Liability recognition and valuation. Indicate whether or not each of the following events immediately gives rise to
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Liability recognition and valuation. Indicate whether or not each of the following events immediately gives rise to a liability under GAAP. If accounting recognizes a liability, state the account title and amount.
a. A paving company agrees to pave the parking lot owned by a fimi. The agreed price for the work is $12,000. Consider this event from the standpoint of the firm owning the parking lot.
b. A symphony orchestra receives a check for $400 for a two-year, future season ticket to the orchestra's performances. Consider this event from the standpoint of the symphony orchestra.
c. A construction company agrees to build a bridge for $4 million. It receives a down payment of $500,000 on signing the contract; it is entitled to the remainder when it completes the bridge.
d. A firm issues, for $180,000. additional common slock with a par value of
$100,000.
e. A firm receives a 60-day, 10 percent loan of $.^0,000 from a local bank.
f. A tirm signs a contract to purchase at least $10.()()() worth of merchandise during the next year.
g. Refer to part
f. The firm places an order for $2,500 of merchandise with the supplier.
h. Refer to part g. The firm receives the merchandise ordered.
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Financial Accounting An Introduction To Concepts Methods And Uses
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Authors: Clyde P. Stickney, Roman L. Weil