Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: The bookkeeper for Geronimo Company has prepared the following balance sheet as

The bookkeeper for Geronimo Company has prepared the following balance sheet as of July 31, 2014. The following additional information is provided. 1. Cash includes $1,200 in a petty cash fund...

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Q: Kathleen Battle says, “Retained earnings should be reported as an

Kathleen Battle says, “Retained earnings should be reported as an asset, since it is earnings which are reinvested in the business.” How would you respond to Battle?  

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Q: What is the profession’s recommendation in regard to the use of the

What is the profession’s recommendation in regard to the use of the term “surplus”? Explain.  

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Q: Presented below are selected accounts of Yasunari Kawabata Company at December 31

Presented below are selected accounts of Yasunari Kawabata Company at December 31, 2014. The following additional information is available. 1. Inventories are valued at lower-of-cost-or-market...

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Q: Frederic Chopin Corporation is preparing its December 31, 2014, balance

Frederic Chopin Corporation is preparing its December 31, 2014, balance sheet. The following items may be reported as either a current or long-term liability. 1. On December 15, 2014, Chopin declar...

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Q: The current assets and current liabilities sections of the balance sheet of

The current assets and current liabilities sections of the balance sheet of Allessandro Scarlatti Company appear as follows The following errors in the corporation’s accounting have been...

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Q: Norma Smith is the controller of Baylor Corporation and is responsible for

Norma Smith is the controller of Baylor Corporation and is responsible for the preparation of the year-end financial statements. The following transactions occurred during the year. (a) On December...

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Q: Presented below is the adjusted trial balance of Kelly Corporation at December

Presented below is the adjusted trial balance of Kelly Corporation at December 31, 2014. Additional information: 1. Net loss for the year was $2,500. 2. No dividends were declared during 2014...

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Q: Discuss at least two items that are important to the value of

Discuss at least two items that are important to the value of companies like Intel or IBM but that are not recorded in their balance sheets. What are some reasons why these items are not recorded in...

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Q: Presented below is the trial balance of Scott Butler Corporation at December

Presented below is the trial balance of Scott Butler Corporation at December 31, 2014. Instructions Prepare a balance sheet at December 31, 2014, for Scott Butler Corporation. (Ignore income t...

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