Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: The December 31, Year 1, balance sheet for James Company

The December 31, Year 1, balance sheet for James Company showed total stockholders’ equity of $200,000. Total stockholders’ equity increased by $80,000 between December 31, Year 1, and December 31, Ye...

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Q: Petre Company was started on January 1, Year 1. During

Petre Company was started on January 1, Year 1. During Year 1, the company experienced the following accounting events: (1) Issued $25,000 in common stock, (2) earned cash revenues of $14,500, (3) pai...

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Q: Lakeside, Inc. purchased land in January Year 1 at a

Lakeside, Inc. purchased land in January Year 1 at a cost of $250,000. The estimated market value of the land is $425,000 as of December 31, Year 8. Required: a. Name the December 31, Year 8, financia...

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Q: On January 1, Year 2, Palmer, a fast-

On January 1, Year 2, Palmer, a fast-food company, had a balance in its Cash account of $32,000. During the Year 2 accounting period, the company had (1) net cash inflow from operating activities of $...

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Q: The following note related to accounting for inventory was taken from the

The following note related to accounting for inventory was taken from the 2019 annual report of Costco Wholesale Corp.: Inventories Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market....

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Q: Pet Partners experienced the following events during its first year of operations

Pet Partners experienced the following events during its first year of operations, Year 1: 1. Acquired cash by issuing common stock. 2. Borrowed cash from a bank. 3. Signed a contract to provide servi...

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Q: Corrugated Boxes Inc. is a U.S.-based company

Corrugated Boxes Inc. is a U.S.-based company that develops its financial statements under GAAP. The total amount of the company’s assets shown on its balance sheet for the current year was approximat...

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Q: Resource owners provide three types of resources to businesses that transform the

Resource owners provide three types of resources to businesses that transform the resources into products or services that satisfy consumer demands. Required: Identify the three types of resources. Wr...

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Q: Accounting is commonly divided into two sectors. One sector is called

Accounting is commonly divided into two sectors. One sector is called public accounting. The other sector is called private accounting. Required: a. Identify three areas of service provided by public...

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Q: Each of the following independent events requires a year-end adjusting

Each of the following independent events requires a year-end adjusting entry. Show how each event and its related adjusting entry affect the accounting equation. Assume a December 31 closing date. a....

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