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> Revenue and expense data for Searle Technologies Co. are as follows: a. Prepare an income statement in comparative form, stating each item for both 20Y8 and 20Y7 as a percent of sales. Round to one decimal place. b. Comment on the significant changes d

> CVS Caremark Corp. (CVS) 5.3% bonds due in 2043, sold for 113.04. Were the bonds selling at a premium or at a discount? Explain.

> ProTech Inc. provides its employees with varying amounts of vacation per year, depending on the length of employment. The estimated amount of the current year’s vacation pay is $432,000. Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of t

> According to a summary of the payroll of Kirby Co., $180,000 in earnings were subject to the 7.5% FICA tax. Also, $60,000 in earnings were subject to state and federal unemployment taxes. a. Calculate the employer’s payroll taxes, using the following rat

> In the following summary of data for a payroll period, some amounts have been intentionally omitted: Compute the amounts omitted in lines (1), (3), (7), and (11). Earnings: 1. At regular rate ? 2. At overtime rate $120,000 3. Total earnings ? Deduc

> JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) operates passenger services throughout the United States. The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements of JetBlue. 1. Compute the asset turnover for Years 1 and 2. Roun

> An employee earns $28 per hour and 1.5 times that rate for all hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Assume that the employee worked 46 hours during the week. Assume that the FICA tax rate is 7.5% and that federal income tax of $200 was withheld. a. Dete

> A business issued a 90-day, 7% note for $30,000 to a creditor on account. Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of recording (a) the issuance of the note and (b) the payment of the note at maturity, including interest.

> Zahn Inc. sold 16,000 annual magazine subscriptions for $15 during December 20Y4. These new subscribers will receive monthly issues, beginning in January 20Y5. Zahn Inc. issued a $48,000, 180–day, 5% note payable on December 1, 20Y4. On March 31, 20Y5, Z

> Premium Imports Inc. retails racing products for BMWs, Porsches, and Ferraris. The following accounts and their balances appear in the ledger of Premium Imports Inc. on November 30, the end of the current year: Forty thousand shares of preferred and 50

> The following accounts and their balances appear in the ledger of Young Properties Inc. on November 30 of the current year: Prepare the Stockholders’ Equity section of the balance sheet as of November 30. One hundred thousand shares o

> Indicate whether the following actions would (+) increase, (−) decrease, or (0) not affect Ballistic Scientific Inc.’s total assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity: Stockhol

> The date of declaration, date of record, and date of payment in connection with a cash dividend of $1,200,000 on a corporation’s common stock are June 1, July 15, and August 14, respectively. Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements

> Based on the data in Exercise E8-1, discuss factors other than earnings per share that should be considered in evaluating such financing plans. Data from Exercise 8-1: BSF Co., which produces and sells skiing equipment, is ï¬&#12

> Banff Water Inc. bottles and distributes spring water. On April 2 of the current year, Banff Water Inc. reacquired 30,000 shares of its common stock at $33 per share. a. What is the balance of Treasury Stock on December 31 of the current year? b. Where w

> Sun Dance Gardens Inc. develops and produces spraying equipment for lawn maintenance and industrial uses. On June 3 of the current year, Sun Dance Gardens Inc. reacquired 28,000 shares of its common stock at $37 per share. a. What is the balance of Treas

> Southwest Airlines (LUV) operates passenger services throughout the United States. The following data (in millions) were adapted from a recent financial statement of Southwest. 1. Compute the asset turnover. Round to two decimal places.

> Blue Moon Water Supply Inc. bottles and distributes spring water. On July 17 of the current year, Blue Moon Water Supply reacquired 35,000 shares of its common stock at $60 per share. a. What is the balance of Treasury Stock on December 31 of the current

> On August 7, Easy Up Corporation, a wholesaler of hydraulic lifts, acquired land in exchange for 20,000 shares of $10 par common stock with a current market price of $14. Illustrate the effect on the accounts and financial statements of the purchase of th

> On January 29, Quality Marble Inc., a marble contractor, issued 75,000 shares of $10 par common stock for cash at $23 per share, and on May 31, it issued 100,000 shares of $4 par preferred stock for cash at $6 per share. a. Illustrate the effects on the

> The following note accompanied the financial statements for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (GT): We are a defendant in numerous lawsuits alleging various asbestos-related personal injuries purported to result from alleged exposure to certain asbestos pr

> Several months ago, Cinnabar Chemical Company experienced a hazardous materials spill at one of its plants. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the company $1,000,000. The company is contesting the fine. In addition, an employee is

> Ford Motor Company (F) disclosed the following estimated product warranty payable for two recent years. Ford’s sales in its automotive sector were $135,782 million in Year 2 and $139,369 million in Year 1. Assume that the total paid o

> Cyber Tech Inc. produces and distributes fiber optic cable for use by telecommunications companies. Cyber Tech Inc. issued $50,000,000 of 20-year, 6% bonds on March 1 at their face amount, with interest payable on March 1 and September 1. The fiscal year o

> BSF Co., which produces and sells skiing equipment, is financed as follows: Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is (a) $

> A Caterpillar tractor acquired on January 12 at a cost of $180,000 has an estimated useful life of 25 years. Assuming that it will have no residual value, determine the depreciation for each of the first two years by (a) the straight-line method and (b) t

> Custer Construction Co. reported $8,300,000 for equipment and $4,950,000 for accumulated depreciation equipment on its balance sheet. Does this mean (a) that the replacement cost of the equipment is $8,300,000 and (b) that $4,950,000 is set aside in a sp

> United Continental Holdings, Inc., (UAL), operates passenger service throughout the world. The following data (in millions) were adapted from a recent financial statement of United. 1. Compute the asset turnover. Round to two decimal pla

> Four Corners Delivery Company acquired an adjacent lot to construct a new warehouse, paying $200,000 and giving a short-term note for $375,000. Legal fees paid were $6,000, delinquent taxes assumed were $4,100, and fees paid to remove an old building fro

> List the errors you find in the following partial balance sheet: CHICO COMPANY Balance Sheet December 31, 20Y7 Assets Total current assets $350,000 Replacement Cost Accumulated Book Depreciation Value Property, plant, and equipment: Land $ 250,000 $

> Apple, Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers (iPadâ„¢) and related software. Apple also manufactures and distributes music players (iPodâ„¢) along with related accessories and services, including the

> On January 1, 20Y3, The Simmons Group, Inc., purchased the assets of NWS Insurance Co. for $36,000,000, a price reflecting an $8,000,000 goodwill premium. On December 31, 20Y9, The Simmons Group determined that the goodwill from the NWS acquisition was im

> Dovetail Technologies Company acquired patent rights on January 6, 20Y5, for $1,500,000. The patent has a useful life of 8 years. On January 7, 20Y6, Dovetail Technologies successfully defended the patent in a lawsuit at a cost of $252,000. a. Determine

> MacLean Mining Co. acquired mineral rights for $72,000,000. The mineral deposit is estimated at 120,000,000 tons. During the current year, 44,000,000 tons were mined and sold. a. Determine the amount of depletion expense for the current year. b. Illustra

> Equipment acquired on January 8, 20Y1, at a cost of $280,000, has an estimated useful life of 8 years and an estimated residual value of $30,000. a. What was the annual amount of depreciation for the years 20Y1, 20Y2, and 20Y3, using the straight-line me

> Equipment acquired on January 9, 20Y3, at a cost of $560,000, has an estimated useful life of 20 years, an estimated residual value of $40,000, and is depreciated by the straight-line method. a. What was the book value of the equipment at the end of the

> The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent annual reports of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS). UPS provides delivery and freight services throughout the world. a. Compute the net property, plant, and equipment (book value) for Years 1 a

> Using the data in Exercise 6-7, assume that the allowance for doubtful accounts for Easy Rider International had a negative balance of $(13,300) as of December 31, 20Y3. Illustrate the effects of the adjustment for uncollectible accounts as of December 3

> The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements of CVS Health Corporation (CVS). 1. Compute the accounts receivable turnover for Years 1 and 2. Round to one decimal place. 2. Compute the daysâ€&#

> Easy Rider International is a wholesaler of motorcycle supplies. An aging of the company’s accounts receivable on December 31, 20Y3, and a historical analysis of the percentage of uncollectible accounts in each age category are as follo

> Quantum Technologies, a computer consulting firm, has decided to write off the $13,000 balance of an account owed by a customer. Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements to record the write-off (a) assuming that the direct write-off

> Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the following transactions in the accounts of Kitchen Depot Company, a restaurant supply company that uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables: July 3 Received

> Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the following transactions in the accounts of Valley Care & Supplies Co., a local hospital supply company that uses the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

> MGM Resorts International (MGM) owns and operates casinos including the MGM Grand and the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. For a recent year, the MGM Resorts International reported accounts and notes receivable of $562,947,000 and allowance for doubtful ac

> Determine the due date and the amount of interest due at maturity on the following notes: Date of Note Face Amount Interest Rate Term of Note January 15 April 1 a. $50,000 6% 30 days b. 27,000 4 90 days С. June 22 30,000 45 days d. August 30 90,000

> Based on the data in Exercise 6-18 and assuming that cost was determined by the FIFO method, show how the inventory would appear on the balance sheet. Data from Exercise 6-18: On the basis of the following data, determine the value of the inventory at t

> On the basis of the following data, determine the value of the inventory at the lower of cost or market. Assemble the data in the form illustrated in Exhibit 9. Inventory Quantity Market Value per Unit (Net Realizable Value) Product Cost per Unit Ad

> List any errors you can find in the following partial balance sheet: ZABEL COMPANY Balance Sheet December 31, 20Y4 Assets Current assets: Cash $ 75,000 Notes receivable $115,000 Less interest receivable 9,000 106,000 Account receivabl

> Assume that a firm separately determined inventory under FIFO and LIFO and then compared the results. 1. In each space below, place the correct sign [less than (), or equal (=)] for each comparison, assuming periods of rising prices. a. FIFO ending invent

> The units of an item available for sale during the year were as follows: There are 18 units of the item in the physical inventory at December 31. Determine the cost of ending inventory and the cost of goods sold by three methods, presenting your answer

> The units of an item available for sale during the year were as follows: There are 45 units of the item in the physical inventory at December 31. Determine the cost of ending inventory using (a) the first-in, first-out method, (b) the last-in, first-ou

> DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. (DWA) shows “film costs” as an asset on its balance sheet. In the notes to its financial statements, the following disclosure was made: a. Interpret the fil

> Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital wireless telecommunications products and services. Qualcomm reported the following inventories (in millions) in the notes to recent financial statements: a.

> Boeing (BA) is one of the world’s major aerospace firms, with operations involving commercial aircraft, military aircraft, missiles, satellite systems, and information and battle management systems. Recently, Boeing reported $4,281 million of receivables

> At the close of each day’s business, the sales clerks count the cash in their respective cash drawers and compare the total cash to the cash register tapes. They then prepare a cash memo noting any discrepancies between the actual cash and the cash tapes

> A former chairman, chief financial officer, and controller of an apparel company pleaded guilty to financial statement fraud. These managers used false journal entries to record fictitious sales, hid inventory in public warehouses so that it could be recorde

> Awesome Sound Inc. discovered a fraud wherein one of its front office administrative employees used company funds to purchase goods, such as computers, digital cameras, DVD players, and other electronic items, for her own use. The fraud was discovered wh

> An employee of a trucking company was responsible for resolving roadway accident claims under $25,000. The employee created fake accident claims and wrote settlement checks of between $5,000 and $25,000 to friends or acquaintances acting as phony “victim

> One of the largest losses in history from unauthorized securities trading involved a securities trader for a French bank. The trader was able to circumvent internal controls and create over a billion in trading losses. The trader apparently escaped detec

> The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements of HP Inc. (HPQ) formerly Hewlett-Packard Company. 1. Compute the accounts receivable turnover for Years 1 and 2. Round to one decimal place. 2. Compute days&

> AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ACRX), develops therapies for pain relief for a variety of patients, including cancer and trauma patients. The following data (in thousands) were adapted from financial statements of a recent year. 1. Comput

> Republic City Bank provides loans to businesses in the community through its Commercial Lending Department. Small loans (less than $250,000) may be approved by an individual loan officer, while larger loans (greater than $250,000) must be approved by a bo

> Sherry’s Fashions is a retail store specializing in women’s clothing. The store has established a liberal return policy for the holiday season in order to encourage gift purchases. Any item purchased during November and December may be returned through J

> Illustrate the effect on the accounts and financial statements of the following transactions: a. Established a petty cash fund of $500. b. The amount of cash in the petty cash fund is now $45. Replenished the fund, based on the following summary of petty

> Illustrate the effect on the accounts and financial statements of the following transactions: a. Established a petty cash fund of $750. b. The amount of cash in the petty cash fund is now $140. Replenished the fund, based on the following summary of petty

> Pala Co. records all cash receipts on the basis of its cash register tapes. Pala Co. discovered during April 20Y1 that one of its sales clerks had stolen an undetermined amount of cash receipts when she took the daily deposits to the bank. The following

> Identify the errors in the following bank reconciliation: DAKOTA CO. Bank Reconciliation For the Month Ended June 30, 20Y3 Cash balance according to bank statement Add outstanding checks: No. 7715 $22,900 $1,450 7760 915 7764 1,850 775 4,990 $27,890

> An accounting clerk for Westwind Co. prepared the following bank reconciliation: a. From the bank reconciliation data, prepare a new bank reconciliation for Westwind Co., using the format shown in Exhibit 10. b. If a balance sheet were prepared for Wes

> Accompanying a bank statement for Nite Lighting Company is a credit memo for $26,500, representing the principal ($25,000) and interest ($1,500) on a note that had been collected by the bank. The company had been notified by the bank at the time of the co

> Lyle Steinberg has recently been hired as the manager of Laramie Coffee, a national chain of franchised coffee shops. During her first month as store manager, Lyle encountered the following internal control situations: a. Laramie Coffee has one cash regis

> Using the data presented in Exercise 5-18, record the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the company based upon the bank reconciliation. Data from Exercise 5-18: The following data were accumulated for use in reconciling the bank account

> The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements of Apple Inc (AAPL). 1. Compute the accounts receivable turnover for Years 1 and 2. Round to one decimal place. 2. Compute days’ sales in re

> The following data were accumulated for use in reconciling the bank account of Kaycee Sisters Inc. for August 20Y9: a. Cash balance according to the company’s records at August 31, $14,190. b. Cash balance according to the bank statement at August 31, $1

> Torpedo Digital Company, a communications equipment manufacturer, recently fell victim to a fraud scheme developed by one of its employees. To understand the scheme, it is necessary to review Torpedo’s procedures for the purchase of services. The purchas

> Greenleaf Co. is a small merchandising company with a manual accounting system. An investigation revealed that in spite of a sufficient bank balance, a significant amount of available cash discounts had been lost because of failure to make timely payments

> Jodi Rostad works at the drive-through window of Mamma’s Burgers. Occasionally, when a drive-through customer orders, Jodi fills the order and pockets the customer’s money. She does not ring up the order on the cash register. Identify the internal control

> Using Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org.), look up the entry for the Sarbanes- Oxley Act. Look over the table of contents and find the section that describes Section 404. What does Section 404 require of management’s internal control report?

> After the amount due on a sale of $16,000, terms 2/10, n/eom, is received from a customer within the discount period, the seller consents to the return of the entire shipment. The cost of the merchandise returned was $10,000. (a) What is the amount of th

> Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of recording the following transactions: a. Sold merchandise for cash, $62,500. The cost of the goods sold was $30,000. b. Sold merchandise on account, $27,800. The cost of the goods sold was

> Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the following related transactions of Bowen Inc. a. Purchased $400,000 of merchandise from Swanson Co. on account, terms 1/10, n/30. b. Paid the amount owed on the invoice within the disco

> Milan Co., a women’s clothing store, purchased $120,000 of merchandise from a supplier on account, terms FOB destination, 2/10, n/30. Milan Co. returned $16,000 of the merchandise, receiving a credit memorandum, and then paid the amount due within the di

> Identify the errors in the following income statement and prepare a corrected income statement: CARLSBAD COMPANY Income Statement For the Year Ended February 28, 20Y8 Sales...... $4,220,000 Cost of goods sold.. (2,650,000) Operating income Expenses:

> The following data (in millions) were adapted from recent financial statements of International Paper Company (IP) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) 1. Compute the accounts receivable turnover for International Paper and Wal-Mart. Round to one decimal pla

> Summary operating data for Loma Company during the current year ended April 30, 20Y6, are as follows: cost of goods sold, $7,500,000; administrative expenses, $750,000; interest expense, $100,000; rent revenue, $120,000; sales, $13,580,000 and selling ex

> On March 31, 20Y5, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Lange Daughters Inc. are as follows: a. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended March 31, 20Y5. b. Compare the major advantages and disadvantages of the mult

> Assume the following data for Alpine Technologies for the year ending July 31, 20Y2. Illustrate the effects of the adjustments for customer refunds and returns on the accounts and financial statements of Alpine Technologies for the year

> Intrax Inc.’s perpetual inventory records indicate that $815,400 of merchandise should be on hand on December 31, 20Y4. The physical inventory indicates that $798,300 of merchandise is actually on hand. Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial

> Based on the data presented in Exercise 4-13, illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of Butler Co. for (a) the purchase, (b) the credit for damaged merchandise, and (c) the payment of the invoice within the discount period. Data

> Steritech Co., a furniture wholesaler, sells merchandise to Butler Co. on account, $86,000, terms 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold is $51,600. Steritech Co. issues a credit memorandum for $5,000 ($4,900 net of the 2% discount) for merchandise

> La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB) is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture and is best known for its reclining chairs. The following data (in thousands) were adapted from recent financial statements: Prepare a classi&i

> Pounds-Away Services Co. offers personal weight reduction consulting services to individuals. On November 30, 20Y9, the balances of selected accounts of Pounds-Away Services Co. are as follows: Prepare a classified balance sheet that inc

> Clean Air Company is a consulting firm specializing in pollution control. The following adjustments were made for Clean Air Company: Identify each of the six pairs of adjustments. For each adjustment, indicate the account, whether the ac

> The accountant for Healthy Medical Co., a medical services consulting firm, mistakenly omitted adjusting entries for (a) unearned revenue earned during the year ($175,000) and (b) accrued wages ($12,300). Indicate the effect of each error

> Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) operates over retail stores throughout the world. In contrast, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is a technology company, formerly known as Google, that provides a variety of online services. 1. Using the following data (in millions) adapte

> List any errors you can find in the following balance sheet. Prepare a corrected balance sheet. ATLAS SERVICES CO. Balance Sheet For the Year Ended May 31, 20Y5 Assets Current assets: Cash....... $ 12,000 Accounts payable.. Supplies..

> Describe how the following transactions of McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), would affect the three elements of the accounting equation. a. Paid research and development expenses for the current year. b. Purchased machinery and equipment for cash. c. Received cash

> Using the financial data shown in Exercise 2-17 for Big Mountain Realty Inc., prepare a statement of cash flows for the month ending June 30, 20Y9. Data from Exercise 2-17: After its first month of operations

> Financial information related to Abby’s Interiors for October and November of 20Y6 is as follows: a. Prepare balance sheets for Abby’s Interiors as of October 31 and November 30, 20Y6. b. Determine the amount of net

> Use the following data (in millions) for Oracle Corporation (ORCL), for a recent year to answer the questions below: a. Determine the amount of earnings retained in Oracle for the year, assuming no dividends were paid during the year. b. Determine the

> Outlaw Realty, organized August 1, 20Y7, is owned and operated by Julie Baxter. How many errors can you find in the following financial statements for Outlaw Realty, prepared after its first month of operation