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On January 1, 2008, Holmes Co. borrowed cash from First City Bank by issuing an $80,000 face value, three-year term note that had a 7 percent annual interest rate. The note is to be repaid by making
The following transactions apply to Gupta Co. for 2010, its first year of operations.1. Received $50,000 cash in exchange for issuance of common stock.2. Secured a $100,000, 10-year installment loan
Sayles Co. uses a line of credit to help finance its inventory purchases. Sayles sells ski equipment and uses the line of credit to build inventory for its peak sales months, which tend to be
Hulse Company has a line of credit with Bay Bank. Hulse can borrow up to $250,000 at any time over the course of the 2010 calendar year. The following table shows the prime rate expressed as an
Show the effect of each of the following independent accounting events on the financial statementsusing a horizontal statements model like the following one. Use 1 for increase, 2 for decrease, and
Texas Instruments, Inc., claims to be the world leader in digital signal processing and analog technologies, the semiconductor engines of the Internet age. Eastman Kodak
Understanding real-world annual reportsRequiredUse the Topps Company’s annual report in Appendix B to answer the following questions.a. What was Topps’ current ratio as of February 25, 2007?b.
The following accounting information pertains to Adams and Hood companies at the end of 2010.Requireda. Organize the class into two sections and divide each section into groups of three to five
In the liabilities section of its 2007 balance sheet, Wachovia Corporation reported “noninterestbearing deposits” of over $60 billion. Wachovia is a very large banking company. In the liabilities
The following information was drawn from the balance sheets of the Alberta and Ottawa Companies.Requireda. Compute the current ratio for each company.b. Which company has the greater likelihood of
Mack Company plans to invest $50,000 in land that will produce annual rent revenue equal to 15 percent of the investment starting on January 1, 2007. The revenue will be collected in cash at the end
Putting “yum” on people’s faces around the world is the mission of YUM Brands, Inc. Yum was spun off from PepsiCo in 1997. A spin-off occurs when a company separates its operations into two or
David Sheridan was a well-respected CPA in his mid-fifties. After spending 10 years at a national accounting firm, he was hired by Global, Inc., a multinational corporation headquartered in the
Many companies have a form of debt called capital leases. A capital lease is created when a company agrees to rent an asset, such as equipment or a building, for such a long time that GAAP treats the
What are the three major forms of business organizations? Describe each.
What is a capital investment? How does it differ from an investment in stocks or bonds?
What are three reasons that cash is worth more today than cash to be received in the future?
A dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future. The present value of a future dollar is worth less than one dollar. Are these two statements synonymous? Explain.
Define the term return on investment. How is the return normally expressed? Give an example of a capital investment return.
How does a company establish its minimum acceptable rate of return on investments?
If you wanted to have $500,000 one year from today and desired to earn a 10 percent return, what amount would you need to invest today? Which amount has more value, the amount today or the $500,000 a
Why are present value tables frequently used to convert future values to present values?
Define the term annuity. What is one example of an annuity receipt?
How can present value “what-if” analysis be enhanced by using software programs?
Receiving $100,000 per year for five years is equivalent to investing what amount today at 14 percent? Provide a mathematical formula to solve this problem, assuming use of a present value annuity
Maria Espinosa borrowed $15,000 from the bank and agreed to repay the loan at 8 percent annual interest over four years, making payments of $4,529 per year. Because part of the bank’s payment from
Two investment opportunities have positive net present values. Investment A’s net present value amounts to $40,000 while B’s is only $30,000. Does this mean that A is the better investment
What criteria determine whether a project is acceptable under the net present value method?
Does the net present value method provide a measure of the rate of return on capital investments?
Which is the best capital investment evaluation technique for ranking investment opportunities?
Paul Henderson is a manager for Spark Company. He tells you that his company always maximizes profitability by accepting the investment opportunity with the highest internal rate of return. Explain
What is the relationship between desired rate of return and internal rate of return?
What typical cash inflow and outflow items are associated with capital investments?
I always go for the investment with the shortest payback period. Is this a sound strategy? Why or why not?
The payback method cannot be used if the cash inflows occur in unequal patterns. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with the unadjusted rate of return method for evaluating capital investments?
How do capital investments affect profitability?
What is a postaudit? How is it useful in capital budgeting?
Identifying cash inflows and outflowsRequiredIndicate which of the following items will result in cash inflows and which will result in cash outflows. The first one is shown as anexample.
Kade Gulliver turned 20 years old today. His grandfather established a trust fund that will pay Mr. Gulliver $60,000 on his next birthday. However, Mr. Gulliver needs money today to start his college
Qunitana Pena expects to receive a $500,000 cash benefit when she retires five years from today. Ms. Pena’s employer has offered an early retirement incentive by agreeing to pay her $300,000 today
The dean of the School of Natural Science is trying to decide whether to purchase a copy machine to place in the lobby of the building. The machine would add to student convenience, but the dean
Lake Shuttle Inc. is considering investing in two new vans that are expected to generate combined cash inflows of $20,000 per year. The vans’ combined purchase price is $65,000. The expected life
Ulger Vinson is seeking part-time employment while he attends school. He is considering purchasing technical equipment that will enable him to start a small training services company that will offer
Thackeray Company has a choice of two investment alternatives. The present value of cash inflows and outflows for the first alternative is $45,000 and $42,000, respectively. The present value of cash
Parrish Manufacturing Company has an opportunity to purchase some technologically advanced equipment that will reduce the company’s cash outflow for operating expenses by $960,000 per year. The
Perez and Soto (P&S) is a partnership that owns a small company. It is considering two alternative investment opportunities. The first investment opportunity will have a five-year useful life,
To open a new store, Barker Tire Company plans to invest $480,000 in equipment expected to have a four-year useful life and no salvage value. Barker expects the new store to generate annual cash
Joanne Fletcher is angry with Baxter Long. He is behind schedule developing supporting material for tomorrow’s capital budget committee meeting. When she approached him about his apparent
Blue Jet Airline Company is considering expanding its territory. The company has the opportunity to purchase one of two different used airplanes. The first airplane is expected to cost $9,000,000; it
Renfro Company has an opportunity to purchase a forklift to use in its heavy equipment rental business. The forklift would be leased on an annual basis during its first two years of operation.
Sanders Painting Company is considering whether to purchase a new spray paint machine that costs $2,000. The machine is expected to save labor, increasing net income by $300 per year. The effective
Venture Rentals can purchase a van that costs $30,000; it has an expected useful life of three years and no salvage value. Venture uses straight-line depreciation. Expected revenue is $15,000 per
ADK Delivery is a small company that transports business packages between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It operates a fleet of small vans that moves packages to and from a central depot within each
Quentin Giordano owns a small retail ice cream parlor. He is considering expanding the business and has identified two attractive alternatives. One involves purchasing a machine that would enable Mr.
Sophia Sweeny, the president of Sweeny Enterprises, is considering two investment opportunities. Because of limited resources, she will be able to invest in only one of them. Project A is to purchase
Parley Oram saved $200,000 during the 25 years that he worked for a major corporation. Now he has retired at the age of 50 and has begun to draw a comfortable pension check every month. He wants to
Mullen Electronics is considering investing in manufacturing equipment expected to cost $138,000. The equipment has an estimated useful life of four years and a salvage value of $18,000. It is
Jethro Alma, the chief executive officer of Alma Corporation, has assembled his top advisers to evaluate an investment opportunity. The advisers expect the company to pay $150,000 cash at the
Tapper Auto Repair Inc. is evaluating a project to purchase equipment that will not only expand the company’s capacity but also improve the quality of its repair services. The board of directors
Kent Beech is reviewing his company's investment in a cement plant. The company paid $15,000,000 five years ago to acquire the plant. Now top management is considering an opportunity to sell it. The
Linda and George Doggett want to replace the windows in the older house they purchased recently. The company they have talked to about doing the work claims that new windows will reduce the
Espada Real Estate Investment Company (EREIC) purchases new apartment complexes, establishes a stable group of residents, and then sells the complexes to apartment management companies. The average
Obtain Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM) Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2006. To obtain the Form 10-K you can use the EDGAR system following the instructions in Appendix A,
Webb Publishing Company is evaluating two investment opportunities. One is to purchase an Internet company with the capacity to open new marketing channels through which Webb can sell its books. This
Gaines Company recently initiated a postaudit program. To motivate employees to take the program seriously, Gaines established a bonus program. Managers receive a bonus equal to 10 percent of the
How are sole proprietorships formed?
Discuss the purpose of a partnership agreement. Is such an agreement necessary for partnership formation?
What is meant by the phrase separate legal entity? To which type of business organization does it apply?
What is the purpose of the articles of incorporation? What information do they provide?
What is the function of the stock certificate?
What prompted Congress to pass the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934? What is the purpose of these laws?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the corporate form of business organization?
What is a limited liability company? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
How does the term double taxation apply to corporations? Give an example of double taxation.
What is the difference between contributed capital and retained earnings for a corporation?
What are the similarities and differences in the equity structure of a sole proprietorship, a partnership, and a corporation?
Why is it easier for a corporation to raise large amounts of capital than it is for a partnership?
What is the meaning of each of the following terms with respect to the corporate form of organization?(a) Legal capital(b) Par value of stock(c) Stated value of stock(d) Market value of stock(e)
What is the difference between cumulative preferred stock and noncumulative preferred stock?
What is no-par stock? How is it recorded in the accounting records?
Assume that Best Co. has issued and outstanding 1,000 shares of $100 par value, 10 percent, cumulative preferred stock. What is the dividend per share? If the preferred dividend is two years in
If Best Co. issued 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock for $30 per share, what amount is credited to the Common Stock account? What amount of cash is received?
What is the difference between par value stock and stated value stock?
Why might a company repurchase its own stock?
What effect does the purchase of treasury stock have on the equity of a company?
Assume that Day Company repurchased 1,000 of its own shares for $30 per share and sold the shares two weeks later for $35 per share. What is the amount of gain on the sale? How is it reported on the
What is the importance of the declaration date, record date, and payment date in conjunction with corporate dividends?
What is the difference between a stock dividend and a stock split?
Why would a company choose to distribute a stock dividend instead of a cash dividend?
What is the primary reason that a company would declare a stock split?
If Best Co. had 10,000 shares of $20 par value common stock outstanding and declared a 5-for-1 stock split, how many shares would then be outstanding and what would be their par value after the
When a company appropriates retained earnings, does the company set aside cash for a specific use? Explain.
What is the largest source of financing for most U.S. businesses?
What is meant by equity financing? What is meant by debt financing?
What is a widely held corporation? What is a closely held corporation?
What are some reasons that a corporation might not pay dividends?
A sole proprietorship was started on January 1, 2010, when it received $80,000 cash from Derek Hughes, the owner. During 2010, the company earned $50,000 in cash revenues and paid $22,400 in cash
Wes Poole and Ross King started the PK partnership on January 1, 2010. The business acquired $60,000 cash from Poole and $90,000 from King. During 2010, the partnership earned $56,000 in cash
Premo Corporation was started with the issue of 8,000 shares of $10 par common stock for cash on January 1, 2010. The stock was issued at a market price of $18 per share. During 2010, the company
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