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introductory financial accounting
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Introductory Financial Accounting
Bleaker Company declares and pays its annual dividend near the end of its fiscal year. For the current year, Bleaker's dividend payout ratio was 40 percent, its earnings per common share were \(\$
Evans \& Sons, Inc., is authorized to issue one million shares of \(\$ 1\) par value common stock. In the company's initial public offering, 500,000 shares are sold to the investing public at a price
Browne \& Company issued 200,000 shares of \(\$ 1\) par value common stock at a price of \(\$ 5\) per share and issued 10,000 shares of no-par value common stock at a price of \(\$ 10\) per share.
The Azuza Company is liquidating. After paying off all of its creditors, the company has \(\$ 1.5\) million to distribute between its preferred stockholders and its common stockholders. The aggregate
Evans \& Sons, Inc., is authorized to issue one million shares of \$1 par value common stock. The company actually sells 700,000 shares at \(\$ 10\) per share. Prepare the journal entry to record the
Willis \& Company has 20 million shares of \(\$ 1\) par value common stock outstanding. The company believes that its current market price of \(\$ 100\) per share is too high and decides to execute a
Browne \& Company has no-par value common stock outstanding that is selling at \(\$ 40\) per share. The company's CEO believes that the stock price is undervalued and decides to buy back 10,000
The Glendora Company has 200,000 shares of cumulative, five percent, \(\$ 100\) par value preferred stock outstanding. Last year the company failed to pay its regular dividend, but the board of
Calculate the return on common stockholders' equity for Evans \& Sons for 2018 and 2019. Did the return improve from 2018 to 2019?Evans \& Sons, Inc., disclosed the following information in a
Calculate the dividend yield for Evans \& Sons for 2018 and 2019. Did the dividend yield improve from 2018 to 2019?Evans \& Sons, Inc., disclosed the following information in a recent annual
Calculate the dividend payout for Evans \& Sons for 2018 and 2019. Did the dividend payout increase from 2018 to 2019 ?Evans \& Sons, Inc., disclosed the following information in a recent
Nikron Corporation issued 20,000 shares of \(\$ 0.50\) par value common stock during the year for \(\$ 20\) each. Nikron also repurchased treasury stock for \(\$ 15,000\). Net income for the year was
For accounting purposes, how are liabilities defined?
At what amount are current liabilities presented on the balance sheet?
What does the term current liabilities mean?
What formula should Hardy Company use to calculate the total amount of interest on a note payable that uses add-on interest?
Gordon Company signed a note payable on November 20. Gordon has a December 31 year-end. It paid the note, including interest, on the maturity date, February 20.What accounts did Gordon debit and what
Jack Swanson gave a creditor a 90-day, eight percent note payable for \(\$ 7,200\) on December 16 . What adjusting entry should Swanson make on December 31 ?
What are two examples of voluntary deductions from an employee's gross pay?
On whom is the FICA tax levied? What does the FICA tax finance?
What is the difference between accounting for product warranties on (a) failed units repaired in the month of sale and (b) failed units repaired in a subsequent month but that are still covered by
American Paging, Inc., is the seventh largest paging company in the United States. In a recent balance sheet, it reported a current liability of \(\$ 8,452,379\) that was labeled Unearned Revenues
What do the following terms mean?(a) term loan,(b) bonds payable,(c) trustee,(d) secured bonds,(e) serial bonds,(f) call provision, (g) convertible bonds, (h) face value, (i) coupon rate, (j)
What are contingent liabilities? List three examples of contingent liabilities. When should contingent liabilities be recorded in the accounts?
Define the terms current ratio and quick ratio. What does each ratio tell us?
Define the times-interest-earned ratio and explain how it is used.
The CEO of Evans \& Sons, Inc., negotiated with its principal supplier of raw materials to purchase 10,000 units for a total price of \(\$ 100,000\). The units are to be delivered in 90 days. The CEO
Evans \& Sons, Inc., decides to sell \(\$ 1,000,000\) in bonds to finance the construction of a new warehouse. The bonds will carry an annual coupon rate of interest of three percent, to be paid
Evans \& Sons, Inc., received notification from a local attorney that the company was being sued for \(\$ 5,000,000\) for patent infringement. A review of the situation by the company's CEO led to
The CEO of Evans \& Sons, Inc., was considering a lease for a new administrative headquarters building. The building was old, but was very well located near the company's principal customers. The
Calculate the current ratio for Evans \& Sons, Inc., for 2018 and 2019, and comment on the company's working capital position. Did the company's ability to pay its current liabilities improve over
Calculate the quick ratio for Evans \& Sons, Inc., for 2018 and 2019, and comment on the company's working capital position. Did the company's ability to pay its current liabilities improve over the
Calculate the times-interest-earned ratio for Evans \& Sons, Inc., for 2018 and 2019, and comment on the company's ability to pay its current interest payments. Did the company's ability to pay its
Evans \& Sons, Inc. reported the following borrowings in a prior annual report:For each borrowing, indicate whether the bond or debenture was originally sold at its face value, a discount, or a
Evans \& Sons, Inc., sold \(\$ 100,000\) face value, six percent coupon rate, four-year bonds, for an aggregate issue price of \(\$ 95,000\). Calculate the total interest expense to be recorded by
During 2019, Evans \& Sons, Inc., issued \(\$ 400\) million of zero-coupon bonds, due in 2026. The proceeds from the bond issuance were \(\$ 184.2\) million. Calculate the total interest expense that
For each of the following situations, indicate the amount shown as a liability on the balance sheet of Cooper, Inc., at December 31:a. Cooper has accounts payable of \(\$ 120,000\) for merchandise
The following note transactions occurred during the year for Towne Company:Nov. 25 Towne issued a 90 -day, nine percent note payable for \(\$ 8,000\) to Hyatt Company for merchandise.Dec. 7 Towne
Clifford Company has just billed a customer for \(\$ 1,100\), an amount that includes an eight percent excise tax and a two percent state sales tax.a. What amount of revenue is recorded?b. Prepare a
The Petaluma Daily Times Corporation (CDT) publishes a daily newspaper. A 52 -week subscription sells for \(\$ 260\). Assume that CDT sells 100 subscriptions on January 1. None of the subscriptions
Zealand Company sells a motor that carries a 3-month unconditional warranty against product failure. Based on a reliable statistical analysis, Milford knows that between the sale and the end of the
Eaton Company issued \(\$ 600,000\) of eight percent, 20 -year bonds at 106 on January 1, 2013. Interest is payable semiannually on July 1 and January 1. Through January 1, 2019, Eaton amortized \(\$
On December 31, 2017, Eppel, Inc. borrowed \(\$ 900,000\) on an eight percent, 15-year mortgage note payable. The note is to be repaid in equal semiannual installments of \(\$ 52,047\) (payable on
On December 31, 2016, Clarke, Inc. borrowed \(\$ 900,000\) on a seven percent, 10 -year mortgage note payable. The note is to be repaid in equal annual installments of \(\$ 128,140\) (payable on
Determine which of the following transactions represent contingent liabilities for Sawyer Rental and indicate the proper accounting treatment at the company's fiscal yearend, by placing the letter of
Presented below are summary financial data from Porter's annual report:Calculate the following ratios:a. Times-interest-earned ratiob. Quick ratioc. Current ratio Balance sheet Cash and cash
Matt Enterprises issued \(\$ 200,000\) of ten percent, five-year bonds with interest payable semiannually. Determine the issue price if the bonds are priced to yield (a) ten percent, (b) six percent,
Abbott, Inc., plans to issue \(\$ 500,000\) of ten percent bonds that will pay interest semiannually and mature in five years. Assume that the effective interest rate is 12 percent per year
On December 31, 2017, Brown Company issued \(\$ 750,000\) of 20 -year, eight percent bonds payable for \(\$ 621,307\), yielding an effective interest rate of ten percent. Interest is payable
On December 31, 2017, Shade Company issued \(\$ 250,000\) of 20 -year, eight percent bonds payable for \(\$ 276,694\), yielding an effective interest rate of seven percent. Interest is payable
On December 31, 2017, Phillip (Appendix 10A) Company issued \(\$ 600,000\) of ten-year, nine percent bonds payable for \(\$ 496,771\), yielding an effective interest rate of twelve percent. Interest
On December 31, 2017, Karen Company issued \(\$ 400,000\) of 10 -year, ten percent bonds payable for \(\$ 454,361\), yielding an effective interest rate of eight percent. Interest is payable
On January 1, Lorraine, Inc., entered into a lease contract. The lease contract was a ten-year lease for a computer with \(\$ 15,000\) annual lease payments due at the end of each year. Lorraine took
The relation between a bond's coupon rate and yield rate is known to influence a bond's issuance price. Presented below are coupon rates and yield rates for a selection of corporate bonds. Identity
Goldsteen Corporation obtained a \(\$ 5,000\) loan from a bank on April 1.If the bank charges eight percent interest annually, how much interest will be accrued at December 31?a. \(\$ 400\)b. \(\$
Wong, Inc., sold merchandise on account for \(\$ 1,840\), which is subject to a ten percent excise tax and a five percent sales tax. What would the entry to record this sale include?a. A debit of
Jansen Company sells a product for \(\$ 400\) per unit, which includes a 30 -day warranty against product defects. Experience indicates that four percent of the units sold will prove defective,
Which of the following payroll-related taxes are not withheld from an employee's earnings?a. Medicare taxesb. Income taxesc. Federal unemployment taxesd. Social Security taxes
Which of the following is not considered to be a contingent liability?a. Environmental cleanup costsb. Notes payablec. Credit guaranteesd. Lawsuit
On May 1, 2019, a firm issued $400,000 of 12-year, nine percent bonds payable at 96 1/2 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated January 1, and interest is payable on January 1 and July 1 of each
A firm issued \($250,000\) of ten-year, 12 percent bonds payable on January 1, for \($281,180,\) yielding an effective rate of ten percent. Interest is payable on January 1 and July 1 each year. The
In financial statement presentations, the Discount on Bonds Payable account is:a. Added to Bond Interest Expense.b. Deducted from Bonds Payable.c. Added to Bonds Payable.d. Deducted from Bond
An example of off-balance-sheet financing is a(n):a. Term loan.b. Operating lease.c. Zero-coupon bond.d. Capital lease.
Apolo Company reported year-end current assets of \($75,000\) and current liabilities of \($25,000.\) The company's current ratio is:a. 1/3b. 3c. 4d. \($50,000\)
Cristo Company reported net income of \($50,000\) after subtracting \($10,000\) for interest expense and \($20,000\) for taxes. Compute the company's times-interest-earned ratio:a. 2.5b. 5c. 8d. 3
A firm, using the allowance method of recording credit losses, wrote off a customer's account in the amount of \(\$ 500\). Later, the customer paid the account. The firm reinstated the account by
A firm has accounts receivable of \(\$ 90,000\) and a debit balance of \(\$ 900\) in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Two-thirds of the accounts receivable are current and one-third is past due.
A firm receives a six-month note from a customer. The note has a face amount of \(\$ 4,000\) and an interest rate of nine percent. What is the total amount of interest to be received?a. \(\$
A business has net sales of \(\$ 60,000\), a beginning balance in Accounts Receivable of \(\$ 5,000\), and an ending balance in Accounts Receivable of \(\$ 7,000\). What is the company's accounts
A business has an accounts receivable turnover of ten. What is the company's average collection period?a. 36.0b. 30.8c. 34.6d. 36.5
Lite Company received a 90 day, six percent note receivable for \(\$ 10,000\) on December 1.How much interest should be accrued on December 31?a. \(\$ 150\)b. \(\$ 90\)c. \(\$ 50\)d. \(\$ 25\)
Wesson Company uses the allowance method to record its expected credit losses. It estimates its losses at one percent of credit sales, which were \(\$ 750,000\) during the year. The Accounts
Rufus \& Company pays a three percent credit card fee on all credit sales, and receives a cash deposit immediately following each credit card transaction. If credit sales for the company total \(\$
Which of the following statements is true?a. The direct write-off method is generally accepted.b. The percentage of net sales method estimates the bad debts expense indirectly.c. The accounts
On September 1, the Pavey Company accepted a \(\$ 24,000,60\) day, nine percent, promissory note in exchange for overdue accounts receivable balance for the same amount from the Wagner Company. On
In dealing with receivables, what do the terms factoring and discounting mean?
How do the allowance method and the direct write-off method of handling credit losses differ with respect to the timing of bad debts expense recognition?
When a firm provides for credit losses under the allowance method, why is the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts credited rather than Accounts Receivable?
What are the two most commonly used methods of estimating the bad debts expense when the allowance method is employed? Describe them.
Haley Company estimates its bad debts expense by aging its accounts receivable and applying percentages to various age groups of the accounts. Haley calculated a total of \(\$ 2,100\) in possible
On June 15, 2018, Vance, Inc. sold \(\$ 750\) worth of merchandise to Dell Company. On November 20, 2018, Vance, Inc., wrote off Dell's account. On March 10, 2019, Dell Company paid the account in
Fiber Company sold a \(\$ 675\) refrigerator to a customer who charged the sale using a VISA credit card. Fiber Company deposits credit card sales slips daily; cash is deposited in Fiber Company's
Volt Inc. received a 60 day, nine percent note for \(\$ 15,000\) on March 5 from a customer. What is the maturity date of the note?
Stafford Company received a 150 day, eight percent note for \(\$ 15,000\) on December 1 . What adjusting entry is needed to accrue the interest due on December 31?
Define accounts receivable turnover and explain its use. How is the average collection period determined?
What generally accepted accounting principle is being implemented when a company estimates its potential credit losses from its outstanding accounts receivable?
Why is the direct write-off method of accounting for credit losses not generally accepted?
When a previously written-off account receivable is collected, it must first be reinstated by debiting the Accounts Receivable account and crediting the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Explain the
Randall Company estimates its bad debts expense by aging its accounts receivable and applying percentages to various age groups of the accounts. Randall calculated a total of \(\$ 3,000\) in possible
The Stonegate Company uses the allowance method of recording credit losses and wrote off a customer's account in the amount of \(\$ 800\). Later, the customer paid the account. The company
Winter & Company has accounts receivable of \(\$ 120,000\) and a debit balance of \(\$ 1,000\) in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Two-thirds of the accounts receivable are current and one-third
Smyth & Sons has an accounts receivable turnover of 20. What is the company's average collection period?a. 18.25 daysb. 20.0 daysc. 22.25 daysd. 24.25 days
On October 1, the Humpback Company accepted a \(\$ 50,000,60\) day, nine percent, promissory note in exchange for an overdue accounts receivable balance for the same amount from the Schwartz Company.
Carter & Company pays a three percent credit card fee on all credit sales, and receives a cash deposit immediately following each credit card transaction. If credit sales for the company total \(\$
Income on Promissory Notes Receivable Pickett Company received a 90 day, six percent note receivable for \(\$ 20,000\) on November 1 . How much interest income should be accrued on December 31?a.
Houston Company receives a six-month note from a customer. The note has a face amount of \(\$ 8,000\) and an interest rate of nine percent. What is the total amount of interest income to be
Taver Company has net sales of \(\$ 120,000\), a beginning balance in Accounts Receivable of \(\$ 10,000\), and an ending balance in Accounts Receivable of \(\$ 14,000\). What is the company's
The direct write-off method is not generally accepted because:a. The method overstates the bad debts expense.b. It is too complex.c. The method fails to match sales revenue with expenses in the
Gregg Company uses the allowance method for recording its expected credit losses. It estimates credit losses at three percent of credit sales, which were \(\$ 900,000\) during the year. On December
Hunter, Inc., analyzed its accounts receivable balances at December 31, and arrived at the aged balances listed below, along with the percentage that is estimated to be uncollectible:The company
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