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On February 1, 2005, Davis Corporation issued 12%, \($1,000,000\) par, 10-year bonds for \($1,117,000\). Davis reacquired all of these bonds at 102% ofp ar, plus accrued interest, on May 1, 2008 and
Webb Company has outstanding a 7% annual, 10-year, \($100,000\) face value bond that it had issued several years ago. It originally sold the bond to yield 6% annual interest. Webb uses the effective
Brower Corporation owns a manufacturing plant in the country of Oust. On December 31, 2008, the plant had a book value of \($5,000,000\) and an estimated fair value of \($8,000,000\). Oust'’s
On January 1, 2008, Buckingham Corporation issued $10 million of 8% coupon bonds. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31, and they mature in 10 years.They were issued to yield
On January 1, 2008, Tusk Corporation issued $100 million of 10% coupon bonds at par value.Interest is paid semiannually on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The bonds mature in 10 years. On
Zero coupon bonds pay no interest—the only cash investors receive is the lump-sum principal payment at maturity. On January 1, 2008, The Ledge Inc. issued $250 million of zero coupon bonds at a
On January 1, 2008, 3Way Energy issued $200 million of 15-year, floating-rate debentures at par value. The debentures pay interest on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The floating interest rate
On January 1, 2007, Roland Inc. issued \($125\) million of 8% coupon bonds at par. The bonds pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 of each year, and they mature in 15 years.On December
Wood Company and Willie Inc. form a joint venture—Woodly Partners—to manufacture and distribute agricultural pesticides. Wood and Willie each contribute \($20\) million cash and receive 50% of
1. Which of the following qualifies as a hedged item?a. A company’s work-in-process inventory of unfinished washers, dryers, and refrigerators.b. Credit card receivables at Sears, Roebuck and
Barbara Trading Company has used the LIFO method of inventory accounting since its inception in 1990. At December 31, 2006, the ending inventory was:The company uses the periodic inventory method
The following inventory footnote is taken from Gardner Denver’s Year 3 annual report. You are to use this information in answering the questions that follow.During Year 3, Year 2 and Year 1,
Baines Corporation manufactures fireplace tools and accessories. It has been prosperous since its incorporation in 1980, largely due to a small, exceptionally skilled, and highly motivated managerial
The following excerpts are taken from Weldotron’s financial statements.Excerpts from footnotes ($ in thousands):1. Summary of Significant Account Policies Inventories: Substantially all
Phoenix Co. acquired a large piece of specialized machinery used in its manufacturing process.The following costs were incurred in connection with the acquisition:Required:Which of the costs incurred
In January 2008, Action Corporation entered into a contract to acquire a new machine for its factory. The machine, which had a cash price of \($150,000\), was paid for as follows:Prior to the
Gonzo Co. owns a building in Georgia. The building's historical cost is \($970,000,\) and \($440,000\) of accumulated depreciation has been recorded to date. During 2008, Gonzo incurred the following
Turtle Company purchased equipment on January 2, 2006 for $50,000. The equipment had an estimated five-year service life. Turtle’s policy for five-year assets is to use double-declining balance
Apex Company purchased a tooling machine on January 3, 1998 for \($30,000\). The machine was being depreciated on the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 20 years, with no salvage
On June 18, 2008, Dell Printing Company incurred the following costs for one of its printing presses:The overhaul resulted in a significant increase in production capability. Neither the attachment
Samson Manufacturing Company, a calendar-year company, purchased a machine for \($65,000\) on January 1, 2006. At the date of purchase, Samson incurred the following additional costs:The machine’s
On January 1, 2008, Hardy, Inc. purchased certain plant assets under a deferred payment contract.The agreement called for making annual payments of $10,000 for five years. The first | -payment is due
On February 1, 2008, Reflection Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $50,000. An old building on the property was demolished, and construction began on a new building,
On July 1, 2008, Town Company purchased for $540,000 a warehouse building and the land on which it is located. The following data were available concerning the property:Required:At what amount should
Clay Company started construction on a new office building on January 1, 2007, and it moved into the finished building on July 1, 2008. Of the building's \($2,500,000\) total cost, \($2,000,000\) was
Cole Company began constructing a building for its own use in January 2008. During 2008, Cole incurred interest of \($50,000\) on specific construction debt and \($20,000\) on other
Weir Company uses straight-line depreciation for its property, plant, and equipment, which, stated at cost, consisted of the following:Weir’s depreciation expense for 2008 and 2007 was \($55,000\)
On January 1, 2004, Vick Company purchased a trademark for \($400,000\), which had an estimated useful life of 16 years. In January 2008, Vick paid \($60,000\) for legal fees in a successful defense
On January 2, 2005, Lava, Inc. purchased a patent for a new consumer product for $90,000. At the time of purchase, the patent was valid for 15 years; however, its useful life was estimated to be only
During 2008, Orr Company incurred the following costs:Required:How much research and development expense should Orr report in 2008? Research and development services performed by Key Corporation for
In 2008, Ball Labs incurred the following costs:Required:What was Ball’s total research and development expense in 2008? Direct costs of doing contract research and development work for the
Pearl Inc. develops and markets computer software. During 2007, one of Pearl's engineers began developing a new and very innovative software product. On July 1, 2008, a team of Pearl engineers
In January 2008, Vorst Company purchased a mineral mine for \($2,640,000\). Removable ore was estimated at 1,200,000 tons. After it has extracted all the ore, Vorst will be required by law to restore
On January 1, 2008, Manuel Company's merchandise inventory was \($300,000\). During 2008, Manuel purchased \($1,900,000\) of merchandise and recorded sales of \($2,000,000\). The gross profit margin
Sperry-New Holland manufactures farm machinery. During 2008, it incurred a variety of costs, several of which appear on the following list.Nature of Incurred Costa. Comprehensive liability insurance
City Stationers, Inc. had 200 calculators on hand at January 1, 2008 costing $18 each. Purchases and sales of calculators during the month of January were as follows:City does not maintain perpetual
The following information is available for Day Company for 2008:Required:What is the cost of goods sold for 2008? Cash disbursements for purchase of merchandise $290,000 Increase in trade accounts
For the year 2008, Dumas Company's gross profit was \($96,000;\) the cost of goods manufactured was \($340,000\) the beginning inventories of goods in process and finished goods were \($28,000\) and
Hestor Company’s records indicate the following information:On December 31, 2008 a physical inventory determined that ending inventory of $600,000 was in the warehouse. Hestor’s gross profit on
On June 30, 2008, a flash flood damaged Padway Corporation’s warehouse and factory completely destroying the work-in-process inventory. Neither the raw materials nor finished goods inventories were
Frate Company was formed on January 1, 2008. The following information is available from Frate’s inventory records for Product Ply:A physical inventory on December 31, 2008 shows 1,600 units on
Information from Peterson Company’s records is available as follows for the year ended December 31, 2008:No work-in-process inventories existed at the beginning or end of 2008.Required:1. What
Selected information concerning the operation of Kern Company for the year ended December 31, 2008 is available as follows:No work-in-process inventories existed at the beginning or end of
Hastings Company began operations on January 1, 2008 and uses the FIFO method in costing its raw material inventory. Management is contemplating a change to the LIFO method in 2009 and is interested
KW Steel Corp. uses the LIFO method of inventory valuation. Waretown Steel, KW's major competitor, instead uses the FIFO method. The following are excerpts from each company's 2008 financial
Nathan's Grills, Inc. imports and sells premium-quality gas grills. The company had the following layers in its LIFO inventory at January 1, 2008 at which time the replacement cost of the inventory
Miller's Snow Blowers, Inc. had the following layers in its LIFO inventory at January 1, 2008:The company sets its selling price at 180% of replacement cost at the time of the sale. Replacement cost
Watsontown Yacht Sales has been selling large power cruisers for 25 years. On January 1, 2008, the company had \($5,950,000\) in inventory (based on a FIFO valuation). While the number of yachts in
The following inventory valuation errors have been discovered for Knox Corporation:• The 2006 year-end inventory was overstated by \($23,000\).• The 2007 year-end inventory was understated by
Acute Company manufactures a single product. On December 31, 2005, it adopted the dollar-value LIFO inventory method. The inventory on that date using the dollar-value LIFO inventory method was
On December 31, 2007, Fern Company adopted the dollar-value LIFO inventory method.All of Fern’s inventories constitute a single pool. The inventory on December 31, 2007 using the dollar-value LIFO
JD Electronics sells sound systems and other consumer electronics through a chain of retail outlets. Joanna Danielle, president of the company, recently read that many companies adopting the LIFO
Mitsuru Corporation began business operations on January 1, 2008, as a wholesaler of macadamia nuts. Its purchase and sales transactions for 2008 are listed in Exhibit 9.15. Mitsuru uses a periodic
Keefer, Inc. began business on January 1, 2007. Information on its inventory purchases and sales during 2007 and 2008 follow:Required:1. Calculate ending inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross
The following information pertains to Yuji Corporation:Costs incurred during the year 2008 were as follows:Required:Sales revenue during 2008 was $300,000. The income tax rate is 40%. Compute the
Alex Wholesalers, Inc. began its business on January 1, 2008. Information on its inventory purchases and sales during 2008 follow:Assume a tax rate of 40%.Required:1. Compute the cost of ending
The inventory footnote to the 2008 annual report of Ruedy Company reads in part as follows:Because of a prolonged strike in one of our supplier's plants, inventories were unavoidably reduced during
Courtney, Inc. began operations in 2000 as a publisher of children’s books. From modest beginnings, the company grew steadily with sales reaching \($52.3\) million in 2008. In late 2006, management
Princess Retail Stores started doing business on January 1, 2008. The following data reflect its inventory purchases and sales during the year:Required:1. Compute gross margin and cost of ending
Dembo, Inc., a manufacturer of office furniture, reported the following data in its 2008 annual report. Dembo uses the LIFO inventory valuation method. Interest is reported as an operating expense
The following is excerpted from the financial statements of Baldwin Piano and Organ Company:At December 31, Year 3, approximately 77% of the company’s inventories were valued on the LIFO
Parque Corporation applied to Fairview Bank early in 2008 for a \($400,000\) five-year loan to finance plant modernization. The company proposes that the loan be unsecured and repaid from future
The following is an excerpt from the financial statements of Trinity Industries:Effective September 30, 2007, the Company changed its method of accounting for inventories from the LIFO method
JKW Corporation has been selling plumbing supplies since 1981. In 2000, the company adopted the LIFO method of valuing its inventory. The company has grown steadily over the years and a layer has
Fraser Corporation uses the LIFO method of inventory valuation and is preparing its financial statements for the year 2008. Its controller provided the following income statement for the year ended
The comparative income statements and edited inventory footnote for Oxford Industries, Inc.for Year 3 follow. Located in Atlanta, Oxford designs, manufactures, markets, and sells consumer apparel
Maple Company has used the LIFO method of inventory accounting since its inception in 2000. At December 31, 2006, the ending inventory was:The company uses the periodic inventory system that assumes
Sirotka Retail Company began doing business in 2006. The following information pertains to its first three years of operation:Assume the following:• The income tax rate is 40%.• Purchase and sale
Caldwell Corporation operates an ice cream processing plant and uses the FIFO inventory cost flow assumption. A partial income statement for the year ended December 31, 2008 follows:Caldwell’s
Ramps by Andy, Inc. manufactures skateboard ramps. The company uses independent sales representatives to market its products and pays a commission of 10% on each sale. Data regarding the five styles
Appearing next is information pertaining to Garrels Company’s Allowance for doubtful ac- eee counts. Examine this information and answer the following questions.Required:1. Solve for the unknowns
Access Comerica’s 2005 annual report (10-K) on the SEC Web site (www.sec.gov).Required:1. Examine Note 4—Allowance for Loan Losses.a. How does the dollar amount of Loans charged-offi n 2005
Thompson Traders started its business on January 1, 2004. The following information pertains to the company’s accounts receivable during the first five years of its operations:The company typically
Aardvark, Inc. began 2008 with the following receivables-related account balances:Aardvark’s transactions during 2008 include the following:1. On April 1, 2008, Aardvark accepted an 8%, 12-month
Baer Enterprise's balance sheet at October 31, 2008 (fiscal year-end) includes the following:Transactions for fiscal year 2009 include the following:1. Due to a product defect, previously sold
Avillion Corporation had a \($45,000\) debit balance in accounts receivable and a \($3,500\) credit balance in allowance for uncollectibles on December 31, 2008. The company prepared the following
At December 31, 2007, Oettinger Corporation, a premium kitchen cabinetmaker for the home remodeling industry, reported the following accounts receivable information on its year-end balance
The following information is available for Hokum Company:Required:Assuming no change in the method used for estimating doubtful accounts during 2008-2010, determine the balance in the Allowance for
The following information pertains to the financial statements of Buffalo Supply Company, a provider of plumbing fixtures to contractors in central Pennsylvania.Required:Reconstruct all journal
On December 31, 2002, Sea Containers Ltd., a company located in Hamilton, Bermuda, reported notes receivable of $63,930,000. This amount represents the present value of future cash flows (both
On January 2, 2008, Healthy Farms purchased from Deerfield Ag Center a new piece of machinery that had a cash selling price of \($127,255\). As payment, Healthy gave Deerfield a \($150,000\),
The following information is adapted from the financial statements of Buck Hill Falls Company.The company provides recreational facilities, water and sewage services, and miscellaneous maintenance
On February 7, 2008, Jilian Company sold 20,000 sweatshirts to customers for \($130,000\) using credit terms of 2/10, n/30. These credit terms mean that customers will receive a 2% cash discount of
On January 1, 2008, Hillock Brewing Company sold 50,000 bottles of beer to various customers for \($45,000\) using credit terms of 3/10, n/30. These credit terms mean that customers receive a cash
Mik-Gen Corporation has a \($100,000\) bond sinking fund payment due in early August. To meet its obligation, it decided on August 1 to accelerate collection of accounts receivable by assigning
Fish Spotters, Inc. purchased a single-engine aircraft from National Aviation on January 1, 2008. Fish Spotters paid \($55,000\) cash and signed a three-year, 8% note for the remaining \($45,000\).
Warren Companies purchased equipment for \($72,000\) from General Equipment Manufacturers on January 1, 2006. Warren paid \($12,000\) in cash and signed a five-year, 5% installment note for the
Moto-Lite Company is an original equipment manufacturer of high-quality aircraft engines that it traditionally has sold directly to aero clubs building their own aircraft. The engine's selling price
Aurora Aluminum, a vendor to Bostian Enterprises, receives Bostian's purchase order for computer drill sheets. Bostian, a maker of electronic circuit boards, implemented a produc- tion process
The following facts pertain to the year ended December 31, 2008 of Grosse Pointe Corporation, a manufacturer of power tools.1. Based on year-to-date sales through early December, management projected
1. Suppose David Johnson received a base salary (before personal income taxes) of \($800,000\) in 1993. His personal tax rate was 35% that year, and the year-end value of his Campbell stock was
1. The following article describes a shareholder proposal made by one ConAgra investor.The investor, Donald Hudgens, has five minutes to speak on his proposal at the ConAgra shareholders’ meeting.
FRISBY IN DEFAULT ON LOAN COVENANTS Frisby Technologies has received a notice of default from two of its secured creditors. DAMAD Holdings AG and Bluwat AG have notified the company that it is in
Delhaize America operates retail food supermarkets in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic re-.gions of the United States. The Company’s stores, Food Lion, Kash ‘n’ Karry, and Save ‘n’ Pack,
Following your retirement as senior vice president of finance for a large company, you joined the board of Cayman Grand Cruises, Inc. You serve on the compensation committee and help set the bonuses
Alliant Energy just received regulatory approval for its 2008 electricity rate. The company has been authorized to charge customers \($0.10\) per kilowatt-hour (kwh), a rate lower than other
Here's how Level 3 Communication’s “moving target” stock option plan works. Suppose options are granted on January 1, 2000, when the company’s stock is selling for \($50\) a share. The
Sunny Day Stores operates convenience stores throughout much of the United States. The industry is highly competitive, with low profit margins. The company's competition includes national, regional,
Margaret Magee has served both as an outside director to Maxcor Manufacturing since 2000 and as a member of the company’s compensation committee since 2004. Margaret has been reviewing Maxcor’s
Whole Foods Market is one of many companies today that use economic value added (EVA)as the performance metric for determining managerial compensation. Here's what Whole Foods Market has to say about
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