Questions from Accounting Principles


Q: A recent stockholders’ equity section of Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa

A recent stockholders’ equity section of Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) showed the following (in alphabetical order): additional paid-in capital $6,101, common stock $925, preferred stock $56, re...

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Q: At December 31, Gorden Corporation has total stockholders’ equity of $

At December 31, Gorden Corporation has total stockholders’ equity of $3,200,000. Included in this total are preferred stock $500,000 and paid-in capital in excess of par—preferred stock $50,000. There...

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Q: Newland and Palermo form a partnership. Newland contributes land with a

Newland and Palermo form a partnership. Newland contributes land with a book value of $50,000 and a fair value of $60,000. Newland also contributes equipment with a book value of $52,000 and a fair va...

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Q: Knudsen Corporation was organized on January 1, 2019. During its

Knudsen Corporation was organized on January 1, 2019. During its first year, the corporation issued 2,000 shares of $50 par value preferred stock and 100,000 shares of $10 par value common stock. At D...

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Q: On January 1, 2020, Frontier Corporation had $1,

On January 1, 2020, Frontier Corporation had $1,000,000 of common stock outstanding that was issued at par. It also had retained earnings of $750,000. The company issued 40,000 shares of common stock...

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Q: On October 31, the stockholders’ equity section of Heins Company consists

On October 31, the stockholders’ equity section of Heins Company consists of common stock $500,000 and retained earnings $900,000. Heins is considering the following two courses of action: (1) declari...

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Q: On October 1, Little Bobby Corporation’s stockholders’ equity is as follows

On October 1, Little Bobby Corporation’s stockholders’ equity is as follows. Common stock, $5 par value …………………………………………….. $400,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par—common stock …………………….. 25,000 Re...

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Q: During 2020, Roblez Corporation had the following transactions and events.

During 2020, Roblez Corporation had the following transactions and events. 1. Declared a cash dividend. 2. Issued par value common stock for cash at par value. 3. Completed a 2-for-1 stock split in wh...

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Q: Mark Rensing has prepared the following list of statements about partnerships.

Mark Rensing has prepared the following list of statements about partnerships. 1. A partnership is an association of three or more persons to carry on as co-owners of a business for profit. 2. The leg...

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Q: K. Decker, S. Rosen, and E. Toso

K. Decker, S. Rosen, and E. Toso are forming a partnership. Decker is transferring $50,000 of personal cash to the partnership. Rosen owns land worth $15,000 and a small building worth $80,000, which...

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