Questions from Accounting Principles


Q: The R&D division of Piqua Chemical Corp. has just

The R&D division of Piqua Chemical Corp. has just developed a chemical for sterilizing the vicious Brazilian “killer bees” which are invading Mexico and the southern United States. The president of th...

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Q: Molina Corporation has paid 60 consecutive quarterly cash dividends (15 years

Molina Corporation has paid 60 consecutive quarterly cash dividends (15 years). The last 6 months, however, have been a cash drain on the company, as profit margins have been greatly narrowed by incre...

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Q: M. Elston and R. Ogle have partnership capital balances of

M. Elston and R. Ogle have partnership capital balances of $40,000 and $80,000, respectively. The partnership agreement indicates that net income or net loss should be shared equally. If net income fo...

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Q: Alexandra and Kellie operate a beauty salon as partners who share profits

Alexandra and Kellie operate a beauty salon as partners who share profits and losses equally. The success of their business has exceeded their expectations; the salon is operating quite profitably. Ke...

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Q: Hawkeye Corporation’s balance sheet at December 31, 2019, is presented

Hawkeye Corporation’s balance sheet at December 31, 2019, is presented below. During 2020, the following transactions occurred. 1. On January 1, 2020, Hawkeye issued 1,200 shares o...

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Q: Karen Noonan opened Clean Sweep Inc. on February 1, 2020

Karen Noonan opened Clean Sweep Inc. on February 1, 2020. During February, the following transactions were completed. Feb. 1 Issued 5,000 shares of Clean Sweep common stock for $13,000. Each share has...

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Q: Stephen Wadson and Mary Shively, two professionals in the finance area

Stephen Wadson and Mary Shively, two professionals in the finance area, have worked for Morrisen Leasing for a number of years. Morrisen Leasing is a company that leases high-tech medical equipment to...

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Q: You are an expert in the field of forming partnerships. Ronald

You are an expert in the field of forming partnerships. Ronald Hrabik and Meg Percival want to establish a partnership to start “Pasta Shop,’’ and they are going to meet with you to discuss their plan...

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Q: This exercise is an introduction to the Big Four accounting firms,

This exercise is an introduction to the Big Four accounting firms, all of which are partnerships: Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Instructions Select a firm that i...

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Q: Joe Moyer, your uncle, is an inventor who has decided

Joe Moyer, your uncle, is an inventor who has decided to incorporate. Uncle Joe knows that you are an accounting major at U.N.O. In a recent letter to you, he ends with the question, “I’m filling out...

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