstanding. (c)Bookvaluepershare.
Ex.140
OnJanuary1,2008,BoltenCorporationhad$2,000,000of$10parvaluecommonstock outstandingthatwasissuedatparandretainedearningsof$1,000,000.Thecompanyissued 200,000sharesofcommonstockat$13pershareonJuly1.OnDecember15,theboardof directorsdeclareda10%stockdividendtostockholdersofrecordonDecember31,2008, payableonJanuary15,2009.ThemarketvalueofBoltenCorporationstockwas$15pershare on December15 and$16pershareonDecember31.Netincomefor 2008was$500,000.
Instructions
(1)JournalizetheissuanceofstockonJuly1andthedeclarationofthestockdividendon December15.
(2)Preparethestockholders'equitysectionofthebalancesheetforBoltenCorporationat December31, 2008.
Ex.141
OnJanuary 1,2008,Dolan Corporationhad 60,000sharesof$1parvalue common stockissued and outstanding.Duringtheyear,thefollowingtransactionsoccurred:
Mar. 1 Issued20,000sharesofcommonstockfor $400,000.
June 1 Declaredacashdividendof $2.00persharetostockholdersofrecordonJune15. June30 Paidthe$2.00 cashdividend.
Dec. 1 Purchased4,000sharesofcommonstockforthetreasuryfor $22pershare.
Dec.15 Declared acashdividendonoutstandingsharesof$2.25persharetostockholders ofrecordonDecember31.
Instructions
Preparejournalentriesto recordtheabovetransactions.
Ex.142
Recordthefollowingtransactionsfor HarperCorporationonthedatesindicated.
1.OnMarch31,2008,HarperCorporationdiscoveredthatDepreciationExpenseonfactory equipmentfortheyearendedDecember31,2007,hadbeenrecordedtwice,foratotal amount of $50,000insteadof thecorrectamountof$25,000.
2.OnJune30,2008,thecompany'sinternalauditorsdiscoveredthattheApril2008telephone bill for $2,500haderroneouslybeenchargedtotheInterestExpenseaccount.
3.OnAugust14,2008,cashdividends onpreferredstockof$110,000declaredonJuly 1,2008, were paid.
Ex.143
ThefollowinginformationisavailableforOrsonCorporation:
RetainedEarnings,December31,2008
NetIncomeforthe yearendedDecember31,2009
$1,500,000 $250,000
Thecompanyaccountant,inpreparingfinancialstatementsfortheyearendingDecember31, 2009,hasdiscoveredthefollowinginformation:
Thecompany'spreviousbookkeeper,whohasbeenfired,hadrecordeddepreciationexpenseon amachinein2007and2008usingthedouble-declining-balancemethodofdepreciation.The bookkeeperneglectedtousethestraight-linemethodofdepreciationwhichisthecompany's policy.Thecumulativeeffectsoftheerroronprioryearswas$15,000,ignoringincometaxes. Depreciation wascomputedbythestraight-linemethodin2009.
Instructions
(a)Preparetheentryforthepriorperiodadjustment. (b)Preparetheretainedearningsstatementfor 2009.
Ex.144
Thefollowinginformationis availableforSandersInc.:
Beginningretainedearnings CashdividendsdeclaredNetincomefor2008
Stockdividenddeclared
Understatementof lastyear'sdepreciationexpense
$600,000 50,000 120,000 10,000 40,000
Instructions
Basedonthe precedinginformation,preparearetainedearningsstatementfor2008.
Ex.145
OnJanuary1,2008,WindomCorporationhadRetainedEarningsof$378,000.Duringtheyear, Windom hadthefollowingselectedtransactions:
1.Declaredstockdividendsof$40,000. 2.Declaredcashdividendsof $90,000.
3.A2for1stocksplitinvolvingtheissuanceof200,000sharesof$5parvaluecommonstock for 100,000sharesof $10 parvaluecommonstock.
4.Suffereda netloss of$70,000.
5.Correctedunderstatementof2007net incomebecauseofan inventoryerror of $68,000.
Instructions
Preparearetainedearningsstatementforthe year.
Ex.146
ThefollowingaccountsappearintheledgerofNorlandInc.afterthebooksareclosedat December31, 2008.
CommonStock,$1 parvalue,500,000sharesauthorized,400,000shares issued
CommonStock DividendsDistributable
Paid-inCapitalin ExcessofParValue—CommonStock
PreferredStock,$100parvalue,8%,10,000sharesauthorized;2,000shares issued
RetainedEarnings
TreasuryStock(10,000commonshares)
Paid-inCapitalin ExcessofParValue—PreferredStock
$400,000 80,000 650,000
200,000 950,000 85,000 310,000
Instructions
Preparethestockholders'equitysectionatDecember31,2008,assuming thatretainedearnings isrestrictedfor plantexpansionintheamountof $200,000.
Ex.147
Thefollowinginformationis availableforWengerCorporation:
Beginningstockholders'equity Dividendspaidto commonstockholders Dividendspaidto preferredstockholders Endingstockholders'equity
Netincome
$700,000 50,000 30,000 800,000 165,000
Instructions
Basedonthe precedinginformation,calculatereturn oncommonstockholders'equity.
Ex.148
Preparea2008incomestatementfor CarneyCorporation basedonthefollowinginformation:
Costofgoodssold Operatingexpenses
Otherexpensesand losses Sales
Taxrate
$420,000 100,000 30,000 700,000 30%
Ex.149
FeldmanCorporationgatheredthefollowinginformationforthefiscalyearendedDecember31, 2008:
Sales $1,600,000 Sellingandadministrativeexpenses 160,000 Costofgoodssold 1,040,000 Lossonsale ofequipment �� 40,000
FeldmanCorporationissubjectto a30%incometaxrate.
Instructions
Prepareapartialincomestatement,beginningwithincomefromoperations.
Ex.150
AtDecember31,2008,RossiCompanyhas$500,000of$100parvalue,8%,cumulative preferredstockoutstandingand$2,000,000of$10parvaluecommonstockissued.Rossi'snet incomeforthe yearis $500,000.
Instructions
Computeearningspershareofcommonstockfor2008underthefollowingindependent situations.(Roundtotwodecimals.)
(a)Thedividendtopreferredstockholderswasdeclared,andtherehasbeennochangeinthe numberof sharesofcommonstockoutstandingduringtheyear.
(b)Thedividendtopreferredstockholderswasnotdeclared,and10,000sharesofcommon treasurystock wereheldthroughouttheyear.Thepreferredstockiscumulative.
Ex.151
Thefollowinginformationis availableforVincentCorporation:
Dividendspaidto commonstockholders Dividendspaidto preferredstockholders Netincome
Weightedaveragecommonsharesoutstanding
$45,000 20,000 145,000 100,000
Instructions
Computetheearningsper shareof commonstock.
COMPLETIONSTATEMENTS
152.Threeimportantdatesassociatedwithdividendsarethe:(1) , (2) ,and(3) .
153.Theentrytorecordthedeclaration ofastockdividendincreases ,and decreases .
154.Bothastocksplitandastockdividendwill thenumberofshares outstanding andhave ontotalstockholders'equity.
155.Corporations sometimes segregate retained earnings into two categories: (1)retainedearningsand(2)retainedearnings.
156.Thecorrectionofanerrorinpreviouslyissuedfinancialstatementsisknownasa
.
157.Thereturnon showshowmanydollarsofnetincomewereearned for eachdollar investedbyowners.
158.Thereturnoncommonstockholders’equityiscomputedbydividing minus dividendsbyaveragecommonstockholders’equity.
159.Incomestatementsforcorporationsreport in aseparatesectionbefore netincome.
160.Earningspershareisreported onlyfor .
161.Earningspershareiscalculatedbydividing availableforcommon stockholdersbythe numberof commonsharesoutstanding.
MATCHING
162.Matchtheitemsbelowbyenteringtheappropriatecodeletterinthespaceprovided.
A.Deficit
B.Priorperiodadjustment C.Liquidatingdividend
D.Retainedearningsrestrictions E.Earningspershare
F. Returnoncommonstockholders’equity G.Cashdividend
H.Declarationdate I. StockdividendJ. Stocksplit
1. A dividenddeclaredoutofpaid-incapital.
2. Retainedearningscurrentlyunavailablefor dividends.
3. Thecorrectionof anerrorinpreviouslyissuedfinancialstatements.
4. A proratadistributionofcashtostockholders.
5. A debitbalanceinretainedearnings.
6. A proratadistributionofthecorporation'sownstocktostockholders.
7. Showshowmanydollarsofnetincomewereearnedforeachdollarinvestedbythe owners.
8. Thedatetheboardofdirectorsformallydeclaresthedividendandannouncesitto stockholders.
9. Theissuanceofadditionalsharesofstocktostockholdersaccompaniedbya reduction inthepar or statedvalueper share.
10. Widelyusedbystockholdersandpotentialinvestorsinevaluatingtheprofitabilityofa company.
SHORT-ANSWERESSAYQUESTIONS
S-AE163
Theultimateeffectofincurringanexpenseistoreducestockholders'equity.Thedeclarationofa cashdividendalsoreducesstockholders'equity.Explainthedifferencebetweenanexpenseand a cashdividend andexplain whytheyhavethesame effectonstockholders'equity.
S-AE164
Alargestockdividendandstocksplitcanfrequentlyhavethesameeffectonthemarketpriceof acorporation'sstock.Explainhowstockdividendsandstocksplitsaffectthemarketpriceofa corporation'sstock.
S-AE165
Whymusta corporationhavesufficientretainedearnings beforeit maydeclare cashdividends?
S-AE166(Ethics)
JakeHightower,thepresidentandCEOofEarthSystems,Inc.,awastemanagementfirm,was recentlyhospitalized,sufferingfromexhaustionandaheartailment.Immediatelypriortohis hospitalization,EarthSystemshadexperiencedasharpdeclineinitsstockprice,andtrading activitybecamealmostnonexistent.Theprimaryreasonforthiswasconcernexpressedinthe mediaoveranewuntestedwastemanagementsystemimplementedbythecompany.Mr. Hightowerhadbeenunwillingtosubmittheproceduretotestingbeforeimplementation,buthe reluctantlyagreedtolimitedtestsafterthesystemwasoperational.Noproblemshavebeen identified bytheteststodate.
Theothermembersofmanagementcalledameetingtodeterminewhattheyshoulddo.Roger Donovan,themarketingmanager,suggestedthatthecompanypurchasealargenumberof sharesoftreasurystock.Inthatway,investorsmightnoticethatactivityhadpickedup,andmight decidetobuysomemoreshares.Thisplanwoulduseupmostofthecompany'savailablecash, sothattherewillbenomoneyavailableforacashdividend.EarthSystemshaspaidcash dividends everyquarterfor overtenyears.
Required:
1.IsMr. Donovan’ssuggestionethical?Explain.
2.Isitethicaltodiscontinuethecashdividend?Explain.
S-AE167(Communication)
AspartofaCareersinAccountingprogramsponsoredbyaccountingorganizationsand supportedbyyourcompany,youwillbetakingagroupofhigh-schoolstudentsthroughthe accountingdepartmentinyourcompany.Youwillalsoprovidethemwithvariousmaterialsto explaintheworkofanaccountant.OneofthematerialsyouwillprovideistheStockholders’ Equity sectionofarecent balancesheet.
S-AE167(cont.)
Required:
Prepareasentenceortwoexplainingeachmajorsection:CommonStock,AdditionalPaid-in Capital,andRetainedEarnings.Youshouldtrytobebriefbut clear.
CHAPTER15
LONG-TERMLIABILITIES
CHAPTERSTUDYOBJECTIVES
1.Explainwhybondsareissued.
2.Preparetheentriesfortheissuanceofbondsandinterestexpense.
3.Describetheentrieswhenbondsareredeemedorconverted.
4.Describetheaccountingforlong-termnotespayable.
5.Contrasttheaccountingforoperatingandcapitalleases.
6.Identifythemethodsforthepresentationandanalysisoflong-termliabilities.
7.Computethemarketpriceofabond.
8.Applytheeffective-interestmethodofamortizingbonddiscountandbondpremium.
a9.Applythestraight-linemethodofamortizingbonddiscountandbondpremium.
TRUE-FALSESTATEMENTS
1. Eachbondholdermayvotefortheboardofdirectorsinproportiontothenumberofbonds held.
2. Bondinterestpaidbyacorporationisanexpense,whereasdividendspaidarenotan expense of thecorporation.
3. RegisteredbondsarebondsthataredeliveredtoownersbyU.S.registeredmailservice.
4. Adebenturebondisanunsecuredbondwhichisissuedagainstthegeneralcreditofthe borrower.
5. Bondsareaform of interest-bearingnotespayable.
6. Neithercorporatebond interestnordividendsaredeductiblefor taxpurposes.
7. A10%stockdividendistheequivalentofa$1,000parvaluebondpayingannualinterest of10%.
8. Theholderofaconvertiblebondcanconvertaninterestpaymentreceivedintoacash dividend paidoncommonstock if thedividendisgreaterthantheinterestpayment.
9. Theboardof directorsmayauthorizemorebondsthanare issued.
10. Thecontractualinterestrateisalwaysequaltothemarketinterestrateonthedatethat bonds areissued.
11. If$150,000face valuebondsareissuedat 102,theproceedsreceivedwill be$102,000.
12. Discountonbondsisanadditionalcostofborrowingandshouldberecordedasinterest expense overthe lifeofthebonds.
13. Ifacorporationissuedbondsatanamountlessthanfacevalue,itindicatesthatthe corporation hasaweakcreditrating.
Long-TermLiabilities 15-5
14. Acorporationthatissuesbondsatadiscountwillrecognizeinterestexpenseatarate which is greaterthanthemarketinterestrate.
15. Ifbondsareissuedatadiscount,theissuingcorporationwillpayaprincipalamountless thantheface amountof thebondsonthematuritydate.
16. Ifbondsareissuedatapremium, thecarryingvalueofthebondswillbegreaterthanthe facevalueof thebondsfor allperiodspriortothebondmaturitydate.
17. Ifthemarketinterestrateisgreaterthanthecontractualinterestrate,bondswillsellata discount.
18. If$800,000,8%bondsareissuedonJanuary1,andpayinterestsemiannually,the amount of interestpaidon July1 willbe$32,000.
19. Ifbonds sell atapremium, theinterestexpenserecognizedeach yearwillbegreaterthan thecontractualinterestrate.
20. The carryingvalue ofbondsiscalculatedbyadding thebalanceoftheDiscountonBonds Payableaccountto thebalance intheBondsPayableaccount.
21. Thelossonbondredemptionisthedifferencebetweenthecashpaidandthecarrying value of thebonds.
22. If$200,000parvalue bondswithacarrying value of$190,400 areredeemedat97,aloss on redemptionwill berecorded.
23. Gainsandlossesarenotrecognizedwhenconvertiblebondsareconvertedintocommon stock.
24. Generally,convertiblebondsdonotpayinterest.
25. Eachpaymentonamortgagenotepayableconsistsofinterestontheoriginalbalanceof theloan andareductionoftheloanprincipal.
26. Along-term notethatpledgestitletospecificpropertyassecurityforaloanisknown asa mortgagepayable.
27. A capitalleaserequiresthelesseetorecordthe leaseasapurchaseof anasset.
28. Thetimesinterestearnedratiois computed bydividingnetincome byinterestexpense.
a29. Thepresentvalueofabondisafunctionoftwovariables:(1)thepaymentamountsand (2)theinterest(discount)rate.
a30. Theeffective-interestmethodofamortizationresultsinvaryingamountsofamortization and interestexpenseperperiodbut aconstantinterestrate.
Additional True-FalseQuestions
31. Bondsthatmatureat asinglespecifiedfuturedatearecalledtermbonds.
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32. Thetermsofthebondissuearesetforthinaformallegaldocumentcalledabond indenture.
33. Thecarryingvalueof bondsatmaturityshouldbe equaltotheface valueof thebonds.
34. PremiumonBondsPayableisacontraaccounttoBondsPayable.
35. Whenbondsareconvertedintocommonstock,thecarryingvalueofthebondsis transferredto paid-incapital accounts.
36. Operatingleasesareleasesthatthelesseemustcapitalizeonitsbalancesheetasan asset.
37. Underacapitallease,thelease/assetisreportedonthebalancesheetunderplant assets.
38. Long-termliabilitiesarereportedinaseparatesectionofthebalancesheetimmediately followingcurrent liabilities.
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
39. Eachof thefollowingiscorrectregarding bondsexcepttheyare a.aformofinterest-bearingnotespayable.
b.attractivetomanyinvestors.
c.issuedbycorporations andgovernmentalagencies. d.soldin largedenominations.
40. Fromthestandpointoftheissuingcompany,adisadvantageofusingbondsasameans oflong-termfinancingisthat
a.bondinterestis deductiblefortaxpurposes.
b.interestmustbepaidonaperiodicbasisregardlessofearnings.
c.incometo stockholdersmayincreaseasaresultof tradingonthe equity. d.thebondholdersdonothavevotingrights.
41. Ifacorporationissued$2,000,000inbondswhichpay10%annualinterest,whatisthe annual netcashcostof thisborrowingif theincometaxrateis30%?
a.$2,000,000 b.$60,000
c.$200,000 d.$140,000
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42. Securedbondsarebondsthat
a.areinthepossessionof abank.
b.areregisteredinthenameof theowner.
c.havespecificassetsof the issuerpledged ascollateral. d.havedetachableinterestcoupons.
43. Alegaldocumentwhichsummarizestherightsandprivilegesofbondholdersaswellas theobligationsandcommitmentsof theissuingcompanyiscalled
a.a bondindenture. b.abonddebenture.
c.tradingonthe equity. d.atermbond.
44. Stockholdersofacompanymaybereluctanttofinanceexpansionthroughissuingmore equitybecause
a.leveragingwithdebtisalwaysa betteridea. b.theirearningspersharemaydecrease.
c.thepriceofthestockwillautomaticallydecrease. d.dividendsmust bepaidonaperiodicbasis.
45. Whichofthefollowingisnot anadvantageof issuingbondsinsteadof commonstock? a.Stockholdercontrolisnot affected.
b.Earningsper shareoncommonstockmaybelower. c.Incometocommonshareholdersmayincrease.
d.Taxsavingsresult.
46. Bondsthataresecuredbyrealestate aretermed a.mortgagebonds.
b.serialbonds.c.debentures.d.bearerbonds.
47. Bondsthatmatureat asinglespecifiedfuturedate arecalled a.couponbonds.
b.termbonds. c.serialbonds. d.debentures.
48. Bondsthatmaybeexchangedforcommonstockattheoptionofthebondholdersare called
a.options.
b.stockbonds.
c.convertiblebonds. d.callablebonds.
49. Bondsthataresubjecttoretirementatastateddollaramountpriortomaturityatthe option of theissuerarecalled
a.callablebonds.
b.earlyretirementbonds. c.options.
d.debentures.
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50. Investorswhoreceivechecksintheirnamesfor interestearnedonbondsmusthold a.registeredbonds.
b.couponbonds. c.bearerbonds. d.directbonds.
51. A bondholderthatsendsina coupontoreceiveinterestpaymentsmusthavea(n) a.unsecuredbond.
b.bearerbond.
c.mortgagebond. d.serialbond.
52. Bondsthatmaybedirectlytransferredtoanotherpartybydeliveryare a.couponbonds.
b.debentures.
c.registeredbonds.
d.transportablebonds.
53. Bondsthatmustbecancelledandreissuedasnewbondsinordertohaveownership interest transferred are
a.couponbonds. b.bearerbonds. c.serialbonds.
d.registeredbonds.
54. Corporationsaregrantedthepowertoissuebondsthrough a.taxlaws.
b.statelaws.
c.federalsecuritylaws. d.bonddebentures.
55. Thepartywhohastherighttoexerciseacalloptionon bondsisthe a.investmentbanker.
b.bondholder. c.bearer.
d.issuer.
56. A majordisadvantageresultingfromtheuseofbonds isthat a.earningspersharemaybe lowered.
b.interestmustbepaidonaperiodicbasis. c.bondholdershave votingrights.
d.taxesmayincrease.
57. Bondswillalwaysfall intoallbut which oneof thefollowingcategories? a.Callableorconvertible
b.Termor serial
c.Registeredor bearerd.Securedor unsecured
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58. Whichof thefollowingstatements concerningbonds is notatruestatement? a.Bondsaregenerallysoldthroughaninvestmentcompany.
b.Thebondindentureispreparedafterthebondsare printed.
c.Thebondindenture and bondcertificateare separatedocuments. d.Thetrusteekeepsrecords of eachbondholder.
59. A bondtrusteedoesnot a.issuethebonds.
b.keeparecord of eachbondholder.
c.holdconditionaltitletopledgedproperty. d.maintaincustody of unsoldbonds.
60. Thecontractualinterestrate is alwaysstatedasa(n) a.monthlyrate.
b.dailyrate.
c.semiannualrate. d.annualrate.
61. Whenauthorizingbondsto be issued,theboardof directorsdoesnotspecifythe a.totalnumberof bondsauthorizedtobe sold.
b.contractualinterestrate. c.sellingprice.
d.totalfacevalueof thebonds.
Usethefollowing exhibitforquestions62–63.
Bonds Close Kmart83/8 17 100¼
Yield Volume 8.4 35
NetChange +7/8
62. Thecontractualinterestrateof theKmartbonds is a.greaterthanthemarketinterestrate.
b.lessthanthemarketinterestrate. c.equaltothemarketinterestrate. d.notdeterminable.
63. Onthedayof tradingreferred toabove, a.noKmartbondsweretraded.
b.bondswithmarketpricesof $3,500weretraded.
c.at closing,thesellingpriceof thebondwashigherthanthe previousday'sprice. d.thebondsoldfor $100.25
64. A $1,000face valuebondwitha quotedpriceof98issellingfor a.$1,000.
b.$980. c.$908. d.$98.
65. A bondwithafacevalueof$100,000andaquotedpriceof102¼ hasasellingpriceof a.$120,225.
b.$102,025. c.$100,225. d.$102,250.
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66. PremiumonBondsPayable a.hasadebitbalance.
b.isacontraaccount.
c.isconsideredto beareduction inthecostofborrowing. d.is deductedfrombondspayableon thebalancesheet.
67. If themarketinterestrateisgreaterthanthecontractualinterestrate,bondswillsell a.at apremium.
b.atfacevalue. c.at adiscount.
d.onlyafterthestatedinterestrate is increased.
68. OnJanuary1,2008,GrantCorporationissued$3,000,000,10-year,8%bondsat102. InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJanuary1andJuly1.Thejournalentrytorecordthis transactiononJanuary1, 2008is
a.Cash....................................................................................3,000,000
BondsPayable............................................................ 3,000,000
b.Cash.................................................................................... BondsPayable............................................................
c.PremiumonBondsPayable................................................ Cash.................................................................................... BondsPayable............................................................
d.Cash.................................................................................... BondsPayable............................................................ PremiumonBondsPayable.......................................
3,060,000
60,000 3,000,000
3,060,000
3,060,000
3,060,000
3,000,000 60,000
69. Thetotalcost of borrowingis increasedonlyifthe a.bondswereissuedatapremium.
b.bondswereissuedatadiscount. c.bondsweresoldatface value.
d.marketinterestrateislessthanthecontractualinterestrateonthat date.
70. Ifthemarketinterestrateis10%,a$10,000,12%,10-yearbond,thatpaysinterest semiannually wouldsellat anamount
a.lessthanfacevalue. b.equaltofacevalue.
c.greaterthanfacevalue.
d.thatcannotbedetermined.
71. Thepresentvalueofa$10,000,5-yearbond,willbelessthan$10,000if the a.contractualinterestrate is lessthanthemarketinterestrate.
b.contractualinterestrate isgreaterthanthemarketinterestrate. c.bondis convertible.
d.contractualinterestrate isequaltothemarket interestrate.
72. GomezCorporationissues1,000,10-year,8%,$1,000bondsdatedJanuary1,2008,at 98.Thejournalentryto recordtheissuancewillshowa
a.debitto Cashof$1,000,000.
b.creditto DiscountonBondsPayablefor $20,000. c.creditto BondsPayablefor$980,000.
d.debitto Cashfor $980,000.
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73. Themarketinterestrate isoftencalledthe a.statedrate.
b.effectiverate. c.couponrate.
d.contractualrate.
74. Ifbonds areissuedat adiscount,itmeansthatthe a.financialstrengthof theissuerissuspect.
b.marketinterestrateishigher thanthecontractualinterestrate. c.marketinterestrateis lower thanthecontractualinterestrate.
d.bondholderwillreceiveeffectivelylessinterestthanthecontractualinterestrate.
75. Eachof thefollowingaccountsis reportedas long-term liabilitiesexcept a.BondInterestPayable.
b.BondsPayable.
c.Discounton BondsPayable. d.Premiumon BondsPayable.
76. Thestatementthat"Bondpricesvaryinverselywithchangesinthemarketinterestrate" meansthatif the
a.marketinterestrateincreases,thecontractualinterest rate willdecrease. b.contractualinterest rate increases, thenbondpriceswillgo down.
c.marketinterestratedecreases,thenbond priceswillgo up.
d.contractualinterestrate increases,themarketinterestratewilldecrease.
77. Thecarryingvalueofbondswillequalthemarketprice a.at thecloseof everytrading day.
b.attheendofthefiscalperiod. c.onthedateof issuance.
d.everysixmonthsonthedateinterestispaid.
78. Thesaleof bondsabovefacevalue a.isa rareoccurrence.
b.willcausethetotalcostof borrowingto belessthanthebondinterestpaid.c.will causethe totalcostof borrowingtobemorethanthebondinterestpaid. d.willhaveno net effectonInterestExpensebythetimethebondsmature.
79. Inthebalancesheet,theaccount,Premium on BondsPayable, is a.addedtobondspayable.
b.deductedfrom bondspayable.
c.classifiedasastockholders'equityaccount. d.classifiedasarevenueaccount.
80. Twothousandbondswithafacevalueof$1,000each,aresoldat103.Theentryto record theissuanceis
a.Cash....................................................................................2,060,000
BondsPayable........................................................... 2,060,000
b.Cash....................................................................................2,000,000 PremiumonBondsPayable................................................ 60,000
BondsPayable........................................................... 2,060,000
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c.Cash...................................................................................2,060,000 PremiumonBondsPayable......................................
BondsPayable...........................................................
60,000 2,000,000
d.Cash...................................................................................2,060,000 DiscountonBondsPayable.......................................
BondsPayable...........................................................
60,000 2,000,000
81. Bondinterestpaidis
a.higherwhenbondssellat a discount. b.lower whenbondssellat apremium.
c.thesame whetherbondssellat adiscountorapremium.
d.higherwhenbondssellat a discountandlowerwhenbondssellata premium.
82. MendezCorporationissues2,000,10-year,8%,$1,000bondsdatedJanuary1,2008,at 103.Thejournalentrytorecordtheissuancewillshowa
a.debitto Cashof$2,000,000.
b.creditto Premium onBonds Payablefor $60,000. c.creditto BondsPayablefor$2,030,000.
d.creditto Cashfor$2,060,000.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions83–86.
GoldenCompanyreceivedproceedsof$94,250on10-year,8%bondsissuedonJanuary1, 2007.Thebondshadafacevalueof$100,000,payinterestsemi-annuallyonJune30and December31, andhavea call price of 101.Goldenusesthestraight-linemethodof amortization.
83. Whatisthe amountof interestGoldenmustpaythebondholdersin2007? a.$7,540
b.$8,000 c.$8,575 d.$7,425
a84. WhatistheamountofinterestexpenseGoldenwillshowwithrelationtothesebondsfor theyearendedDecember31,2008?
a.$8,000 b.$7,540 c.$8,575 d.$7,425
a85. Whatisthecarryingvalueof thebonds onJanuary1, 2009? a.$100,000
b.$95,400 c.$98,850 d.$94,825
86. GoldenCompanydecidedtoredeemthebondsonJanuary1, 2009.Whatamountofgain orlosswouldGoldenreportonits2009incomestatement?
a.$4,600gain b.$5,600gain c. $5,600loss d.$4,600loss
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87. Bryce Companyhas$500,000ofbondsoutstanding.Theunamortizedpremiumis$7,200. Ifthecompanyredeemedthebondsat101,whatwouldbethegainorlossonthe redemption?
a.$2,200gain b.$2,200loss c.$5,000gain d.$5,000loss
88. ThecurrentcarryingvalueofJensen’s$600,000facevaluebondsis$597,750.Ifthe bonds are retiredat102, what wouldbetheamountJensenwouldpayits bondholders?a.$597,750
b.$600,000 c.$603,000 d.$612,000
89. LaheyCorporationretiresits$500,000facevaluebondsat105onJanuary1,following thepaymentofannual interest.The carryingvalueofthebondsatthe redemptiondateis $518,725.Theentrytorecordtheredemptionwillincludea
a.creditof $18,725toLosson BondRedemption. b.debitof $18,725toPremiumon BondsPayable. c.credit of $6,275toGainon BondRedemption.d.debitof $25,000toPremiumon BondsPayable.
90. A$900,000bondwasretiredat103whenthecarryingvalueofthebondwas$933,000. Theentrytorecordtheretirement wouldincludea
a.gainonbondredemptionof $27,000. b.losson bondredemptionof$6,000.c.lossonbondredemptionof$27,000. d.gainonbondredemptionof $6,000.
91. Ifforty$1,000 convertiblebondswitha carrying value of$46,000areconvertedinto6,000 shares of$5parvaluecommonstock,thejournalentrytorecordtheconversionis
a.BondsPayable.................................................................... 46,000 CommonStock........................................................... 46,000
b.BondsPayable.................................................................... 40,000 PremiumonBondsPayable................................................ 6,000
CommonStock........................................................... 46,000
c.BondsPayable.................................................................... 40,000 PremiumonBondsPayable................................................ 6,000
CommonStock........................................................... 30,000 Paid-inCapitalin Excess ofPar................................. 16,000
d.BondsPayable.................................................................... 46,000
DiscountonBondsPayable....................................... 6,000 CommonStock........................................................... 30,000 Paid-inCapitalin Excess ofPar................................. 10,000
92. A corporationrecognizesagainorloss
a.onlywhenbondsareconverted intocommonstock. b.onlywhenbondsareredeemedbeforematurity.
c.whenbondsareredeemedat orbeforematurity.
d.whenbondsareconvertedintocommonstockandwhentheyareredeemedbefore maturity.
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93. If thereisa lossonbondsredeemedearly,it is a.debiteddirectlyto RetainedEarnings.
b.reportedasan"OtherExpense"onthe incomestatement.
c.reportedas an"ExtraordinaryItem"ontheincomestatement. d.debitedtoInterest Expense,asa cost offinancing.
94. Ifbondscanbeconvertedintocommonstock,
a.theywill sellat a lower pricethancomparablebondswithoutaconversionfeature.
b.theywillcarryahigherinterestratethancomparablebondswithouttheconversion feature.
c.theywillbeconvertedonlyif the issuercallsthem inforconversion.
d.thebondholdermaybenefitifthemarketpriceofthecommonstockincreases substantially.
95. Whenbondsareconvertedintocommonstock,
a.themarketpriceofthestockonthedateofconversioniscreditedtotheCommon Stockaccount.
b.themarketpriceofthebondsonthedateofconversioniscreditedtotheCommon Stockaccount.
c.themarketpriceof thestock andthebondsisignoredwhenrecordingtheconversion. d.gainsor lossesontheconversionarerecognized.
96. Ifbonds withafacevalueof$90,000areconvertedintocommonstockwhenthecarrying value of thebondsis $81,000,theentrytorecordtheconversionwillinclude adebitto
a.BondsPayablefor $90,000. b.BondsPayablefor $81,000.
c.Discounton BondsPayablefor$9,000.
d.BondsPayableequaltothemarketpriceof thebonds onthedateofconversion.
97. A$900,000bondwasretiredat98whenthecarryingvalueofthebondwas$888,000. Theentrytorecordtheretirement wouldincludea
a.gainonbondredemptionof $12,000. b.losson bondredemptionof$6,000.c.lossonbondredemptionof$12,000. d.gainonbondredemptionof $6,000.
98. Twenty$1,000bondswithacarryingvalueof$25,600areconverted into2,000sharesof $5parvaluecommonstock.Thecommonstockhadamarketvalueof$9pershareon thedate of conversion.Theentrytorecordtheconversion is
a.BondsPayable................................................................... 25,600 CommonStock.......................................................... 10,000 Paid-inCapitalin Excess ofPar.................................. 15,600
b.BondsPayable................................................................... 20,000 PremiumonBondsPayable............................................... 5,600
CommonStock.......................................................... 18,000 Paid-inCapitalin Excess ofPar................................. 7,600
c.BondsPayable................................................................... 20,000 Premiumon BondsPayable............................................... 5,600
CommonStock.......................................................... 10,000 Paid-inCapitalin Excess ofPar.................................. 15,600
d.BondsPayable................................................................... 25,600 CommonStock.......................................................... 18,000 Paid-inCapitalin Excess ofPar.................................. 7,600
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99. Which oneofthefollowingamounts increaseseachperiod whenaccountingforlong-term notes payable?
a.Cashpaymentb.Interestexpense
c.Principalbalance
d.Reductionofprincipal
100. Inthebalancesheet,mortgagenotespayablearereportedas a.acurrentliability only.
b.a long-termliabilityonly.
c.bothacurrentanda long-term liability.
d.a currentliability exceptfor thereductioninprincipalamount.
101. Amortgagenotepayablewithafixedinterestraterequirestheborrowertomake installmentpaymentsoverthetermoftheloan.Eachinstallmentpaymentincludes interestontheunpaidbalanceoftheloanandapaymentontheprincipal.Witheach installmentpayment,indicatetheeffectontheportionallocatedtointerestexpenseand theportionallocatedtoprincipal.
PortionAllocatedto InterestExpense
a. Increases b. Increases c. Decreases d. Decreases
PortionAllocatedtoPaymentof Principal
Increases Decreases Decreases Increases
102. Theentrytorecordaninstallment paymentona long-term notepayableis a.MortgageNotesPayable
Cash
b.InterestExpense Cash
c.MortgageNotesPayable InterestExpense
Cash
d.BondsPayable Cash
Usethefollowing informationforquestions103–104.
DelmarCompanypurchasedabuildingonJanuary2bysigningalong-term$840,000mortgage with monthlypaymentsof$7,700.Themortgagecarriesan interestrateof 10percent.
103. Theentrytorecordthefirstmonthlypaymentwill includea a.debittotheCashaccountfor$7,700.
b.creditto theCashaccountfor$7,000.
c.debittotheInterestExpenseaccountfor $7,000.d.creditto the MortgagePayableaccountfor$7,700.
104. Theamountowedonthemortgageafterthefirstpayment will be a.$840,000.
b.$839,300. c.$833,000. d.$832,300.
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Usethefollowing informationforquestions105–106.
Diamond Companyborrowed$500,000fromBankTwoonJanuary1,2007inordertoexpandits miningcapabilities.Thefive-yearnoterequiredannualpaymentsof$130,218andcarriedan annual interest rate of 9.5%.
105. Whatisthe amountof expenseDiamondmustrecognizeonits2008income statement? a.$47,500
b.$39,642 c.$35,129 d.$31,037
106. Whatisthebalanceinthenotespayable accountat December31,2008? a.$500,000
b.$326,706 c.$417,282 d.$405,000
107. The lesseehassubstantiallyall of thebenefitsand risksof ownership ina(n) a.apartmentlease.
b.capitallease.
c.operatinglease.
d.operatingleaseandacapitallease.
108. Aleasewheretheintentistemporaryuseofthepropertybythelesseewithcontinued ownership of thepropertybythe lessoris called
a.off-balancesheetfinancing. b.anoperatinglease.
c.acapitallease.
d.a purchaseofproperty.
109. Whichofthefollowingisnotaconditionwhichwouldrequiretherecordingofalease contractasa capitallease?
a.The leasetransfers ownershipof thepropertytothelessee. b.Theleasecontainsabargainpurchaseoption.
c.Theleaseterm islessthan75% oftheeconomiclife oftheleasedproperty.
d.Thepresentvalueoftheleasepaymentsequalsorexceeds90%ofthefairmarket value of theleasedproperty.
110. Inaleasecontract,
a.theowner of thepropertyiscalledthe lessee.
b.thepresenceof abargainpurchaseoptionindicatesthatit is acapitallease. c.therenterof the propertyiscalledthe lessor.
d.thereisalwaysatransferof ownershipat the end oftheleaseterm.
111. Whichofthefollowingstatements concerningleases istrue? a.Capitalleasesarefavoredbylessees.
b.Theappearanceoftheaccount,LeasedAsset,onthebalancesheet,signifiesan operatinglease.
c.Theportionofaleaseliabilityexpectedtobepaidinthenextyearisreportedasa currentliability.
d.Presentvalueisirrelevantinaccountingfor leases.
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112. Ifthepresentvalueofleasepaymentsequalsorexceeds90%ofthefairmarketvalueof theleasedproperty, the
a.conditionsaremetfortheleasetobeconsideredacapitallease. b.leaseis uneconomical andshouldnot beenteredinto.
c.leasemaybeclassifiedasanoperatinglease.
d.recordingofaleaseliabilityisoptional—that is,theoff-balancesheet approachcan be elected.
113. Eachof thefollowingmaybe shownin asupportingscheduleinsteadofthe balancesheet exceptthe
a.currentmaturitiesof long-term debt. b.conversionprivileges.
c.interestrates.d.maturitydates.
114. Thetimesinterestearnedratiois computed bydividing a.netincomebyinterestexpense.
b.incomebeforeincometaxesbyinterestexpense.
c.incomebeforeinterestexpensebyinterestexpense.
d.incomebeforeincometaxesandinterestexpensebyinterestexpense.
115. Thediscountonbondspayableorpremiumonbondspayableisshownonthebalance sheetasanadjustmenttobondspayabletoarriveatthecarryingvalueofthebonds. Indicatetheappropriateadditionor subtractiontobondspayable:
Premiumon Bonds Payable
a. Addb. Deduct c. Addd. Deduct
Discounton Bonds Payable AddAddDeductDeduct
116. InarecentyearDartCorporationhadnetincomeof$140,000,interestexpenseof $30,000,andtaxexpenseof$20,000.WhatwasDartCorporation’s timesinterestearned ratiofor theyear?
a.6.33 b.4.66 c.5.33 d.6.00
117. InarecentyearDayCorporationhadnetincomeof$150,000,interestexpenseof $30,000,andatimesinterestearnedratioof9.WhatwasDayCorporation’sincome beforetaxesfortheyear?
a.$300,000 b.$270,000 c.$240,000
d.Noneof theabove.
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118. TheadjustedtrialbalanceforLifesaverCorp.attheendofthecurrentyear,2008, containedthefollowingaccounts.
5-yearBondsPayable8% BondInterestPayable PremiumonBondsPayable NotesPayable(3mo.)NotesPayable(5yr.)
MortgagePayable($15,000duecurrently) SalariesPayable
TaxesPayable(due3/15 of2009)
$1,000,000 50,000 100,000 40,000 165,000 200,000 18,000 25,000
Thetotallong-term liabilitiesreportedonthebalancesheetare a.$1,365,000.
b.$1,350,000. c.$1,465,000. d.$1,450,000.
119. The2008financialstatementsofShadowCo.containthefollowingselecteddata(in millions).
CurrentAssets $75 TotalAssets 120 CurrentLiabilities 40 TotalLiabilities 85 Cash 8
Thedebttototalassetsratiois a.70.8%.
b.53.3%. c.29.2%. d.1.41%.
a120.Thepresentvalueofa bondisalsoknownasits a.facevalue.
b.marketprice.c.futurevalue.d.deferredvalue.
a121.$3million,10%,10-yearbondsareissuedatfacevalue.Interestwillbepaidsemi-annually.Whencalculatingthemarketpriceof the bond,thepresentvalueof
a.$300,000receivedfor10periodsmustbecalculated. b.$3 millionreceived in10periodsmustbecalculated. c.$3millionreceived in 20periodsmustbecalculated. d.$150,000receivedfor 10periodsmustbecalculated.
a122.Eitherthestraight-linemethodortheeffective-interestmethodofamortizationwillalways resultin
a.thesameamountof interestexpensebeingrecognizedovertheterm of thebonds. b.thesameamountof interestexpensebeingrecognizedeachyear.
c.moreinterestexpensebeingrecognizedthanifpremiumordiscountswerenot amortized.
d.thesamecarrying valueeachyearduringtheterm of thebonds.
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a123.Acorporationissued$300,000,10%,5-yearbondsonJanuary1,2008for$324,333, whichreflectsaneffective-interestrateof8%.InterestispaidsemiannuallyonJanuary1 andJuly1.Ifthecorporationusestheeffective-interestmethodofamortizationofbond premium, theamountofbondinterestexpensetoberecognizedonJuly1,2008,is
a.$15,000. b.$12,000. c.$16,217. d.$12,973.
a124.A bonddiscountmust
a.alwaysbeamortizedusingstraight-lineamortization.
b.alwaysbeamortizedusingtheeffective-interestmethod.
c.beamortizedusingtheeffective-interestmethodifityieldsannualamountsthatare materiallydifferentthanthe straight-linemethod.
d.beamortizedusingthestraight-linemethodifityieldsannualamountsthatare materiallydifferentthantheeffective-interestmethod.
a125.Whenthe effective-interestmethodof bonddiscountamortizationis used,
a.theapplicableinterestrateusedtocomputeinterestexpenseistheprevailingmarket interest rateonthedateofeachinterestpaymentdate.
b.thecarrying valueof thebondswilldecreaseeachperiod.
c.interestexpensewillnotbeaconstantdollar amountoverthelife ofthebond.
d.interestpaidtobondholderswillbeafunction oftheeffective-interestrateonthedate thebondsare issued.
a126.Whentheeffective-interestmethodofbondpremiumamortizationisused,the a.amountofpremiumamortizedwillgetlargerwithsuccessive amortization. b.carrying valueof thebondswill increasewithsuccessive amortization.
c.interestpaidto bondholderswillincreaseaftereach interestpayment date. d.interestrateusedtocalculate interestexpensewillbethecontractualrate.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions127–129.
SilconCompanyissued$800,000of6%,10-yearbondsononeofitsinterestdatesfor$690,960 toyieldaneffectiveannualrateof8%.Theeffective-interestmethodofamortizationistobe used.
a127.Whatamountofdiscount(tothenearestdollar)shouldbeamortizedforthefirstinterest period?
a.$22,542 b.$10,904 c.$14,554 d.$7,277
a128.Thejournalentryonthe firstinterestpaymentdate,torecordthepaymentofinterestand amortization ofdiscountwillincludea
a.debitto BondInterestExpensefor$48,000. b.creditto Cashfor$55,277.
c.credittoDiscountonBonds Payablefor $7,277. d.debitto BondInterestExpensefor$64,000.
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a129.Howmuchbond interestexpense(tothenearestdollar) should be reported on theincome statementfortheend of thefirst year?
a.$55,422 b.$55,277 c.$55,131 d.$48,000
a130.OnJanuary1,JeanLopteinInc.issued$3,000,000,9%bondsfor$2,817,000.The marketrateofinterest forthesebonds is10%.Interestispayableannually onDecember 31.JeanLopteinusestheeffective-interestmethodofamortizingbonddiscount.Atthe end of thefirst year,JeanLopteinshouldreportunamortizedbonddiscountof
a.$164,700. b.$171,300. c.$154,830. d.$153,000.
a131.OnJanuary1,CleopatraCorporationissued$2,000,000,14%,5-yearbondswithinterest payableonDecember31.Thebondssoldfor$2,144,192.Themarketrateofinterestfor thesebondswas12%.Onthefirstinterestdate,usingtheeffective-interestmethod,the debitentryto BondInterest Expenseisfor
a.$240,000. b.$251,162. c.$257,304. d.$280,000.
a132.OnJanuary1,HurleyCorporationissues$1,000,000,5-year,12%bondsat96with interestpayableonJuly1andJanuary1.TheentryonDecember31torecordaccrued bondinterestandtheamortizationofbonddiscountusingthestraight-linemethodwill include a
a.debitto Interest Expense,$60,000.b.debittoInterest Expense,$120,000.
c.credittoDiscountonBonds Payable,$4,000. d.creditto DiscountonBonds Payable,$8,000.
133. OnJanuary1,2008,$1,000,000,10-year,10%bonds,wereissuedfor$970,000.Interest ispaidannuallyonJanuary1.Iftheissuingcorporationusesthestraight-linemethodto amortize discountonbonds payable,themonthlyamortizationamountis
a.$9,700. b.$3,000. c.$808.d.$250.
134. Acorporationissues$100,000,10%,5-yearbondsonJanuary1,2008,for$95,800. InterestispaidannuallyonJanuary1.Ifthecorporationusesthestraight-linemethodof amortizationofbonddiscount,theamountofbondinterestexpensetoberecognizedin December 31, 2008’sadjusting entryis
a.$10,840. b.$10,000. c.$9,160. d.$840.
Long-TermLiabilities 15-21
a135.RomanCompanyissued $400,000 of6%,5-yearbondsat98,withinterestpaidannually. Assumingstraight-line amortization, whatisthetotalinterestcost ofthe bonds?
a.$120,000 b.$128,000 c.$112,000 d.$116,000
a136.SunwoodCompanyissued$500,000of6%,5-yearbondsat98,withinterestpaid annually.Assumingstraight-line amortization,whatisthecarryingvalueofthebondsafter one year?
a.$490,000 b.$491,000 c.$492,000 d.$494,000
a137.TerranceCompanyissued$200,000of8%,5-yearbondsat106.Assumingstraight-line amortizationandannualinterestpayments,howmuchbondinterestexpenseisrecorded on thenext interestdate?
a.$16,000 b.$18,400 c.$13,600 d.$2,400
a138.GarciaCompanyissued$800,000of8%, 5-yearbondsat106,withinterestpaidannually. Assumingstraight-lineamortization,whatisthecarryingvalueofthebondsafterone year?
a.$848,000 b.$843,200 c.$838,400 d.$852,800
a139.OnJanuary1,2008,$5,000,000,5-year,10%bonds,wereissuedfor$4,850,000.Interest ispaidsemiannuallyonJanuary1andJuly1.Iftheissuingcorporationusesthestraight-line methodtoamortizediscountonbondspayable,themonthlyamortizationamountis
a.$29,040. b.$30,000. c.$2,420. d.$2,500.
a140.Acorporationissues$300,000,10%,5-yearbondsonJanuary1,2008for$287,400. Interest ispaidsemiannuallyonJanuary1andJuly1.Ifthecorporation usesthestraight-linemethodofamortizationofbonddiscount,theamountofbondinterestexpensetobe recognized onJuly1, 2008is
a.$31,260. b.$15,000. c.$16,260. d.$13,740.
a141.Overthetermof thebonds,thebalanceintheDiscountonBonds Payableaccountwill a.fluctuateupanddownif themarketis volatile.
b.decrease. c.increase.
d.be unaffecteduntilthebondsmature.
15-22
a142.Bonddiscountshouldbeamortizedtocomplywith a.thehistoricalcostprinciple.
b.thematchingprinciple.
c.therevenuerecognitionprinciple. d.conservatism.
a143.Ifbondshavebeenissued at adiscount,overthe life of thebonds,the a.carryingvalueof thebondswilldecrease.
b.carryingvalueof thebondswill increase.
c.interestexpensewillincrease,ifthediscountisbeingamortizedonastraight-line basis.
d.unamortizeddiscountwill increase.
Additional MultipleChoiceQuestions
144. Themarketvalue(presentvalue) of abondisafunctionofallof thefollowingexceptthe a.dollaramountstobereceived.
b.lengthoftimeuntiltheamounts arereceived. c.marketrate of interest.
d.lengthoftimeuntilthe bondissold.
145. Onthedateofissue,ChudzickCorporationsells$2millionof5-yearbondsat97.The entry torecordthesale willincludethefollowingdebitsandcredits:
Bonds Payable a.$1,940,000Cr. b.$2,000,000Cr. c.$2,000,000Cr. d.$2,000,000Cr.
Discount onBondsPayable $0 Dr.
$60,000Dr. $500,000Dr. $6,000Dr.
146. Themarketrateofinterestfora bondissue whichsellsformorethanitsfacevalueis a.independentoftheinterestratestatedonthebond.
b.higherthanthe interestrate statedonthebond. c.equaltotheinterestratestatedonthebond.
d.lessthanthe interestratestatedonthebond.
147. Whenacompanyretiresbondsbeforematurity,thegainorlossonredemptionisthe differencebetween thecashpaidandthe
a.carryingvalueof thebonds. b.facevalueof thebonds.
c.originalselling priceofthebonds. d.maturityvalueof thebonds.
148. Hoffman Corporationretiresitsbondsat106onJanuary1,followingthepaymentofsemi-annualinterest.Thefacevalueofthebondsis$400,000.Thecarryingvalueofthebonds at theredemptiondateis$419,800.Theentryto recordtheredemptionwillincludea
a.creditof $19,800to LossonBondRedemption. b.debit of $24,000toPremiumonBondsPayable. c.creditof $4,200toGainon BondRedemption.d.debitof $19,800toPremiumon BondsPayable.
Long-TermLiabilities 15-23
149. Eachpaymentonamortgagenotepayable consistsof a.interestonthe originalbalance of theloan.
b.reductionof loanprincipalonly.
c.interestontheoriginalbalance of the loanandreduction of loanprincipal. d.interestonthe unpaidbalance ofthe loanandreductionof loanprincipal.
150. Whichofthefollowingisnotaconditionunderwhichthelesseemustrecordtheleaseof an asset?
a.The leasecontainsabargainpurchaseoption.
b.The leasetransfers ownershipof thepropertytothelessee.
c.Theleaseterm isequalto 60% of theeconomiclife oftheleaseproperty.
d.Thepresent valueofthelease paymentsis90%ofthefairmarketvalueoftheleased property.
151. Thelesseemustrecorda leaseasanassetifthelease a.transfersownershipof thepropertytothelessor.
b.containsapurchaseoption.
c.termis75%ormoreof theusefullifeoftheleasedproperty.
d.paymentsequalorexceed90% ofthefairmarketvalueof the leasedproperty.
152. BuffonElectronicsCompanyissuesan$800,000,10%,20-yearmortgagenoteon January1.Thetermsprovideforsemiannualinstallmentpayments,exclusiveofreal estatetaxesandinsurance,of$46,621.Afterthefirstinstallmentpayment,theprincipal balance is
a.$800,000. b.$786,427. c.$793,379. d.$779,125.
153. Thedebttototalassetsratioiscomputedbydividing a.long-termliabilities bytotalassets.
b.totaldebtbytotalassets. c.totalassetsbytotal debt.
d.totalassetsbylong-termliabilities.
a154.Themarketpriceof abond isthe
a.presentvalueofitsprincipalamountatmaturityplusthepresentvalueofallfuture interest payments.
b.principalamount plusthepresentvalueofallfutureinterestpayments. c.principalamount plusallfutureinterestpayments.
d.presentvalueof its principalamountonly.
BRIEFEXERCISES
BE155
ShafferInc.isconsideringtwo alternativestofinance itsconstructionofanew$5millionplant. (a)Issuanceof 500,000sharesof commonstockatthemarketpriceof $10 per share.
(b)Issuanceof $5million,8%bondsatpar.
Instructions
Completethefollowingtable.
Incomebeforeinterestandtaxes
Issue Stock $1,400,000
IssueBonds $1,400,000
Interestexpensefrombonds
Incomebeforeincometaxes $ $
Incometaxexpense(30%)
Netincome $ $
Outstandingshares 700,000
Earningspershare
BE156
OnJanuary1,2008,BeltwayEnterprisesissued11%,5-yearbondswithafaceamountof $900,000atpar.Interestis payablesemiannuallyonJune30andDecember31.
Instructions
Preparetheentriestorecordtheissuanceofthebondsandthefirstsemiannualinterest payment.
BE157
OnJanuary1,2008,KentwoodCompany issuedbondswith afacevalue of$500,000.Thebonds carryastatedinterestof7% payableeachJanuary1 andJuly1.
Instructions
a. Preparethejournalentryfortheissuanceassumingthebondsareissuedat 97.b. Preparethejournalentryfortheissuanceassumingthebondsareissuedat 102.
BE158
OnJuly1,2008,FrodoCorporationissued$800,000, 6%, 10-yearbondsatfacevalue. Interestis payable semiannuallyon January1 andJuly1.Frodo Corporationhasacalendaryearend.
Instructions
Prepareallentriesrelatedtothebond issuefor2008.
BE159
OnJanuary1,2008,ZoolandEnterprisessold12%,10-yearbondswithafaceamountof $1,000,000for$970,000.InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1 andJanuary1.
Instructions
Calculatethecarryingvalue of thebondat December31,2008and2009.
BE160
DeltaCompanyissuedbondswithafaceamountof$1,000,000in2003.AsofJanuary1,2008, thebalanceinDiscount onBondsPayableis$4,800.Atthattime,Deltaredeemed thebondsat 102.
Instructions
Assumingthatnointerestispayable,maketheentrytorecordtheredemption.
BE161
NicholsonInc.issuesan$800,000,10%,10-yearmortgagenoteonDecember31,2008,to obtainfinancingforanewbuilding.Thetermsprovideforsemiannualinstallmentpaymentsof $64,194.
Instructions
PreparetheentrytorecordthemortgageloanonDecember31,2008,andthefirstinstallment payment.
BE162
FrancoCorporationreportsthefollowingselectedfinancialstatementinformationatDecember 31,2008:
TotalAssets $89,000 TotalLiabilities 65,000 NetIncome 27,000 InterestIncome 1,600 InterestExpense 900 TaxExpense 300
Instructions
Calculatethe debttototalassetsandtimesinterest earnedratios.
BE163
OnJanuary1,2008,FabianEnterprisesissued9%,10-yearbondswithafaceamountof $700,000at96. InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJune 30and December31.Thebondswere issued foran effectiveinterestrateof 10%.
Instructions
Preparetheentriesto recordthe issuanceofthebonds andthefirst semiannualinterestpayment assumingthatthecompanyuseseffective-interestamortization.
BE164
OnJanuary1,2008,HalstonEnterprisesissued8%,20-yearbondswithafaceamountof $3,000,000at 101.Interest ispayablesemiannuallyonJune30andDecember31.
Instructions
Preparetheentriesto recordthe issuanceofthebonds andthefirst semiannualinterestpayment assumingthatthecompanyusesstraight-line amortization.
EXERCISES
Ex.165
BanksCompanyisconsideringtwoalternativestofinanceitspurchaseofanew$4,000,000 office building.
(a)Issue400,000sharesof commonstockat $10per share. (b)Issue8%,10-year bondsatpar($4,000,000).
Incomebefore interestand taxes isexpectedtobe$2,000,000.Thecompanyhasa30%tax rate and has 600,000sharesofcommonstockoutstanding priortothenewfinancing.
Instructions
Calculateeachofthefollowingforeachalternative: (1)Netincome.
(2)Earningsper share.
Long-TermLiabilities 15-29
Ex.166
The board ofdirectorsofFinleyCorporationisconsideringtwoplans forfinancing thepurchase of newplantequipment.Plan#1wouldrequiretheissuanceof$4,000,000,6%,20-yearbondsat facevalue.Plan#2wouldrequiretheissuanceof100,000sharesof$5parvaluecommonstock whichissellingfor$40pershareontheopenmarket.FinleyCorporationcurrentlyhas100,000 sharesofcommonstockoutstandingandtheincometaxrateisexpectedtobe30%.Assume thatincomebeforeinterestandincometaxesisexpectedtobe$700,000ifthenewfactory equipmentispurchased.
Instructions
Prepareaschedulewhichshowstheexpectednetincomeaftertaxesandtheearningspershare on commonstockundereach of theplansthattheboardof directorsisconsidering.
Ex.167
UnitedHealthisconsideringtwoalternativesforthefinancingofsomehightechnologymedical equipment.Thesetwoalternativesare:
1.Issue50,000sharesof$10par valuecommonstockat $50pershare. 2.Issue$2,500,000,10%,10-yearbondsat par.
15-30
Ex.167 (cont.)
Itisestimatedthatthecompanywillearn$800,000beforeinterestandtaxesasaresultof acquiringthemedicalequipment.Thecompanyhasanestimatedtaxrateof30%andhas 100,000shares of commonstockoutstanding priortothenewfinancing.
Instructions
Determinethe effectonnet incomeandearningsper shareforthesetwomethodsoffinancing.
Ex.168
Threeplansforfinancinga$20,000,000corporationareunderconsiderationbyitsorganizers. Undereachofthe followingplans, thesecurities willbeissuedattheirparorfaceamount andthe incometaxrateisestimated at30%.
Plan1 Plan2 Plan3
9%Bonds — — $10,000,000 6%PreferredStock,$100par — $10,000,000 5,000,000 CommonStock,$10par $20,000,00010,000,000 5,000,000Total $20,000,000$20,000,000 $20,000,000
Itisestimatedthatincomebeforeinterestandtaxes willbe$4,000,000.
Instructions
Determineforeachplan,the expectednet incomeandtheearningspershareoncommonstock.
Long-TermLiabilities 15-31
Ex.169
TaylorCorporationissued$3million,10-year,6%bondsonJanuary1, 2008.
Instructions
Preparetheentrytorecordthesaleof thesebonds, assumingtheywereissuedat (a)98.
(b)103.
Ex.170
OnJanuary1,2008,KohlCorporationissued$700,000,8%,10-yearbondsatfacevalue. InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1andJanuary1.KohlCorporationhasacalendaryear end.
Instructions
Prepareallentriesrelatedtothebond issuefor2008.
Ex.171
OnJanuary1, PorterCorporationissued$800,000,6%, 5-yearbondsatfacevalue.Interestis payable semiannuallyon July1 andJanuary1.
Instructions
Preparejournalentriestorecordthe (a)Issuanceofthebonds.
(b)Paymentof interestonJuly1, assumingnopreviousaccrualofinterest. (c)Accrualof intereston December31.
Ex.172
WoodCompanyretired$300,000facevalue, 9%bondsonJune30,2008at 98.Thecarrying value of thebondsattheredemptiondate was$305,000.
Instructions
Preparethejournalentrytorecordtheredemptionof thebonds.
Ex.173
Presentedbelowarethreeindependentsituations:
(a)HowellCorporationpurchased$250,000ofitsbondsonJune30,2008,at102and immediatelyretiredthem.Thecarryingvalueofthebondsontheretirementdatewas $229,500.ThebondspaysemiannualinterestandtheinterestpaymentdueonJune30, 2008,hasbeenmadeandrecorded.
(b)Justice,Inc.purchased$200,000ofitsbondsat97onJune30,2008,andimmediately retiredthem.Thecarryingvalueofthebondsontheretirementdatewas$196,500.The bondspaysemiannualinterestandtheinterestpaymentdueonJune30,2008,hasbeen made andrecorded.
(c)StarrCompanyhas$80,000,10%,12-yearconvertiblebondsoutstanding.Thesebonds weresoldatfacevalueandpaysemiannualinterestonJune30andDecember31ofeach year.Thebondsareconvertibleinto40sharesofStarr$5parvalue commonstockforeach $1,000parvaluebond.OnDecember31,2008,afterthebondinteresthasbeenpaid, $30,000parvalue ofbonds wereconverted.The marketvalueofStarr'scommonstockwas $38pershare onDecember31,2008.
Instructions
Foreachoftheindependentsituations,preparethejournalentrytorecordtheretirementor conversion ofthebonds.
Ex.174
RileyCompanyissueda$1,500,000,10%,10-yearmortgagenotepayabletofinancethe constructionofabuildingatDecember31,2008.Thetermsprovideforsemiannualinstallment paymentsof$120,365.
Instructions
Preparetheentrytorecord:
(a)themortgageloanonDecember31,2008. (b)thefirst installmentpayment.
Ex.175
DowneyCorporationissuesa$2,000,000,12%,20-yearmortgagenotepayableonDecember 31,2008,toobtain neededfinancingfortheconstructionofa building addition.The terms provide for semiannualinstallmentpaymentsof $132,924onJune30and December31.
Instructions
(a)Prepare thejournal entries torecord themortgageloanonDecember 31,2008,andthefirst installment payment.
(b)Willtheamountofprincipalreductioninthesecondinstallmentpaymentbemoreorless than with thefirst installment payment?
Ex.176
PresentedbelowarethreedifferentaircraftleasetransactionsthatoccurredforMidwestAirways in2008.AlltheleasesstartonJanuary1,2008.InnocasedoesMidwestreceivetitletothe aircraftduring oratthe end of theleaseperiod;noristhereabargainpurchaseoption.
Lessor
Typeof property Yearlyrental Leaseterm
Estimatedeconomiclife Fairmarketvalueof
leasedasset Presentvalueoflease
rentalpayments
VannoyInsurance
747Aircraft $7,445,064 15years25years
$69,300,000
$63,000,000
MarkLeasing
727Aircraft $5,449,423 15years25years
$54,000,000
$46,000,000
Gregg Leasing
L-1011Aircraft $2,851,861
20years 25years
$32,000,000
$28,000,000
Instructions
(a)Whichoftheaboveleasesareoperatingleasesandwhicharecapitalleases?Explainyour answer.
(b)Howshouldthe leasetransactionwith VannoyInsuranceberecordedin2008? (c)Howshouldthe leasetransactionwith MarkLeasingberecordedin2008?
Ex.177
LeyCorporationenteredintothefollowing transactions:
1.GantCarRentalleasedacartoLeyCorporationforoneyear.Termsoftheoperatinglease callfor monthlypaymentsof$750.
2.OnJanuary1,2008,LeyCorporationenteredintoanagreementtolease20machinesfrom WeissCorporation.Thetermsoftheleaseagreementrequireaninitialpaymentof$300,000 andthenthreeannualrentalpaymentsof$360,000beginningonDecember31,2008.The present valueofthethree rentalpaymentsis$895,265.Theleaseisacapitallease.
Instructions
Prepare theappropriatejournalentriestobemadebyLeyCorporationinJanuaryrelatedtothe lease transactions.
Ex.178
OnJanuary1,2008,RileeInc.enteredintoanagreementtoleaseequipmentfromFinley Corporation.Theleaseagreementrequiresfiveannualrentalpaymentsof$70,000beginning December31,2008.Thepresentvalueoftherentalpaymentsis$265,356.Theleasetransfers substantiallyallthe benefitsandrisksof ownershipto Rilee.
Instructions
Preparetheentrytorecordtheleaseagreementonthebooksof RileeInc.onJanuary1, 2008.
Ex.179
TheadjustedtrialbalanceforPayneCorporationattheendofthecurrentyearcontainedthe followingaccounts:
Bondspayable,10%............................................................. Bondinterestpayable........................................................... Discountonbondspayable.................................................. Leaseliability........................................................................ Mortgagenotespayable,9%,due2011............................... Accountspayable.................................................................
$800,000 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 120,000
Instructions
(a)Preparethelong-termliabilitiessectionofthebalancesheet.
(b)Indicatetheproperbalancesheetclassificationfortheaccountslistedabovethatdonot belonginthe long-termliabilitiessection.
Ex.180
OnJanuary1,2008,QuayleCorporationissued$400,000,9%,5-yearbondsfor$384,556.The bondsweresoldtoyieldaneffective-interestrateof10%.InterestispaidsemiannuallyonJune 30andDecember31.Thecompanyusesthe effective-interestmethodofamortization.
Instructions
(a)Prepareabonddiscountamortizationschedulewhichshowstheamortizationofdiscountfor the first twointerestpaymentdates.(Roundtothenearestdollar.)
(b)Prepare the journal entries thatQuayleCorporation wouldmakeonJanuary1,June30,and December31, 2008,relatedtothe bondissue.
Ex.181
On June 30, 2008,Wayne,Inc. sold $2,000,000(face value)ofbonds.Thebondsare datedJune 30,2008,payinterestsemiannuallyonDecember31andJune30,andwillmatureonJune30, 2011.Thefollowingschedulewaspreparedbytheaccountantfor2008.
Semi-Annual Interest Period
1
Interestto
bePaid
$80,000
Interest Expense
$87,750
Amortization
$7,750
Unamortized
Amount
$50,000 42,250
Bond CarryingValue
$1,950,000 1,957,750
Instructions
Onthebasisof theabove information,answerthefollowingquestions.(Round your answerto the nearest dollar or percent.)
1.Whatisthestatedinterestrateforthisbondissue?
2.Whatisthemarketinterestrateforthis bondissue?
3.Whatwasthesellingpriceof thebondsasapercentageof theface value?
4.Preparethejournalentrytorecordthesaleof thebondissueonJune30,2008.
5.Preparethe journalentry torecordthepaymentofinterest and amortizationonDecember31, 2008.
Ex.182
OnJanuary1,2008,LesterCorporationissued$2,000,000,9%,5-yearbondsdatedJanuary1, 2008,at96.Thebonds paysemiannualinterestonJanuary 1andJuly1.Thecompany usesthe straight-linemethodof amortizationandhasacalendaryearend.
Instructions
PrepareallthejournalentriesthatLesterCorporationwouldmakerelatedtothisbondissue throughJanuary1, 2009.Besuretoindicatethe dateonwhichtheentrieswouldbemade.
Ex.183
UnruhCompanyissued$900,000,10%,20-yearbondsonJanuary1,2008,at104.Interestis payablesemiannuallyonJuly1andJanuary1.Unruhusesthestraight-linemethodof amortization and hasa calendaryearend.
Instructions
Preparealljournalentriesmadein2008relatedto thebondissue.
Ex.184
KarlyCompanyissued$250,000,11%,10-yearbondsonDecember31,2008,for$230,000. InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJune30andDecember31.Karlyusesthestraight-line methodofamortizationand hasacalendaryear end.
Instructions
Preparetheappropriatejournalentrieson (a) December31,2008.
(b) June30,2009.
COMPLETIONSTATEMENTS
185.Bondsthatmatureatasinglespecifiedfuturedatearecalled bonds, whereas bondsthatmatureininstallmentsarecalledbonds.
186.Thetermsofabondissuearesetforthinaformallegaldocumentcalledabond
.
187.Unsecuredbondsthatareissuedagainstthegeneralcreditoftheborrowerarecalled
bonds.
188.Ifbondswereissuedatapremium,thenthecontractualinterest ratewas
thanthemarketinterestrate.
189.DiscountonBondsPayableis (from)(to)bondspayableonthe balancesheet.PremiumonBondsPayableis (from)(to)bonds payableonthebalancesheet.
190.Ifbondsareissuedatfacevalue(par),itindicatesthatthe interest rate mustbeequaltothe interestrate.
191.Ifa$1million,10%,10-yearbondissuewassoldat96,thecashproceedsfromthe issuance ofthebondsamountedto$ .
192.Whenbondsareconvertedintocommonstockandtheconversionisrecorded,the
of thebondsis transferredtopaid-incapitalaccounts.
193.Aleasemaybeclassifiedasan leaseorasa
lease.
a194.Themarketpriceofabondisobtainedbydiscountingtoitspresentvaluethe
paidatmaturity,andall paymentstobemadeover thetermof thebond.
a195.Whenthereisa differencebetweenthestraight-lineandeffective-interestmethodsofamortization,the methodisrequiredunder GAAP.
a196.Amethodofamortizingbonddiscountorpremiumthatallocatesanequalamounteach period isthe method.
a197.Thestraight-linemethodofamortizationallocatesthesameamountto
ineachinterestperiod.
MATCHING
198.Matchtheitemsbelowbyenteringtheappropriatecodeletterinthespaceprovided.
A.Serialbonds
B.Debenturebonds C.Bondindenture
D.Premiumonbondspayable E.Discountonbondspayable
F.Effective-interestmethodofamortization
G.Straight-linemethodofamortization H.Bonds
I. Debtto totalassetsratio J. Capitallease
K.OperatingleaseL. Registeredbonds
1.Acontractualarrangementwhichis ineffecta purchaseofproperty.
2.A legaldocumentthat setsforththetermsofa bondissue.
3.Bondsthatmatureininstallments.
a4.Producesaperiodicinterestexpenseequaltoaconstantpercentageofthecarrying value ofthebonds.
5.Bondsissuedin thename oftheowner.
6.Aform ofinterest-bearingnotespayableusedbycorporations.
7.Occurswhenthecontractualinterestrateisgreaterthanthemarketinterestrate.
8.Unsecuredbondsissuedagainstthegeneralcredit oftheborrower.
9.Acontractualarrangementthatgivesthelesseetemporaryuseof property.
10.Asolvencymeasurethatindicatesthepercentageof assetsprovidedbycreditors.
11.Occurswhenthecontractualinterestrateis lessthanthemarketinterestrate.
a12.Producesaperiodicinterest expensethat isthesameamounteachinterest period.
SHORT-ANSWERESSAYQUESTIONS
S-AE199
Bondsarefrequentlyissuedatamounts greaterorlessthanfacevalue.Describehowthemarket interestrate,relativetothecontractualinterestrate,affectsthesellingpriceofbonds.Also explaintherationaleforrequiringaninvestortopayaccruedinterestwhenabondispurchased between interest paymentdates.
S-AE200
Acompanydesirestoreplaceitscurrentplantequipmentwithnewequipmentthatcosts $10,000,000.Onepossibilitywouldbeforthecompanytoissue$10,000,000ofbondsanduse theproceedstopurchasetheequipment.Anotherpossibilityistoacquiretheuseofthe equipmentbysigningalong-termcapitalleasewithaleasingcompany.Describeandcompare the financialstatementeffectsofthesetwoalternatives.
S-AE201
Whenabondsellsatadiscount,whatisprobablytrueaboutthemarketinterestrateversusthe stated interestrate?Discuss.
S-AE202
Bondsmayberedeemed(retired)beforematuritybytheissuingcorporation.Explainwhya companywoulddecidetoretirebondsbeforematurityandthenecessarystepstorecordthe redemption.
S-AE203(Ethics)
JeffWeaver,a26-year-oldentrepreneur,startedBells&Whistles(B&W),Inc.,afirmthat specializesintop-of-the-lineadd-onsforcomputersystems.Thefirmhasacapitalstructureof approximately60%debt.ThiswasnecessitatedbytherapidgrowthofB&W,andMr.Weaver's lackofpersonalfundstosustainthegrowth.The60%debtamountisquitehighforfirmsinthis field,andinfactslightlyexceedsthedebtcovenantsnegotiatedwiththebank.B&Wrecently receivednoticethatthebankconsidersthecompany'sdebttobeexcessive,andthatsome acceleratedrepaymentschedulewillbeadopted.Thenoticecameataparticularlybadtime. B&Wisinthemidstofamajorupgradeofitsowncomputersystem.Thehardwarewastohave been purchasedoutright,financedbytheseller,Mike Bogg,longtimefriendofMr.Weaver.
Mr.BoggreallyneedsMr.Weaver’sbusiness.Bothbelieveinthelong-termstrengthofB&W.He thereforesuggeststoMr.Weaverthattheequipmentbepurchasedbymeansofashort-term lease.Mr.Weaver couldrenewthe leaseannually.
Required:
1.Is Mr.Bogg'ssuggestionethical?Explain.
2.IfMr.Weaveracceptsthesuggestion,is hebehavingethically?Explain.
S-AE204(Communication)
BettyJonesworksforTrendPress,afairlylargebookpublishingfirm.Herbestfriendandrival, Rita,worksforWaldenBooks,asmallerpublisher.Bothcompaniesissue$100,000inbondson July1.Trend'sbondswereissuedatadiscount,whileWalden'swereissuedatapremium.Rita sentBettyafaxthenextday.ShetoldBettythatitwasobviouswhothebetterpublisherwas— themarkethadshownitspreference!SheremindedBettyagainofherrecentincreaseinsalary asfurtherproofofthesuperiority ofWaldenBooks.
Required:
DraftashortnoteforBettytosendto Rita.Explainhowsucharesultcouldoccur.
CHAPTER16
INVESTMENTS
CHAPTERSTUDYOBJECTIVES
1.Discusswhycorporationsinvestindebtandstocksecurities.
2.Explaintheaccountingfordebtinvestments.
3.Explaintheaccountingforstockinvestments.
4.Describetheuseofconsolidatedfinancialstatements.
5.Indicatehowdebtandstockinvestmentsarereportedinfinancialstatements.
6.Distinguishbetweenshort-termandlong-terminvestments.
TRUE-FALSESTATEMENTS
1. Corporationspurchaseinvestmentsindebtorstocksecuritiesgenerallyforoneoftwo reasons.
2. Areasonsomecompaniespurchaseinvestmentsisbecausetheygenerateasignificant portion of theirearningsfrom investmentincome.
3. Theaccountingforshort-termdebtinvestmentsandforlong-termdebtinvestmentsis similar.
4. Forshort-termdebtinvestments,anybondpremiumordiscountisamortizedtointerest revenue over theremainingtermofthebonds.
5. Debtinvestmentsareinvestmentsingovernmentandcorporationbonds.
6. Inaccordancewiththecostprinciple,brokeragefeesshouldbeaddedtothecostofan investment.
7. Inaccordancewiththecostprinciple,thecostofdebtinvestmentsincludesbrokerage feesandaccruedinterest.
8. Inaccountingforstockinvestmentsof lessthan20%,the equity methodis used.
9. Dividendsreceivedon stock investmentsoflessthan 20%shouldbe creditedtothe Stock Investmentsaccount.
10. Ifaninvestor owns between 20%and50%ofaninvestee'scommonstock,itispresumed that the investorhassignificantinfluenceontheinvestee.
11. The StockInvestmentsaccountis debitedatacquisitionunderboththe equitymethodand cost methodof accountingfor investmentsincommonstock.
12. Undertheequity method, the investmentin commonstockis initiallyrecordedatcost, and the Stock Investments accountisadjustedannually.
13. Undertheequity method, thereceiptofdividendsfrom theinvesteecompanyresultsin an increase intheStockInvestmentsaccount.
14. Consolidatedfinancialstatementsareappropriatewhenaninvestorcontrolsaninvestee byownershipof morethan50% ofthe investee'scommonstock.
15. Consolidatedfinancial statementsare preparedinplace ofthe financialstatementsforthe parent andsubsidiarycompanies.
16. Consolidatedfinancialstatementsshouldbepreparedonlywhenasubsidiarycompany has a controllinginterestintheparentcompany.
17. Thevaluationofavailable-for-salesecuritiesissimilartotheproceduresfollowedfor tradingsecurities,exceptthatchangesinfairvaluearenotrecognizedincurrentincome.
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18. Anunrealizedgainorlossontradingsecuritiesisreportedasaseparatecomponentof stockholders' equity.
19. Foravailable-for-salesecurities,theunrealizedgainorlossaccountiscarriedforwardto future periods.
20. Adeclineinthefairvalueofatradingsecurityisrecordedbydebitinganunrealizedloss accountandcreditingtheMarketAdjustmentaccount.
21. Ifthefairvalueofanavailable-for-salesecurityexceedsitscost,thesecurityshouldbe writtenup tofairvalueandarealizedgainshouldberecognized.
22. TheMarketAdjustmentaccountcanonlyhavea creditbalanceora zero balance.
23. Tobeclassifiedasashort-terminvestment,theinvestmentmustbereadilymarketable and intendedtobeconvertedinto cashwithinthenextyearor operatingcycle.
24. Aninvestmentisreadilymarketableifit ismanagement'sintenttoselltheinvestment.
25. StockstradedontheNewYork StockExchangeare consideredreadilymarketable.
Additional True-FalseQuestions
26. Oneofthereasonsacorporationmaypurchaseinvestmentsisthat it hasexcesscash.
27. Whenrecordingbondinterest,InterestReceivableisreportedasafixedassetinthe balance sheet.
28. Underthecost method,the investmentisrecordedatcost andrevenueis recognizedonly when cashdividendsarereceived.
29. Consolidatedfinancialstatementspresentacondensedversionofthefinancial statements so investorswillnot experienceinformationoverload.
30. Available-for-salesecuritiesaresecuritiesboughtandheldprimarilyforsaleinthenear term togenerateincomeonshort-termpricedifferences.
31. "Intenttoconvert"doesnotincludeaninvestmentusedasaresourcethatwillbeused whenever theneedfor casharises.
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
32. Corporationsinvestexcesscashforshortperiodsof timeineachof thefollowingexcept a.equitysecurities.
b.highlyliquidsecurities. c.low-risksecurities.
d.governmentsecurities.
33. Corporationsinvestinother companiesfor allof thefollowingreasonsexceptto a.houseexcesscash untilneeded.
b.generateearnings.c.meetstrategicgoals.
d.increasetradingof theothercompanies’stock.
34. A typicalinvestmenttohouseexcesscashuntilneeded is a.stocksof companies inarelatedindustry.
b.debtsecurities.
c.low-risk,highlyliquidsecurities. d.stocksecurities.
35. A companymaypurchaseanoncontrollinginterest inanotherfirminarelatedindustry a.tohouseexcesscash until needed.
b.togenerateearnings. c.for strategicreasons.
d.for speculativereasons.
36. Pensionfundsandmutualfundsregularlyinvestin debtandstocksecuritiesto a.generateearnings.
b.houseexcesscashuntilneeded. c.meetstrategicgoals.
d.controlthecompanyin whichtheyinvest.
37. At thetimeofacquisitionofadebtinvestment, a.no journalentry isrequired.
b.thecostprincipleapplies.
c.theStockInvestments accountisdebitedwhenbondsarepurchased. d.the Investmentaccountiscreditedfor itscostplusbrokeragefees.
38. Whichofthefollowingisnot atrue statement regardingshort-termdebtinvestments? a.Thesecuritiesusuallypayinterest.
b.Investmentsarefrequentlygovernmentor corporatebonds.
c.Thistypeofinvestmentmustbecurrentlytradedinthesecuritiesmarket. d.Anybondpremiumordiscount isamortizedtointerestrevenue.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions39–41.
OnJanuary1,2008,TurnerCompanypurchasedatfacevalue,a$1,000,7%bondthatpays interest onJanuary1andJuly1.TurnerCompanyhas a calendaryearend.
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39. TheentryforthereceiptofinterestonJuly1, 2008,is
a.Cash..................................................................................... 35
InterestRevenue......................................................... 35
b.Cash..................................................................................... 70
InterestRevenue......................................................... 70
c.InterestReceivable............................................................... 35
InterestRevenue......................................................... 35
d.InterestReceivable............................................................... 70
InterestRevenue......................................................... 70
40. TheadjustingentryonDecember31,2008,is a.notrequired.
b.Cash..................................................................................... 35
InterestRevenue......................................................... 35
c.InterestReceivable............................................................... 35
InterestRevenue......................................................... 35
d.InterestReceivable............................................................... 35
DebtInvestments......................................................... 35
41. TheentryforthereceiptofinterestonJanuary1,2009is
a.Cash..................................................................................... 70
InterestRevenue......................................................... 70
b.Cash..................................................................................... 70
InterestReceivable...................................................... 70
c.Cash..................................................................................... 35
InterestRevenue......................................................... 35
d.Cash..................................................................................... 35
InterestReceivable...................................................... 35
42. OnJanuary1,BaroneCompanypurchasedasashort-terminvestmenta$1,000,8% bondfor$1,050.ThebondpaysinterestonJanuary1andJuly1.Thebondissoldon October1for$1,200plusaccruedinterest.Interesthasnotbeenaccruedsincethelast interestpaymentdate.Whatistheentrytorecordthecashproceedsatthetimethebond issold?
a.Cash..................................................................................... 1,200
DebtInvestments........................................................ 1,200
b.Cash..................................................................................... 1,220
DebtInvestments......................................................... 1,050 Gainon Sale of DebtInvestments............................... 150 InterestRevenue......................................................... 20
c.Cash..................................................................................... 1,220
DebtInvestments......................................................... 1,200 InterestRevenue......................................................... 20
d.Cash..................................................................................... 1,200
DebtInvestments......................................................... 1,050 Gainon Sale of DebtInvestments............................... 150
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43. Whichofthefollowingisnotatruestatementabouttheaccountingforlong-termdebt investments?
a.The investmentisinitiallyrecordedatcost. b.Thecostincludes anybrokeragefees.
c.Theaccountingforlong-termdebtinvestmentsissimilartotheaccountingforshort-termdebtinvestments.
d.Thecostincludes anyaccruedinterest.
44. Thecostof debtinvestmentsincludeseachofthefollowingexcept a.brokeragefees.
b.commissions.
c.accruedinterest. d.thepricepaid.
45. Ifa short-termdebtinvestmentis sold,theInvestmentaccountis a.creditedforthebook valueof thebondsatthesaledate.
b.creditedforthecostof thebondsatthe saledate.
c.creditedforthefairvalueof thebondsatthesaledate. d.debitedforthecostof thebondsatthesaledate.
46. Anypremiumor discountonalong-termdebtinvestmentisamortized a.tointerestexpense overtheremainingterm ofthebonds.
b.onlyif the effective-interestmethodisused.
c.to interestrevenueovertheremainingtermof thebonds. d.iftheinvestorowns 20%ormoreofthebonds.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions47–49.
PimaCompanyacquires50,10%,5year,$1,000CommunitybondsonJanuary1,2008for $51,250.This includesabrokeragecommissionof $1,250.
47. Thejournalentrytorecordthis investmentincludesa debitto a.DebtInvestmentsfor$50,000.
b.DebtInvestmentsfor$51,250. c.Cashfor$51,250.
d.StockInvestmentsfor$50,000.
48. AssumeCommunitypaysinterestonJanuary1and July1,and theJuly1entry was done correctly.Thejournalentry at December31,2008wouldincludea creditto
a.InterestReceivablefor $2,500. b.InterestRevenuefor$5,000.c.AccruedExpensefor$5,000.d.InterestRevenuefor$2,500.
49. IfPimasellsallofitsCommunitybondsfor$52,000andpays$1,500inbrokerage commissions,whatgainor lossis recognized?
a.Gainof $2,000 b.Lossof$750c.Gain of $750d.Gainof $3,000
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50. StevenCo.purchased 30,6%JohnstonCompanybondsfor$30,000cashplusbrokerage feesof$300.InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1andJanuary1.Theentryto recordtheJuly1 semiannualinterestpaymentwouldincludea
a.debitto Interest Receivablefor$900. b.credittoInterest Revenuefor $900.c.credittoInterestRevenuefor $909.d.creditto Debt Investmentsfor$909.
51. StevenCo.purchased 30,6%JohnstonCompanybondsfor$30,000cashplusbrokerage feesof$300.InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1andJanuary1.Theentryto recordthe December31interestaccrualwouldinclude a
a.debitto Interest Receivablefor$900. b.debittoInterest Revenuefor $900.c.credittoInterestRevenuefor $909.d.debitto DebtInvestmentsfor $900.
52. TolanCo.purchased60,6%IrickCompanybondsfor$60,000cashplusbrokeragefees of$600.InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1andJanuary1.If15ofthesecurities aresoldonJuly1for$31,000less$300brokeragefees,theentrywouldincludeacredit to Gainon Saleof Debt Investmentsfor
a.$1,000. b.$700.c.$1,300. d.$400.
53. OnJanuary1,BurkettCompanypurchasedasaninvestmenta$1,000,8%bondfor $1,020.ThebondpaysinterestonJanuary1andJuly1.Whatistheentrytorecordthe interest accrualon December31?
a.InterestReceivable............................................................... 40
InterestRevenue........................................................ 40 b.DebtInvestments................................................................ 40
InterestRevenue........................................................ 40 c.InterestReceivable............................................................... 80
InterestRevenue........................................................ 80 d.DebtInvestments................................................................ 80
InterestRevenue........................................................ 80
54. DarnetCorporationsells100sharesofcommonstockbeingheldasaninvestment.The shareswereacquired sixmonthsagoatacostof$30ashare.Darnetsoldtheshares for $40a share.Theentrytorecordthesaleis
a.Cash..................................................................................... 3,000 Losson Saleof StockInvestments..................................... 1,000
StockInvestments...................................................... 4,000
b.StockInvestments............................................................... 4,000
Cash........................................................................... 4,000
c.Cash..................................................................................... 4,000
Gainon Sale of StockInvestments............................ 1,000 StockInvestments...................................................... 3,000
d.Cash..................................................................................... 4,000
StockInvestments...................................................... 4,000
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55. BrowneCorporationsells200sharesofcommonstockbeingheldasaninvestment.The shareswere acquiredsixmonthsagoata costof$50 ashare.Brownesoldthe sharesfor $40a share.Theentrytorecordthesaleis
a.Cash.................................................................................... 8,000 Losson Saleof StockInvestments..................................... 2,000
StockInvestments..................................................... 10,000
b.Cash.................................................................................... 10,000
Gainon Sale of StockInvestments............................ 2,000 StockInvestments..................................................... 8,000
c.Cash.................................................................................... 8,000
StockInvestments..................................................... 8,000
d.StockInvestments.............................................................. 8,000 Losson Saleof StockInvestments..................................... 2,000
Cash........................................................................... 10,000
Usethefollowing informationforquestions56–58.
NagenCompanyhadthesetransactionspertainingto stockinvestments:
Feb.1 Purchased 2,000sharesofCagneyCompany(10%)for$33,200 cashplusbrokerage feesof$800.
June1 Receivedcashdividends of $2pershareonCagneystock.
Oct.1 Sold800shares of Cagneystockfor $16,000lessbrokeragefeesof$400.
56. Theentrytorecordthe purchaseofthe Cagneystockwouldincludea a.debit toStockInvestmentsfor$33,200.
b.creditto Cashfor$33,200.
c.debittoStockInvestmentsfor$34,000. d.debittoInvestmentExpensefor $800.
57. Theentrytorecordthereceiptofthedividendson June1wouldincludea a.debit toStockInvestmentsfor$4,000.
b.credittoDividendRevenuefor$4,000. c.debittoDividendRevenuefor$4,000. d.credit to StockInvestmentsfor$4,000.
58. Theentrytorecordthe saleof thestockwouldinclude a a.debitto Cashfor $16,000.
b.credittoGainon Saleof StockInvestmentsfor$800. c.debitto StockInvestmentsfor$13,600.
d.credittoGainon Saleof StockInvestmentsfor$2,000.
59. MounsCompanyowns40%interestinthestockofDarianCorporation.Duringtheyear, Darianpays$20,000individendstoMouns,andreports$100,000innetincome.Mouns Company’sinvestmentinDarianwillincreaseMouns’net incomeby
a.$20,000. b.$40,000. c.$32,000. d.$8,000.
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60. MounsCompanyowns40%interestinthestockofDarianCorporation.Duringtheyear, Darianpays$25,000individendstoMouns,andreports$100,000innetincome.Mouns Company’sinvestmentinDarianwillincreaseby
a.$25,000. b.$40,000. c.$32,000. d.$15,000.
61. OnJanuary1,2008,JonseyCorporationpurchased30%ofthecommonstock outstandingofKarsenCorporationfor$200,000.During2008,KarsenCorporation reportednetincomeof$80,000andpaidcashdividendsof$40,000.Thebalanceofthe StockInvestments—KarsenaccountonthebooksofJonseyCorporationatDecember31, 2008is
a.$200,000. b.$240,000. c.$280,000. d.$212,000.
62. DeckerCorporation purchased1,000sharesofKentcommonstockat$70pershareplus $3,000brokeragefeesasashort-terminvestment.Thesharesweresubsequentlysoldat $80pershareless$3,400brokerage fees.Thecostofthesecuritiespurchasedandgain orloss on thesale were
Cost Gain orLoss a. $70,000 $10,000gain b. $70,000 $3,600gain c. $73,000 $7,000gain d. $73,000 $3,600gain
63. Inaccountingforstockinvestmentsbetween20%and50%,the methodisused. a.consolidatedstatements
b.controllinginterest c.cost
d.equity
64. Whenacompanyholdsstockofseveraldifferentcorporations,thegroupofsecuritiesis identifiedas a(n)
a.affiliatedinvestment.b.consolidatedportfolio. c.investmentportfolio.d.controllinginterest.
65. JacobsCorporationmakesashort-terminvestmentin100sharesofStarrCompany's commonstock.Thestockispurchasedfor$50ashareplusbrokeragefeesof$300.The entryforthepurchaseis
a.DebtInvestments................................................................. 5,000 Cash............................................................................ 5,000
b.StockInvestments................................................................ 5,300 Cash............................................................................ 5,300
c.StockInvestments................................................................ 5,000 BrokerageFeeExpense....................................................... 300
Cash............................................................................ 5,300
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d.StockInvestments............................................................... 5,000
Cash........................................................................... 5,000
66. DobsonCorporationsells200sharesofcommonstockbeingheldasashort-term investment.Theshareswereacquiredsixmonthsagoatacostof$50ashare.Dobson sold thesharesfor $40ashare.Theentryto recordthesaleis
a.Cash.................................................................................... 8,000 Losson Saleof StockInvestments...................................... 2,000
StockInvestments...................................................... 10,000
b.Cash.................................................................................... 10,000
Gainon Sale of StockInvestments............................. 2,000 StockInvestments...................................................... 8,000
c.Cash.................................................................................... 8,000
StockInvestments...................................................... 8,000
d.StockInvestments............................................................... 8,000 Losson Saleof StockInvestments...................................... 2,000
Cash........................................................................... 10,000
67. Foraccountingpurposes,themethodusedtoaccountforlong-terminvestmentsin commonstockisdeterminedby
a.the amountpaidfor thestockbytheinvestor.
b.theextentofaninvestor'sinfluenceontheoperatingandfinancialaffairsofthe investee.
c.whetherthe stockhaspaid dividendsinpast years.
d.whethertheacquisitionof thestockbythe investorwas"friendly"or"hostile."
68. Ifaninvestorownslessthan20%ofthecommonstockofanothercorporationasalong-terminvestment,
a.the equitymethodofaccountingforthe investmentshouldbeemployed. b.nodividendscan beexpected.
c.it ispresumedthatthe investorhasrelativelylittleinfluenceontheinvestee. d.it ispresumedthatthe investorhassignificantinfluence ontheinvestee.
69. Ifthecostmethodisusedtoaccountforalong-terminvestmentincommonstock, dividends receivedshouldbe
a.creditedtotheStockInvestmentsaccount. b.creditedtotheDividendRevenue account. c.debitedtotheStockInvestmentsaccount.
d.recordedonlywhen20% ormoreofthestockis owned.
70. If10%ofthecommonstockofaninvesteecompanyispurchasedasalong-term investment, theappropriatemethodof accountingfortheinvestmentis
a.thecostmethod.b.the equitymethod.
c.thepreparationof consolidatedfinancialstatements.
d.determinedbyagreementwithwhomeverownstheremaining90% ofthestock.
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71. Thecostmethodofaccountingforlong-terminvestmentsinstockshouldbeemployed when the
a.investorownsmorethan50% of the investee'sstock.
b.investorhassignificantinfluenceontheinvesteeandthestockheldbytheinvestor aremarketableequitysecurities.
c.marketvalueof thesharesheldisgreaterthantheirhistoricalcost. d.investor'sinfluenceonthe investeeis insignificant.
72. Whenan investorownsbetween20%and 50% ofthecommonstock ofa corporation,itis generallypresumedthatthe investor
a.hasinsignificant influenceontheinvesteeandthatthecost methodshouldbeused to account forthe investment.
b.shouldapplythe costmethodinaccountingforthe investment. c.will prepareconsolidatedfinancialstatements.
d.hassignificantinfluenceontheinvestee and thattheequitymethod should beusedto account forthe investment.
73. Undertheequity methodofaccounting forlong-terminvestmentsincommonstock,when a dividendis receivedfromtheinvesteecompany,
a.theDividendRevenueaccount is credited.b.theStockInvestmentsaccountis increased.
c.theStockInvestments accountisdecreased. d.noentryis necessary.
74. OnJanuary1,2008,CalisCorporationpurchased25%ofthecommonstockoutstanding ofLaneCorporation for$700,000.During2008,LaneCorporationreportednetincomeof $200,000 andpaidcashdividendsof$100,000.ThebalanceoftheStockInvestments— Lane accountonthebooks of CalisCorporationatDecember31,2008is
a.$700,000. b.$725,000. c.$750,000. d.$675,000.
75. Underthe equitymethod,theStockInvestmentsaccountisincreasedwhen the a.investeecompany reportsnetincome.
b.investeecompanypays adividend. c.investeecompanyreportsaloss.d.stockinvestmentissoldat again.
76. Theaccount,StockInvestments,is a.asubsidiaryledgeraccount.
b.a long-termliabilityaccount.
c.ageneralledgercontrolaccount.
d.anothernameforDebt Investments.
77. Which ofthefollowing wouldnotbeconsideredamotive formakingastockinvestmentin anothercorporation?
a.Appreciationinthemarketvalueofthestock investment b.Useof theinvestmentfor expandingits ownoperations c.Useof the investmenttodiversifyits ownoperations
d.An increaseinthe amountof interestrevenuefromthestockinvestment
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78. Revenueisrecognizedwhencashdividendsarereceivedunder a.thecontrollinginterestmethod.
b.thecostmethod.c.the equitymethod.
d.boththecostand equitymethods.
79. Whichofthefollowingisthecorrectmatchingconcerninganinvestor'sinfluenceonthe operationsandfinancialaffairsof aninvestee?
%of InvestorOwnership a. Lessthan20%
b. Between20%-50% c. Morethan50%
d. Between20%-50%
PresumedInfluence Short-term Significant
Long-term Controlling
80. Whichofthefollowingisthecorrectmatchingconcerningtheappropriateaccountingfor long-termstockinvestments?
%ofInvestorOwnership a. Lessthan20%
b. Between20%–50% c. Morethan50%
d. Between20%–50%
AccountingGuidelinesCostmethod
Costmethod
Costor equitymethod Consolidatedfinancialstatements
81. If thecost method is usedtoaccountfor along-terminvestmentincommonstock, a.it ispresumedthatthe investorhassignificantinfluence ontheinvestee.
b.theearningofnetincomebytheinvesteeisconsideredaproperbasis forrecognition ofincomebythe investor.
c.netincomeoftheinvestee isnotconsideredearnedby theinvestoruntil dividendsare declared bytheinvestee.
d.theInvestmentaccountmaybe,attimes,greaterthantheacquisitioncost.
82. Ifa companyacquiresa40%commonstockinterest in anothercompany, a.theequitymethodisusuallyapplicable.
b.all influenceisclassified ascontrolling. c.thecostmethodisusuallyapplicable.
d.theabilitytoexertsignificantinfluenceovertheactivitiesoftheinvesteedoesnot exist.
83. Ifa commonstockinvestmentissoldat again,thegain a.isreportedasoperatingrevenue.
b.isreportedunderaspecialsection,"Discontinuedinvestments,"ontheincome statement.
c.isreportedinthe Other RevenueandGainsectionof theincomestatement. d.contributestogrossprofitontheincomestatement.
84. If the equitymethodisbeingused,cashdividendsreceived a.arecreditedtoDividendRevenue.
b.requirenoentrybecauseinvesteenetincomehasalreadybeenrecordedatthe properproportionontheinvestor'sbooks.
c.arecreditedtotheStockInvestmentsaccount.
d.are creditedtotheRevenuefromInvestmentinStockaccount.
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85. If the equitymethodisbeingused,the RevenuefromInvestmentinStockaccountis a.justanothernamefora DividendRevenue account.
b.creditedwhendividends aredeclaredbytheinvestee. c.creditedwhennetincomeisreportedbytheinvestee. d.debitedwhendividendsaredeclaredbytheinvestee.
86. Underthe equitymethod,theStockInvestmentsaccountis creditedwhenthe a.investeereportsnetincome.
b.investeereportsanetloss.
c.investmentisoriginallyacquired.
d.investeereportsnetincomeandwhenthe investmentisoriginallyacquired.
87. Consolidatedfinancialstatementsarepreparedwhenacompany owns ofthe commonstockofanothercompany.
a.lessthan20%
b.between20%and 50% c.lessthan50%
d.morethan50%
88. Consolidatedfinancialstatements presentallof thefollowingexceptthe a.individualassetsandliabilities of theparentcompany
b.individualassetsandliabilitiesof thesubsidiary. c.totalrevenuesandexpensesof thesubsidiary.
d.Allof theseare presentedinconsolidatedfinancialstatements.
89. Thecompanywhosestockisownedbytheparentcompanyiscalledthe a.controlledcompany.
b.subsidiarycompany. c.investeecompany.d.siblingcompany.
90. Acompanythatownsmorethan50%ofthecommonstockofanothercompanyisknown as the
a.chargecompany.
b.subsidiarycompany. c.parentcompany.
d.managementcompany.
91. Ifonecompanyownsmorethan50%ofthecommon stock of anothercompany, a.thecostmethodshouldbeusedtoaccountforthe investment.
b.a partnershipexists.
c.a parent-subsidiaryrelationshipexists.
d.thecompanywhosestock isownedmustbeliquidated.
92. Ifaparentcompanyhastwowhollyownedsubsidiaries,howmanylegalandeconomic entities aretherefromtheviewpointof theshareholdersof theparentcompany?
Legal Economic a. 3 3
b. 1 2 c. 3 1 d. 2 1
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93. Whenacompanyownsmorethan50%ofthecommonstockof anothercompany, a.affiliatedfinancial statementsare prepared.
b.consolidatedfinancialstatements areprepared. c.controllingfinancialstatementsareprepared.d.significantfinancialstatementsareprepared.
94. Changesfromcostarereportedaspartof netincomefor a.available-for-salesecurities.
b.held-to-maturitysecurities. c.debtsecurities.
d.tradingsecurities.
95. Short-terminvestmentsare listedonthebalancesheetimmediatelybelow a.cash.
b.inventory.
c.accountsreceivable. d.prepaidexpenses.
96. Short-termstockinvestmentsshouldbevaluedon thebalancesheetat a.thelower of cost orfair value.
b.thehigherofcostor fairvalue. c.cost.
d.fairvalue.
97. Inrecognizingadeclineinthefairvalueofshort-termstockinvestments,anunrealized loss accountis debitedbecause
a.managementintendstorealize this loss inthenearfuture. b.thesecuritieshavenot beensold.
c.thestockmarket is volatile.
d.managementcannotdeterminetheexactamountofthe lossinvalue.
98. TheMarketAdjustmentaccount
a.issetupforeachsecurityinthecompany'sportfolio.
b.relatestotheentireportfolioofsecuritiesheldbythecompany. c.is closedatthe endof each accountingperiod.
d.appearsontheincomestatementasOtherExpenses andLosses.
99. Thecontra-account,MarketAdjustment,isalso calleda(n) a.offsetaccount.
b.adjustmentaccount. c.valuationaccount.d.oppositeaccount.
100. Reportinginvestmentsatfairvalueis a.applicableto stocksecuritiesonly. b.applicableto debtsecuritiesonly.
c.applicableto bothdebtandstocksecurities.
d.aconservativeapproachbecauseonlylossesarerecognized.
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Usethefollowing informationforquestions101–102.
GrierCorporation'stradingportfolioattheendof theyearis asfollows:
Security
CommonStockA CommonStockB
Cost
$10,000
9,000$19,000
MarketValue $12,000
5,000$17,000
101. At theendoftheyear,GrierCorporationshould
a.set upa MarketAdjustmentaccountforStockB.
b.set upa MarketAdjustmentaccountforthe portfolio.
c.recognizeanUnrealizedGainor Loss—Incomefor $4,000.
d.reportalossontheincome statementfor $4,000under"OtherExpensesandLosses."
102. GriersubsequentlysellsStockBfor$12,000.Whatentryismadetorecordthesale?
a.Cash..................................................................................... 12,000
StockInvestments....................................................... 12,000
b.Cash..................................................................................... 12,000
MarketAdjustment....................................................... 3,000 StockInvestments....................................................... 9,000
c.Cash..................................................................................... 12,000
StockInvestments....................................................... 9,000 Gainon Sale of StockInvestments............................. 3,000
d.Cash..................................................................................... 12,000
StockInvestments....................................................... 5,000 Gainon Sale of StockInvestments............................. 7,000
103. Whichofthefollowingwouldnotbereportedunder"OtherRevenuesandGains"onthe income statement?
a.Unrealizedgainonavailable-for-salesecurities b.Dividendrevenue
c.Interestrevenue
d.Gainonsaleof short-termdebtinvestments
104. ThebalanceintheUnrealizedLoss—Equityaccountwill a.appearonthebalancesheetasacontraasset.
b.appearontheincomestatementunderOtherExpensesandLosses. c.appearasadeductioninthestockholders'equitysection.
d.notbeshownonthefinancialstatementsuntilthesecuritiesaresold.
105. Ifthecostofanavailable-for-sale securityexceedsitsfairvalueby$40,000,theentryto recognizethe loss
a.isnotrequiredsincethesharepriceswill likelyreboundinthe longrun. b.will showadebitto an expenseaccount.
c.willshowacredittoacontra-assetaccountthatappearsinthestockholders'equity section of thebalancesheet.
d.willshowadebittoanunrealizedlossaccountthatisdeductedinthestockholders' equitysectionof thebalancesheet.
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106. Thebalancesheetpresentationofanunrealizedlossonanavailable-for-salesecurityis similar to thestatementpresentationof
a.treasurystock.
b.discountonbondspayable.
c.allowancefor doubtfulaccounts. d.prepaidexpenses.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions107–108.
Attheendofitsfirstyear,thetradingsecuritiesportfolioconsistedofthefollowingcommon stocks.
Cost Market AbleCorporation $46,400 $50,000 BakerInc. 60,000 53,800 ColeCorporation 80,00076,000
$186,400 $179,800
107. Theunrealizedlosstoberecognizedunderthefair valuemethodis a.$6,200.
b.$10,200. c.$6,600. d.$4,000.
108. Inthefollowingyear,theBakercommonstockissoldforcashproceedsof$58,000.The gain orlosstoberecognizedonthesaleisa
a.gainof$4,200. b.lossof$2,000. c.gainof$2,200. d.lossof $400.
109. Attheendofthefirstyearofoperations, thetotalcostofthetradingsecuritiesportfoliois $240,000.Totalfair valueis $250,000.Thefinancialstatementsshouldshow
a.anadditiontoanassetof$10,000andarealizedgain of $10,000.
b.anadditiontoanassetof$10,000andanunrealizedgainof$10,000inthe stockholders’ equitysection.
c.anadditiontoanassetof$10,000in thecurrentassetssection andanunrealizedgain of$10,000in―Otherrevenuesandgains.‖
d.anaddition toanassetof$10,000 inthecurrentassetssectionandarealizedgainof $10,000in―Otherrevenuesandgains.‖
110. NoellCorp.hascommonstockof$5,000,000,retainedearningsof$3,000,000,unrealized gainsontradingsecuritiesof$100,000andunrealizedlossesonavailable-for-sale securitiesof $200,000.Whatisthetotalamountofitsstockholders’equity?
a.$7,800,000 b.$8,000,000 c.$7,900,000 d.$8,100,000
111. Available-for-salesecuritiesareclassifiedas a.short-terminvestmentsonly.
b.long-terminvestmentsonly.
c.eithershort-termor long-terminvestments. d.currentassetsonly.
Investments 16-19
112. Whichoneof thefollowing wouldnot beclassifiedasashort-terminvestment? a.Marketablestocksecurities
b.Equitymethod investments c.Marketabledebtsecurities d.Short-termpaper
113. Short-terminvestmentsaresecuritiesthatarereadilymarketableandintendedtobe convertedintocashwithinthenext
a.year.
b.twoyears.
c.yearoroperatingcycle,whicheveris shorter. d.yearor operatingcycle,whicheveris longer.
114. Whichofthefollowingwouldnot beclassifiedasa short-terminvestment? a.Short-termcommercialpaper
b.Idlecashinabankcheckingaccount c.Marketablestocksecurities
d.Marketabledebtsecurities
Additional MultipleChoiceQuestions
115. Whichofthefollowingreasonsbestexplainswhyacompanythatexperiencesseasonal fluctuationsinsalesmaypurchaseinvestments indebtorstocksecurities?
a.Thecompanymayhaveexcesscash.
b.Thecompanymaygenerateasignificantportionofitsearningsfrominvestment income.
c.Thecompanymayinvestforthestrategicreasonofestablishingapresenceina related industry.
d.Thecompanymayinvestforspeculativereasonstoincreasethevalueinpension funds.
116.Whenbondsaresold,thegain or lossonsaleis thedifferencebetweenthe a.salespriceandthecost ofthebonds.
b.netproceedsandthecostof thebonds.
c.salespriceandthemarketvalueof thebonds.d.netproceedsandthemarketvalueof thebonds.
117.Whichofthefollowingisamajordifferencewhenaccountingforlong-termdebt investmentsversusshort-termdebtinvestments?
a.Whensellinglong-terminvestments,nogain or lossisrecognized.
b.Attheendof the year, anyunrealizedgainorlosson long-termdebt investments must be recognizedinthe stockholders'equitysectionof thebalancesheet.
c.Interestrevenueis notrecognizedfor long-terminvestments.
d.Forshort-terminvestments,bondpremiumordiscountisnotamortizedtointerest revenue.
118. Underthe equitymethod,theinvestorrecordsdividendsreceivedbycrediting a.DividendRevenue.
b.InvestmentIncome.
c.RevenuefromInvestment. d.StockInvestments.
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119. Acompanythatacquireslessthan20%ownershipinterestinanothercompanyshould account forthestockinvestmentinthatcompanyusing
a.thecostmethod.b.the equitymethod.
c.thesignificantmethod.
d.consolidatedfinancialstatements.
120. Theequitymethodofaccountingforaninvestmentinthecommonstockofanother companyshouldbeusedbythe investorwhentheinvestment
a.iscomposedof commonstockanditistheinvestor'sintenttovotethecommonstock. b.ensuresasourceofsupplyof rawmaterialsfortheinvestor.
c.enablestheinvestortoexercisesignificantinfluenceovertheinvestee. d.isobtainedbyanexchangeofstockforstock.
121. OnJanuary2,MatthewsCorporationacquired20%oftheoutstandingcommonstockof DennehyCompanyfor$450,000.FortheyearendedDecember31,Dennehyreported netincomeof$90,000andpaidcashdividendsof$30,000onitscommonstock.At December31,thecarryingvalueofMatthews'investmentinDennehyundertheequity method is
a.$444,000. b.$450,000. c.$456,000. d.$462,000.
122. Anunrealizedlossonavailable-for-salesecuritiesis
a.reportedunderOtherExpensesandLossesinthe incomestatement. b.closed-outat theendoftheaccountingperiod.
c.reportedasaseparatecomponentof stockholders'equity. d.deductedfromthecostoftheinvestment.
123. Securitiesboughtandheldprimarilyforsaleintheneartermtogenerateincomeonshort-termpricedifferencesare
a.tradingsecurities.
b.available-for-salesecurities. c.never-sellsecurities.
d.held-to-maturitysecurities.
124. Short-terminvestments are
a.(1) readilymarketableand(2) intendedto beconvertedinto cashafterthecurrentyear oroperatingcycle,whicheveris shorter.
b.(1)readilymarketableand(2)intendedtobeconvertedintocashwithinthecurrent yearoroperatingcycle,whicheverislonger.
c.(1) readilymarketableand(2) intendedto beconverted into cashafterthecurrentyear oroperatingcycle,whicheveris longer.
d.(1)readilymarketableand(2)intendedtobeconvertedintocashwithinthecurrent yearoroperatingcycle,whicheverisshorter.
Investments 16-21
125. Short-terminvestmentsare securitiesheldbyacompanythat are a.readilymarketable.
b.intendedtobeconvertedintocashwithinthenextyear.
c.readilymarketableandintendedtobeconvertedintocashwithinthenextyearor operatingcycle,whicheveris longer.
d.readilymarketableandintendedtobehelduntilmaturity.
BRIEFEXERCISES
BE126
OnJanuary14,BlackwellCorporationpurchased20,11%,$1,000GoodingCompanybondsfor $20,000,plusbrokeragefeesof$400.OnNovember30,thecompanysold10oftheGooding Companybondsfor$11,000,less$300brokeragefees.Preparejournalentriesforthepurchase and sale oftheGoodingCompanybonds.
BE127
OnJanuary2,WestiesCompanypurchased30,10%,$1,000ArkansasCompanybondsfor $31,000cash,plusbrokeragefeesof$1,000.InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1and January1.OnJuly1,thecompanyreceivedasemiannualinterestpaymentontheArkansas Companybonds.Journalizetheentriestorecord thepurchaseofthebonds andthereceiptofthe interest payment.
BE128
OnApril25,BraxtonCompanybuys4,200sharesofComputech commonstock for$82,000,plus brokeragefeesof$2,000.OnOctober31,Braxtonsells600sharesofComputechstockfor $15,500,lessbrokeragefeesof$500.Preparejournalentriesforthepurchaseandsaleofthe Computechcommonstock.
BE129
OnJanuary1,HillardCorporationpurchaseda40%equityinLewisCompanyfor$360,000.At December31,Lewisdeclaredandpaida$40,000cashdividendandreportednetincomeof $98,000.Preparethenecessaryjournal entriesfor HillardCorporation.
BE130
SteinCompanyhadthefollowingtransactionspertaining toitsshort-termstock investments.
Jan. 1 Purchased600sharesofRiceCompany stockfor$6,700cashplusbrokeragefees of$350.
June 1 Receivedcashdividendsof $0.50per shareontheRiceCompanystock.
Sept.15 Sold300shares of theRiceCompanystockfor$3,600lessbrokeragefeesof$200.
InstructionsJournalizethetransactions.
BE131
OnJanuary1,2008,OwenCompanypurchased5,000sharesofJenCompanystockfor $300,000.Owen’sinvestmentrepresents30percentofthetotaloutstandingsharesofJen. During2008,Jenpaidtotaldividendsof$100,000andreportednetincomeof$250,000.What revenuedoesOwen reportrelated tothisinvestmentandwhatistheamount tobereported asan investmentinJenstock at December31?
BE132
AtJanuary1,2008,thetradingsecuritiesportfolioheldbytheDarinCorporationconsistedofthe followinginvestments:
1.2,000shares of Stitchcommonstockpurchasedfor $42pershare. 2.1,500shares of Marvelcommonstockpurchasedfor$50pershare.
AtDecember31,2008,thefair valuesper sharewereStitch$36andMarvel$54.
Instructions
(a)Preparea scheduleshowing thecostandfairvalueof theportfolioatDecember 31,2008.
(b)Preparetheadjustingentrytoreporttheportfolioatfair valueat December31,2008.
BE133
AtDecember31,2008,thetradingsecuritiesforCarterCompanyareasfollows:
Security XY
Cost
$17,000
34,000$51,000
Fair Value $20,000
33,000$53,000
Preparetheadjustingentry at December31,2008,toreportthesecuritiesatfair value.
BE134
AtJanuary1,2008,GulfportCorporationheldone available-for-salesecurity:1,500sharesof Netblaster commonstockpurchasedfor$40pershare.AtDecember31,2008,themarketvalue persharefor Netblasterwas$44.Preparetheadjustingentrytoreporttheportfolioatfairvalueat December 31, 2008.
Investments 16-25
BE135
TerraFirmaCompanyhas thefollowingdataat December31, 2008for its securities:
Securities Available-for-sale Trading
Cost
$35,000 45,000
Fair Value $38,000
40,000
EXERCISES
Ex.136
MilnerCorporationhadthefollowingtransactionspertainingto debtinvestments.
Jan.1 Purchased80,8%,$1,000VanoyCompanybondsfor$80,000,plusbrokeragefeesof $800.
July1 Sold20 VanoyCompanybondsfor $24,000,less$400brokeragefees.
Instructions
Preparejournalentriesfor thepurchaseandsaleof theVanoyCompanybonds.
Ex.137
Glaser Companyhadthe followingtransactions pertaining todebtsecuritiesheldasashort-term investment.
Jan.1 Purchased40,8%,$1,000CotterCompanybondsfor$40,000cashplusbrokerage feesof$800.InterestispayablesemiannuallyonJuly1 andJanuary1.
July1 Receivedsemiannualintereston CotterCompanybonds.
Oct.1 Sold30CotterCompanybondsfor$32,000plusaccruedinterestless$500brokerage fees.
Instructions
(a)Journalizethetransactions.
(b)PreparetheadjustingentryfortheaccrualofinterestonDecember31.
Ex.138
Thefollowingtransactionswere made byWaite Company.Assumeall investmentsare short-term and arereadilymarketable.
June 2 July 1 30
Sept.15 Dec.31
31
Purchased300sharesofBeatyCorporationcommonstockfor$45 pershare. Purchased200MengCorporationbondsfor$220,000.
Receivedacashdividendof $2persharefromBeatyCorporation. Sold90shares of BeatyCorporationstockfor$50pershare.
Receivedsemiannualinterestcheckfor$11,000fromMengCorporation.
Receivedacashdividendof $2persharefromBeatyCorporation.
InstructionsJournalizethetransactions.
Investments 16-27
Ex.139
OnApril1,SmithCompanybuys3,000sharesofThomascommonstockfor$60,000,plus brokeragefeesof$900.OnOctober1,Smithsells1,000sharesofThomasstockfor$23,000, less brokeragefeesof$500.
Instructions
Preparejournalentriesfor thepurchaseandsaleof theThomas commonstock.
Ex.140
StoneCompanyhadthefollowingtransactionspertainingtoshort-terminvestmentsinequity securities.
Jan. 1
June 1 Sept.15
Dec. 1
Purchased1,000sharesofRenfroCompanystockfor$9,450cashplusbrokerage feesof $300.
Receivedcashdividendsof $.50pershareon RenfroCompanystock.
Sold400 sharesof RenfroCompanystockfor $3,800 lessbrokeragefeesof$100.
Receivedcashdividendsof $.50pershareon RenfroCompanystock.
Instructions
(a)Journalizethetransactions.
(b)Indicatetheincomestatementeffectsof thetransactions.
Ex.141
StineCorporation'sbalancesheetat December31, 2007,showed thefollowing: Short-term investments,atfair value $46,500
StineCorporation'stradingportfolioofstockinvestmentsconsistedofthefollowingatDecember 31,2007:
Stock
DooleyCommonStock AdlerPreferredStock GriggsCommonStock
Numberof Shares 200
400 300
Cost
$30,000 6,000
9,000$45,000
Investments 16-29
Ex.141 (cont.)
During2008,thefollowingtransactionstookplace:
Feb. 5 Sold50shares of Dooleycommonstockfor$8,000.Mar.30 Purchased25sharesofGriggscommonstockfor$950.
Sept. 9 Purchased50sharesofGriggscommonstockfor$2,000.
Atyearend onDecember31,2008,themarketvaluesper share were:
DooleyCommonStock AdlerPreferredStock GriggsCommonStock
MarketValuePerShare $158.00
$14.00 $25.00
Instructions
(a)Preparethejournalentriestorecordthe2008stocktransactions.
(b)OnDecember31,2008,prepareanyadjustingentrythatmightbenecessaryrelativetothe tradingportfolio.
(c)ShowhowthestockinvestmentswillappearonStineCorporation'sbalancesheetat December31, 2008.
Ex.142
OnJanuary5,2008,StoreyCompanypurchasedthefollowingstocksecuritiesasalong-term investment:
300sharesMarksCorporationcommonstockfor$4,200. 500sharesWoodCorporationcommonstockfor$10,000. 600sharesLogenCorporationcommonstockfor$19,800.
AssumethatStoreyCompanycannotexercisesignificantinfluenceovertheactivitiesofthe investee companies andthatthe costmethodisusedtoaccountforthe investments.
OnJune30, 2008,StoreyCompany receivedthefollowingcashdividends:
MarksCorporation........................................ WoodCorporation........................................ LogenCorporation........................................
$2.00pershare $1.00pershare $1.50pershare
OnNovember15,2008,StoreyCompanysold200sharesofLogenCorporationcommonstock for $7,500.
OnDecember31,2008,thefair valueof thesecuritiesheldbyStoreyCompanyisasfollows:
MarksCorporationcommonstock WoodCorporationcommonstock LogenCorporationcommonstock
PerShare $10
16 32
Instructions
PreparetheappropriatejournalentriesthatStoreyCompanyshouldmakeonthefollowingdates:
January5,2008 June30,2008 November15,2008 December31, 2008
Ex.143
SeelyCompanypurchased42,000sharesofcommonstockofOttoCorporationasalong-term investmentfor$1,000,000.Duringtheyear,OttoCorporationreportednetincomeof$300,000 and paid dividendsof$100,000.
Instructions
(a) Assumingthatthe42,000sharesrepresenta15% interestinOttoCorporation: 1.Preparethejournalentrytorecordthe investmentinOtto stock.
2.Prepareanyentriesthat SeelyCompanyshouldmake inaccountingforitsinvestmentin Ottostockduring theyear.
3.What is thebalance of theStockInvestmentsaccounton SeelyCompany'sbooks at the end oftheyear?
(b) Repeatrequirement(a)aboveexceptassumethatthe42,000sharesrepresenta25% interestinOtto Corporation.
Ex.144
OnJanuary1,NeelyCorporationpurchaseda30%equityinPooleCompanyfor$120,000.At December31,Pooledeclaredandpaida$40,000cashdividendandreportednetincomeof $100,000.
Instructions
PreparethenecessaryjournalentriesforNeelyCorporation.
Ex.145
Informationpertainingto long-termstockinvestments in2008byTateCorporationfollows:
Acquired10%ofthe250,000sharesofcommonstockofFriendCompanyatatotalcostof$8 pershareonJanuary1,2008.OnJuly1,FriendCompanydeclaredandpaidacashdividendof $2pershare.OnDecember31,Friend'sreportednet incomewas$654,000forthe year.
Investments 16-33
Ex.145 (cont.)
ObtainedsignificantinfluenceoverUnruhCompanybybuying25%ofUnruh's100,000 outstandingsharesofcommonstockatatotalcostof$22pershareonJanuary1,2008.On June15,UnruhCompanydeclaredandpaidacashdividendof$1.50pershare.OnDecember 31,Unruh'sreportednetincomewas$280,000.
Instructions
Prepareallnecessaryjournalentriesfor2008forTateCorporation.
Ex.146
AtDecember31,2008,thetradingsecuritiesforCarterCompanyareasfollows:
Security AB
Cost
$25,000
46,000$71,000
Fair Value $28,000
40,000$68,000
Instructions
Preparetheadjustingentry at December31,2008,toreportthesecuritiesatfair value.
Ex.147
RisonCorporationhasthefollowingtradingportfolioofstockinvestmentsasofDecember31, 2008.
Security A
B C
Cost
$19,000 22,000
34,000$75,000
Fair Value $16,000
26,000
31,000$73,000
OnJanuary22, 2009,RisonCorporationsoldsecurityCfor $30,000.
Instructions
(a) PreparetheadjustingentryforRisonCorporationonDecember31,2008,toreportthe portfolio at fairvalue.
(b) Indicatethebalancesheetandincomestatementpresentationofthefairvaluedatafor RisonCorporationat December31,2008.
(c) Preparethejournalentryforthe2009sale.
Ex.148
ThefollowinginformationisavailableforClooneyCorporation'savailable-for-salesecuritiesat December31, 2008.
Security XY
Cost
$35,000
22,000$57,000
Fair Value $33,000
28,000$61,000
Instructions
Preparetheadjustingentry torecordthesecuritiesatfair valueat December31,2008.
Investments 16-35
Ex.149
AtJanuary1,2008,theavailable-for-salesecuritiesportfolioheldbyHoweCorporationconsisted of thefollowinginvestments:
1.2,500shares of Meller commonstockpurchasedfor $42pershare. 2.1,500shares of Kanecommonstockpurchasedfor $60pershare.
AtDecember31,2008,themarket valuespersharewere Meller $36and Kane$66.
Instructions
(a)Preparea scheduleshowing thecostandfairvalueof theportfolioatDecember 31,2008.
(b)Preparetheadjustingentrytoreporttheportfolioatfair valueat December31,2008.
Ex.150
WeaverCompany hasthefollowingdataat December31,2008for itssecurities.
SecuritiesTrading
Available-for-sale
Cost
$90,000 75,000
Fair Value $93,000
71,000
Instructions
(a) Preparetheadjustingentriestoreportthesecuritiesatfairvalue.
(b) Indicatethestatementpresentationoftherelatedunrealizedgain(loss)accountsforeach class ofsecurities.
COMPLETIONSTATEMENTS
151.Debtinvestmentsareinvestmentsingovernmentand bonds.
152.Forlong-termdebtinvestments,anybondpremiumor isamortizedto
overtheremainingtermof thebonds.
153.Whenaninvestorownsbetween 20%and50%ofthecommonstockofacorporation,itis generallypresumedthattheinvestorhas influenceovertheinvestee andtherefore,theappropriatemethodofaccountingforthistypeofinvestmentisthe
method.
154.Underthecostmethod,dividendsreceivedfromaninvesteecompany arecreditedtothe
account,whereasundertheequitymethod,dividendsreceivedfrom an investeecompanyarecreditedtothe account.
155.Atthebeginningoftheyear,GrantCorporationacquired15%ofDownsCompany commonstockfor$400,000.DownsCompanyreportednetincomefortheyearof $75,000andpaid$25,000cashdividendsduringtheyear.ThebalanceoftheStock Investments accountonthebooksofGrantCorporationattheendoftheyearshouldbe$ .
156.Acompanythatownsmorethan50%ofthecommonstockofanothercompanyisknown asthe companyand financialstatementsareusually prepared.
157. securitiesareboughtandheldprimarilyfor saleinthenearfuture.
158.MarketAdjustmentisavaluation accountwhichis
to(from)thecostof the investments.
159.At theend of anaccountingperiod,if thefairvalueof thetradingportfolioislessthanits cost, thenthecompanyshouldrecognize an whichis reported onthe
.
160.AnunrealizedlossontradingsecuritiesisreportedunderOther
ontheincomestatement.
161.Anunrealizedgainorlossonavailable-for-salesecuritiesisreportedasaseparate componentof .
162.Short-terminvestmentsaresecuritiesthatare and to be convertedintocash withinthenext year.
MATCHING
163. Matchthe itemsbelowbyenteringtheappropriatecodeletter inthespaceprovided.
A.Available-for-salesecurities B.Subsidiarycompany
C.Equitymethod
D.UnrealizedGainor Loss—Equity E.Fairvalue
F.Consolidatedfinancialstatements G.Controllinginterest
H.MarketAdjustment I.Parentcompany
J.Long-terminvestments
1. Valuationallowanceaccount.
2. Amountforwhicha securitycouldbesold.
3. Ownershipof morethan50% of another company'scommonstock.
4. Securitiesthatmaybesold inthefuture.
5. Investmentsthatarenotreadilymarketableandnotintendedtobeconvertedinto cash withinthenextyear.
6. Financialstatementsthatpresentthetotalassetsandliabilitiescontrolledbythe parent and thetotalrevenuesandexpensesof the subsidiarycompanies.
7. TheStockInvestmentsaccountisadjustedfornet incomeanddividendsreceived.
8. A companythatownsmorethan50%of thecommon stock of anotherentity.
9. Entitywhosestockisowned bytheparentcompany.
10. Anaccountthatisreportedinthe stockholders'equity section.
SHORT-ANSWERESSAYQUESTIONS
S-AE164
TheMarketAdjustmentaccountisabalancesheetaccount.Identifytheassetaccountitis relatedto.Explainhowthisaccountisincreasedanddescribetheprocedurefollowedwhenits related assetaccountisdisposedof.
S-AE165
Aconsolidatedbalancesheetreportsthefinancialpositionoftwoormorelegalentitiesjustasif theywereonereportingunit.Explainwhyalltheindividualitemsappearingontheseparate balancesheetsofeachoftheaffiliatedcompaniescannotbeaddedtogethertoarriveata consolidatedtotalfor each item.
S-AE166
Whenayear-endadjustmentismadetoreducethetradingsecuritiesportfoliotomarket,what effect,ifany, willthe adjustment haveonthebalancesheetandthe incomestatement?
S-AE167(Ethics)
GreyhoundStables,Inc.operatesseveraldogracingtracksthroughouttheUnitedStates.Since mostfacilitiesareoutdoortracksonly,mostofthecashreceiptsforGreyhoundarereceivedfrom AprilthroughOctober.Thesefundsareusuallyinvestedinshort-term,veryliquidinvestments, suchasstocksandbonds.Amongthestockspurchasedlastyear,wasServitronics,acompany specializinginautomaticvendingequipment.
Investments 16-39
S-AE167(cont.)
Thecompany decidednottosellitsServitronicsstockattheendoflastyear,andhaspurchased moreofthestockthisyear.Thecompanyintendstocontinuetopurchasestockuntilitholds enoughtomakeatakeoverbidforthecompany.Theaccountantshavebeeninstructedto continuetoclassifytheinvestmentasshort-termuntilthetakeoverisaccomplished,sothatless attention willbedirectedto it. (Presently,Greyhoundhasnolong-terminvestmentinstock at all.)
Required:
1.IsitethicalforGreyhoundtoattempttotakeoveranothercompany?Explain.
2.IsitethicalforGreyhoundtoleaveitsinvestmentintheshort-terminvestmentcategory? Explain.
S-AE168(Communication)
AnnHarmanisthedaughterofFredHarman,thefounderandpresidentofBigSkyEnterprises. Shehasbeenworkinginvariousdepartmentsduringschoolvacationsthroughouthighschool. Sheburstintotheaccountingdepartmentexcitedlyonemorning.Shesaidthatthestockpriceof severalofthefirm'savailable-for-salesecuritiesareup,andthatherfathersaidthatthecompany hadmade over$10,000becauseofthisjumpinstockprices.Sheasks toseehow theincreaseis recorded.It is a verybusytimein theaccountingdepartment,andsoherquestionisdeferred.
Required:
Prepareabriefnoteto answerAnn'squestion.
CHAPTER17
THESTATEMENTOFCASHFLOWS
CHAPTERSTUDYOBJECTIVES
1.Indicatetheusefulnessofthestatementofcashflows.
2.Distinguishamongoperating,investing,andfinancingactivities.
3.Prepareastatementofcashflowsusingtheindirectmethod.
4.Analyzethestatementofcashflows.
5.Explainhowtouseaworksheettopreparethestatementofcashflowsusingtheindirectmethod.
6.Prepareastatementofcashflowsusingthedirectmethod.
TRUE-FALSESTATEMENTS
1. Thestatementofcashflowsisarequiredstatementthatmustbepreparedalongwithan income statement,balancesheet,andretainedearningsstatement.
2. Forexternalreporting,acompanymustprepareeitheranincomestatementora statementof cashflows,but notboth.
3. Aprimaryobjectiveofthestatementofcashflowsistoshowtheincomeorlosson investingandfinancingtransactions.
4. A statementofcashflows indicatesthe sourcesanduses of cashduringaperiod.
5. Inpreparingastatementofcashflows,cashequivalentsaresubtractedfrom cashinorder tocomputethenetchangeincashduring a period.
6. Cashequivalentsarehighly-liquidinvestmentsthathavematuritiesoflessthanthree months.
7. The useofcashtopurchasehighlyliquidshort-terminvestments(cashequivalents)would be reportedonthestatement of cashflowsasaninvestingactivity.
8. Inpreparingastatementofcashflows,theissuanceofdebtshouldbereported separately from theretirementof debt.
9. Noncashinvestingandfinancingactivitiesmustbereportedinthebodyofastatementof cashflows.
10. Thestatementofcashflowsclassifiescashreceiptsandpaymentsasoperating, nonoperating, financial,andextraordinaryactivities.
11. Thesaleof landfor cashwouldbeclassifiedasacashinflowfroman investingactivity.
12. Cashflowfrominvestingactivitiesisconsideredthemostimportantcategoryonthe statementof cashflowsbecauseit isconsideredthebestmeasureof expectedincome.
13. Thereceiptofdividends fromlong-term investments instockisclassified asacashinflow frominvestingactivities.
TheStatementof Cash Flows 17-5
14. Thepaymentofinterestonbondspayableisclassifiedasacashoutflowfromoperating activities.
15. Anyitemthatappearsontheincomestatementwouldbeconsideredaseitheracash inflowor cashoutflowfromoperatingactivities.
16. Theacquisitionofabuildingbyissuingbondswouldbeconsideredaninvestingand financing activity thatdidnot affectcash.
17. Allmajorfinancingandinvestingactivitiesaffectcash.
18. Cashprovidedbyoperationsisgenerallyequaltooperatingincome.
19. Usingtheindirectmethod,anincrease inaccountsreceivable duringaperiod isdeducted fromnetincomeincalculatingcashprovidedbyoperations.
20. Usingtheindirectmethod,anincreaseinaccountspayableduringaperiodisdeducted from netincomeincalculatingcashprovidedbyoperations.
21. Alossonsaleofequipmentisaddedtonetincomeindeterminingcashprovidedby operationsundertheindirectmethod.
22. Inpreparingastatementofcashflows,anincreaseintheCommonStockandTreasury Stockaccountsduringaperiodwouldbe an investingactivity.
23. Cashprovidedby operatingactivitiesfailsto take intoaccountthatacompanymust invest in newfixedassetsjusttomaintainits currentlevelofoperations.
24. Freecashflowequalscashprovidedbyoperationslesscapitalexpendituresandcash dividends.
a25. Theuseof aworksheetto prepareastatementofcashflowsis optional.
a26. Duringtheyear,IncomeTaxExpenseamountedto$30,000andIncomeTaxesPayable increasedby$3,000;therefore,thecashpaidforincometaxeswas$27,000.
a27. Inpreparingnetcashflowfromoperatingactivitiesusingthedirectmethod,eachitemin theincomestatementisadjustedfromtheaccrualbasistothecashbasis.
a28. Usingthedirectmethod,majorclassesofinvestingandfinancingactivitiesarelistedin theoperatingactivitiessection.
a29. Duringaperiod,costofgoodssold+anincreaseininventory+anincreaseinaccounts payable =cashpaidtosuppliers.
a30. Operatingexpenses+anincreaseinprepaidexpenses–adecreaseinaccrued expensespayable=cashpaymentsfor operatingexpenses.
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Additional True-FalseQuestions
31. Thestatementofcashflowsclassifiescashreceiptsandcashpaymentsintotwo categories:operatingactivitiesand nonoperatingactivities.
32. Financingactivitiesincludetheobtainingofcashfromissuingdebtandrepayingthe amounts borrowed.
33. TheadjustedtrialbalanceistheonlyitemneededtopreparetheStatementofCash Flows.
34. Undertheindirectmethod,retainedearningsisadjustedforitemsthataffectedreported netincomebutdidnot affect cash.
a35. ThereconcilingentryfordepreciationexpenseinaworksheetisacredittoAccumulated DepreciationandadebittoOperating-DepreciationExpense.
a36. Underthedirectmethod,theformulaforcomputingcashcollectionsfromcustomersis salesrevenuesplustheincreaseinaccountsreceivableorminusthedecreasein accounts receivable.
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
37. Thestatementofcashflowsshouldhelpinvestorsandcreditorsassesseachofthe followingexceptthe
a.entity'sabilitytogeneratefutureincome. b.entity'sabilityto paydividends.
c.reasonsforthedifferencebetweennetincomeandnetcashprovidedbyoperating activities.
d.cashinvestingandfinancingtransactionsduringtheperiod.
38. Thestatementof cashflows
a.mustbepreparedona dailybasis.
b.summarizesthe operating,financing,andinvestingactivitiesofanentity. c.is anothernamefortheincomestatement.
d.isaspecialsectionof the incomestatement.
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39. Whichoneofthefollowingitemsisnotgenerallyusedinpreparingastatementofcash flows?
a.Adjustedtrialbalance
b.Comparativebalancesheets c.Currentincomestatementd.Additionalinformation
40. Theprimarypurposeofthestatementof cashflows is to
a.provideinformationabouttheinvestingandfinancingactivitiesduringaperiod. b.prove thatrevenuesexceedexpensesifthereis anetincome.
c.provideinformationaboutthecashreceiptsandcashpaymentsduringa period. d.facilitatebanking relationships.
41. Ifa companyreportsanet loss,it
a.maystillhavea netincreasein cash. b.willnotbe abletopaycashdividends. c.will not beabletogeta loan.
d.willnotbeable tomakecapitalexpenditures.
42. Inadditionto the three basicfinancialstatements,which ofthe following isalso arequired financialstatement?
a.the"CashBudget"
b.theStatementof CashFlows
c.theStatementof CashInflowsandOutflows d.the"CashReconciliation"
43. Thestatementof cashflowswillnotreportthe
a.amountof checksoutstanding atthe endof theperiod. b.sourcesofcashinthecurrentperiod.
c.uses of cashin thecurrentperiod.
d.changeinthecash balanceforthecurrentperiod.
44. Cashequivalentsdonotinclude a.short-termcorporatenotes. b.treasurybills.
c.moneymarketfunds.
d.2-yearcertificatesofdeposit.
45. Whichofthefollowing characteristicsdoesnotapplyto cashequivalents? a.Short-term
b.Highly-liquid
c.Readilyconvertibleintocash
d.Sensitiveto interestratechanges
46. Cashequivalentsaregenerally investmentswithmaturitiesof a.$1,000ormore.
b.threemonthsor less. c.atleastsixmonths.
d.oneyearorthe operatingcycle, whicheveris less.
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47. The bestmeasureof acompany'sabilitytogeneratesufficientcashtocontinueasagoing concern is netcashprovidedby
a.financingactivities. b. investingactivities. c.operatingactivities. d.processingactivities.
48. Theacquisitionof landbyissuingcommonstockis
a.a noncashtransactionwhich is notreported inthebodyofastatementofcashflows. b.acashtransactionandwouldbereportedinthebodyof astatementofcashflows.
c.a noncashtransactionandwouldbereportedinthebodyofastatementof cashflows. d.onlyreportedif thestatement of cashflowsisprepared usingthedirectmethod.
49. Theorderof presentationofactivitiesonthestatement of cashflowsis a.operating,investing,andfinancing.
b.operating,financing,andinvesting. c.financing, operating,andinvesting. d.financing,investing,andoperating.
50. Financingactivitiesinvolve a.lendingmoney.
b.acquiringinvestments. c.issuingdebt.
d.acquiringlong-lived assets.
51. Investingactivitiesinclude
a.collecting cash on loansmade. b.obtainingcashfromcreditors. c.obtainingcapitalfromowners.
d.repayingmoneypreviouslyborrowed.
52. Generally,themostimportantcategoryonthestatementofcashflowsiscashflowsfrom a.operatingactivities.
b.investingactivities. c.financingactivities.
d.significantnoncash activities.
53. Thecategorythat isgenerally consideredtobe thebestmeasure ofacompany'sability to continue asagoingconcernis
a.cashflowsfromoperatingactivities. b.cashflowsfrominvestingactivities. c.cashflowsfromfinancingactivities. d.usuallydifferentfromyear to year.
54. Cashreceiptsfrom interestanddividendsareclassifiedas a.financingactivities.
b.investingactivities. c.operatingactivities.
d.eitherfinancingorinvestingactivities.
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55. Eachof thefollowingisanexampleof asignificantnoncashactivityexcept a.conversionofbonds intocommonstock.
b.exchangesof plantassets.
c.issuanceof debtto purchaseassets. d.stockdividends.
56. Ifacompanyhasbothaninflowandoutflowofcashrelatedtoproperty,plant,and equipment, the
a.twocasheffectscanbenettedandpresentedasoneitemintheinvestingactivities section.
b.cashinflowandcashoutflowshouldbereportedseparatelyintheinvestingactivities section.
c.twocasheffectscanbenettedandpresentedasoneiteminthefinancingactivities section.
d.cashinflowandcashoutflowshouldbereportedseparatelyinthefinancingactivities section.
57. Of theitemsbelow,theonethatappearsfirst onthestatementof cashflows is a.noncashinvesting andfinancingactivities.
b.netincrease(decrease)incash. c.cash attheendof theperiod.
d.cash atthebeginningoftheperiod.
58. Whichof thefollowingtransactionsdoesnotaffectcashduring aperiod? a.Write-offofanuncollectibleaccount
b.Collectionofanaccounts receivable c.Saleof treasurystock
d.Exerciseofthecalloptiononbondspayable
59. Significantnoncashtransactionswouldnotinclude a.conversionofbonds intocommonstock.b.assetacquisitionthroughbondissuance.
c.treasurystockacquisition. d.exchangeof plantassets.
60. Inpreparingastatementofcashflows,aconversionofbondsintocommonstockwillbe reported in
a.thefinancingsection.
b.the"extraordinary"section.
c.a separatescheduleornote tothefinancial statements. d.thestockholders'equitysection.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions61–64.
Foreachofthefollowingtransactions,indicatewhere,ifatall,itwouldbeclassifiedonthe statement of cashflows.Assumetheindirectmethodisused.
61. Paidincometaxes.
a.Operatingactivitiessection b.Investingactivitiessection c.Financingactivities section
d.Doesnotrepresentacashflow
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62. Issuedcommonstockfor cash. a.Operatingactivitiessection b.Investingactivitiessectionc.Financingactivities section
d.Doesnotrepresentacashflow
63. Purchasedlandforcash.
a.Operatingactivitiessection b.Investingactivitiessection c.Financingactivities section
d.Doesnotrepresentacashflow
64. Purchasedlandandbuildingwithamortgage. a.Operatingactivitiessection
b.Investingactivitiessection c.Financingactivities section
d.Doesnotrepresentacashflow
Usethefollowing informationforquestions65–66.
JoyElle’sVegetableMarkethadthefollowingtransactionsduring 2008:
1.Issued$25,000of par valuecommonstockforcash.
2.Repaida 6yearnotepayableintheamountof$11,000.
3.Acquiredlandbyissuingcommonstockof parvalue$50,000. 4.Declaredandpaidacashdividendof$1,000.
5.Solda long-terminvestment(cost$3,000)forcashof$3,000. 6.Acquiredan investmentinIBMstockforcashof $6,000.
65. Whatisthenetcash providedbyfinancingactivities? a.$13,000
b.$25,000 c.$14,000 d.$9,000
66. Whatisthenetcash providedbyinvestingactivities? a.$6,000
b.$16,000 c.($3,000) d.$3,000
67. MillerCompanypurchasedtreasurystockwithacostof$15,000during2008.Duringthe year,thecompanypaiddividendsof$20,000andissuedbondspayableforproceedsof $816,000.Cashflowsfromfinancingactivitiesfor2008total
a.$796,000net cashinflow. b.$811,000net cashinflow. c.$5,000netcashoutflow. d.$781,000net cashinflow.
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68. ClineCompanyissuedcommonstockforproceedsof$186,000during2008.The companypaiddividendsof$33,000andissuedalong-termnotepayablefor$45,000in exchangeforequipment duringtheyear.Thecompanyalsopurchased treasurystockthat hadacostof$7,000.Thefinancingsectionofthestatementofcashflowswillreportnet cash inflowsof
a.$146,000. b.$202,000. c.$153,000. d.$179,000.
69. InGentryCompany,landdecreased$120,000becauseofacashsalefor$120,000,the equipmentaccountincreased$40,000asaresultofacashpurchase,andBonds Payable increased$130,000fromissuanceforcashatfacevalue.Thenetcashprovidedby investingactivities is
a.$120,000. b.$210,000. c.$80,000. d.$90,000.
70. Accounts receivablearisingfromsalestocustomersamountedto$80,000and$70,000at thebeginningandendoftheyear,respectively.Incomereported ontheincomestatement fortheyearwas$240,000.Exclusiveoftheeffectofotheradjustments,thecashflows fromoperatingactivitiestobereportedonthestatement of cashflowsis
a.$240,000. b.$250,000. c.$310,000. d.$230,000.
71. Accounts receivablearisingfromsalestocustomersamountedto$35,000and$40,000at thebeginningandendoftheyear,respectively.Incomereported ontheincomestatement fortheyearwas$120,000.Exclusiveoftheeffectofotheradjustments,thecashflows fromoperatingactivitiestobereportedonthestatement of cashflowsis
a.$120,000. b.$125,000. c.$155,000. d.$115,000.
72. WiltonCompanyreportednetincomeof$40,000fortheyear.Duringtheyear,accounts receivabledecreasedby$7,000,accountspayableincreasedby$3,000anddepreciation expense of $5,000wasrecorded.Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesfortheyearisa.$30,000.
b.$55,000. c.$39,000. d.$35,000.
73. BusterCompanyreportedanetlossof$3,000fortheyearendedDecember31,2008. Duringtheyear,accountsreceivableincreased$7,000, merchandiseinventorydecreased $5,000,accountspayabledecreasedby$10,000,anddepreciationexpenseof$5,000 was recorded.During2007,operatingactivities
a.usednetcashof $10,000. b.usednetcashof $14,000.
c.providednetcash of$14,000. d.providednetcash of$9,000.
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74. Thenetincomereportedontheincomestatementforthecurrentyearwas$205,000. Depreciationrecordedonplantassetswas$38,000.Accountsreceivableandinventories increasedby$2,000and$8,000,respectively.Prepaidexpensesandaccountspayable decreasedby$1,000and$11,000respectively.Howmuchcashwasprovidedby operatingactivities?
a.$185,000 b.$223,000 c.$205,000 d.$239,000
75. Thenetincomereportedontheincomestatementforthecurrentyearwas$220,000. Depreciationwas $50,000.Accountreceivableand inventoriesdecreasedby $10,000 and $30,000,respectively.Prepaidexpensesandaccountspayableincreased,respectively, by$1,000and$8,000.Howmuchcash wasprovidedbyoperating activities?
a.$281,000 b.$317,000 c.$301,000 d.$309,000
76. Ifagainof$10,000isincurredinselling(forcash)officeequipmenthavingabookvalue of$100,000,thetotalamount reportedinthecashflows frominvestingactivitiessectionof thestatementof cashflows is
a.$90,000. b.$110,000. c.$100,000. d.$10,000.
77. Ifa lossof $12,500 is incurred inselling(forcash)office equipmenthavinga bookvalueof $50,000,thetotalamountreportedinthecashflowsfrominvestingactivities sectionof the statement of cashflowsis
a.$37,500. b.$50,000. c.$62,500. d.$12,500.
78. HarborCompanyreportednetincomeof$60,000 fortheyearended December31,2008. Duringtheyear,inventoriesdecreasedby$12,000,accountspayabledecreasedby $18,000,depreciationexpensewas$20,000andagainondisposalofequipmentof $9,000wasrecorded.Netcashprovidedbyoperating activitiesin2008usingtheindirect methodwas
a.$119,000. b.$65,000. c.$77,000. d.$55,000.
79. Thethird(final)stepinpreparingthestatementofcashflowsisto a.analyzechanges innoncurrentassetandliabilityaccounts.
b.comparethenetchangeincashwiththechangeinthecashaccountreportedonthe balance sheet.
c.determinenet cashprovidedbyoperatingactivities. d.listthenoncashactivities.
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80. Whichoneof thefollowingitemsisnot necessaryinpreparinga statementofcashflows? a.Determinethechangeincash
b.Determinethecashprovidedbyoperations
c.Determinecashfromfinancingandinvestingactivities d.Determinethe cashin all bankaccounts
81. Ifaccountsreceivablehave increasedduringtheperiod,
a.revenuesonanaccrualbasisarelessthanrevenuesonacashbasis.
b.revenuesonanaccrualbasisaregreaterthanrevenuesonacashbasis. c.revenues onanaccrual basisarethesameasrevenues onacashbasis. d.expensesonanaccrualbasisaregreater thanexpensesonacashbasis.
82. Ifaccountspayablehaveincreasedduringaperiod,
a.revenuesonanaccrualbasisarelessthanrevenuesonacashbasis. b.expensesonanaccrualbasisarelessthanexpensesonacashbasis.
c.expensesonanaccrualbasisaregreater thanexpensesonacashbasis. d.expensesonanaccrualbasisarethesameasexpensesonacashbasis.
83. Whichoneof thefollowing affectscashduringaperiod? a.Recordingdepreciationexpense
b.Declarationof acashdividend
c.Write-offof anuncollectibleaccountreceivable d.Paymentof anaccountspayable
84. Incalculatingcashflowsfromoperatingactivitiesusingtheindirectmethod,againonthe sale ofequipmentis
a.addedtonet income.
b.deductedfrom netincome.
c.ignoredbecauseit doesnotaffectcash.d.notreportedonastatementof cashflows.
85. MeyerCompanyreportednetincomeof$50,000fortheyear.Duringtheyear,accounts receivableincreasedby$7,000,accountspayabledecreasedby$3,000anddepreciation expense of $5,000wasrecorded.Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesfortheyearisa.$45,000.
b.$65,000. c.$49,000. d.$50,000.
86. FlynnCompanyreportedanetlossof$20,000fortheyearendedDecember31,2008. Duringtheyear,accountsreceivabledecreased$10,000,merchandiseinventory increased$16,000,accountspayableincreasedby$20,000,anddepreciationexpense of $10,000wasrecorded.During2008,operatingactivities
a.usednetcashof $4,000. b.usednetcashof $16,000.
c.providednetcash of$4,000.d.providednetcash of$16,000.
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87. Startingwithnetincomeandadjustingitforitemsthataffectedreportednetincomebut which didnot affect cashis calledthe
a.directmethod.b.indirectmethod.
c.workingcapitalmethod. d.cost-benefitmethod.
88. Incalculatingnetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesusingtheindirectmethod,an increase inprepaidexpensesduringaperiodis
a.deductedfromnetincome. b.addedtonetincome.
c.ignoredbecauseit doesnotaffectincome.d.ignoredbecauseitdoesnotaffectexpenses.
89. Usingtheindirectmethod,patentamortizationexpenseforthe period a.isdeductedfromnetincome.
b.causescashto increase. c.causescashto decrease. d.is addedtonetincome.
90. Indevelopingthecashflowsfromoperatingactivities,mostcompaniesin theU.S. a.use thedirectmethod.
b.usetheindirectmethod.
c.presentboththeindirectanddirectmethodsintheirfinancialreports. d.preparetheoperatingactivitiessectionontheaccrualbasis.
91. Eachofthefollowingisaddedtonetincome incomputing netcashprovidedbyoperating activitiesexcept
a.amortizationexpense.
b.an increaseinaccruedexpensespayable. c.a gainon sale of equipment.
d.a decreaseininventory.
92. Whichofthefollowingwouldbesubtractedfromnet incomeusingtheindirect method? a.Depreciationexpense
b.An increaseinaccountsreceivable c.An increaseinaccountspayabled.Adecreaseinprepaidexpenses
93. Whichofthefollowingwouldbeaddedto netincomeusingthe indirectmethod? a.An increaseinaccountsreceivable
b.Anincreaseinprepaidexpenses c.Depreciationexpense
d.Adecreaseinaccountspayable
94. Whichofthefollowingwouldnotbeanadjustmenttonetincomeusingtheindirect method?
a.DepreciationExpense
b.An increaseinPrepaidInsurance c.AmortizationExpense
d.An increaseinLand
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95. Incalculatingcash flowsfromoperatingactivitiesusingtheindirect method,alossonthe sale ofequipmentwill appearasa(n)
a.subtractionfromnetincome. b.additiontonet income.
c.additiontocashflowfrominvestingactivities.
d.subtractionfromcashflowfrominvesting activities.
96. Whichofthefollowingadjustmentstoconvertnetincometonetcashprovidedby operatingactivitiesiscorrect?
a.AccountsReceivable b.PrepaidExpenses
c.Inventory
d.TaxesPayable
Add to NetIncomeincrease increase decrease decrease
DeductfromNetIncome decrease decrease increaseincrease
97. Whichofthefollowingadjustmentstoconvertnetincometonetcashprovidedby operatingactivitiesisincorrect?
a.AccountsReceivable b.PrepaidExpenses
c.Inventory
d.AccountsPayable
Add to NetIncome decrease increase decrease increase
DeductfromNetIncomeincreasedecreaseincreasedecrease
98. Whichofthefollowingadjustmentstoconvertnetincometonetcashprovidedby operatingactivitiesis notaddedto net income?
a.GainonSaleofEquipment b.DepreciationExpense
c.PatentAmortizationExpense d.DepletionExpense
99. Usingtheindirectmethod,ifequipmentissoldatagain,the
a.saleproceedsreceivedaredeductedinthe operatingactivitiessection. b.saleproceedsreceivedareaddedintheoperatingactivitiessection.
c.amountof thegainisadded intheoperating activitiessection.
d.amountofthegainis deducted intheoperatingactivitiessection.
100. Acompanyhadnetincomeof$180,000.Depreciationexpenseis$26,000.Duringthe year,AccountsReceivableandInventoryincreased$15,000and$40,000,respectively. PrepaidExpensesandAccountsPayabledecreased$2,000and$4,000,respectively. Therewasalsoalossonthesaleofequipmentof$3,000.Howmuchcashwasprovided byoperatingactivities?
a.$146,000 b.$152,000 c.$226,000 d.$238,000
101. Onthestatementofcashflowsusingthe indirectmethod,patentamortizationexpensewill a.beaddedtonetincomeintheoperatingsection.
b.be deductedfromnetincomeintheoperatingsection. c.appearasaninflowofcashintheinvesting section.d.appearasanoutflowofcashintheinvestingsection.
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102. Theindirectanddirectmethodsofpreparingthestatementofcashflowsareidentical exceptforthe
a.significantnoncashactivitysection. b.operatingactivitiessection.
c.investingactivitiessection. d.financingactivitiessection.
103. Landacquiredfromtheissuanceofcommonstockisreported a.asafinancingactivity.
b.as aninvestingactivity. c.as anoperating activity.
d.inaseparatescheduleatthebottom ofthestatement.
104. If$250,000ofbondsareissuedduringtheyearbut$150,000ofoldbondsareretired during theyear,thestatementof cashflows willshowa(n)
a.netincreaseincashof$100,000. b.netdecreaseincashof$100,000.
c.increaseincash of $250,000 andadecreaseincashof $150,000. d.net gainonretirementof bonds of $100,000.
105. Whichof the followingchanges inretainedearningsduring aperiod willbereported in the financing activitiessectionofthe statementof cashflows?
1.Declarationofacashdividendpaidduringtheperiod. 2.Net incomefortheperiod.
a.1 b.2
c.Neither1nor2. d.Both1and2.
106. Thestatementof cashflows
a.ispreparedinsteadofanincomestatementundergenerallyacceptedaccounting principles.
b.isusedtoassessanentity's abilityto paydividendsandmeetobligations. c.ispreparedfromcomparativeincomestatements.
d.reflectsearningspersharefiguresonacashbasisandonanaccrualbasisinthe bodyof thestatement.
107. Inpreparingthestatementof cashflows,determiningthenetincreaseor decreaseincash requirestheuseof
a.theadjustedtrialbalance.
b.thecurrentperiod'sbalancesheet. c.acomparativebalancesheet.
d.a comparativeincomestatement.
108. Todeterminethenetcashprovided(used)byoperatingactivities,it isnecessarytoanalyze a.thecurrentyear'sincomestatement.
b.a comparativebalancesheet. c.additionalinformation.
d.all ofthese.
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109. Whichofthefollowingwouldnotbeneededtodeterminenetcashprovidedbyoperating activities?
a.Depreciationexpense
b.Changeinaccountsreceivable c.Paymentof cashdividends
d.Changeinprepaidexpenses
110. Whenequipmentissoldforcash,the amountreceivedis reflectedasacash a.inflowintheoperatingsection.
b.inflowinthefinancingsection. c.inflowintheinvestingsection. d.outflowintheoperatingsection.
111. Thestatementof cashflowswillnotprovideinsightinto a.whydividends werenot increased.
b.whethercashflowis greaterthannet income. c.theexactproceedsof afuturebondissue.
d.howtheretirementof debtwasaccomplished.
112. Whichofthefollowingtransactionswouldnotbeclassifiedasafinancingactivity? a.Purchaseoftreasurystock
b.Paymentof dividends
c.Issuanceof bonds ata discount
d.Purchaseofalong-terminvestmentinbonds
113. Ameasurethatdescribesthecashremainingfromoperationsafteradjustmentforcapital expendituresand dividendsis
a.adjustedcashfromoperations. b.cashprovidedbyoperations.c.freecashflow.
d.netcashprovided byoperating activities.
114. Freecashflowequalscashprovidedby
a.operationslesscapitalexpenditures andcashdividends. b.operationslesscashdividends.
c.investingactivities lesscapitalexpendituresandcashdividends. d.operationslesscapitalexpenditures.
115. DV’sPestControlProductshasthefollowinginformationavailable:
NetIncome
CashProvidedbyOperations CashSales
CapitalExpenditures DividendsPaid
Whatis DV’sfreecashflow? a.$18,000
$15,000 21,000 65,000 11,000 3,000
b.$10,000 c.$7,000 d.$1,000
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a116.Whenlistingaccountsinthestatementofcashflowsworksheet,theaccumulated depreciation accountisshown
a.withaccountsthathavecreditbalances. b.withaccountsthathavedebitbalances. c.as acreditunderthereconcilingitems. d.asadebit underthereconcilingitems.
a117.Inthebottomportionof the statementof cashflowsworksheet, a.inflows ofcasharedebitsinthereconciling columns.
b.outflowsof casharedebitsinthereconcilingcolumns.
c.informationpertainingtoinvestingandfinancingactivitiesonly isentered. d.onlysignificantnoncashtransactionsareentered.
a118.Onthe statementof cashflowsworksheet,
a.significant noncashinvestingand financingactivities arenotenteredinthereconciling columns.
b.adecreaseincashwillbeoffsetbyadebitinthereconcilingitemscolumnsatthe bottomoftheworksheet.
c.anincreaseincashwillbeoffsetbyadebitinthereconcilingitemscolumnatthe bottomoftheworksheet.
d.incomestatementaccountsarelistedafterbalancesheetaccountsinthetophalfof theworksheetundertheindirectmethod.
a119.Eachof thefollowingwouldbereportedunderoperatingactivitiesexceptcashreceipts a.from sales of goods.
b.fromsalesofinvestments. c.of interestonloans.
d.of dividendsfrominvestments.
a120.Whichofthefollowing statements concerningthestatementof cashflowsistrue?
a.Thestatementof cashflows isusuallymoreaccuratewhenusingtheindirect method. b.Ifthedirectmethodisused,asupplementaryschedulereconciling the netincometoa
netcashfrom operatingactivitiesmuststillbe provided.
c.Thestatementof cashflows reflectsbothearningspershareandcashper share.
d.Thestatementofcashflowsisanoptionalfinancialstatementforexternalreporting purposes.
a121.CarterCompanyreportsthefollowing:
Inventory AccountsPayable
End ofYear $25,000
30,000
Beginning of Year $40,000
10,000
Ifcostofgoodssoldforthe yearis$170,000,theamountof cashpaidtosuppliersis a.$175,000.
b.$165,000. c.$135,000. d.$205,000.
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a122.Duringtheyear,SalariesPayabledecreasedby$6,000.IfSalaryExpenseamountedto $190,000fortheyear,thecashpaidtoemployees(includingdeductionsfromgrosspay)is a.$196,000.
b.$190,000. c.$184,000. d.$202,000.
a123.GaryCompanyreportsa$15,000 increaseininventoryanda$5,000increaseinaccounts payableduringtheyear.CostofGoodsSoldfortheyearwas$180,000.Thecash payments madeto supplierswere
a.$180,000. b.$190,000. c.$160,000. d.$175,000.
a124.RaderCompanyhadcreditsalesof$600,000. Thebeginningaccountsreceivablebalance was$40,000andtheendingaccountsreceivablebalancewas$140,000.Whatwerethe cash collectionsfromcustomersduringtheperiod?
a.$700,000 b.$600,000 c.$500,000 d.$640,000
a125.GorenInc.hadcashsalesof$300,000andcreditsalesof$1,150,000.Theaccounts receivablebalanceincreased$15,000duringtheyear.HowmuchcashdidGorenreceive fromits customers duringtheyear?
a.$1,435,000 b.$1,465,000 c.$1,135,000 d.$1,165,000
a126.StineCompanyhadacostofpurchasesof$220,000.Thecomparativebalancesheet analysisrevealeda$10,000decreaseininventoryanda$20,000increaseinaccounts payable.WhatwereStine'scashpaymentsto suppliers?
a.$200,000 b.$190,000 c.$230,000 d.$250,000
a127.WayneCompanyhadanincreaseininventoryof$40,000.Thecostofgoodssoldwas $80,000.Therewasa$5,000decreaseinaccountspayablefromthepriorperiod.What wereWayne'scashpaymentstosuppliers?
a.$125,000 b.$75,000c.$115,000 d.$85,000
a128.Whichofthefollowingitemsdoesnotappearinthestatementofcashflowsunderthe direct method?
a.Cashpaymentstosuppliers
b.Cashcollectionsfromcustomers c.DepreciationExpense
d.Cashfromthesaleof equipment
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a129.NixonCompanyhasotheroperatingexpensesof$90,000.Therehasbeenadecreasein prepaidexpensesof$4,000duringtheyear,andaccruedliabilitiesare$6,000largerthan in thepriorperiod.WhatwereNixon'scashpaymentsfor operatingexpenses?
a.$92,000 b.$88,000 c.$80,000 d.$90,000
a130.CarsenCorporationshowsincometaxexpenseof$90,000.Therehasbeena$5,000 decreaseinfederalincometaxespayableanda$7,000increaseinstateincometaxes payable duringtheyear.What wasCarsen'scashpaymentforincometaxes?
a.$90,000 b.$88,000 c.$85,000 d.$92,000
a131.Whichofthefollowingwouldnotappearintheoperatingactivitiessectionofastatement ofcashflowspreparedunderthedirectmethod?
a.Cashreceiptsfromcustomers b.Cashpaidfor incometaxes
c.Gainonsaleof equipment d.Cashpaidto employees
a132.Thecostofgoodssoldduringtheyearwas$165,000.Merchandiseinventorydecreased by$6,000duringtheyearandaccountspayabledecreasedby$3,000duringtheyear. Usingthedirectmethodofreportingcashflowsfromoperatingactivities,cashpayments formerchandisetotal
a.$168,000. b.$162,000. c.$156,000. d.$174,000.
a133.BentCompanyreportsa$20,000increaseininventoryanda$5,000decreasein accountspayableduringtheyear.CostofGoodsSoldfortheyearwas$150,000.Using thedirectmethodofreportingcashflowsfromoperatingactivities,cashpaymentsmade tosupplierswere
a.$150,000. b.$165,000. c.$175,000. d.$135,000.
a134.During2008,UnruhCompanyhad $160,000incashsalesand$1,400,000increditsales. Theaccounts receivable balances were$180,000 and$212,000atDecember31,2007 and2008,respectively.Usingthedirectmethodofreportingcash flowsfromoperating activities,whatwasthe totalcashcollectedfromallcustomersduring2008?
a.$1,368,000 b.$1,592,000 c.$1,560,000 d.$1,528,000
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a135.LoganCompanyhasotheroperatingexpensesof$260,000.Therehasbeenanincrease inprepaidexpensesof$16,000duringtheyear,andaccruedliabilitiesare$24,000lower thaninthepriorperiod.Usingthedirectmethodofreportingcashflowsfromoperating activities,whatwereLogan'scashpaymentsforoperatingexpenses?
a.$248,000 b.$252,000 c.$220,000 d.$300,000
Additional MultipleChoiceQuestions
136. Whichof thefollowing steps isnotrequired inpreparingthestatement of cashflows? a.Determinethechangeincash.
b.Determinethenetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities. c.Determinecashfrominvestingandfinancingactivities. d.Determinethechangeincurrentassets.
137. Financingactivitiesinvolve
a.lendingmoneytootherentitiesandcollectingonthoseloans. b.cash receiptsfromsalesof goodsandservices.
c.acquiringanddisposingof productivelong-livedassets. d.long-termliabilityand owners'equityitems.
138. Theinformationtopreparethestatementofcashflowsusuallycomesfromeachofthe followingexcept
a.thecomparativebalancesheet. b.theretainedearningsstatement. c.additionalinformation.
d.thecurrentincomestatement.
139. Thestatementof cashflows ispreparedfromallofthefollowing except a.theadjustedtrialbalance.
b.comparativebalancesheets. c.selectedtransactiondata.
d.thecurrentincomestatement.
140. Theinformationinastatementofcashflowswillnothelpinvestorstoassesstheentity's abilityto
a.generatefuture cashflows.
b.obtainfavorableborrowingterms at abank. c.paydividends.
d.payits obligations whentheybecomedue.
141. Inconvertingnetincometonetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities,undertheindirect method:
a.decreasesinaccountsreceivable and increasesinprepaidexpensesare added. b.decreasesininventoryandincreasesinaccruedliabilitiesareadded.
c.decreasesinaccountspayableanddecreasesin inventoryarededucted.
d.increasesinaccountsreceivable and increasesin accruedliabilitiesarededucted.
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142. IntheFreyfogleCompany,landdecreased$60,000becauseofacashsalefor$60,000, theequipmentaccountincreased$20,000asaresultofacashpurchase,andBonds Payableincreased$70,000fromanissuanceforcashatfacevalue.Thenetcash provided by investingactivities is
a.$60,000.b.$110,000. c.$40,000. d.$50,000.
a143.CribbetsCompanyusesthedirectmethodindeterminingnetcashprovidedbyoperating activities,Duringtheyear,operatingexpenseswere$260,000,prepaidexpenses increased$20,000,andaccruedexpensespayableincreased$30,000.Cashpayments for operatingexpenseswere
a.$210,000. b.$310,000. c.$270,000. d.$250,000.
a144.BainbridgeCompanyusesthedirectmethodindeterminingnetcashprovidedby operatingactivities.Theincomestatementshowsincometaxexpense$60,000.Income taxespayablewere$25,000atthebeginningoftheyearand$18,000attheendofthe year.Cashpaymentsforincometaxesare
a.$53,000. b.$60,000. c.$67,000. d.$78,000.
a145.Whena worksheetisused, all butoneof thefollowingstatementsiscorrect.The incorrect statementis
a.Reconcilingitemsontheworksheetarenotjournalizedor posted.
b.Thebottomportionof theworksheetshowsthestatementof cashflowseffects.
c.Thebalancesheetaccounts portion of the worksheetisdivided intotwo parts:assets, and liabilitiesandstockholders'equity.
d.Eachline pertainingtoabalancesheetaccountshouldfootacross.
BRIEFEXERCISES
BE146
Selectedtransactionsfor the EldonCompanyarelistedbelow.
1.Collectedaccountsreceivable.
2.Declaredandpaiddividends oncommonstock. 3.Soldlong-terminvestmentsforcash.
4.Issuedstockforequipment.
5.Repaidfiveyearnotepayable. 6.Paidemployeewages.
7.Convertedbonds payabletocommon stock. 8.Acquiredlong-term investmentwithcash.
9.Soldbuildingsand equipmentforcash. 10.Soldmerchandiseto customers.
Instructions
Classifyeachtransactionaseither(a)anoperatingactivity,(b)aninvestingactivity,(c)a financing activity,or(d) a noncashinvestingandfinancingactivity.
BE147
BertucciCompanyhadnetincomeof$204,000in2008.Depreciationexpensefortheyearis $45,000.Duringtheyear,AccountsReceivableincreased$9,000andPrepaidExpenses decreased$1,000.The companyalsosoldequipmentatalossof $2,000.
Instructions
Calculatenet cashflowsfromoperatingactivitiesusingtheindirect method.
BE148
During2008,BaxterCompanysoldabuildingwithabookvalueof$145,000forproceedsof $132,000.Thecompanyalsosoldlong-terminvestmentsforproceedsof$45,000.Thecompany purchasedlandandanewbuildingfor$320,000bysigningalong-termnotepayable.Noother transactions impactedlong-term assetaccountsduring2008.
Instructions
Computenet cashflowsfrom investingactivities.
BE149
MoverCompanyissuedcommonstockforproceedsof$14,000during2008.Thecompanypaid dividendsof$2,000.Thecompany alsoissued along-termnotepayable for$30,000inexchange forequipmentduringtheyear.Thecompanysoldtreasurystockthathadacostof$2,000for $4,000.
Instructions
Computenet cashflowsfromfinancingactivities.
BE150
AtJanuary1,2008,BergmanEnterprisesreportedabalanceintheEquipmentaccountof $45,000.Duringtheyearthecompanypurchasedequipmentwithacostof$60,000andsold equipmentwithabookvalueof$30,000.Thecompany reportedalossonthesaleofequipment of$2,000. Assumethe indirectmethodisused.
Instructions
Determinewhatamountwillbereportedin(a)theoperatingactivitiessectionand(b)the investingactivitiessection withregardto thepurchaseandsaleof equipment.
BE151
Assumetheindirectmethodisusedtocomputecashflowsfromoperations.Foreachitemlisted below,indicatetheeffectonnetincomeinarrivingatcashflowsfromoperationsbychoosingone of thefollowingcodeletters.
CodeCashFlowsFromOperatingActivities
Addto NetIncome A DeductfromNetIncome D
1. Increaseinaccountsreceivable 2. Increaseininventory
3. Decreaseinprepaidexpenses 4. Decreaseinaccountspayable 5. Increaseinaccruedliabilities
6. Increaseinincometaxespayable 7. Depreciationexpense
8. Losson sale of investment
9. Gainondisposalof equipment 10. Amortizationexpense
BE152
DuttonCompanypreparedthetabulationbelowat December31,2008.
NetIncome.............................................................................................................. $275,000
Adjustmentstoreconcilenet incometonetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities:
Depreciationexpense,$25,000......................................................................
Decreaseinaccountsreceivable,$55,000.....................................................
Increase ininventory,$12,000.......................................................................
Decreaseinaccountspayable,$6,600..........................................................
Increase inincometaxespayable,$1,500.....................................................
Loss onsaleofland,$5,000...........................................................................
Netcashprovided(used)byoperatingactivities............................................
Instructions
Showhoweachitemshouldbereportedinthestatementofcashflows.Useparenthesesfor deductions.
BE153
Daimler Enterprisesreportedcash flowfromoperationsof$342,000. Thecompanymadecapital expendituresof $112,000andpaiddividends of $34,000.
InstructionsComputefreecashflow.
BE154
SchickCompanyreportedcostofgoodssoldof$192,000onits2008incomestatement.The company’sbeginninginventorywas$35,000.Theendinginventorywasvaluedat$40,000.The AccountsPayablebalanceatJanuary1was$25,000.TheDecember31balanceinAccounts Payablewas $22,000.
Instructions
Computecashpaymentstosuppliers.
BE155
HillerCompanyhadtotaloperatingexpensesof$135,000in2008,whichincludedDepreciation Expenseof$25,000.Alsoduring2008,prepaidexpensesdecreasedby$9,000andaccrued expenses increasedby$5,500.
Instructions
Calculatetheamountofcashpaymentsforoperatingexpensesin2008usingthedirectmethod.
EXERCISES
Ex.156
Classifyeach ofthefollowing asa(n):
A.OperatingActivity B.InvestingActivity C.FinancingActivity
1Issuanceof bonds. 2.Saleofequipment.
3.Amortizationexpense.
4.Purchaseof treasurystock.
5.Receiptof dividendsoninvestment. 6.Purchaseof land.
Ex.157
SelectedtransactionsofEllerCompanyare listedbelow.
1.Commonstockissoldforcashabove parvalue. 2.Bondspayableare issuedforcashatadiscount.
3.Interestreceivable onashort-termnotereceivableis collected. 4.Landis soldfor cashatbookvalue.
5.Accountspayable are paidincash.
6.Equipmentispurchasedbysigninga 3-year,10%notepayable. 7.Cashdividendsoncommonstockaredeclaredandpaid.
8.100sharesof XYZcommon stockarepurchasedforcash. 9.Merchandiseis soldtocustomersforcash.
10.Bondspayableareconvertedinto commonstock.
Instructions
Classifyeachtransactionaseither(a)anoperatingactivity,(b)aninvestingactivity,(c)a financing activity,or(d) anoncashinvestingandfinancingactivity.
Ex.158
(a)Identifyseveralalternativesforpresentingsignificantnoncashactivitiesinfinancial statements.
(b)Givethreeexamplesof significantnoncashtransactions.
Ex.159
Thefollowinginformationis availableforSniderCompany:
Receiptsfromcustomers Dividendsfrom stockinvestments Proceedsfrom saleofequipment Proceedsfrom issuanceofstock PaymentsforgoodsPaymentsforoperatingexpenses Interestpaid
Taxespaid Dividendspaid
$180,000 3,000 18,000 90,000 100,000 70,000 5,000 4,000 20,000
Instructions
Basedonthe precedinginformation,computethenetcashprovided byoperating activities.
Ex.160
PierceCompanyreportednetincomeof$200,000forthecurrentyear.Depreciationrecordedon buildingsandequipmentamountedto$80,000fortheyear.Balancesofthecurrentassetand currentliability accountsat thebeginning andend of the year are asfollows:
Cash Accountsreceivable Inventories
Prepaidexpenses Accountspayable Incometaxes payable
End ofYear $20,000
24,000 50,000 7,500 12,000 1,600
Beginning of Year $15,000
32,000 65,000 5,000 18,000 1,200
Instructions
Preparethecashflowsfrom theoperatingactivitiessectionofthestatementof cashflowsusing theindirectmethod.
Ex.161
NealCompanyreportednetincomeof$120,000.For2008,depreciationwas$30,000,andthe companyreportedagainonsaleofinvestmentsof$10,000.Accountsreceivableincreased $25,000andaccountspayabledecreased$15,000.
Instructions
Computenet cashprovidedbyoperatingactivitiesusingtheindirectmethod.
Ex.162
Assumingastatementofcashflowsisprepared,indicatethereportingofthetransactionsand eventslistedbelow bymajorcategoriesonthestatement.Usethefollowingcodeletterstoindicate theappropriatecategoryunderwhichtheitemwould appearonthestatementof cashflows.
CodeCashFlowsFromOperatingActivities
Addto NetIncome A DeductfromNetIncome D CashFlowsFromInvestingActivities IA
CashFlowsFromFinancingActivities FA
Category
1. Commonstockisissuedforcashat anamountaboveparvalue. 2. Merchandiseinventoryincreasedduring theperiod.
3. Depreciationexpenserecordedfortheperiod. 4. Building waspurchasedforcash.
5. Bondspayablewereacquiredandretiredattheircarryingvalue. 6. Accountspayable decreasedduringtheperiod.
7. Prepaidexpensesdecreasedduringtheperiod. 8. Treasurystockwasacquiredfor cash.
9. Landis soldfor cashatanamountequalto bookvalue. 10. Patentamortizationexpense recordedfor aperiod.
Ex.163
AcomparativebalancesheetforLyonCompanyappearsbelow:
LYONCOMPANY ComparativeBalanceSheet
AssetsCash
Accountsreceivable Inventory
PrepaidexpensesLong-terminvestments Equipment
Accumulateddepreciation—equipment Totalassets
Dec.31, 2008
$23,000 18,000 27,000 6,000
-0-60,000
(18,000) $116,000
Dec.31, 2007
$10,000 14,000 18,000 9,000 18,000 32,000
(14,000) $87,000
Liabilities and Stockholders'Equity
Accountspayable Bondspayable Commonstock Retainedearnings
Totalliabilitiesandstockholders'equity
$17,000 37,000 40,000
22,000$116,000
$7,000 47,000 23,000
10,000$87,000
Additional information:
1.Netincomeforthe yearendingDecember31,2008was$24,000.2.Cashdividendsof $12,000weredeclaredandpaidduringthe year.
3.Long-terminvestmentsthathadacostof$18,000 weresoldfor$16,000. 4.Salesfor 2008were$120,000.
Instructions
PrepareastatementofcashflowsfortheyearendedDecember31,2008,usingtheindirect method.
Ex.164
AcomparativebalancesheetforJenner Corporationis presentedbelow:
CashAccountsreceivable (net) Prepaidinsurance
Land Equipment
Accumulateddepreciation TotalAssets
JENNER CORPORATION ComparativeBalanceSheet
Assets
2008 2007
$36,000 $31,000 80,000 60,000 25,000 17,000 18,000 40,000 70,000 60,000
(20,000) (13,000) $209,000 $195,000
Liabilities and Stockholders'Equity Accountspayable $11,000 Bondspayable 27,000 Commonstock 140,000 Retainedearnings 31,000
Totalliabilitiesandstockholders'equity $209,000
$6,000 19,000 115,000
55,000$195,000
Ex
164 (cont.) Additional information:
1.Netlossfor2008is$15,000.
2.Cashdividendsof $9,000weredeclaredand paidin2008.
3.Landwassoldforcashatalossof $7,000.Thiswasthe onlylandtransactionduringtheyear.
4.Equipmentwithacostof$15,000andaccumulateddepreciationof$10,000wassoldfor $5,000cash.
5.$12,000of bondswereretiredduringtheyearat carrying(book)value.
6.Equipmentwasacquiredforcommonstock.Thefairmarketvalueofthestockatthetimeof theexchangewas$25,000.
Instructions
Prepareastatementofcashflowsfor the yearended2008,usingtheindirect method.
Ex.165
ThefollowinginformationisavailableforFryerCorporationfortheyearendedDecember31, 2008:
Collectionof principalonlong-termloantoasupplier Acquisitionof equipmentforcash
Proceedsfrom thesale of long-terminvestmentatbookvalue Issuanceof commonstockfor cash
Depreciationexpense
Redemptionof bondspayable at carrying(book)value Paymentof cashdividends
Netincome
Purchaseof landbyissuing bondspayable
$15,000 10,000 27,000 20,000 35,000 24,000 14,000 30,000 40,000
Inaddition, thefollowinginformationisavailablefromthecomparativebalancesheetforFryerat the endof 2007 and2008:
CashAccountsreceivable (net) Prepaidinsurance
Totalcurrentassets
Accountspayable SalariespayableTotalcurrentliabilities
2008
$87,000 20,000
17,000$124,000
$25,000
4,000$29,000
2007
$14,000 15,000
13,000$42,000
$19,000
7,000$26,000
Instructions
PrepareFryer'sstatementofcashflowsfortheyearendedDecember31,2008usingtheindirect method.
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Ex.166
TrentCompanypreparedthetabulationbelowat December31,2008.
NetIncome.............................................................................................................. $300,000 Adjustmentstoreconcilenet incometonetcashprovidedbyoperatingactivities:
Depreciationexpense,$35,000...................................................................... Increaseinaccountsreceivable,$60,000...................................................... Decreaseininventory,$13,000...................................................................... Amortizationofpatent,$4,000........................................................................ Increaseinaccountspayable,$5,600............................................................ Decreaseininterestreceivable,$4,000......................................................... Increaseinprepaidexpenses,$6,000............................................................ Decreaseinincometaxespayable,$1,500.................................................... Gainonsaleofland,$5,000........................................................................... Netcashprovided (used)byoperatingactivities............................................
Instructions
Showhoweachitemshouldbereportedinthestatementofcashflows.Useparenthesesfor deductions.
Ex.167
Thefollowinginformationis availableforVisserCorporation:
Capitalexpenditures Cashdividends
Cashprovidedbyoperations Netincome
Sales
$115,000 65,000 200,000 130,000 500,000
Instructions
ComputeVisser Corporation'sfreecashflow.
Ex.168
LeiterCompanyhasbegunaworksheetforpreparingastatementofcashflows.Thefollowing additionalinformation isprovided:
1.Cashdividendsof$15,000werepaidduringthe year.
2.Landwhichoriginallycost $60,000wassoldfor $55,000. 3.Commonstockwasissuedat par valuefor cash.
Instructions
Completethe worksheetfor LeiterCompany.
aEx.168 (cont.)
LEITERCOMPANY Worksheet
StatementofCashFlows
FortheYearEndedDecember31,2008
Balance SheetAccountsDebits
Cash Accountsreceivable Inventory
Land Equipment
Total
Credits Accountspayable Bondspayable
Accumulateddepreciation— equipment
Commonstock Retainedearnings
Total
Statement ofCashFlows Effects Operatingactivities
Netincome
Balance 12/31/07
30,000 40,000 90,000 60,000 131,000351,000
15,000 25,000
81,000 170,000
60,000351,000
ReconcilingItems Debits Credits
21,000
Balance 12/31/08
55,000 58,000 110,000
-0-145,000368,000
12,000 10,000
95,000 180,000
71,000368,000
Ex.169
DolanCompany'sincomestatementshowedrevenuesof$250,000andoperatingexpensesof $160,000.Accountsreceivabledecreasedby$60,000andaccountspayableincreasedby $40,000duringtheyear.
Instructions
Compute(a)cashreceiptsfromcustomersand(b)cashpayments foroperatingexpensesusing thedirect method.
Ex.170
Banner Company hadtotaloperatingexpenses of$140,000in2008,whichincludedDepreciation Expenseof$20,000.Also,during2008,prepaidexpensesincreasedby$5,000andaccrued expenses decreasedby$6,700.
Instructions
Calculatetheamountofcashpaymentsforoperatingexpensesin2008usingthedirectmethod.
Ex.171
Thegeneralledgerof Lopez Companyprovidesthefollowinginformation:
AccountsReceivable Inventory AccountsPayable
End ofYear $55,000
350,000 40,000
Beginning of Year $94,000
210,000 65,000
Thecompany'snetsalesfortheyearwas$2,100,000andcostofgoodssoldamountedto $1,500,000.
InstructionsComputethe following:
(a) Cashreceiptsfromcustomers. (b) Cashpaymentstosuppliers.
Ex.172
TheincomestatementofRedmanInc.fortheyearendedDecember31,2008,reportedthe following condensedinformation:
Servicerevenue Operatingexpenses Incomefromoperations IncometaxexpenseNetincome
$600,000
360,000 240,000
60,000$180,000
Redman'sbalancesheetcontainedthefollowingcomparativedataat December31:
Accountsreceivable Accountspayable Incometaxespayable
2008
$50,000 35,000 6,000
2007
$40,000 50,000 3,000
Redmanhasnodepreciableassets.Accountspayable pertainstooperatingexpenses.
Instructions
Preparetheoperatingactivitiessectionof the statementof cashflowsusingthedirectmethod.
Ex.173
Theincomestatementof HaslettCompanyis shownbelow:
HASLETT COMPANY IncomeStatement
FortheYearEndedDecember31,2008
Sales
Costof goodssold Grossprofit Operatingexpenses
Sellingexpenses Administrativeexpense Depreciationexpense Amortizationexpense
Netincome
$500,000 700,000 90,000
30,000
$8,000,000
5,400,000 2,600,000
1,320,000$1,280,000
Ex.173 (cont.)
Additionalinformation:
1.Accountsreceivable increased$500,000duringtheyear. 2.Inventoryincreased$250,000duringtheyear.
3.Prepaidexpensesincreased$200,000duringthe year.
4.Accountspayable tomerchandisesuppliers increased$150,000duringtheyear. 5.Accruedexpensespayableincreased$180,000duringthe year.
Instructions
Preparetheoperatingactivitiessectionofthestatementofcashflowsfortheyearended December31, 2008,forHaslettCompany,usingthedirectmethod.
Ex.174
ThefinancialstatementsofLarkinCompanyappear below:
Cash Accountsreceivable Merchandiseinventory
Property,plant,andequipment Accumulateddepreciation
Total
LARKINCOMPANY ComparativeBalanceSheet December31
Assets
2008 2007
$43,000 $23,000 26,000 34,000 25,000 15,000 50,000 78,000
(20,000) (24,000) $124,000 $126,000
Accountspayable Incometaxespayable Bondspayable Commonstock Retainedearnings
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders'Equity
$17,000 13,000 7,000 41,000
46,000$124,000
$23,000 8,000 33,000 24,000
38,000$126,000
LARKINCOMPANY Income Statement
FortheYearEndedDecember31,2008
Sales
Costofgoodssold GrossprofitSellingexpenses
Administrativeexpenses Incomefromoperations Interestexpense Incomebeforeincometaxes Incometaxexpense
Netincome
$20,000
16,000
$360,000
280,000 80,000
36,000 44,000
4,000 40,000
12,000$28,000
Thefollowingadditionaldatawereprovided:
1.Dividendsdeclaredandpaidwere$20,000.
2.Duringtheyear,equipmentwassoldfor$12,000cash.Thisequipmentcost$28,000 originallyand hadabook valueof $12,000at thetime of sale.
3.Alldepreciationexpenseis inthesellingexpensecategory. 4.Allsalesandpurchasesareonaccount.
5.Accountspayable pertaintomerchandisesuppliers.
6.Alloperatingexpensesexceptfordepreciationwerepaidincash.
Instructions
Prepareastatementofcashflowsfor LarkinCompanyusingthedirectmethod.
Ex.175
CondensedfinancialdataofStiner Companyappear below:
Cash Accountsreceivable Inventories
Prepaidexpenses Investments
Plantassets Accumulateddepreciation
Total
STINER COMPANY ComparativeBalanceSheet December31
Assets
2008 2007
$71,000 $35,000 85,000 53,000 120,000 132,000 19,000 25,000 90,000 75,000 315,000 250,000
(65,000) (60,000) $635,000$510,000
Accountspayable Accruedexpensespayable Bondspayable Commonstock Retainedearnings
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders'Equity
$93,000 29,000 130,000 245,000
138,000$635,000
$75,000 24,000 160,000 170,000
81,000$510,000
STINERCOMPANY Income Statement
FortheYearEndedDecember31,2008
Sales Less:
Costofgoodssold
Operatingexpenses(excludingdepreciation) Depreciationexpense
Incometaxes Interestexpense
Lossonsaleof plantassets Netincome
$280,000 60,000 17,000 15,000 18,000
3,000
$470,000
393,000$77,000
Additionalinformation:
1.Newplantassetscosting$90,000werepurchasedfor cashin2008.
2.Oldplantassetscosting$25,000weresoldfor$10,000cashwhenbookvaluewas$13,000. 3.Bondswithafacevalueof $30,000wereconvertedinto$30,000of commonstock.
4.Acashdividendof $20,000wasdeclaredandpaidduringtheyear. 5.Accountspayable pertaintomerchandisepurchases.
Instructions
Prepareastatementofcashflowsfor the yearusingthedirectmethod.
Ex.176
TheincomestatementforJavierCompanyshowedcostofgoodssoldof$95,000andoperating expensesof$50,000.Thecomparativebalancesheetsfortheyearshowthatinventory decreased$3,000,prepaidexpensesincreased$7,000,accountspayableincreased$4,000,and accrued expensespayable decreased$5,000.
Instructions
Compute(a)cashpayments tosuppliersand(b)cashpaymentsforoperatingexpensesusingthe direct method.
COMPLETIONSTATEMENTS
177.Astatementofcashflowssummarizestheoperating, ,and activitiesof anentity.
178.Thecasheffectsofsellinggoodsandservicesappearsinthe activities section of astatementofcashflows.
179.Theoperatingactivities sectionofthestatement ofcash flowsmaybepreparedusingthe
methodorthe method.
180.Netincomefromoperationsisgenerallynotthesameascashprovidedfromoperations becauserevenuesandexpensesarerecognizedintheincomestatementonthe
basis.
181.Usingtheindirectapproach,noncashchargesintheincomestatementare
tonetincomeandnoncashcreditsare tocompute cash providedbyoperations.
182.Ifaccountsreceivableincreaseduringaperiod,revenuesonanaccrualbasisare
thanrevenuesonacashbasis.
183.Thesaleofequipmentatlessthanitsbookvalueisa(n) ofcashthatis reported inthe activitiessection.
184.Free equalscashprovidedbyoperationslesscapitalexpendituresand cash dividends.
a185.Underthedirectmethod,noncashcharges,suchasdepreciation,are
inthestatementof cashflows.
a186.Underthedirectmethod,thetwo largestclassesof itemsintheoperating activitiessection foramerchandisingcompanyarecash andcash
.
a187.Costofgoodssoldfortheyearamountedto$150,000,andduringtheyear,accounts payable by$8,000andinventory by$7,000resulting in cashpaidtosuppliersof$135,000.
a188.Incomputingcashpaymentsforoperatingexpenses,adecreaseinprepaidexpensesis
andanincreaseinaccruedexpensespayableis to (from)operatingexpenses,exclusiveof depreciation.
a189.Incomputingcashpaymentsforincometaxes,adecreaseinincometaxespayableis
to(from)incometaxexpense.
MATCHING
Set1—IndirectMethod
190.Foreachofthefollowingitems,indicatebyusingtheappropriate codeletter,howtheitem should be reported inthestatementof cashflows,usingtheindirect method.
A. Addedtonetincome
B. Deductedfromnetincome
C. Cashoutflow—investingactivity D. Cashinflow—investingactivity E. Cash outflow—financingactivity F. Cash inflow—financingactivity
G. Significantnoncashinvestingandfinancing activity
1.Decreaseinaccountspayable duringaperiod
2.Declarationandpaymentofacashdividend.
3.Lossonsaleof land.
4.Decreaseinaccountsreceivable duringaperiod.
5.Redemptionof bondsforcash.
6.Proceedsfrom saleofequipmentatbookvalue.
7.Issuanceof commonstockfor cash.
8.Purchaseofa buildingfor cash.
9.Acquisitionof landinexchangeforcommonstock.
10.Increaseinmerchandiseinventoryduringa period.
Set2—DirectMethod
a191.For eachof thefollowingitems, indicatebyusingthe appropriatecode letter, howtheitem should be reported inthestatementof cashflows,usingthedirectmethod.
A. Addedindeterminingcashreceiptsfromcustomers
B. Deductedindeterminingcashreceiptsfromcustomers C. Addedindeterminingcashpaymentstosuppliers
D. Deductedindeterminingcashpaymentstosuppliers E. Cashoutflow—investingactivity
F. Cashinflow—investingactivityG. Cash outflow—financingactivity H. Cash inflow—financingactivity
I. Significantnoncashinvestingandfinancing activity J. Isnotshown
1.Decreaseinaccountspayable duringaperiod.
2.Declarationandpaymentofa cashdividend.
3.Decreaseinaccountsreceivable duringaperiod.
4.Depreciationexpense.
5.Conversionof bondspayable intocommonstock.
6.Decreaseinmerchandiseinventoryduringa period.
7.Saleofequipmentforcashat bookvalue.
8.Issuanceofpreferredstockfor cash.
9.Purchaseof landfor cash.
10.Lossonsale of aplant asset.
SHORT-ANSWERESSAYQUESTIONS
S-AE192
Thestatementofcashflowsistheonlyrequiredfinancialstatementthatisnotpreparedfroman adjustedtrialbalance.Whatarethesourcesofinformationforpreparingastatementofcash flows? Explainhowtheaccrualbasis of accounting affectsthestatementof cashflows.
S-AE193
Cashflowsfromoperatingactivitiescanbecalculatedusingtheindirectordirectmethod.Briefly describehowthetwomethodsdifferyetarriveatthesameinformationaboutthenetcashflows fromoperatingactivities.
S-AE194
Howisitpossibleforacompanytosufferanetlossforagivenyear,yetproduceapositivenet cashflowfrom operatingactivities?
S-AE195(Ethics)
FlintHillsCompany'smostrecentfinancialstatementsshoweddismalperformance.Therewasa netlossof$10,000andthestatementofcashflowsshowedanetcashdecreaseinall categories.Thecompanypresidentcalledallthemanagerstogetherandaskedthemtodoall theycouldtomakesurethenextquarter'sperformance wasbetter.
MelLaw,managerofthemanufacturingdivision,soldoffoldmanufacturingequipment.Healso reclassifiedseveralworkerstoparttime(30hoursperweek)andhiredadditionaltemporary workerstotakeuptheslack.Thissavedthecompanymoney,sincepart-timeworkersdonot havethe same insuranceandotherbenefitsasfull-timeworkers.
JohnReed,financialmanager,immediatelysuspendedpaymentsonallaccountsexceptthose on which interest wouldaccrue.Healsoinstitutedaggressivecollectionprocedures.
Required:
1.Were MelLaw'sactionsethical?Explain.
2.WereJohnReed'sactionsethical?Explain.
3.Werethecompanypresident's actionsethical?Explain.
S-AE196(Communication)
Youaretheaccountant forasmallmanufacturingfirm.Yourcompany isprivatelyheld,sothereis nocurrentrequirementtoissuefinancialstatementsusingGAAP.Youwerehiredfouryearsago, andatthattimeyouinstitutedacashbudgetingsystem.Presently,youpresentascheduleof predictedcashsourcesand cashneedsattheendof eachweekforthefollowingweek.
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S-AE196(cont.)
KenHarmon, thecompany'spresident,hasaskedwhetherastatementofcashflowswouldalso be useful.
Required:
Preparea shortmemorandumtothepresident indicatingwhether youbelieve suchanadditionto thefinancialstatementstobeuseful.Includeinyourmemothebenefitsthatmightbeexpected fromastatementofcashflowsandwhetherthosearedifferentfromthebenefitsofacash sourcesandcashneedslisting.
CHAPTER18
FINANCIALSTATEMENTANALYSIS
CHAPTERSTUDYOBJECTIVES
1.Discusstheneedforcomparativeanalysis.
2.Identifythetoolsoffinancialstatementanalysis.
3.Explainandapplyhorizontal(trend)analysis.
4.Describeandapplyverticalanalysis.
5.Identifyandcomputeratiosusedinanalyzingafirm'sliquidity,profitability,andsolvency.
6.Understandtheconceptofearningpower,andindicatehowirregularitemsarepresented.
7.Understandtheconceptofqualityofearnings.
TRUE-FALSESTATEMENTS
1. Intracompanycomparisonsofthesamefinancialstatementitemscanoftendetect changes infinancialrelationships andsignificanttrends.
2. Calculatingfinancialratiosisafinancialreportingrequirementundergenerallyaccepted accountingprinciples.
3. Measuresofacompany'sliquidityareconcernedwiththefrequencyandamountsof dividend payments.
4. Analysisof financialstatementsis enhancedwith theuseof comparativedata.
5. Comparisonsofcompanydatawithindustryaveragescanprovidesomeinsightintothe company's relativepositionintheindustry.
6. Verticalandhorizontalanalysesareconcernedwiththeformatusedtopreparefinancial statements.
7. Horizontal,vertical,andcircularanalysesarethemostcommontoolsoffinancial statementanalysis.
8. Horizontalanalysisisatechniqueforevaluatingafinancialstatementiteminthecurrent yearwith otheritemsinthecurrentyear.
9. Anothernamefortrendanalysisishorizontalanalysis.
10. Ifacompanyhassalesof$110in2008and$154in2009,thepercentageincreasein sales from2008to2009is140%.
11. Inhorizontalanalysis,ifanitemhasanegativeamountinthebaseyear,andapositive amount inthefollowingyear,nopercentagechangeforthatitemcanbecomputed.
12. Commonsizeanalysisexpresseseachitemwithinafinancialstatementintermsofa percent of a baseamount.
13. Verticalanalysisisa moresophisticatedanalyticaltoolthanhorizontal analysis.
14. Verticalanalysisisusefulinmakingcomparisonsofcompaniesofdifferentsizes.
15. Meaningfulanalysisoffinancialstatementswillincludeeitherhorizontalorvertical analysis,butnotboth.
16. Usingvertical analysisoftheincomestatement,acompany'snetincome asapercentage ofnetsalesis10%;therefore,thecostofgoodssoldasapercentageofsalesmustbe 90%.
17. Intheverticalanalysisoftheincomestatement,eachitemisgenerallystatedasa percentage of net income.
18. A ratiocanbeexpressedasapercentage,arate,oraproportion.
19. Asolvencyratiomeasurestheincomeoroperatingsuccessofanenterpriseforagiven period of time.
20. Thecurrentratiois ameasure of alltheratioscalculatedforthe currentyear.
21. Inventoryturnovermeasuresthenumberoftimesontheaveragetheinventorywassold during theperiod.
22. Profitabilityratiosarefrequentlyusedasabasisforevaluatingmanagement'soperating effectiveness.
23. Therateofreturnontotalassetswillbegreaterthantherateofreturnoncommon stockholders' equity ifthe companyhas beensuccessful intrading ontheequityat again.
24. Fromacreditor's pointofview,thehigherthetotaldebttototalassetsratio,thelowerthe risk that thecompanymaybeunableto payits obligations.
25. Acurrentratioof1.2to1indicatesthatacompany'scurrentassetsexceeditscurrent liabilities.
26. Usingborrowedmoneytoincreasetherateofreturnoncommonstockholders'equityis called "tradingontheequity."
27. Whenthedisposalofasignificantsegmentoccurs,theincomestatementshouldreport both incomefromcontinuingoperationsandincome(loss)fromdiscontinuedoperations.
28. Aneventortransactionshouldbeclassifiedasanextraordinaryitemifitisunusualin nature orifit occurs infrequently.
29. Variationsamongcompaniesintheapplicationofgenerallyacceptedaccounting principles mayreducequalityofearnings.
30. Proformaincomeusuallyexcludesitemsthatthecompanythinksareunusualor nonrecurring.
Additional True-FalseQuestions
31. Thethreebasictoolsofanalysisarehorizontalanalysis,verticalanalysis,andratio analysis.
32. A percentagechangecan becomputedonlyif thebaseamountiszeroorpositive.
33. Inverticalanalysis, the baseamountinanincomestatementisusuallynetsales.
34. Profitabilityratiosmeasuretheabilityoftheenterprisetosurviveoveralongperiodof time.
35. Thedaysin inventoryiscomputedbymultiplyinginventoryturnoverby365.
36. Extraordinaryitemsarereportednetofapplicabletaxesinaseparatesectionofthe income statement.
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
37. Whichoneof thefollowingisprimarilyinterestedintheliquidityof acompany? a.Federalgovernment
b.Stockholders
c.Long-termcreditors d.Short-termcreditors
38. Whichoneof thefollowing isnot a characteristic generallyevaluatedin analyzingfinancial statements?
a.Liquidity
b.Profitabilityc.Marketability d.Solvency
39. Inanalyzingthefinancialstatementsofacompany,asingleitemonthefinancial statements
a.shouldbereported inbold-facetype.
b.ismoremeaningfulif comparedtootherfinancialinformation. c.is significantonlyifit is large.
d.shouldbeaccompaniedbyafootnote.
40. Short-termcreditorsareusuallymostinterestedinevaluating a.solvency.
b.liquidity.
c.marketability. d.profitability.
41. Long-termcreditorsareusuallymostinterestedinevaluating a.liquidityandsolvency.
b.solvencyandmarketability. c.liquidityandprofitability.
d.profitabilityandsolvency.
42. Stockholdersaremostinterestedinevaluating a.liquidityandsolvency.
b.profitabilityandsolvency. c.liquidityandprofitability.
d.marketabilityandsolvency.
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43. A stockholderis interestedintheabilityof afirmto a.payconsistentdividends.
b.appreciateinshareprice.c.surviveovera longperiod. d.all of these.
44. Comparisonsoffinancialdatamadewithina companyarecalled a.intracompanycomparisons.
b.interiorcomparisons.
c.intercompanycomparisons. d.intramuralcomparisons.
45. Atechniqueforevaluatingfinancialstatementsthatexpressestherelationshipamong selected items offinancialstatementdatais
a.commonsizeanalysis. b.horizontalanalysis.
c.ratioanalysis.
d.verticalanalysis.
46. Whichoneof thefollowingisnotatool infinancialstatementanalysis? a.Horizontalanalysis
b.Circularanalysis c.Verticalanalysis d.Ratioanalysis
47. Inanalyzingfinancialstatements,horizontalanalysis is a a.requirement.
b.tool.
c.principle. d.theory.
48. Horizontalanalysisis also called a.linearanalysis.
b.verticalanalysis. c.trendanalysis.
d.commonsizeanalysis.
49. Verticalanalysisisalsoknownas a.perpendicularanalysis.
b.commonsizeanalysis. c.trendanalysis.
d.straight-lineanalysis.
50. Inratioanalysis,theratiosareneverexpressedasa a.rate.
b.negativefigure. c.percentage.
d.simpleproportion.
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51. Theformulaforhorizontalanalysisofchangessincethebaseperiodisthecurrentyear amount
a.dividedbythebaseyearamount.
b.minusthebaseyearamountdividedbythe base yearamount.c.minusthebase yearamountdividedbythe currentyearamount. d.plusthebaseyearamountdividedbythebase yearamount.
52. Horizontalanalysisevaluatesaseriesoffinancialstatementdataovera periodof time a.that hasbeenarrangedfromthehighestnumbertothelowestnumber.
b.that hasbeenarrangedfromthelowestnumbertothehighestnumber. c.todeterminewhichitemsareinerror.
d.todeterminetheamountand/orpercentageincreaseordecreasethathastaken place.
53. Horizontalanalysisevaluatesfinancialstatementdata a.withina periodof time.
b.overa periodof time. c.onacertaindate.
d.as it mayappearinthefuture.
54. Assumethefollowingsalesdatafor a company:
2010 $1,000,000 2009 900,000 2008 750,000 2007 600,000
If2007isthebaseyear, whatis thepercentageincreaseinsalesfrom2007to 2009? a.100%
b.150% c.50%d.66.7%
55. Comparativebalancesheetsareusuallypreparedfor a.oneyear.
b.twoyears.c.threeyears. d.four years.
56. Horizontalanalysisisappropriatelyperformed a.onlyonthe incomestatement.
b.onlyonthebalancesheet.
c.onlyonthestatementof retainedearnings. d.onallthreeofthesestatements.
57. Ahorizontalanalysisperformedonastatementofretainedearningswouldnotshowa percentagechangein
a.dividendspaid. b.netincome.
c.expenses.
d.beginningretained earnings.
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58. Under whichofthefollowingcasesmaya percentagechangebecomputed? a.Thetrendofthe balancesisdecreasingbutallbalancesarepositive.
b.Thereis nobalanceinthebaseyear.
c.There is apositivebalancein thebaseyear andanegativebalancein thesubsequent year.
d.There is anegativebalancein thebaseyearandapositivebalanceinthe subsequent year.
59. Assumethefollowingsalesdatafor a company:
2009 $945,000 2008 780,000 2007 650,000
If2007isthebaseyear,whatis thepercentageincreaseinsalesfrom2007to 2008? a.25%
b.20%c.125% d.143%
60. Assumethefollowingcost ofgoodssolddatafora company:
2009 $1,500,000 2008 1,200,000 2007 900,000
If2007isthebaseyear,whatisthepercentage increase incostofgoodssoldfrom2007 to2009?
a.167% b.67%c.60% d.40%
Usethefollowing informationforquestions61–62:
MoonBeam,Inc.hasthefollowingincomestatement(inmillions):
MOON BEAM, INC. IncomeStatement
FortheYearEndedDecember31,2008
NetSales $180 CostofGoodsSold 120 GrossProfit 60 OperatingExpenses 33NetIncome $27
61. Usingverticalanalysis,whatpercentageisassignedto Costof GoodsSold? a. 67%
b. 33% c.100%
d.Noneof theabove
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62. Usingverticalanalysis,whatpercentageis assignedto NetIncome? a.100%
b.85% c.15%
d.Noneof theabove
63. Verticalanalysisisalsocalled a.commonsizeanalysis.
b.horizontalanalysis. c.ratioanalysis.
d.trendanalysis.
64. Verticalanalysisisa techniquewhichexpresseseachitemwithinafinancialstatement a.in dollarsandcents.
b.intermsof apercentageoftheiteminthepreviousyear. c.in terms of apercentofa baseamount.
d.starting withthe highestvaluedowntothe lowestvalue.
65. Incommonsizeanalysis,
a.a baseamountisrequired. b.abase amountisoptional.
c.thesamebaseisusedacross allfinancialstatementsanalyzed.
d.theresultsof thehorizontalanalysisarenecessaryinputsforperformingtheanalysis.
66. Inperforminga verticalanalysis,thebaseforprepaid expensesis a.totalcurrentassets.
b.totalassets.
c.totalliabilitiesandstockholders'equity. d.prepaidexpenses.
67. Inperforminga verticalanalysis,thebaseforsalesrevenuesontheincomestatementis a.netsales.
b.sales.
c.net income.
d.costof goodsavailablefor sale.
68. Inperforminga verticalanalysis,thebaseforsalesreturnsandallowancesis a.sales.
b.salesdiscounts. c.netsales.
d.totalrevenues.
69. Inperforminga verticalanalysis,thebaseforcost ofgoodssoldis a.totalsellingexpenses.
b.netsales.
c.totalrevenues. d.totalexpenses.
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70. Eachof thefollowingisa liquidityratioexceptthe a.acid-testratio.
b.currentratio.
c.debttototal assetsratio. d.inventoryturnover.
71. A ratiocalculatedinthe analysisof financialstatements
a.expressesamathematicalrelationshipbetweentwonumbers. b.showsthepercentageincreasefromone yeartoanother.
c.restatesallitemsonafinancialstatementintermsofdollarsofthesamepurchasing power.
d.ismeaningfulonlyifthenumeratorisgreaterthanthedenominator.
72. A liquidityratiomeasuresthe
a.incomeoroperatingsuccessof anenterpriseovera periodoftime. b.abilityoftheenterpriseto surviveovera longperiodof time.
c.short-termabilityoftheenterprisetopayitsmaturingobligationsandtomeet unexpectedneedsforcash.
d.numberoftimesinterestisearned.
73. Thecurrentratiois
a.calculatedbydividingcurrentliabilitiesbycurrentassets.
b.usedtoevaluateacompany'sliquidityandshort-termdebtpayingability. c.usedtoevaluate acompany's solvencyandlong-term debtpayingability. d.calculatedbysubtractingcurrentliabilitiesfromcurrentassets.
74. Theacid-test(quick)ratio
a.isusedtoquickly determineacompany'ssolvencyand long-termdebtpayingability. b.relatescash, short-terminvestments,andnetreceivablestocurrentliabilities.
c.iscalculatedbytakingoneitemfromtheincomestatementandoneitemfromthe balance sheet.
d.isthesameasthecurrentratioexceptitis roundedtothenearest wholepercent.
75. WalkerClothingStorehadabalanceintheAccountsReceivableaccountof$780,000at thebeginningoftheyearandabalanceof$820,000attheendoftheyear.Netcredit salesduringtheyearamountedto$8,000,000.Theaveragecollectionperiodofthe receivables interms ofdays was
a.30 days.b.365days. c.10days. d.37days.
76. ParrHardwareStorehadnetcreditsalesof$5,200,000andcostofgoodssoldof $4,000,000fortheyear.TheAccountsReceivablebalancesatthebeginningandendof theyearwere$600,000and$700,000,respectively.Thereceivablesturnover was
a.7.4times. b.8.7times. c.6.2times. d.8times.
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Usethefollowing informationforquestions77–78.
WatersDepartmentStorehadnetcreditsalesof$12,000,000andcostofgoodssoldof $9,000,000fortheyear.Theaverageinventoryfor the year amountedto $2,000,000.
77. Inventoryturnoverforthe yearis a.6 times.
b.10.5times. c.4.5times. d.3times.
78. Theaveragenumberof daysininventoryduringthe yearwas a.122days.
b.81days. c.61days. d.35days.
79. Eachof thefollowingis includedincomputingtheacid-testratio except a.cash.
b.inventory.c.receivables.
d.short-terminvestments.
80. Whichoneof thefollowing wouldnot beconsidereda liquidityratio? a.Currentratio
b.Inventoryturnover c.Acid-testratio
d.Returnonassets
81. Assetturnovermeasures
a.howoftenacompanyreplacesitsassets.
b.howefficientlyacompanyusesits assetstogeneratesales.c.theportionof theassetsthathavebeenfinancedbycreditors. d.theoverallrateof returnonassets.
82. Profitmarginis calculatedbydividing a.salesbycost ofgoodssold.
b.grossprofitbynetsales.
c.net incomebystockholders'equity. d.netincomebynetsales.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions83–84.
RaneyCorporationhadnetincomeof$200,000andpaiddividendstocommonstockholdersof $50,000in2008.Theweightedaveragenumberofsharesoutstandingin2008was50,000 shares.RaneyCorporation'scommonstockissellingfor$40pershareontheNewYorkStock Exchange.
83. RaneyCorporation's price-earningsratiois a.2.5times.
b.10times.c.13.3times. d.4times.
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84 RaneyCorporation's payout ratiofor2008is a.$4pershare.
b33.3%. c.25%.d.10%.
85 Holt Companyreportedthefollowingon its income statement:
Incomebeforeincometaxes Incometaxexpense
Netincome
$420,000
120,000$300,000
Ananalysisoftheincomestatementrevealedthatinterestexpensewas$50,000.Holt Company'stimesinterestearnedwas
a.9 times. b.8times. c.7times. d.6times.
86. Thedebttototalassetsratiomeasures a.thecompany'sprofitability.
b.whetherinterest canbepaidondebtinthecurrentyear. c.theproportionofinterestpaidrelativetodividendspaid. d.thepercentageofthetotalassetsprovidedbycreditors.
87. Tradingontheequity(leverage)referstothe a.amountof workingcapital.
b.amountof capitalprovidedbyowners.
c.useof borrowedmoneyto increasethereturnto owners. d.numberoftimesinterestis earned.
88. ThecurrentassetsofKileCompanyare$150,000.Thecurrentliabilitiesare$120,000. Thecurrentratioexpressedasaproportion is
a.125%. b.1.25:1 c..80:1
d.$150,000÷$120,000.
89. Thecurrentratiomayalso bereferredto asthe a.shortrunratio.
b.acid-testratio.
c.workingcapitalratio. d.contemporaryratio.
90. A weaknessofthecurrentratiois a.thedifficultyof thecalculation.
b.that itdoesn'ttakeintoaccountthecompositionof thecurrentassets. c.thatitis rarelyusedbysophisticatedanalysts.
d.that itcanbeexpressedasapercentage,asarate, orasaproportion.
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91. A suppliertoacompanywouldbemostinterestedinthecompany’s a.asset turnover.
b.profitmargin. c.currentratio.
d.earningspershare.
92. Whichoneofthefollowingratioswouldnotlikelybeusedbyashort-termcreditorin evaluatingwhethertoselloncreditto acompany?
a.Currentratio b. Acid-testratio c. Assetturnover
d.Receivablesturnover
93. Ratiosareusedastoolsinfinancialanalysisa.insteadof horizontal and verticalanalyses.
b.becausetheymayprovideinformationthatisnotapparentfrominspectionofthe individualcomponents of theratio.
c.becauseevensingleratiosbythemselvesarequitemeaningful. d.becausetheyareprescribedbyGAAP.
94. Theratiosthat areusedto determineacompany'sshort-termdebtpaying abilityare a.assetturnover,timesinterest earned,currentratio, andreceivablesturnover.
b.timesinterestearned,inventory turnover,currentratio,andreceivables turnover. c.timesinterestearned,acid-test ratio,currentratio,andinventoryturnover.
d.currentratio,acid-testratio, receivablesturnover,andinventoryturnover.
95. A measureof thepercentage of eachdollarof salesthatresultsinnetincome is a.profit margin.
b.returnonassets.
c.returnoncommon stockholders'equity. d.earningspershare.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions96–97.
RisenCompanyhad$250,000ofcurrentassetsand$90,000ofcurrentliabilitiesbefore borrowing$50,000fromthebankwitha 3-monthnotepayable.
96. WhateffectdidtheborrowingtransactionhaveontheamountofRisenCompany's working capital?
a.Noeffect
b. $50,000increase c. $90,000increase d.$50,000decrease
97. WhateffectdidtheborrowingtransactionhaveonRisenCompany'scurrentratio? a.Theratioremained unchanged.
b.Thechangeinthecurrentratiocannotbedetermined. c.The ratiodecreased.
d.Theratioincreased.
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98. Ifequal amountsareaddedtothenumeratorand thedenominatorofthecurrent ratio, the ratiowill always
a.increase. b.decrease.
c.staythesame. d.equalzero.
99. Theacid-testratio
a.isaquick calculationofanapproximationof thecurrentratio. b.doesnot includeallcurrentliabilitiesinthecalculation.
c.doesnotincludeinventoryaspart ofthenumerator.
d.doesincludeprepaidexpensesas part of the numerator.
100. Ifacompanyhasanacid-testratioof1.2:1,whatrespectiveeffectswilltheborrowingof cash byshort-termdebtandcollectionof accountsreceivablehaveontheratio?
Short-termBorrowing a. Increase
b. Increase c. Decrease d. Decrease
Collection ofReceivableNoeffectIncrease
Noeffect Decrease
101. Acompanyhasareceivablesturnoverof10times.Theaveragenetceivablesduringthe period are$500,000.Whatistheamount of netcreditsalesfortheperiod?
a.$50,000
b.$5,000,000 c.$600,000
d.Cannotbedeterminedfromtheinformationgiven
102. If theaveragecollectionperiodis 35days,whatisthereceivablesturnover? a.9.49times
b.10.43times c.5.22times
d.Noneof these
103. Ageneralruleto useinassessingtheaveragecollectionperiodisthat a.it shouldnotexceed30days.
b.itcanbeany lengthas long asthecustomercontinuestobuymerchandise. c.it shouldnotgreatlyexceedthediscountperiod.
d.itshouldnotgreatlyexceedthecredittermperiod.
104. Inventoryturnoveriscalculatedbydividing
a.costofgoodssoldbythe endinginventory.
b.costofgoodssoldbythe beginninginventory. c.costofgoodssoldbytheaverageinventory.d.averageinventorybycostofgoodssold.
105. Acompanyhasan averageinventoryon handof$100,000andthedaysin inventoryis73 days.Whatisthecostofgoodssold?
a.$500,000b.$7,300,000 c.$1,000,000 d.$3,650,000
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106. A successfulgrocerystorewouldprobablyhave a.a lowinventoryturnover.
b.a highinventoryturnover. c.zeroprofitmargin.
d.lowvolume.
107. Anaircraftcompanywouldmostlikelyhave a.ahighinventoryturnover.
b.lowprofitmargin. c.highvolume.
d.a lowinventoryturnover.
108. Net salesare$4,500,000,beginningtotalassetsare $2,100,000,andthe assetturnoveris 3.0times.Whatistheending totalassetbalance?
a.$1,500,000 b.$900,000c.$2,100,000 d.$1,200,000
109. Earningspershareiscalculated a.onlyfor commonstock.
b.onlyfor preferredstock.
c.forcommonand preferredstock. d.onlyfortreasurystock.
110. Whichofthefollowingisnot a profitabilityratio? a.Payoutratio
b.Profitmargin
c.Timesinterestearned
d.Returnoncommonstockholders'equity
111. Timesinterestearnedisalsocalledthe a.moneymultiplier.
b.interestcoverageratio. c.couponcoverageratio. d.premiumratio.
112. Theratiothatusesweightedaveragecommonsharesoutstandinginthedenominatoris the
a.price-earningsratio.
b.returnoncommonstockholders'equity. c.earningspershare.
d.payoutratio.
113. Net incomedoesnotappearinthenumerator ofthe a.profitmargin.
b.returnonassets.
c.returnoncommon stockholders'equity. d.payoutratio.
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114. FallClothingStorehadabalanceintheAccountsReceivableaccountof$820,000atthe beginningoftheyearandabalanceof$880,000attheendoftheyear.Netcreditsales during theyear amountedto $6,120,000.Thereceivablesturnover ratiowas
a.7.2times. b.7times.c.6.9times. d.6.8times.
115. FallClothingStorehadabalanceintheAccountsReceivableaccountof$810,000atthe beginningoftheyearandabalanceof$850,000attheendoftheyear.Netcreditsales duringtheyearamountedto$5,814,980.Theaveragecollectionperiodofthereceivables in termsofdays was
a.50 days.b.52.1days. c. 365days. d.52.9days.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions116–117.
LuthorCorporationhadnetincomeof$160,000andpaiddividendstocommonstockholdersof $40,000in2008.Theweightedaveragenumberofsharesoutstandingin2008was50,000 shares.LuthorCorporation'scommonstockissellingfor$50pershareontheNewYorkStock Exchange.
116. LuthorCorporation'sprice-earningsratiois a.3.2times.
b.15.6times. c.10times.d.5 times.
117. LuthorCorporation'spayout ratiofor2008is a.$5pershare.
b.25%. c.20%. d.12.5%.
118. RayeCompany reportedthefollowingon itsincome statement:
Incomebeforeincometaxes Incometaxexpense
Netincome
$500,000
150,000$350,000
Ananalysisoftheincomestatementrevealedthatinterestexpensewas$80,000.Raye Company'stimesinterestearnedwas
a.8 times.
b.7.25times. c.6.25times. d.4.4times.
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Usethefollowing informationforquestions119-125.
ThefollowinginformationpertainstoSohoCompany.Assumethatallbalancesheetamounts represent both averageandendingbalancefigures. Assumethatallsaleswereoncredit.
Assets
Cashandshort-terminvestments Accountsreceivable (net) Inventory
Property,plantandequipment TotalAssets
Liabilities and Stockholders’EquityCurrentliabilities
Long-termliabilities Stockholders’equity—common
TotalLiabilitiesandStockholders’Equity
$40,000 25,000 20,000
210,000$295,000
$60,000 85,000
150,000$295,000
Sales
Costofgoodssold Grossmargin Operatingexpenses
Netincome
Income Statement
$85,000
45,000 40,000
20,000$20,000
Numberof sharesof commonstock 6,000 Marketprice of commonstock $20 Dividendspershare .90
119. Whatisthecurrentratioforthiscompany? a.1.42
b..80c.1.16 d..60
120. Whatisthereceivablesturnoverforthiscompany? a.2.8times
b.2timesc.3.4times d.3times
121. Whatistheinventoryturnoverforthiscompany? a.2 times
b.2.25times c.1time
d..44times
122. Whatisthereturnonassetsforthiscompany? a.6.8%
b.10.5% c.11.7% d.26.7%
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123. Whatisthe profitmarginforthiscompany? a.42.86%
b.18.75% c.23.5% d.15.0%
124. Whatisthereturnoncommon stockholders’equityforthiscompany? a.13.3%
b.5%
c.23.3% d.53.3%
125. Whatisthe price-earningsratioforthiscompany? a.6 times
b.2.5times c.8timesd.4 times
Usethefollowing informationforquestions126–129.
ThefollowinginformationpertainstoCasheCompany.Assumethatallbalancesheetamounts represent both averageandendingbalancefigures.Assumethatallsaleswereoncredit.
AssetsCashandshort-terminvestments Accountsreceivable (net)
Inventory
Property,plantandequipment TotalAssets
$40,000 30,000 25,000
215,000$310,000
Liabilitiesand Stockholders’Equity Currentliabilities
Long-termliabilities Stockholders’equity—common
TotalLiabilitiesandStockholders’Equity
$60,000 95,000
155,000$310,000
Sales
Costofgoodssold Grossmargin Operatingexpenses
Netincome
Income Statement
$90,000
45,000 45,000
20,000$25,000
Numberof sharesof commonstock 6,000 Marketprice of commonstock $20 Dividendspershare 1.00
126. Whatisthereturnonassetsforthiscompany? a.6.8%
b.10.5% c.8.1% d.16.1%
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127. Whatisthe profitmarginforthiscompany? a.50.0%
b.55.6% c.23.5% d.27.8%
128. Whatisthereturnoncommon stockholders’equityforthiscompany? a.7.3%
b.16.1% c.23.5% d.53.3%
129. Whatisthe price-earningsratioforthiscompany? a.6 times
b.4.2times c.8timesd.4.8times
Usethefollowing informationforquestions130–131.
ThefollowinginformationisavailableforCharlesCompany:
Accountsreceivable Inventory
Netcreditsales Costofgoodssold Netincome
2008
$360,000 280,000 3,000,000 1,200,000 300,000
2007
$400,000 320,000 1,400,000 1,060,000 170,000
130. Thereceivablesturnoverratiofor2008 is a.8.3times.
b. 3.9times. c. 7.9times. d.10.0times.
131. Theinventoryturnoverratiofor2008is a.4.3times.
b.4.0times. c.2.0times. d.2.4times.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions132–134.
Thefollowingamountsweretakenfromthefinancialstatementsof PalmerCompany:
Totalassets Netsales Grossprofit Netincome
Weightedaveragenumberof commonsharesoutstanding Marketprice of commonstock
2008
$800,000 720,000 352,000 144,000 120,000 $36
2007
$1,000,000 650,000 320,000 117,000 120,000$40
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132. Thereturnonassetsratiofor2008is a.18%.
b.16%. c.36%. d.32%.
133. Theprofitmarginratiofor 2008is a.10%.
b.15%. c.20%. d.30%.
134. Theprice-earningsratiofor2008is a.30times.
b.20times. c.10times. d.5times.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions135–136.
PanzaCorporationhadnetincomeof$250,000andpaiddividendstocommonstockholdersof $50,000in2008.Theweightedaveragenumberofsharesoutstandingin2008was50,000 shares.PanzaCorporation'scommonstockissellingfor$40pershareontheNewYorkStock Exchange.
135. PanzaCorporation'sprice-earningsratiois a.2 times.
b.8 times.c.10times. d.5 times.
136. PanzaCorporation'spayout ratiofor 2008is a.$5pershare.
b.25%. c.20%. d.12.5%.
137. Ester’sBunnyBarnhasexperienceda$40,000lossduetotornadodamagetoits inventory.Tornadoshaveneverbeforeoccurredinthisarea.Assumingthatthe company’staxrateis30%,whatamountwillbereportedforthislossontheincome statement?
a.$40,000 b.$28,000 c.$12,000 d.$36,000
138. WengerCompanyreportedincomebeforetaxes of$600,000andanextraordinarylossof $150,000.Assumethatthecompany’staxrateis30%. Whatamountswillbereportedon theincomestatementforincomebeforeirregularitemsandextraordinaryitems, respectively?
a.$420,000and$150,000 b.$420,000 and$105,000 c.$495,000and$150,000 d.$495,000and $105,000
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139. KandyKaneCorporationhasincomebeforetaxesof$400,000andanextraordinarygain of$100,000. Iftheincometaxrateis25%onallitems,theincomestatement shouldshow income beforeirregularitemsandextraordinaryitems,respectively,of
a.$325,000and$100,000. b.$325,000and$75,000.c.$300,000and$100,000. d.$300,000and$75,000.
140. HardyInc.hasaninvestmentinavailable-for-salesecuritiesof$50,000.Thisinvestment experiencedanunrealizedlossof$3,000duringthecurrentyear.Assuminga35%tax rate, the effectof thisloss oncomprehensiveincomewill be
a.no effect.
b.$50,000increase. c.$17,500decrease. d.$3,000decrease.
141. The disposalof a significant segmentofabusinessiscalled a.achangeinaccountingprinciple.
b.an extraordinaryitem. c.anotherexpense.
d.discontinuedoperations.
142. ABCCompanyreportsincomebeforeincometaxesof$1,800,000andhadanextra-ordinary loss of$600,000.If thetaxrateis30%,
a.theincomebeforetheextraordinary itemis$1,440,000.
b.theextraordinarylosswouldbereportedontheincome statementat$600,000. c.the incomebeforetheextraordinary itemis$1,260,000.
d.theextraordinarylosswillbereportedat$180,000.
143. Evers,Inc.disposesofanunprofitablesegmentofitsbusiness.Theoperationofthe segmentsuffereda$240,000lossintheyearofdisposal.Thelossondisposalofthe segmentwas$120,000.Ifthetaxrateis30%,andincomebeforeincometaxeswas $1,500,000,
a.theincometaxexpenseontheincomebeforediscontinuedoperationsis $342,000. b.theincomefromcontinuingoperationsis$1,050,000.
c.net incomeis$1,140,000.
d.thelossesfrom discontinuedoperationsarereportednetof incometaxes at $180,000.
144. Eachof thefollowingisanextraordinaryitemexceptthe a.effectsof majorcasualties,ifrareinthearea.
b.effectsof anewlyenactedlaworregulation.
c.expropriationof propertybyaforeigngovernment. d.lossesattributabletolabor strikes.
145. Thediscontinuedoperationssectionof theincomestatementrefersto a.discontinuanceof a product line.
b.theincomeor loss onproductsthathavebeencompletedandsold. c.obsoleteequipment anddiscontinuedinventoryitems.
d.thedisposalof asignificantsegmentofabusiness.
FinancialStatementAnalysis 18-23
146. Whichoneof thefollowing wouldbeclassifiedasanextraordinaryitem? a.Expropriationof propertybyaforeigngovernment
b.Lossesattributedtoa laborstrike c.Write-downofinventories
d.Gainsorlossesfromsalesof equipment
147. A lossonthewritedownofobsoleteinventoryshouldbereported as a."otherexpensesandlosses."
b.part of discontinuedoperations. c.anoperatingexpense.
d.an extraordinaryitem.
148. Ifan itemmeetsone(butnotboth)of thecriteriaforanextraordinaryitem,it a.onlyneedstobedisclosedinthefootnotesof thefinancialstatements.
b.maybetreatedassalesrevenue (ifitisagain)andasanoperatingexpense (ifitisa loss).
c.isreportedas an"otherrevenue orgain"or"otherexpenseandloss,"netof tax.
d.isreportedatitsgrossamountasan"otherrevenueorgain"or"otherexpenseor loss."
149. Theorderof presentationofnontypicalitemsthatmayappear ontheincomestatementis a.Extraordinaryitems,Discontinuedoperations,Otherrevenuesandexpenses.
b.Discontinuedoperations,Extraordinary items,Otherrevenuesandexpenses. c.Otherrevenuesandexpenses, Discontinuedoperations,Extraordinaryitems. d.Other revenuesandexpenses,Extraordinaryitems,Discontinuedoperations.
150. Eachof thefollowingisafactoraffectingqualityof earningsexcept a.alternativeaccountingmethods.
b.improperrecognition. c.proformaincome.
d.extraordinaryitems.
Additional MultipleChoiceQuestions
151. Comparisonscan bemadeoneachof thefollowingbasesexcept a.industryaverages.
b.intercompanybasis. c.intracompanybasis.
d.Eachoftheseis abasisforcomparison.
152. Comparisonsofdatawithinacompanyareanexampleofthefollowingcomparative basis:
a.Industryaverages b.Intercompany
c.Intracompany d.Interregional
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153. SilvaCorporationreportednetsalesof$240,000,$420,000,and$540,000intheyears 2007, 2008,and2009respectively. If2007isthebaseyear,whatisthetrendpercentage for 2009?
a.129% b.135% c.164% d.225%
154. Inverticalanalysis, the baseamountfor eachincome statementitemis a.grossprofit.
b.netincome. c.netsales.d.sales.
155. Whenperformingverticalanalysis,thebaseamountforadministrativeexpenseis generally
a.administrativeexpenseina previousyear. b.netsales.
c.grossprofit. d.fixedassets.
156. Ratiosthatmeasuretheshort-termabilityofthecompanytopayitsmaturingobligations are
a.liquidityratios.
b.profitabilityratios. c.solvencyratios.d.trendratios.
157. Whattypeofratiosbestmeasuretheshort-termabilityoftheenterprisetopayits maturing obligationsandtomeetunexpectedneedsfor cash?
a.Leverageb.Solvencyc.Profitability d.Liquidity
158. Theacid-testratiois alsoknownasthe a.currentratio.
b.quickratio. c.fastratio.
d.timesinterestearnedratio.
159. Thedebttototalassetsratio a.is asolvencyratio.
b.iscomputedbydividingtotalassetsbytotal debt.
c.measuresthetotalassets providedbystockholders. d.isaprofitabilityratio.
160. Anextraordinaryitemisonethat
a.occursinfrequentlyandisuncontrollableinnature. b.occursinfrequently andisunusualinnature.
c.ismaterialand isunusualinnature.
d.ismaterialandis uncontrollableinnature.
FinancialStatementAnalysis 18-25
161. Galileo,Inc.decidedonJanuary1todiscontinueitstelescopemanufacturingdivision.On July1,thedivision’sassetswithabookvalueof$630,000aresoldfor$450,000. OperatingincomefromJanuary1toJune30forthedivisionamountedto$75,000. Ignoringincometaxes,whattotalamountshouldbereportedonGalileo’sincome statementforthecurrent yearunderthecaption,DiscontinuedOperations?
a.$75,000
b.$105,000loss c.$180,000loss d.$255,000
162. Whentherehasbeena changeinaccountingprinciple,
a.theoldprincipleshouldbeusedinreportingtheresultsofoperationsforthecurrent year.
b.thecumulativeeffectofthechangeshouldbereportedinthecurrentyear’sretained earningsstatement.
c.thechangeshouldbereportedretroactively.
d.thenewprincipleshouldbeusedunreportingtheresultsofoperationsofthecurrent year,but thereisnochangeto prioryears.
BRIEFEXERCISES
BE163
ThefollowingitemsweretakenfromthefinancialstatementsofHorace,Inc.,overathree-year period:
Item
NetSales
CostofGoodsSold GrossProfit
2009
$355,000
214,000$141,000
2008
$336,000
206,000$130,000
2007
$300,000
186,000$114,000
Instructions
Computethe followingfor each ofthe abovetimeperiods.a.Theamountandpercentagechangefrom2007to 2008. b.Theamountandpercentagechangefrom2008to 2009.
BE164
IfParthenonCompanyhadnetincomeof$672,300 in2009and itexperienceda20% increasein netincomeover2008,whatwasits 2008netincome?
BE165
Horizontal analysis(trendanalysis)percentagesforVishnuCompany’ssales,costofgoodssold, and expenses are listedhere.
Horizontal Analysis 2009
Sales 98.2% Costof goodssold 102.5 Expenses 108.6
2008 2007
104.8% 100.0% 98.0 100.0 96.4 100.0
FinancialStatementAnalysis 18-27
BE165 (cont.)
Instructions
ExplainwhetherVishnu’snetincomeincreased,decreased,orremainedunchangedoverthe3-yearperiod.
BE166
Usingthefollowingoperating datafor Manchac Corporation,illustrate horizontal analysis.
Netsales
Costof goodssold Operatingexpenses Netincome
2008 2007
$350,000 $320,000 200,000 180,000 120,000 100,000 30,000 40,000
BE167
UsingthedatapresentedforManchacCompanyinBE166,prepareascheduleshowinga vertical analysis for2008.
BE168
UsingthesedatafromthecomparativebalancesheetofLucaCompany,performvertical analysis.
Accountsreceivable Inventory
Totalassets
December 31,2009 $500,000
780,000 3,220,000
December 31,2008 $400,000
600,000 2,800,000
BE169
Foreachoftheratioslistedbelow,indicatebytheappropriatecodeletter,whetheritisaliquidity ratio(L),a profitability ratio (P),orasolvencyratio(S).
1.Timesinterestearnedratio 2.Assetturnover
3.Receivablesturnover
4.Debtto total assets ratio 5.Currentratio
6.Payoutratio
BE170
Selectedfinancial statementdatafor MeyerCompanyarepresented below.
Cash
Short-terminvestments Accountsreceivable Inventories
Totalcurrent liabilities
12/31/08 $10,000 15,000 60,000 75,000 110,000
Instructions
Computethefollowingratios at December31,2008: (a)Current.
(b)Acid-test.
BE171
BreaktownCompanyhadnetincomeof$152,000andnetsalesof$625,000in2008.The company’stotalassetsfor2007/2008averaged$3,900,000.Itscommonstockholders’equityfor theperiodaveraged$2,340,000.Calculate(a)profitmargin,(b)returnonassets,and(c)return on common stockholders’ equity.
BE172
BermanCompanyreported thefollowing financialinformation:
Accountsreceivable Netcredit sales
12/31/08$320,000
2,100,000
12/31/07$360,000
2,420,000
Compute(a) thereceivables turnoverand(b) theaveragecollection periodfor2008.
BE173
Prepareapartialincomestatement,beginningwithincomebeforeincometaxesusingthe followinginformationforSlidellCorporationfor thefiscal yearended December31, 2008:
Sales Extraordinary loss
Sellingand administrative expenses Costof goodssold
Losson sale ofland
$800,000 100,000 180,000 500,000 25,000
SlidellCorporation issubject toa30% incometaxrate.
EXERCISES
Ex.174
Selectedfinancial informationforBradleyCorporation is presentedbelow.
CurrentassetsLong-termliabilities Retainedearnings
December 31,2009 $60,000
100,000 115,000
December 31,2008 $50,000
80,000 100,000
Instructions
Prepareaschedule showingahorizontal analysisfor 2009 using 2008asthe baseyear.
Ex.175
ComparativeinformationtakenfromtheWellsCompanyfinancial statements is shown below:
(a) Notesreceivable(b) Accountsreceivable (c) Retainedearnings
(d) Incometaxes payable (e) Sales
(f) Operatingexpenses
2009 2008
$20,000 $-0-182,000 140,000
30,000 (40,000) 44,000 20,000 960,000 750,000 170,000 200,000
Instructions
Using horizontalanalysis,showthepercentagechangefrom2008to2009with2008asthebase year.
Ex.176
EatonCorporationhadnetincomeof$6,000,000in2007.Using2007asthebaseyear,net income decreased by70% in 2008 andincreasedby140% in 2009.
Instructions
Computethe net incomereported by EatonCorporationfor 2008and 2009.
Ex.177
Thefollowingitemswere takenfromthefinancialstatements ofRitz, Inc., over a four-year period:
Item
NetSales
Costof Goods Sold GrossProfit
2010
$800,000
560,000$240,000
2009
$700,000
500,000$200,000
2008
$550,000
420,000$130,000
2007
$500,000
400,000$100,000
Instructions
Usinghorizontalanalysisand2007asthebaseyear,computethetrendpercentagesfornet sales,costofgoodssold,andgrossprofit.Explainwhetherthetrendsarefavorableor unfavorablefor each item.
Ex.178
Thecomparative balance sheetof Greer Companyappears below:
GREER COMPANY ComparativeBalance Sheet December31,
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Assets 2009 2008
Currentassets...................................................................................... $330 $280 Plantassets.......................................................................................... 670 520Totalassets.......................................................................................... $1,000 $800
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Currentliabilities................................................................................... $160 $120 Long-termdebt..................................................................................... 240 160 Commonstock..................................................................................... 340 320 Retainedearnings................................................................................ 260200Totalliabilities and stockholders'equity......................................... $1,000$800
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Ex.178 (cont.)
Instructions
(a) Usinghorizontalanalysis,showthepercentagechangeforeachbalancesheetitemusing 2008as abase year.
(b) Usingvertical analysis, preparea common size comparative balance sheet.
Ex.179
UsingthefollowingselecteditemsfromthecomparativebalancesheetofAndersCompany, illustrate horizontal andverticalanalysis.
AccountsReceivable Inventory
TotalAssets
December 31,2009 $900,000
975,000 4,000,000
December 31,2008 $600,000
750,000 2,500,000
Ex.180
Operatingdatafor Manning Corporation are presented below.
Netsales
Costof goodssold Operatingexpenses Netincome
2008
$500,000 340,000 120,000 40,000
Instructions
Prepareaschedule showingavertical analysis for2008.
Ex.181
Thefollowinginformationwas takenfrom thefinancial statementsofLeeCompany:
Grossprofit on sales............................................................ Incomebefore incometaxes................................................ Netincome........................................................................... Netincome as apercentageofnet sales.............................
2009
$750,000 280,000 200,000 8%
2008
$800,000 230,000 180,000 9%
Instructions
(a) Computethe netsalesforeach year.
(b) Computethe cost of goods sold indollarsandasa percentage ofnet salesforeach year. (c) Computeoperatingexpensesindollarsandasapercentageofnetsalesforeachyear.
(Incometaxes are notoperatingexpenses).
Ex.182
Selectedfinancial statementdatafor Morton Companyarepresented below.
Cash
Short-terminvestments Receivables(net) Inventories
Totalcurrent liabilities
December 31,2009 $20,000
25,000 100,000 85,000 100,000
December 31,2008 $30,000
18,000 80,000 65,000 90,000
During2009,netsaleswere $810,000, and cost of goodssold was $615,000.
Instructions
Computethefollowingratios at December31,2009: (a)Current.
(b)Acid-test.
(c)Receivables turnover. (d)Inventory turnover.
Ex.183
SelectedinformationfromthecomparativefinancialstatementsofFrymanCompanyfortheyear ended December31,appearsbelow:
2009 2008
Accountsreceivable (net) $180,000 $200,000 Inventory 140,000 160,000 Totalassets 1,200,000 800,000 Currentliabilities 140,000 110,000 Long-termdebt 340,000 300,000 Netcredit sales 1,520,000 700,000 Costof goodssold 750,000 530,000 Interestexpense 40,000 25,000 Incometaxexpense 60,000 29,000 Netincome 160,000 85,000
Instructions
AnswerthefollowingquestionsrelatingtotheyearendedDecember31,2009.Showcomputa-tions.
1.Inventory turnoverfor 2009 is .
2.Times interest earned in2009 is .
3.Thedebt to total assets ratiofor2009 is .
4.Receivables turnoverfor2009is .
5.Return onassets for2009 is .
$750,000
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Ex.184
Thefinancial statements ofDobsonCompanyappear below:
DOBSON COMPANY Comparative Balance Sheet December 31,
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AssetsCash................................................................................................. Short-terminvestments.................................................................... Accountsreceivable (net)................................................................ Inventory.......................................................................................... Property,plant and equipment (net)................................................
Totalassets...............................................................................
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accountspayable............................................................................. Short-termnotespayable................................................................. Bondspayable................................................................................. Commonstock................................................................................. Retainedearnings............................................................................ Totalliabilities and stockholders'equity.....................................
2009
$35,000 15,000 50,000 50,000
250,000$400,000
$10,000 40,000 88,000 160,000
102,000$400,000
2008
$40,000 60,000 30,000 70,000
300,000$500,000
$30,000 90,000 160,000 145,000
75,000$500,000
DOBSON COMPANY Income Statement
Forthe YearEndedDecember 31, 2009
Netsales.......................................................................................... Costof goodssold........................................................................... Grossprofit...................................................................................... Expenses
Interestexpense......................................................................... Sellingexpenses........................................................................ Administrativeexpenses............................................................ Totalexpenses.....................................................................Incomebefore incometaxes............................................................ Incometaxexpense......................................................................... Netincome.......................................................................................
$12,000 40,000
59,000
$360,000
198,000 162,000
111,000 51,000
15,000$36,000
Additional information:
a. Cash dividends of$9,000 were declared andpaid in 2009.
b. Weighted-averagenumberofsharesofcommonstockoutstandingduring2009was30,000 shares.
c. Marketvalue ofcommon stock onDecember31,2009,was $21 pershare.
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$50,000
$12,000
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Ex.184(cont.)
Instructions
Usingthefinancialstatementsandadditionalinformation,compute thefollowingratiosforCoulter Companyfor2009.Showall computations.
Computations
1. Current ratio .
2. Returnoncommonstockholders'equity .
3. Price-earningsratio .
4. Acid-test ratio .
5. Receivables turnover .
6. Times interest earned .
7. Profit margin .
8. Days in inventory .
9. Payout ratio .
10. Returnonassets .
Ex.185
Thefollowing ratios have been computedfor Pratt Companyfor 2009.
Profitmargin
Times interest earned Receivables turnover Acid-test ratioCurrentratio
Debttototal assets ratio
20% 15times
5times 1.60:1
3 : 1 26%
PrattCompany’s 2009financial statements with missing informationfollow:
PRATTCOMPANY ComparativeBalance Sheet December31,
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AssetsCash........................................................................................... Short-termInvestments.............................................................. Accountsreceivable (net).......................................................... Inventory.................................................................................... Property,plant,andequipment (net).........................................
Totalassets........................................................................
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accountspayable....................................................................... Short-termnotespayable........................................................... Bondspayable........................................................................... Commonstock........................................................................... Retainedearnings...................................................................... Totalliabilities and stockholders'equity..............................
2009
$25,000 15,000
? (6) ? (8)
200,000
$ ? (9)
$ ? (7) 35,000
? (10) 200,000
59,000
$ ? (11)
2008
$35,000 15,000 60,000 50,000
150,000$310,000
$25,000 30,000 20,000 200,000
35,000$310,000
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Ex.185 (cont.)
PRATTCOMPANY Income Statement
Forthe YearEndedDecember 31, 2009 ———————————————————————————————————————————
Netsales.................................................................................... Costof goodssold...................................................................... Grossprofit................................................................................. Expenses:
Depreciation expense........................................................... Interestexpense................................................................... Sellingexpenses.................................................................. Administrativeexpenses...................................................... Totalexpenses...............................................................Incomebefore incometaxes...................................................... Incometaxexpense.............................................................Netincome.................................................................................
$250,000
125,000 125,000
$ ? (5) 5,000
10,000
15,000
? (4) ? (2)
? (3) $ ? (1)
Instructions
UsetheaboveratiosandinformationfromthePrattCompanyfinancialstatementstofillinthe missinginformationonthefinancialstatements.Followthesequenceindicated.Show computationsthat support youranswers.
Ex.186
SelecteddataforNancy's Store appearbelow.
Netsales
Costof goodssold Inventoryatend ofyear
Accountsreceivable at end ofyear
2009 2008
$650,000 $520,000 455,000 345,000 65,000 85,000 80,000 50,000
Instructions
Computethefollowing for 2009: (a) Gross profitrate.
(b) Inventory turnover.(c) Receivables turnover.
Ex.187
Selectedfinancial statementdatafor Holmes Companyarepresented below.
Netsales
Costof goodssold Interestexpense Netincome
Totalassets (ending)
Totalcommon stockholders' equity(ending)
$1,200,000 700,000 10,000 180,000 850,000 650,000
Totalassetsatthebeginningoftheyearwere$750,000;totalcommonstockholders'equitywas $550,000atthe beginning of theperiod.
Instructions
Computeeach of thefollowing: (a)Asset turnover
(b)Profitmargin
(c)Return onassets
(d)Return oncommonstockholders'equity
Ex.188
WinterCorporationhasissuedcommonstockonly.Thecompanyhasbeensuccessfulandhasa grossprofitrateof20%.Theinformationshownbelowwastakenfromthecompany'sfinancial statements.
Beginninginventory Purchases
Endinginventory
Averageaccountsreceivable
Averagecommonstockholders'equity Sales(all on credit)
Netincome
$482,000 5,636,000
? 700,000
3,500,000 7,000,000 525,000
Instructions
Computethefollowing:
(a)Receivables turnoverand theaverage collectionperiod. (b)Inventory turnover andthe days in inventory.
(c)Return oncommonstockholders'equity.
Ex.189
BoyleCorporation had thefollowingcomparativecurrentassetsandcurrentliabilities:
Currentassets Cash
Short-terminvestments Accountsreceivable Inventory
PrepaidexpensesTotalcurrentassets
Currentliabilities Accountspayable Salariespayable Incometax payable
Totalcurrent liabilities
Dec.31,2009
$20,000 40,000 55,000 110,000
35,000 $260,000
$140,000 40,000
20,000 $200,000
Dec.31,2008
$30,000 10,000 95,000 90,000
20,000 $245,000
$110,000 30,000
15,000 $155,000
During2009,credit salesand cost of goodssoldwere $600,000 and$350,000, respectively.
Instructions
Computethefollowingliquiditymeasuresfor2009: 1.Current ratio.
2.Workingcapital. 3.Acid-test ratio.
4.Receivables turnover. 5.Inventory turnover.
Ex.190
SelecteddatafromOates Companyarepresented below:
Totalassets Averageassets NetincomeNetsales
Averagecommonstockholders'equity
$1,600,000 1,750,000 175,000 1,225,000 1,000,000
Instructions
Calculatethe profitability ratiosthat canbe computedfrom the above information.
Ex.191
Thefollowingdata are takenfrom thefinancial statementsofDoyle Company:
Monthlyaverage accounts receivable Netsales onaccount
Termsfor all sales are 2/10,n/30
2009
$520,000 5,460,000
2008
$500,000 4,500,000
Instructions
(a)Computethereceivables turnoverandthe average collectionperiodfor both years.
(b)Whatconclusioncan ananalystdrawabout themanagement of the accounts receivable?
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FinancialStatementAnalysis 18-47
Ex.192
Statetheeffectofthefollowingtransactionsonthecurrentratio.Useincrease,decrease,orno effect for youranswer.
(a) Collection ofan accountsreceivable. (b) Declaration ofcash dividends.
(c) Additional stock issold for cash.
(d) Short-term investmentsare purchasedfor cash. (e) Equipmentispurchasedfor cash.
(f) Inventory purchasesaremadefor cash. (g) Accountspayable are paid.
Ex.193
Thebalancesheet for FarleyCorporation attheend of thecurrent yearindicatesthe following:
Bondspayable,7%.............................................................. 6%Preferredstock, $100 par............................................... Commonstock,$10par.......................................................
$4,000,000 1,000,000 3,000,000
Incomebeforeincometaxeswas$1,120,000andincometaxesexpenseforthecurrentyear amountedto$336,000.Cashdividendspaidoncommonstockwere$300,000,andthecommon stockwassellingfor$45pershareattheendoftheyear.Therewerenoownershipchanges during theyear.
Instructions
Determineeach of thefollowing:
(a) timesthatbondinterest was earned. (b) earningsper sharefor commonstock. (c) price-earningsratio.
Ex.194
TheincomestatementforStovalCompanyfortheyearendedDecember31,2008appears below.
Sales
Costof goodssold Grossprofit Expenses
Netincome
$610,000
380,000 230,000
170,000*$60,000
*Includes$30,000 ofinterest expense and $18,000 ofincometax expense.
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Ex.194 (cont.) Additional information:
1.CommonstockoutstandingonJanuary1,2008was40,000shares.OnJuly1,2008,10,000 more shares were issued.
2.Themarket price ofStoval'sstockwas $15 at the endof2008.
3.Cash dividends of$30,000were paid,$6,000ofwhich were paid topreferredstockholders.
Instructions
Computethefollowingratiosfor2008: (a)earnings per share.
(b)price-earnings.
(c)times interestearned.
$60,000–$6,000 54,000
Ex.195
GumbleCorporationhadincomefromcontinuingoperationsof$300,000fortheyearended December31, 2008. It also hadthe followingitems(before incometaxes):
1.Extraordinaryflood lossof$150,000.
2.Lossof$60,000 ondiscontinuanceofa division.
Allitemsare subject to incometaxesata 30%tax rate.
Instructions
Preparea partial incomestatement,beginningwith incomefrom continuing operations.
Ex.196
LawrenzCorporationgatheredthefollowinginformationforthefiscalyearendedDecember31, 2008:
Sales $1,400,000 Extraordinary fire loss 140,000 Sellingand administrative expenses 160,000 Costof goodssold 900,000 Losson sale ofequipment 40,000
LawrenzCorporation issubject to a 30% incometaxrate.
Instructions
Preparea partial incomestatement,beginningwith incomebefore incometaxes.
Ex.197
DennehyCorporationhadtheinformationlistedbelowavailableinpreparinganincomestatement fortheyearendedDecember31,2008.Allamountsarebeforeincometaxes.Assumea30% incometaxratefor all items.
Sales
Expropriationofpropertybyaforeigngovernment (loss) Incomefromoperation ofdiscontinued cement division Lossfrom disposal ofcement division
Operatingexpenses
Gainon sale ofequipment Costof goodssold
$600,000 $(120,000) $100,000$(80,000) $125,000$85,000$360,000
FinancialStatementAnalysis 18-51
Ex.197 (cont.)
Instructions
Prepareamultiple-stepincomestatementingoodformwhichtakesintoaccountintraperiod incometaxallocation. Ignore EPScomputations.
Ex.198
Indicatewhetherthefollowingitemswouldbereportedasanordinaryoranextraordinaryitemin LoganCorporation'sincome statement.
(a)Lossattributabletolabor strike. (b)Gain onsale offixed assets.
(c)Lossfrom fire.Logan isa chemicalcompany. (d)Lossfromsale ofshort-term investments.
(e)Expropriation ofproperty byaforeigngovernment.
(f) Lossfrom tornadodamage.Logan Corporation is locatedin the Midwest's tornado alley. (g)Lossfrom governmentcondemnation of propertythroughnewly enacted law.
Ex.199
PotterCompanyhasincomefromcontinuingoperationsof$480,000fortheyearended December31, 2008. It also hasthefollowingitems (beforeconsideringincometaxes):
(1)An extraordinaryfire lossof$180,000.
(2)A gainof$110,000 on the discontinuance ofamajor segment.
(3)Acorrectionofanerrorinlastyear'sfinancialstatementthatresultedina$100,000 overstatementof2007netincome.
Assumeall itemsare subject toincometaxes ata30%taxrate.
Instructions
(a) Prepare an incomestatement,beginningwith incomefrom continuing operations. (b) Indicatethestatement presentation ofany itemnot included in (a)above.
COMPLETIONSTATEMENTS
200.Inanalyzingand interpretingfinancial statement information,threemajor characteristics aregenerallyevaluated:(1) , (2) ,and(3) .
201. analysis,alsocalledtrendanalysis,isatechniqueforevaluatinga percentageincrease or decreasefor afinancial statementitem overa period of time.
202.Expressingeachitemwithinafinancialstatementasapercentageofabaseamountis called analysis.
203.Theratiosusedinevaluatingacompany'sliquidityandshort-termdebtpayingabilitythat complementeach otherarethe ratio andthe ratio.
204.Thereceivablesturnoveriscalculatedbydividing byaverage
.
205.Ifinventoryturnoveris5times,andtheaverageinventorywas$400,000,thecostof goodssoldduringtheyearwas$ andthedaysininventorywas
days.
206.HansenCorporationhadnetincomefortheyearof$300,000andaprofitmarginof25%. Iftotalaverage assetswere $400,000,theasset turnoverratio was times.
207.The ratio measures the percentageofearningsdistributed in theformof cash dividends.
208.Thelowerthe to ratio,themoreequity"buffer"there isavailable to thecreditors.
209.Timesinterestearnedis calculatedbydividing before
and by interestexpense.
210.Discontinued operationsrefers tothedisposal of a ofabusiness.
211.Thetwo criteria necessaryfor an itemtobe classifiedas an extraordinaryitem arethat the transactionoreventmustbe(1) and(2) .
212.Achangeininventorymethodsduringtheyearwouldbeclassifiedasachangein
.
MATCHING
SETA
213.Foreachoftheratioslistedbelow,indicatebytheappropriatecodeletter,whetheritisa liquidity ratio, aprofitability ratio, orasolvencyratio.
Code:
L = Liquidity ratio
P = Profitability ratio S = Solvency ratio
1.Price-earningsratio
2.Assetturnover
3.Receivablesturnover
4.Earningsper share
5.Payoutratio
6.Currentratio
7.Acid-testratio
8.Debttototal assets ratio
9.Timesinterestearned
10.Inventoryturnover
SETB
214.Matchtheratioswiththeappropriateratiocomputationbyenteringtheappropriateletterin the spaceprovided.
A.Current ratioB.Acid-test ratio C.Profit marginD.Assetturnover
E.Price-earnings ratio
F.Times interestearned G.Inventory turnover
H.Averagecollection period I.Days in inventory
J.Payout ratio
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Costof goodssold Average inventory
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Netincome Netsales
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Cashdividends Netincome
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Netsales Average assets
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Currentassets Current liabilities
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365daysReceivables turnover
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Marketpriceper share of stock Earnings pershare
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365daysInventory turnover
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Incomebefore incometaxes and interestexpense Interest expense
Cash+short-term investments +receivables (net)
Current liabilities
SHORT-ANSWERESSAYQUESTIONS
S-AE215
Horizontalandverticalanalysesareanalyticaltoolsfrequentlyusedtoanalyzefinancial statements.Whattypeofinformationorinsightscanbeobtainedbyusingthesetwotechniques? Explainhowtheoutputofhorizontalanalysisandverticalanalysiscanbecomparedtoindustry averages and/or competitive companies.
S-AE216
ManuelMentirosa,theCEOofMysticalProducts,isasuccessfulentrepreneurbutapoorstudent ofaccounting.Heasksyoutoexplaintohim,inamemo,thebasesofcomparisonforratio analysis.
S-AE217(Ethics)
AtrustedemployeeofWildernessTourswascaughtintheactofembezzlingfunds.He confessedtoearlierembezzlements,butretractedtheconfessionontheadviceofhisattorney. Overthecourse of themost recentquarter, it has been determined that $20,000 was embezzled.
WildernessTourshassufferedadversepublicityintherecentpastbecauseofseriousinjuryto fivetouriststhatoccurredduringatwoweek"WinterWildsAdventure"tour.Thecompanyhas thereforedecidedtoavoidpublicityandhasagreedtodropallchargesagainsttheembezzling employee.Inreturn,theemployeehasagreedtoanotationof"Terminated—NottobeRehired" tobeappendedtohispersonnelfile.
Required:
1.Whoarethestakeholders in thedecision not to prosecute?
2.Was it ethicalfor thecompany to decide not to prosecute? Explain.
S-AE218(Communication)
KwikExpressspecializesintheovernighttransportationofmedicalequipmentandlaboratory specimens.Thecompanyhasselectedthefollowinginformationfromitsmostrecentannual reportto be thesubjectofan immediatepressrelease.
• Thefinancial statementsare beingreleased.
• Netincome this yearwas $2.2million.Last year's netincomehadbeen$2.0 million. • Thecurrent ratio haschanged to2:1fromlastyear's 1.5:1
• Thedebt/total assets ratio haschangedto4:5fromlastyear's 3:5
• Thecompanyexpandeditstruckfleetsubstantiallybypurchasingtennewdeliveryvans.The companyalreadyhad twelve delivery vans.
• Thecompanyis nowthe largest medicalcourierin themid-Atlanticregion.
Required:
Prepareabriefpressreleaseincorporatingtheinformationabove.Includeallinformation.Think
carefullywhich information (ifany) isgoodnewsfor thetcompany,andwhich (ifany)is badnews.
CHAPTER19
MANAGERIALACCOUNTING
CHAPTERSTUDYOBJECTIVES
1.Explainthedistinguishingfeaturesofmanagerialaccounting.
2.Identifythethreebroadfunctionsofmanagement.
3.Definethethreeclassesofmanufacturingcosts.
4.Distinguishbetweenproductandperiodcosts.
5.Explainthedifferencebetweenamerchandisingandamanufacturingincomestatement.
6.Indicatehowcostofgoodsmanufacturedisdetermined.
7.Explainthedifferencebetweenamerchandisingandamanufacturingbalancesheet.
TRUE-FALSESTATEMENTS
1. Reportspreparedinfinancialaccountingaregeneral-purposereports,whereasreports prepared inmanagerialaccountingareusuallyspecial-purposereports.
2. Managerialaccounting informationgenerallypertainstoanentityasawholeandishighly aggregated.
3. Managerialaccountingappliesto allformsofbusinessorganizations.
4. Determiningtheunitcostof manufacturinga product isanoutput offinancialaccounting.
5. Managerialaccountinginternalreportsarepreparedmorefrequentlythanareclassified financialstatements.
6. Themanagementfunctionoforganizinganddirectingismainlyconcernedwithsetting goalsand objectives fortheentity.
7. TheSarbanes-OxleyActreplacesgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesina manufacturing company.
8. Controllingistheprocessofdeterminingwhetherplannedgoalsarebeingmet.
9. Decision-makingisan integralpart oftheplanning,directing,andcontrollingfunctions.
10. Bothdirectlaborcostand indirectlabor costareproductcosts.
11. Manufacturingcoststhatcannotbeclassifiedasdirectmaterialsordirectlaborare classifiedasmanufacturingoverhead.
12. Rawmaterialsareequaltodirectmaterials minusindirectmaterials.
13. Rawmaterialsthat canbe convenientlyand directlyassociated withafinishedproduct are called materialsoverhead.
14. Thetotalcostofafinished productdoesnotgenerallycontain equalamountsof materials, labor,andoverheadcosts.
15. Directmaterialscosts and indirectmaterialscosts aremanufacturingoverhead.
16. Periodcostsincludesellingandadministrativeexpenses.
17. Indirectmaterialsandindirectlaborare bothinventoriablecosts.
18. Directmaterialsanddirect labor aretheonlyproductcosts.
19. Totalperiodcostsaredeductedfromtotalcostofworkinprocesstocalculatecostof goodsmanufactured.
20. Periodcostsarenot inventoriablecosts.
21. Endingfinishedgoodsinventoryappearsonboththebalancesheetandtheincome statementofamanufacturingcompany.
22. Thebeginningworkinprocessinventoryappearsonboththebalancesheetandthecost of goodsmanufacturedscheduleof amanufacturingcompany.
23. Incalculating grossprofitforamanufacturingcompany,thecostofgoods manufacturedis deductedfrom netsales.
24. Finishedgoods inventorydoesnotappearonacostofgoodsmanufacturedschedule.
25. Iftheendingworkinprocessinventoryisgreaterthanthebeginningworkinprocess inventory,thenthecostofgoodsmanufactured willbelessthantotalmanufacturingcosts for theperiod.
26. Finishedgoodsinventoryforamanufacturingcompanyisequivalenttomerchandise inventory for amerchandisingcompany.
27. Rawmaterialsinventoryis not anassetuntilitis usedtomakeaproduct.
28. Rawmaterialsinventoryshowsthecostofcompletedgoodsavailableforsaleto customers.
29. Thesupplychainis alltheactivitiesassociatedwithprovidingaproductorservice.
30. Manycompanieshavesignificantlyloweredinventorylevelsandcostsusingjust-in-time inventorymethods.
Additional True-FalseQuestions
31. Managerialaccountingisprimarilyconcernedwithmanagersandexternalusers.
32. Planninginvolvescoordinatingthediverseactivitiesandhumanresourcesofacompany toproduceasmoothrunningoperation.
33. Whenthephysicalassociationofrawmaterialswiththefinishedproductistoosmallto trace in termsof cost,theyareusuallyclassifiedasindirectmaterials.
34. Productcostsarealsocalledinventoriablecosts.
35. Directmaterialsbecomeacostofthefinishedgoodsmanufacturedwhentheyare acquired,not whentheyareused.
36. Thesumofthedirect materialscosts,directlaborcosts,andbeginningworkinprocess is the totalmanufacturingcostsfor theyear.
37. Inamanufacturingcompanybalance sheet,manufacturinginventoriesarereportedinthe currentassetssectionintheorderof theirexpecteduseinproduction.
MULTIPLECHOICEQUESTIONS
38. Managerialaccountingappliesto each of thefollowing types of businessesexcept a.servicefirms.
b.merchandisingfirms. c.manufacturingfirms.
d.Managerialaccountingappliestoalltypesoffirms.
39. Managerialaccountinginformationisgenerallypreparedfor a.stockholders.
b.creditors.c.managers.
d.regulatoryagencies.
40. Managerialaccountinginformation
a.pertainstotheentityasawholeandishighlyaggregated. b.pertainstosubunitsof theentityandmaybe verydetailed. c.is preparedonlyoncea year.
d.isconstrainedbytherequirementsof generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples.
41. Themajorreportingstandardfor presentingmanagerialaccountinginformationis a.relevance.
b.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples. c.thecost principle.
d.thecurrenttaxlaw.
42. Managerialaccountingisalsocalled a.managementaccounting.
b.controlling.
c.analyticalaccounting. d.insidereporting.
43. Whichofthefollowingisnot aninternaluser? a.Creditor
b.Departmentmanager c.Controller
d.Treasurer
ManagerialAccounting 19-7
44. Managerialaccountingdoesnotencompass a.calculatingproductcost.
b.calculatingearningsper share. c.determiningcostbehavior.
d.profitplanning.
45. Managerialaccountingisapplicableto a.serviceentities.
b.manufacturingentities. c.not-for-profitentities.d.all ofthese.
46. Managementaccountantswouldnot a.assistin budgetplanning.
b.preparereportsprimarilyfor externalusers. c.determinecostbehavior.
d.be concernedwiththe impactof costandvolumeon profits.
47. Internalreportsmustbecommunicated a.daily.
b.monthly. c.annually.
d.as needed.
48. Financialstatementsforexternaluserscanbedescribedas a.user-specific.
b.general-purpose. c.special-purpose.
d.managerialreports.
49. Managerialaccountingreports canbedescribedas a.general-purpose.
b.macro-reports.c.special-purpose.
d.classifiedfinancial statements.
50. Thereportingstandardfor externalfinancialreports is a.industry-specific.
b.company-specific.
c.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples. d.department-specific.
51. Whichofthefollowingstatements aboutinternalreports isnottrue?
a.Thecontentofinternalreportsmayextendbeyondthedouble-entryaccounting system.
b.Internalreportsmayshowallamountsatmarketvalues. c.Internalreportsmaydiscussprospectiveevents.
d.Mostinternalreportsaresummarizedratherthandetailed.
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52. Inananalogous sense, externaluseristointernaluserasgenerally acceptedaccounting principles areto
a.timely.
b.special-purpose.
c.relevancetodecision. d.SEC.
53. Internalreports aregenerally a.aggregated.
b.detailed.c.regulated. d.unreliable.
54. A distinguishingfeatureofmanagerialaccountingis a.externalusers.
b.general-purposereports. c.verydetailedreports.
d.quarterlyandannualreports.
55. Whatactivitiesandresponsibilities are notassociatedwithmanagement'sfunctions? a.Planning
b.Accountability c.Controlling
d.Directing
56. Planningisafunctionthatinvolves
a.hiringtheright peopleforaparticularjob.
b.coordinatingtheaccountinginformationsystem. c.settinggoalsandobjectivesfor anentity.
d.analyzingfinancial statements.
57. Themanagerialfunctionofcontrolling
a.isperformedonlybythecontrollerof acompany.
b.isonlyapplicablewhenthecompanysustainsa loss.
c.isconcernedmainlywithoperatingamanufacturingsegment. d.includesperformance evaluationbymanagement.
58. Whichofthefollowingisnot amanagementfunction? a.Constraining
b.Planningc.Controlling d.Directing
59. A managerthat isestablishingobjectives isperformingwhichmanagementfunction? a.Controlling
b.Directing c.Planning
d.Constraining
ManagerialAccounting 19-9
60. Themanagementfunctionthatrequiresmanagerstolookaheadandestablishobjectives is
a.controlling. b.directing.c.planning.
d.constraining.
61. Indeterminingwhetherplannedgoalsarebeingmet,amanager isperformingthefunction of
a. planning. b.follow-up. c.directing.d.controlling.
62. Whichofthefollowingisnot aseparatemanagementfunction? a.Planning
b.Directing
c.Decision-making d.Controlling
63. Directingincludes
a.providingaframeworkformanagementtohavecriteriatoterminateemployeeswhen needed.
b.runningadepartment underqualitycontrolstandardsuniversallyaccepted.
c.coordinatingacompany'sdiverseactivitiesandhumanresourcestoproducea smooth-running operation.
d.developingacomplexperformancerankingsystemtogivecertainhighperformers goodraises.
64. Bothdirectmaterialsandindirectmaterialsare a.rawmaterials.
b.manufacturingoverhead. c.merchandiseinventory.
d.solddirectlyto customersbyamanufacturingcompany.
65. Theworkoffactoryemployeesthatcanbephysicallyanddirectlyassociatedwith converting rawmaterialsintofinishedgoodsis
a.manufacturingoverhead. b.indirectmaterials.
c.indirectlabor. d.directlabor.
66. Whichoneof thefollowing wouldnotbeclassifiedasmanufacturingoverhead? a.Indirectlabor
b.Directmaterials
c.Insuranceonfactorybuilding d.Indirectmaterials
67. Manufacturingcostsinclude
a.directmaterialsand directlaboronly.
b.directmaterialsandmanufacturingoverheadonly. c.directlaborandmanufacturingoverheadonly.
d.directmaterials,directlabor,andmanufacturingoverhead.
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68. Whichoneof thefollowingis notadirectmaterial? a.Atireusedfora lawnmower
b.Plasticusedinthecoveredcasefor ahomePC
c.Steelusedinthemanufacturingof steel-radialtires d.Lubricantforaball-bearingjointfor alarge crane
69. Whichoneof thefollowingis notacost elementinmanufacturingaproduct? a.Manufacturingoverhead
b.Directmaterials c.Officesalariesd.Directlabor
70. Amanufacturingprocess requiressmallamounts ofglue.Theglueusedintheproduction process is classifiedasa(n)
a.periodcost.
b.indirectmaterial. c.directmaterial.
d.miscellaneousexpense.
71. The wagesof atimekeeperinthefactory wouldbeclassifiedas a.aperiodcost.
b.directlabor.c.indirectlabor.
d.compliancecosts.
72. Whichoneof thefollowingisnotconsidered asmaterialcosts? a.Partiallycompletedmotorenginesforamotorcycleplant
b.Boltsusedinmanufacturingthecompressorofanengine c.Rivets forthewingsof a newcommercialjetaircraft
d.Lumberusedtobuildtables
73. Whichofthefollowingisnot amanufacturingcostcategory? a.Costofgoodssold
b.Directmaterials c.Directlabor
d.Manufacturingoverhead
74. Ascurrenttechnologychangesmanufacturingprocesses, it is likelythatdirect a.laborwill increase.
b.laborwilldecrease.
c.materialswill increase. d.materialswilldecrease.
75. Fortheworkoffactoryemployeestobeconsideredasdirectlabor,theworkmustbe conveniently and
a.materiallyassociatedwithrawmaterialsconversion.b.periodicallyassociatedwithrawmaterialsconversion. c.physicallyassociatedwith rawmaterials conversion. d.promptlyassociated with rawmaterialsconversion.
ManagerialAccounting 19-11
76. Whichofthefollowingisnotclassifiedasdirectlabor? a.Bottlersofbeer ina brewery
b.Copymachineoperatorsat acopyshop c.Wagesof supervisors
d.Bakersinabakery
77. Cotterpinsandlubricantsusedirregularlyina productionprocessareclassifiedas a.miscellaneousexpense.
b.directmaterials.c.indirectmaterials.
d.nonmaterialmaterials.
78. Whichofthefollowingisnot anothernamefor thetermmanufacturingoverhead? a.Factoryoverhead
b.Pervasivecosts c.Burden
d.Indirectmanufacturingcosts
79. Becauseof automation,whichcomponentof product costisdeclining? a.Directlabor
b.Directmaterials
c.Manufacturingoverhead d.Advertising
80. Theproductcostthatismostdifficulttoassociatewitha productis a.directmaterials.
b.directlabor.
c.manufacturingoverhead. d.advertising.
81. Manufacturing coststhatcannotbeclassifiedaseitherdirectmaterialsordirectlaborare known as
a.periodcosts.
b.nonmanufacturingcosts.
c.sellingandadministrativeexpenses. d.manufacturingoverhead.
82. Whichoneof thefollowingisanexampleofa periodcost?
a.AchangeinbenefitsfortheunionworkerswhoworkintheNewYorkplantofa Fortune1000manufacturer
b.Workers'compensation insuranceonfactoryworkers' wagesallocatedtothefactory c.Aboxcost associatedwith computers
d.Amanager'ssalaryfor workthat isdoneinthecorporateheadoffice
83. Whichoneof thefollowingcosts wouldnotbe inventoriable? a.Periodcosts
b.Factoryinsurancecosts c.Indirectmaterials
d.Indirectlabor costs
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84. Directmaterialsanddirectlaborofacompanytotal$6,000,000.Ifmanufacturing overheadis$3,000,000,whatis directlaborcost?
a.$3,000,000 b.$6,000,000 c.$0
d.Cannotbedeterminedfromtheinformationprovided
85. Whichofthefollowingare periodcosts? a.Rawmaterials
b.Directmaterialsanddirectlabor
c.Directlaborandmanufacturingoverhead d.Sellingexpenses
86. Salescommissionsare classifiedas a.overheadcosts
b.periodcosts.c.productcosts. d.indirectlabor.
87. Productcostsconsistof
a.directmaterialsand directlaboronly.
b.directmaterials,directlabor,andmanufacturingoverhead. c.sellingandadministrativeexpenses.
d.periodcosts.
88. Whichoneof thefollowingrepresentsaperiodcost? a.The VPof Sales'salaryandbenefits
b.Overheadallocatedtothemanufacturingoperations c.Laborcostsassociatedwithqualitycontrol
d.Fringebenefitsassociatedwithfactoryworkers
89. Productcostsarealsocalled a.directcosts.
b.overheadcosts.
c.inventoriablecosts. d.capitalizablecosts.
90. For inventoriablecoststo becomeexpensesunderthematchingprinciple, a.theproductmust befinishedandinstock.
b.theproductmustbeexpensedbasedonitspercentage-of-completion. c.theproductto whichtheyattachmustbesold.
d.allaccountspayablemust besettled.
91. Asinventoriablecostsexpire, theybecome a.sellingexpenses.
b.grossprofit.
c.cost of goodssold. d.salesrevenue.
ManagerialAccounting 19-13
92. A manufacturingcompanycalculatescostofgoods soldasfollows:
a.BeginningFG inventory+costofgoodspurchased– endingFGinventory.
b.EndingFGinventory–costofgoods manufactured+beginningFGinventory. c.BeginningFGinventory –costofgoodsmanufactured–endingFGinventory. d.BeginningFG inventory+costofgoodsmanufactured– endingFGinventory.
93. A manufacturingcompanyreportscostofgoodsmanufacturedasa(n) a.currentasset onthe balancesheet.
b.administrativeexpenseontheincomestatement.
c.componentinthecalculationof costofgoodssold ontheincomestatement. d.componentof therawmaterialsinventoryonthebalancesheet.
94. Thesubtotal,"Costofgoodsmanufactured"appearson a.amerchandisingcompany'sincomestatement.
b.a manufacturingcompany'sincomestatement.
c.bothamanufacturingand amerchandisingcompany'sincomestatement.d.neitheramerchandisingnoramanufacturingcompany's incomestatement.
95. Cost ofgoodsmanufacturedinamanufacturingcompanyis analogousto a.Endinginventoryinamerchandisingcompany.
b.Beginninginventory ina merchandisingcompany.
c.Costofgoodsavailablefor saleinamerchandisingcompany. d.Costofgoods purchasedinamerchandisingcompany.
96. Costofgoodssold
a.onlyappearsonmerchandisingcompanies'income statements. b.onlyappearsonmanufacturingcompanies'incomestatements.
c.appearsonbothmanufacturingandmerchandisingcompanies'incomestatements. d.iscalculatedexactlythesameformerchandisingandmanufacturingcompanies.
97. HollernCombines,Inc.has$10,000ofendingfinishedgoodsinventoryasofDecember 31,2008.Ifbeginningfinishedgoodsinventorywas$5,000andcostofgoodssoldwas $20,000,howmuchwould Hollernreportforcostof goodsmanufactured?
a.$22,500 b.$5,000c.$25,000 d.$15,000
98. Costofgoodsmanufacturediscalculatedasfollows:
a.BeginningWIP+directmaterialsused+directlabor+manufacturingoverhead+ endingWIP.
b.Directmaterialsused+directlabor+manufacturingoverhead–beginningWIP+ endingWIP.
c.BeginningWIP+directmaterialsused+directlabor+manufacturingoverhead– endingWIP.
d.Directmaterialsused+directlabor+manufacturingoverhead–endingWIP– beginningWIP.
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99. Iftheamountof"Costofgoodsmanufactured"duringaperiodexceedstheamountof "Totalmanufacturingcosts"fortheperiod, then
a.endingworkinprocessinventoryisgreaterthanorequaltotheamountofthe beginningworkin processinventory.
b.endingworkinprocessisgreaterthantheamountofthebeginningworkinprocess inventory.
c.endingwork inprocessis equalto thecost ofgoodsmanufactured.
d.endingworkinprocessislessthantheamountofthebeginningworkinprocess inventory.
100. Onthecosts ofgoodsmanufacturedschedule,depreciationonfactoryequipment
a.isnotlistedbecauseitisincludedwithDepreciationExpenseontheincome statement.
b.appearsinthemanufacturingoverheadsection. c.isnot listedbecauseitisnotaproductcost.
d.isnotaninventoriablecost.
101. Onthecostsofgoodsmanufacturedschedule,theitemrawmaterialsinventory(ending) appearsasa(n)
a.additiontorawmaterialspurchases.
b.additiontorawmaterialsavailablefor use.
c.subtractionfromrawmaterialsavailableforuse. d.subtractionfromrawmaterialspurchases.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions102–104.
CarlyManufacturingCompany'saccountingrecordsreflectthefollowinginventories:
Rawmaterialsinventory Workinprocessinventory Finishedgoods inventory
Dec. 31,2008 $310,000
300,000 190,000
Dec.31, 2007 $260,000
160,000 150,000
During2008,$500,000ofrawmaterialswerepurchased,directlaborcostsamountedto $600,000,andmanufacturingoverheadincurredwas$480,000.
102. Thetotalrawmaterialsavailablefor useduring2008forCarlyManufacturingCompanyis a.$810,000.
b.$260,000. c.$450,000. d.$760,000.
103. Carly ManufacturingCompany's totalmanufacturingcostsincurredin2008amountedto a.$1,530,000.
b.$1,490,000. c.$1,390,000. d.$1,580,000.
104. IfCarlyManufacturingCompany'scostofgoodsmanufacturedfor2008amountedto $1,390,000,itscostof goodssoldfor the year is
a.$1,500,000. b.$1,250,000. c.$1,350,000. d.$1,430,000.
ManagerialAccounting 19-15
105. Whatis work inprocess inventorygenerallydescribedas?
a.Costsapplicabletounitsthathavebeenstartedinproductionbutareonlypartially completed
b.Costsassociatedwiththeendstageofmanufacturingthatarealmostalways completeandreadyfor customers
c.Costsstrictlyassociatedwithdirectlabor
d.Beginningstageproductioncostsassociatedwithlaborcostsdealingwithbringingin rawmaterialsfromtheshippingdocks
106. UtleyManufacturingCompanyreportedthefollowingyear-endinformation:beginning workinprocessinventory,$180,000;costofgoodsmanufactured,$516,000;beginning finishedgoodsinventory,$252,000;endingworkinprocessinventory,$220,000;and endingfinishedgoodsinventory,$264,000.UtleyManufacturingCompany'scostofgoods soldforthe yearis
a.$504,000. b.$528,000. c.$476,000. d.$252,000.
107. NeeleyManufacturing Companyreportedthefollowingyear-endinformation:
Beginningworkinprocessinventory Beginningrawmaterialsinventory Endingwork inprocessinventory Endingrawmaterialsinventory
Rawmaterialspurchased Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead
$1,080,000 300,000 900,000 480,000 960,000 900,000 600,000
NeeleyManufacturing Company's cost ofgoodsmanufacturedfortheyearis a.$2,280,000.
b.$2,460,000. c.$2,100,000. d.$2,640,000.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions108–110.
HopkinsManufacturingInc.'saccountingrecordsreflectthefollowinginventories:
Rawmaterialsinventory Workinprocessinventory Finishedgoods inventory
Dec.31, 2007 $80,000
104,000 100,000
Dec.31, 2008 $64,000
116,000 92,000
During2008,Hopkinspurchased$760,000ofrawmaterials,incurreddirectlaborcostsof $100,000,andincurredmanufacturingoverheadtotaling$128,000.
108. Howmuchisrawmaterialstransferredtoproductionduring2008forHopkins Manufacturing?
a.$992,000 b.$776,000 c.$760,000 d.$744,000
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109. Howmuchis totalmanufacturingcosts incurredduring2008for Hopkins? a.$992,000
b.$1,004,000 c.$988,000d.$1,000,000
110. AssumeHopkinsManufacturing‘scostofgoodsmanufacturedfor2008amountedto $960,000.Howmuch would it reportascost ofgoods soldfor theyear?
a.$968,000b.$1,000,000 c.$1,060,000 d.$952,000
111. McNally Manufacturing Companyreportedthefollowingyear-endinformation:
Beginningworkinprocessinventory Beginningrawmaterialsinventory Endingworkinprocessinventory Endingrawmaterialsinventory
Rawmaterialspurchased Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead
$46,000 24,000 50,000 20,000 680,000 240,000 100,000
HowmuchisMcNally Manufacturing‘scostofgoodsmanufacturedfortheyear? a.$684,000
b.$1,024,000 c.$1,020,000 d.$1,028,000
Usethefollowing informationforquestions112–113.
ModineManufacturing Inc.'s accountingrecordsreflect thefollowinginventories:
Rawmaterialsinventory Workinprocess inventory Finishedgoods inventory
Dec.31, 2007 $120,000
156,000 150,000
Dec.31, 2008 $96,000
174,000 138,000
During2008,Modinepurchased$1,140,000ofrawmaterials,incurreddirectlaborcostsof $150,000,andincurredmanufacturingoverheadtotaling$192,000.
112. Howmuchis totalmanufacturingcosts incurredduring2008for Modine? a.$1,488,000
b.$1,506,000 c.$1,482,000 d.$1,500,000
113. HowmuchwouldModine Manufacturingreportascost ofgoodsmanufacturedfor2008? a.$1,464,000
b.$1,524,000 c.$1,518,000 d.$1,488,000
ManagerialAccounting 19-17
114. SauderManufacturing Companyreportedthefollowingyear-endinformation:
Beginningworkinprocessinventory Beginningrawmaterialsinventory Endingworkinprocessinventory Endingrawmaterialsinventory
Rawmaterialspurchased Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead
$35,000 18,000 38,000 15,000 510,000 180,000 75,000
HowmuchisSauder Manufacturing‘stotalcostof work inprocessfortheyear? a.$513,000
b.$768,000 c.$765,000 d.$803,000
115. HardiganManufacturingCompanyreportedthefollowingyear-endinformation:beginning workinprocessinventory,$80,000;costofgoodsmanufactured,$980,000;beginning finishedgoodsinventory, $50,000;endingworkinprocessinventory,$70,000;andending finishedgoodsinventory,$40,000.HowmuchisHardigan‘scostofgoodssoldforthe year?
a.$980,000b.$990,000c.$970,000d.$1,000,000
Usethefollowing informationforquestions116–119.
Rawmaterialsinventory,January1 Rawmaterialsinventory,December31 Workinprocess,January1
Workinprocess, December31 Finishedgoods, January1 Finishedgoods, December31 RawmaterialspurchasesDirectlabor
Factoryutilities Indirectlabor Factorydepreciation
Sellingandadministrativeexpenses
$ 20,000 40,000 18,000 12,000 40,000 32,000 1,000,000 460,000 150,000 50,000 400,000 420,000
116. Directmaterialsusedis a.$1,060,000.b.$1,020,000.c.$1,000,000.
d.$980,000.
117. Assumeyouranswertoquestion116aboveis$1,000,000.Totalmanufacturingcosts equal
a.$2,060,000. b.$2,054,000. c.$1,860,000. d.$2,480,000.
19-18
118. Assumeyouranswertoquestion117aboveis$2,000,000.Costofgoodsmanufactured equals
a.$1,992,000. b.$1,994,000. c.$2,006,000. d.$2,008,000.
119. Assumeyouranswertoquestion118aboveis$2,040,000.Thecostofgoodssoldis a.$2,046,000.
b.$2,008,000. c.$2,032,000. d.$2,048,000.
Usethefollowing informationforquestions120–123:
Rawmaterialsinventory,January1 Rawmaterialsinventory,December31 Workinprocess,January1
Workinprocess, December31 Finishedgoods, January1 Finishedgoods, December31 RawmaterialspurchasesDirectlabor
Factoryutilities Indirectlabor Factorydepreciation
Sellingandadministrativeexpenses
$ 30,000 60,000 27,000 18,000 60,000 48,000 1,500,000 690,000 225,000 75,000 600,000 630,000
120. Directmaterialsusedis a.$1,590,000.b.$1,530,000.c.$1,500,000.d.$1,470,000.
121. Assumeyouranswertoquestion120aboveis$1,500,000.Totalmanufacturingcosts equal
a.$3,090,000. b.$3,081,000. c.$2,790,000. d.$3,720,000.
122.Assumeyouranswertoquestion121aboveis$3,000,000.Costofgoodsmanufactured equals
a.$2,988,000. b.$2,991,000. c.$3,009,000. d.$3,012,000.
123. Assumeyouranswertoquestion122aboveis$3,060,000.Thecostofgoodssoldis a.$3,069,000.
b.$3,012,000. c.$3,048,000. d.$3,072,000.
ManagerialAccounting 19-19
124. SamsonCompanyreportedtotalmanufacturingcostsof$130,000,manufacturing overheadtotaling$26,000,anddirectmaterialstotaling$32,000. Howmuchisdirect laborcost?
a.Cannotbedeterminedfromtheinformationprovided. b.$188,000
c.$58,000 d.$72,000
125. Giventhefollowingdatafor MehringCompany,compute(A)totalmanufacturingcostsand (B)costsofgoodsmanufactured:
Directmaterialsused Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead Operatingexpenses
$180,000 75,000 225,000 263,000
Beginningworkinprocess Endingworkinprocess Beginningfinishedgoods Endingfinishedgoods
$30,000 15,000 38,000 23,000
(A)
a. $465,000 b. $480,000 c. $480,000 d. $495,000
(B)
$495,000 $465,000 $495,000 $510,000
126. PennerCompanyreportedtotalmanufacturingcostsof$195,000,manufacturing overheadtotaling$39,000,anddirectmaterialstotaling$48,000. Howmuchisdirect laborcost?
a.Cannotbedeterminedfromtheinformationprovided. b.$282,000
c.$87,000d.$108,000
127. GiventhefollowingdataforGlennonCompany,compute(A)totalmanufacturingcosts and (B) costs ofgoodsmanufactured:
Directmaterialsused Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead Operatingexpenses
(A)
a. $620,000 b. $640,000 c. $640,000 d. $660,000
$240,000 100,000 300,000 350,000
(B)
$660,000 $620,000 $660,000 $680,000
Beginningworkinprocess Endingworkinprocess Beginningfinishedgoods Endingfinishedgoods
$40,000 20,000 50,000 30,000
128. Whattermdescribesallactivitiesassociatedwithprovidingaproductorservice? a.Themanufacturingchain
b.Theproductchain c.Thesupplychain d.Thevaluechain
19-20
129. Whichoneofthefollowingdoesnotappearonthebalancesheetofamanufacturing company?
a.Finishedgoods inventory b.Workinprocess inventory
c.Costofgoodsmanufactured d.Rawmaterialsinventory
130. The equivalentof finishedgoodsinventoryfor amerchandisingfirmisreferred toas a.purchases.
b.costof goodspurchased. c.merchandiseinventory.d.rawmaterialsinventory.
131. Howhavemanycompaniessignificantlyloweredinventorylevelsandcosts? a.Theyuseactivity-basedcosting.
b.Theyutilizeanenterpriseresourceplanning system. c.Theyhavea just-in-timemethod.
d.Theyfocusonatotalqualitymanagementsystem.
Additional MultipleChoiceQuestions
132. Financialandmanagerialaccountingaresimilarinthatboth a.havethesameprimaryusers.
b.producegeneral-purposereports.
c.havereportsthat arepreparedquarterlyand annually. d.dealwiththeeconomiceventsofanenterprise.
133. Thefunctionthat pertainstokeepingtheactivitiesof theenterpriseontrackis a.planning.
b.directing.c.controlling.
d.accounting.
134. Propertytaxesonamanufacturingplantareanelementofa
Product Cost a. Yes
b. Yes c. No d. No
Period CostNoYesYesNo
135. For amanufacturingcompany,which ofthefollowingisan exampleofaperiodcost rather than a productcost?
a.Depreciationonfactoryequipment b.Wagesof salespersons
c.Wagesofmachineoperators
d.Insuranceonfactoryequipment
ManagerialAccounting 19-21
136. For amanufacturingfirm,cost ofgoodsavailablefor saleiscomputedbyaddingthe beginningfinishedgoodsinventoryto
a.costof goodspurchased.
b.costofgoodsmanufactured. c.netpurchases.
d.totalmanufacturingcosts.
137. Ifthecostofgoodsmanufacturedislessthanthecostofgoodssold,whichofthe followingis correct?
a.FinishedGoodsInventoryhasincreased.b.WorkinProcessInventoryhasincreased. c.FinishedGoodsInventoryhasdecreased. d.Work in ProcessInventoryhasdecreased.
138. Theprincipaldifferencebetweenamerchandisingandamanufacturingincomestatement is the
a.costofgoodssoldsection. b.extraordinaryitemsection. c.operatingexpensesection. d.revenuesection.
139. Ifthe totalmanufacturingcostsare greater than thecostofgoodsmanufactured,whichof the followingiscorrect?
a.WorkinProcessInventoryhasincreased. b.FinishedGoodsInventoryhasincreased. c.WorkinProcessInventoryhasdecreased. d.FinishedGoodsInventoryhasdecreased.
140. Thesumof thedirectmaterialscosts,directlaborcosts,andmanufacturingoverhead incurredisthe
a.costofgoodsmanufactured.b.totalmanufacturingoverhead. c.totalmanufacturingcosts.
d.totalcostof workinprocess.
141. Theinventoryaccountsthatshowthecostofcompletedgoodsonhandandthecosts applicable toproductionthat isonlypartiallycompletedare,respectively
a.WorkinProcessInventoryandRawMaterialsInventory.b.FinishedGoodsInventoryandRawMaterialsInventory.c.FinishedGoodsInventoryandWorkinProcessInventory. d.RawMaterialsInventoryandWorkinProcessInventory.
BRIEFEXERCISES
BE142
PresentedbelowareTruckCompany‘smonthlymanufacturingcostdatarelatedtoitspersonal computerproducts.
(a)Taxesonfactorybuilding (b)Rawmaterials
(c)Depreciationonmanufacturingequip. (d)Wagesforassembly lineworkers
$820,000 66,000 210,000 340,000
Instructions
Entereachcost iteminthefollowingtable,placingan―X‖ under theappropriateheadings.
DirectMaterials (a)
(b) (c) (d)
ProductCosts
DirectLabor Factory Overhead
BE143
Determinewhethereachofthefollowingcostsshouldbeclassifiedasdirectmaterials(DM), directlabor(DL), ormanufacturingoverhead(MO).
a. Depreciationonfactoryequipment
b. Tablelegsused inmanufacturingtables c. Wagespaidto assemblylineworkers
d. Factoryrent
BE144
Indicatewhethereachof thefollowingcosts ofapencilmanufacturerwould beclassifiedasdirect materials (DM),directlabor(DL), ormanufacturingoverhead(MO).
a. Depreciationof pencilpaintingmachinery b. Leadinsertedintopencils
c. Factoryutilities
d. Wagesof assemblyline worker e. Salaryof supervisor
f. Factorymachinerymaintenance g. Wood
h. Erasercompound
BE145
PresentedbelowareCricketCompany‘smonthlymanufacturingcostdatarelatedtoitspersonal computerproducts.
a.Harddrivesandmemorysticks $30,000 b.Wagesto assembleequipment $65,000 c.Insuranceonmanufacturingbuilding $41,000 d.Wagesforfactorysupervisors $64,000
Instructions
Entereachcost iteminthefollowingtable,placingan‗X‘ undertheappropriateheadings.
ProductCosts
DirectMaterials
DirectLabor
Factory Overhead
a.
b.
c.
d.
BE146
Identifywhethereachofthefollowingis classifiedasaproductcost or aperiod cost.
1.Directlabor
2.Directmaterials
3.Factoryutilities
4.Repairsto officeequipment
5.Propertytaxesonfactorybuilding
6.Salessalaries
BE147
CribaManufacturingCompanyhasthefollowingdata:directlabor$630,000,directmaterials used $421,000,totalmanufacturingoverhead$206,000,andbeginning work inprocess$42,000.
Instructions
Compute(a)totalmanufacturingcosts and(b)total costof workin process.
BE148
Presentedbelowareincomplete2009manufacturingcostdatafor SwartnezCorporation.
DirectMaterialsUsed
(a) $17,000
(b) $148,000
DirectLabor
$42,000
?
FactoryOverhead
?
$112,000
TotalManufacturingCosts
$73,000
$420,000
Instructions
Determinethemissingamounts.
BE149
Presentedbelowareincomplete2008manufacturingcostdatafor SupremeCorporation.
DirectMaterialsUsed
DirectLabor
FactoryOverhead
TotalManufacturingCosts
(a)
$38,000
$72,000
?
$164,000
(b)
$95,000
?
$70,000
$305,000
(c)
?
$80,000
$120,000
$260,000
Instructions
Determinethemissingamounts.
BE150
RaynorManufacturingCompanyhasthefollowingdata:
Directlabor
Directmaterialsused
Totalmanufacturingoverhead Endingwork inprocess Beginningworkinprocess
$46,000 84,000 60,000 30,000 40,000
Instructions
Compute(a)totalmanufacturingcosts and(b)cost ofgoodsmanufactured.
BE151
InalphabeticalorderbelowarecurrentassetitemsforSudlerCompanyasofDecember31, 2008.Preparethecurrent assetssectionof thecompany‘sbalancesheetasof thesamedate.
Accountsreceivable Cash
Finishedgoods Prepaidexpenses Rawmaterials Workinprocess
$41,000 56,000 21,000 3,000 12,000 32,000
EXERCISES
Ex.152
Financialaccountinginformationandmanagerialaccountinginformationhaveanumberof distinguishingcharacteristics.Foreachofthecharacteristicslistedbelow,indicatewhich characteristicsaremorecloselyrelatedtofinancialaccountingbyplacingtheletter"F"inthe spacetotheleftoftheitemandindicatethosecharacteristicswhicharemorecloselyassociated with managerialaccountingbyplacingtheletter"M" totheleftof theitem.
1. General-purposereports2. Reportsareusedinternally
3. Preparedinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciples 4. Specialpurposereports
5. Limitedto historicalcostdata
6. Reportingstandard isrelevancetothedecisiontobemade 7. Financialstatements
8. Reportsgenerallypertaintothebusinessasawhole 9. Reportsgenerallypertaintosubunits
10. Reportsissuedquarterlyor annually
Ex.153
Determinewhethereachof thefollowing isclassified as:
DM:Directmaterials DL:Directlabor
MO:Manufacturingoverhead
1.Assemblylineworkers'wages.
2.Factorysupervisors'salaries.
3.Steelusedinmanufacturingproduct.
4.Insuranceonfactorybuilding.
5.Rivetsandscrewsusedinproduction.
6.Tiresusedinmanufacturingvehicles.
Ex.154
Presentedbelowis a listofcostsandexpensesincurredinthefactorybyNu-WayCorporation,a manufacturer ofrecreationalvehicles.
1. Propertytaxesonthefactory land 2. Nailsandglueusedin production 3. Cabinetmaker'swages
4. Factorysupervisors‘salaries 5. Metalusedinmanufacturing
6. Depreciationonfactorymachines 7. Factoryutilities
8. Carpetingfortherecreationalvehicles 9. Propertytaxesonthefactory building
10. Insuranceonfactoryequipment
ManagerialAccounting 19-29
Ex.154 (cont.)
Instructions
Classifytheaboveitemsintothefollowingcategories:
DM— Direct Materials DL— DirectLabor
MO— ManufacturingOverhead
Ex.155
Foreachitem, identifyall applicablecostlabels. Usethefollowing codeinyouranswer:
1— ProductCost 2— PeriodCost
a. Advertising
b. Directmaterialsused c. Salessalaries
d. Indirectfactorylabor
e. Repairsto office equipment f. Factorymanager'ssalaryg. Directlaborused
h. Indirectmaterials
Ex.156
Foreach itemlistedbelow,indicate in thespacetotheleftwhethertheitemwouldbeconsidered a productcost or aperiodcostfor amanufacturingcompany.Usethefollowingcode:
Pr=Productcost Pe=Periodcost
1.Factorysupervisorysalaries
2.Salescommissions
3.Incometax expense
4.Indirectmaterialsused
5.Indirectlabor
6.Officesalariesexpense
7.Propertytaxesonfactorybuilding
8.Salesmanager'ssalary
9.Factorywagesexpense
10.Directmaterialsused
Ex.157
YatesManufacturingCompanyincursthefollowingmanufacturingcostsandexpensesduringthe month ofMay.
1.Assemblylinewages
2.Rawmaterialsuseddirectly inproduct 3.Depreciationonofficeequipment
4.Propertytaxesonfactorybuilding 5.Rentonfactorybuilding
6.Salescommissions
7.Depreciationonfactoryequipment 8.Factoryutilities
9.Wagesforfactorymaintenanceworkers 10.Advertising
11.Indirectmaterialsusedinproduction 12.Factorymanager'ssalary
Instructions
CompletethefollowingmatrixbyplacinganXmarkundertheappropriateheadings.
Cost Item 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
12.
Direct Direct Materials Labor
Manufacturing Period
Overhead Costs
Ex.158
Presentedbelowareincomplete2008manufacturingcostdataforTardyCorporation.
Total Workin Workin Costof DirectMaterials Direct Manufacturing Manufacturing Process Process Goods
Used Labor Overhead Costs (1/1) (12/31) Manufactured
(a) $38,000 $72,000 $48,000 ? $120,000 $96,000 ?
(b)$149,000 $53,000 $90,000 $292,000 ? $98,000 $331,000 (c) $53,000 $116,000 $121,000 $290,000 $463,000 ? $515,000
Instructions
Determinethemissingamounts.
Ex.159
AmongtheitemsthatGentryPrintShopaccountsfor arethefollowing:
1.Directlabor
2.Officesuppliesused
3.Depreciationonprintingmachines 4.Finishedgoods inventory,12/315.Rawmaterialsinventory,1/1
6.Costofgoodsmanufactured 7.Workinprocess,1/1
8.Officesuppliesinventory,12/31 9.Indirectlabor
10.Heatandelectricityfortheprintshop
GentryPrint Shoppreparesthefollowing scheduleandfinancialstatementsonayearlybasis: (a) Costofgoodsmanufacturedschedule.
(b) Incomestatement. (c) Balancesheet.
Instructions
Foreachitem, indicateby using theappropriateletter(s)thescheduleand/orfinancialstatements in which theitemwillappear.
Ex.160
IsaacCompanymanufacturesboats.DuringSeptember,2008,thecompanypurchased100 cellularphonesatacostof$100each.Isaacwithdrew 70phonesfromthewarehouseduringthe month.Twentyofthese phoneswereinstalled insalespersons‘carsand theremaining50phones were put inboatsmanufacturedduringthemonth.
OftheboatsputintoproductionduringSeptember,2008,80%werecompletedandtransferred to thecompany'sstoragelot.Fiftypercentoftheboatscompletedduringthemonthweresoldby September30.
Instructions
Determinethecostofcellularphonesthatwouldappearineachofthefollowingaccountsat September30,2008:
Rawmaterialsinventory Work inprocess inventory Finished goods inventory CostofgoodssoldSellingexpenses
Ex.161
ManningManufacturingCompanyhasthefollowingdataat June30,2008:
Rawmaterialsinventory,June1 Workinprocessinventory,June1 Finishedgoods inventory,June1 Totalmanufacturingcosts
Sales
Workinprocessinventory,June30 Finishedgoods inventory,June30 Rawmaterialsinventory,June30
$13,800 18,100 43,500 510,000 590,000 30,400 50,200 18,000
Instructions
(a) Prepareanincomestatementthroughgrossprofitforthemonthof June. (b) Indicatethebalancesheet presentationof theJune 30 inventories.
Ex.162
Fromtheaccountbalanceslistedbelow,prepareascheduleofcostofgoodsmanufacturedfor TimmonsManufacturingCompanyforthemonthendedDecember31,2008.
FinishedGoodsInventory,December31 FactorySupervisorySalariesIncomeTax Expense
RawMaterialsInventory,December1 WorkIn ProcessInventory,December31 SalesSalariesExpense FactoryDepreciationExpense FinishedGoodsInventory,December1 RawMaterialsPurchases
WorkIn ProcessInventory,December1 FactoryUtilitiesExpense
DirectLabor
RawMaterialsInventory,December31 SalesReturnsandAllowances
IndirectLabor
AccountBalances $42,000
12,000 18,000 12,000 25,000 14,000 8,000 35,000 95,000 30,000 4,000 70,000 19,000 5,000 21,000
Ex.163
RabidManufacturingCompanyhasthefollowingdata:
Directlabor
Directmaterialsused
Totalmanufacturingoverhead Beginningworkinprocess
$160,000 191,000 208,000 21,000
Instructions
Compute(a)totalmanufacturingcosts and(b)total costof workin process.
Ex.164
ThefollowingcostsandinventorydataweretakenfromtheaccountsofReserCompanyfor 2008:
Inventories:
Rawmaterials Workinprocess Finishedgoods
January 1,2008
$8,000 15,000 16,000
December 31,2008
$7,000 13,000 10,000
Costsincurred:
Rawmaterialspurchases Directlabor
Factoryrent Factoryutilities Indirectmaterials Indirectlabor Sellingexpenses
Administrativeexpenses
$93,000 42,000 8,000 7,000 4,000 6,000 5,000 12,000
Instructions
a.Prepareascheduleshowing theamountof directmaterialsused inproductionduringthe year.
b.Computetheamountof manufacturingoverheadincurredduringtheyear.
c.Prepareascheduleof CostofGoodsManufacturedfor ReserCompanyfortheyearended December31, 2008ingoodform.
d.PreparetheCostofGoodsSoldsection ofthe Income StatementforReserCompanyforthe yearendedDecember31, 2008ingoodform.
Ex.165
ManufacturingcostsforCarsonCompanyforselectedmonthsareasfollows:
Beginningworkinprocess Directmaterialsused Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead Totalmanufacturingcosts
Totalcostof work inprocess Endingwork inprocessCostofgoodsmanufactured Beginningfinishedgoods
Costofgoodsavailablefor sale Endingfinishedgoods
Costofgoodssold
April July October $80,000 (f) $98,000
280,000 $190,000 155,000 195,000 170,000 (j)
(a) 150,000 90,000 720,000 510,000 470,000
(b) 650,000 (k) 75,000 (g) (l)
(c) 505,000 385,000 (d) 68,000 (m)
960,000 (h) 450,000 (e) 75,000 (n)
790,000 (i) 355,000
Instructions
Indicatethemissing amounts.(Showcomputations.)
Ex.166
FillinthemissinginformationonthecostofgoodsmanufacturedscheduleofMaddox ManufacturingCompany:
MADDOX MANUFACTURINGCOMPANY CostofGoodsManufacturedScheduleFor theYearEndedDecember31,2008
Workinprocess(1/1) Directmaterials
Rawmaterialsinventory(1/1) Rawmaterialspurchases
Rawmaterialsavailablefor use Rawmaterialsinventory(12/31)
Directmaterialsused Directlabor Manufacturingoverhead
Indirectlabor Factorydepreciation Factoryutilities
Totaloverhead Totalmanufacturingcosts
Totalcostof work inprocess Less:Workinprocess(12/31) Costofgoodsmanufactured
$ ?
271,000?
37,000
24,000 38,000 39,000
$280,000?
?
$320,000
? ?
292,000$520,000
Ex.167
Dataforthecostof directmaterialsforthemonthendedMarch31, 2008,areasfollows:
Materialsinventory,March1, 2008 Materialsinventory,March31, 2008
$76,000 85,000
DuringMarch,thecompanypurchased$220,000ofrawmaterialsonaccountfromPine Companyand$72,000ofrawmaterialsforcashfromFryeCompany.Inaddition,$50,000was paid on thePineaccountbalance.
Instructions
Computethe costofdirectmaterialsusedduring March.
Ex.168
Presentedbelowareincomplete2008manufacturingcostdataforTardyCorporation.
DirectMaterials Factory TotalManufacturing Used DirectLabor Overhead Costs
(a) (b) (c)
$36,000 $72,000 $54,000 ?
? $53,000 $90,000 $272,000 $53,000 ? $101,000 $290,000
Instructions
Determinethemissingamounts.
Ex.169
Indicatewhether eachof thefollowingwouldappearonthe:
A—Cost ofgoodsmanufacturedschedule B—Incomestatement
C—Balancesheet
Note:Ifitwouldappearin morethanjustone,indicate whichones.
1. Costofgoodssold
2. Finishedgoodsinventory,12/31
3. Directmaterialsused
4. Rawmaterialsinventory,1/1
5.Insuranceonfactoryequipment
6.Workinprocess, 12/31
7.Indirect labor
8. Propertytaxesonofficebuilding
Ex.170
Listedbelowarecurrentassetitemsfor KlugmanCompanyat December31,2008.
Finishedgoods inventory Cash
Prepaidexpenses Accountsreceivable
$35,000 20,000 2,000 4,000
Short-terminvestments Rawmaterialsinventory Workinprocessinventory Supplies
$28,000 12,000 18,000 500
Instructions
Preparethecurrentassetssection ofthebalancesheet.(Includeacompleteheading.)
COMPLETIONSTATEMENTS
171.Financialaccountinginformation ispreparedmainlyfor users,while
managerial accountinginformationispreparedprimarilyfor users.
172.Thetypesofreportspreparedinmanagerialaccountingareoften -
purposereportspreparedfor aspecificdecision.
173.Managerialaccountingreportsgenerallypertainto ofabusinessand
maybe verydetailed.
174.Threebroadmanagerialfunctionsare:(1) ,(2) ,and
(3) .
175.The functionisconcernedwithsettinggoalsandobjectivesforthe
entity.
176.Exercisinggoodjudgmentinperformingthemanagerialfunctionsandchoosingamong alternativecoursesofactioniscalled .
177.Thethreecostelementsinmanufacturingaproductare(1) ,
(2) ,and(3) .
178.Theworkoffactoryemployeesthatcanbephysicallyanddirectlyassociatedwith
converting rawmaterialsinto productsisclassifiedas .
179.Indirectmaterialsandindirectlaborareclassifiedas .
189.Eachof themanufacturingcostcomponentsisa cost.
181.Amajordifferencebetweentheincomestatementsofamerchandisingcompanyanda manufacturingcompanyisthatthecostofgoodssoldsectionofamerchandising companyshowscostofgoods ,whereasamanufacturingcompany shows costof goods.
182. isaddedtodirectlaborandmanufacturingoverheadtogettotal
manufacturing costsforthecurrentperiod.
183.Theendingworkinprocessinventoryis subtractedfromthetotalcostof work inprocess tocalculate .
184.Amanufacturingcompanycomputescostofgoodssoldbyaddingcostofgoods manufactured tothe andsubtractingthe .
185.A manufacturingcompany usuallyhas threeinventory accountswhichare (1),(2) ,and(3) .
MATCHING
186.Matchtheitemsinthetwocolumnsbelowbyenteringtheappropriatecodeletterinthe space provided.
A.Managerialaccounting B.FinancialaccountingC.Planning
D.DirectingE.Controlling
F. Workinprocessinventory G.Directmaterials
H.Manufacturingoverhead I. Periodcosts
J. Valuechain
1. Thecostof productsthatarepartiallycomplete.
2. Thefunctionofkeepingactivitiesinaccordancewithplans.
3. Primarilyconcernedwith internalusersandreportspertainto subunitsof theentity.
4. Materialsthatcanbephysicallyanddirectlyassociatedwithmanufacturinga product.
5. Thefunctionof settinggoals andobjectives.
6. Indirectcosts ofmanufacturingaproduct.
7. Primarilyconcernedwithexternalusersandreportspertaintotheentityasa whole.
8. Coststhatare noninventoriable.
9. Allactivitiesassociatedwithprovidingaproductor service.
10. Thefunctionofcoordinatingdiverseactivitiestoproduceasmooth-running operation.
SHORT-ANSWERESSAYQUESTIONS
S-AE187
Financialandmanagerialaccountingarebothconcernedwiththeeconomiceventsofan enterprise.Similaritiesbetweenfinancialandmanagerialaccountingdoexist,buttheydohave differentfocus.Brieflydistinguishbetweenfinancialandmanagerialaccountingastheyrelateto (1)theprimaryusers, (2)the type and frequencyofreports, (3)thepurposeofreports, and (4)the content of reports.
S-AE188
Amanufacturingcompanymakestheproductsthatitsells.Brieflyidentifyanddefinethecost elementsthatareincurredinmakingaproduct.Afterproductcostelementsareidentified,howis thecostofgoodsmanufacturedforaperioddetermined?
S-AE189
Assumeyouhavejusttakenapositionascontrollerforanewcompanythatmanufacturesand sellswroughtironwallhangings.Althoughthefounderofthecompany,whoisthepresidentand CEO,is agreatartisan,shehas verylimitedknowledgeof accounting.
Instructions
Tohelpyournewbossbetterunderstandaccountingforamanufacturingorganization,preparea responsetoherinwhichyou:(1)identify,(2)describe,and(3)provideexamplesofthethree manufacturingcostsandthethreeinventoryaccountsusedinaccountingforamanufacturing company.
S-AE190(Ethics)
MillionDollarMillsisatextilemanufacturingfirmlocatedinthesouthernUnitedStates.The companycarefullypreparesallfinancialstatementsinaccordancewithGAAP,andgivesacopy ofallfinancialstatementstoeachdepartment.Inaddition,thecompanykeepsrecordsonquality control,safety,andenvironmentalpollutionbythecompany.Itthenprepares"scorecards"for eachdepartmentindicatingtheirperformance.Recently,thefinancialimpactofthesecondsetof informationwasadded,andtheinformationhasbeenusedintheevaluationofemployeesfor merit payand promotions.
Atthemostrecentemployeemeeting,TylerHanes,marketingmanager,expressedhis discomfortwiththesystem.Hesaidtherewasnoguaranteethatthesecondsetofinformation wasfair,sincetherewerenogenerallyacceptedprinciplesforthiskindofinformation.Healso saidthatitwaskindoflikekeepingtwosetsofbooks—onefollowingalllegalrequirements,and theotheroneactuallyusedbythecompany.
S-AE190(cont.)
Required:
1.Isitethicaltoevaluatemanagersinthewaydescribed?Explainbriefly.
2.Nameatleasttwosafeguardsthecompanycouldbuildintoitssystemtoensuretheethical treatmentof employees.
S-AE191(Communication)
Volumetrica,aproducerofaudioequipmentforlargecomputersystems,isreviewingitspolicies aspartofabiannual self-examinationofthecompany.Aspartofthisprocess,allmanagershave beenaskedtocarefullyexaminecostsanddetermineascloselyaspossiblewhichcostsare directandwhich are indirect.
MarieRamseyandDanWilson,managersofdifferentmanufacturingdepartmentsinthesame building,havebeenworkingtogether.Theyfoundthefollowingfourcoststhatcouldbe economicallytracedto theproducts,but havehistoricallybeena partof overhead:
• Costofsettingupthemachineryforadifferentproductionrun.
• Costofminorassemblycomponentssuch asknobs andswitches. • Costofpackaging,whichisquitedifferentforeachmodel.
• Costof inspecting andtestingeachmodel.
Noneofthecostsissignificantbyitself,buttogetherthesefourcostsmakeupbetween10and 15%ofthetotalcostoftheproduct.Mariefavors"leavingwellenoughalone,"assheputsit,and leavingthesecostsinoverhead.Sheisafraidthathervolunteering totracethesecostswillresult inherhavingtotracemanymorecostsinthefuture.Dan,ontheotherhand,preferstohavethe productcostasaccurateaspossible.Hepointsoutthatthesecostsarealreadyknown,andthe processwould requirelittleextra work.
Required:
Youhavebeencalledoninyourfunctionasaccountingmanagertoresolvethedispute.Writea memotoMarieandDan,supportingoneortheotherposition.Besuretoadequatelydefendyour position,butbe brief.
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