1.

In accounting it is necessary to understand which accounts have a debit balance and which accounts have a credit balance. (1) Name 2 accounts that have a normal debit balance (10 points). (2) Name 2 accounts that have a normal credit balance (10 points). (3) Give an example of a journal entry when a company purchases land for $5000 by paying cash using the debit/credit rules.

2.

ABC company has the following record for inventory: On June 1, beginning inventory was 14 units @ $42, a purchase was made June 2 for 4 units @ $69, a sale was made on June 7 for 7 units @ $111, and a final sale was made on June 13 for 5 units at $111. What amounts should the company report for ending inventory and cost of goods sold under the FIFO method and the LIFO method? (15 points) Which method would result in the lowest net income and tax if everything else is equal? How did you determine the method that would result in the lowest net income and tax? (10 points)

3.

To evaluate the financial operations and health of a business, ratio anaylysis is used. 1) What do profitability ratios indicate about the company? (10 points) 2) Please provide 2 examples of profitability ratios and the related formula and indicate how they can be used in the decision making process.

4.

Discuss the various components of Internal Control (10 points). (2) Explain managements role in establishing a good internal control environment (10 points). (3) What role does internal auditors and external auditors have in the internal control process?