ACC 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Balance Sheet, Promissory Note, Current Liability

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ACC 100 - Chapters 1&2 notes

Chapter 1

Business Entities: Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

Organized to earn an income

Sole Proprietorship: single owner

Partnership: two or more owners

Corporation: A form of entity organized under the laws on a particular

province or the federal govt; ownership evidenced by shares.

Non-business Entities: Government entities and private organizations.

Organized for a purpose other than to earn an income. i.e. Hospital

Economic Entity Concept: The assumption that a single, identifiable unit must be

accounted for in all situations.

Liability: An obligation of a business

Capital Stock: Indicates the owners’ contributions to a corporation

Shareholder: Some one who buys shares in a company (permanent form of

financing to the business)

Creditor: Someone to whom a company or person has a debt

Asset: A future economic benefit to an organization

Revenue: Inflows of assets resulting from the sale of products and services

Expense: Outflows of assets resulting from the sale of goods and services

Business Activities - Financing (sources of cash), Investing (uses of cash to procure

future benefits (assets)), and Operating (cash flows from operating activities)

A company obtains money from various types of financing activities, uses the

money raised to invest in productive assets, and provides goods and services

to its customers.

Accounting: The process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic

information to various users.

Internal Users - primarily the managers of a company (involved in daily

affairs of the business)

oProvides with information to facilitate planning and control

External Users - not involved directly with the company.

oInclude shareholders, investors, creditors, and govt agencies

Management Accounting: the branch of accounting concerned with providing

management with information to facilitate planning and control

Financial Accounting: The branch of accounting concerned with the preparation of

financial statements for outsider use

Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity

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Corporation: a form of entity organized under the laws on a particular province or the federal govt; ownership evidenced by shares. Organized for a purpose other than to earn an income. i. e. hospital. Economic entity concept: the assumption that a single, identifiable unit must be accounted for in all situations. Capital stock: indicates the owners" contributions to a corporation. Shareholder: some one who buys shares in a company (permanent form of financing to the business) Creditor: someone to whom a company or person has a debt. Asset: a future economic benefit to an organization. Revenue: inflows of assets resulting from the sale of products and services. Expense: outflows of assets resulting from the sale of goods and services. Business activities - financing (sources of cash), investing (uses of cash to procure future benefits (assets)), and operating (cash flows from operating activities)

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QUESTION 1 The knowledge of financial accounting can assist people with decisions such as whether to extend credit to a business. True False 0.2 points Saved QUESTION 2 Employees of a company would not have a reason to use the information provided by financial accounting. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 3 Financial accounting should be used for assessing the financial health of large organizations only. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 4 Financial accounting can be helpful for a job candidate who is assessing the financial future of a potential employer. True False 0.2 points Saved QUESTION 5 Lenders might use the information produced by financial accounting when making loan decisions. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 6 Credit analysts prefer not to use information provided by financial accounting, as it is not accurate. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 7 Financial accounting is helpful to investment advisors. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 8 Financial accounting is more useful than managerial accounting. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 9 The decision to buy or rent equipment is an example of a decision aided by managerial accounting. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 10 Which of the following statements is true of financial accounting? A. It is used by external parties to make investment decisions. B. It is used to make lease or purchase decisions. C. Managerial accounting is another name for financial accounting, D. It is primarily used to make internal decisions of a business. E. The effectiveness of advertising can be judged using financial accounting. 0.2 points Saved QUESTION 11 The charge for using money over time, often associated with long-term loans, is known as: A. interest. B. principal. C. distribution charge. D. cash dividend. E. preferred dividend. 0.2 points Saved QUESTION 12 Which of the following is a common feature of financial and managerial accounting? A. Both have same objectives B. Both are prepared according to U.S. GAAP C. Both are reported at year end in the annual report D. Both are analyzed by external users while making investment decisions E. Both are used by the management in making decisions 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 13 Dividends are required to be paid to stockholders on an annual basis. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 14 An individual who owns one or more shares of stock in a corporation is an owner of that corporation. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 15 Corporations do not exist as separate legal entities apart from their owners. True False 0.2 points Save Answer

QUESTION 16 It is very difficult to buy or sell ownership shares of a corporation in a stock exchange. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 17 Stock markets match up investors who wish to buy shares with those who wish to sell them. True False 0.2 points Saved

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QUESTION 23 Financial accounting can be compared to a portrait. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 24 Financial statements provide the form and structure for the conveyance of financial information that will create a likeness of the reporting organization. True False 0.2 points Saved

QUESTION 25 The information reported in financial statements must be exact for an investor to make any decision. True False 0.2 points Saved

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Investment and financing decisions, which may beshort-term or long-term decisions are best describedas:

financial decision making.

economic decision making.

accounting decision making.

Mutual funds, pension funds, investment dealers andinsurance companies are best described as examples of:

corporate finance.

market intermediaries.

financial intermediaries.

Farmers and Merchants Bank lends money to Ruth topurchase a car from Steven Toyota. Ruth is going to insure the carwith Allstate Insurance. Which party is best described as thecreditor?

Ruth

Steven Toyota

Allstate Insurance

Farmers and Merchants Bank

Which of the following would not be described as adebenture?

An unsecured loan

A loan secured by collateral

A loan secured by the âfull faith and creditâ of theissuer

Morgan Stanley was the investment banking firm that tookFacebook from being a closely held company to issuing stock to thepublic for the first time. Which of the following terms mostclosely describes this?

money market security.

issuing commercial paper.

initial public offering (IPO).

debt security backed by the general credit of theissuer.

Which of the following transactions does not take placein the primary market? An investor:

buying a newly issued municipal bond.

buying shares of an initial publicoffering.

selling one hundred shares of stock through a stockbroker.

buying a U.S. Treasury bill through the governmentauction.

The majority of home purchases in the U.S. are securedwith a mortgage. A mortgage is:

an unsecured loan.

an equity investment in the property.

a debt obligation secured by a specificproperty.

Which form of business would most likely describe thefollowing, a college student other students, a retired woman whobabysits children, a teenager who mows lawns, and a partyclown?

Partnership

Corporation

Sole proprietorship

Limited liability company

Flow-through taxation is a characteristic for all butthe following forms of business?

Partnership

Corporation

Sole proprietorship

Limited liability company

Your sister wants to start a tee shirt business on e-Baywith you to help pay for college tuition. All of the following areadvantages to partnerships that you should both consider, except____________?

Easy to form

Access to capital

Business income is taxed once, at the individualpartnerâs level

Which of the following takes into account takes intoaccount the opportunity cost of funds?

Net profit

Economic profit

Accounting profit

When we talk about capital structure, this refersto:

the cash, inventory, and accountsreceivable.

mix of debt and equity to finance anenterprise.

the investment in plant, property andequipment.

The uncertainty associated with the use of debt tofinance a business enterprise is best described as:

financial risk.

business risk.

operating risk.

The mix of debt and equity that is used to finance abusiness enterprise is best described as theenterpriseâs:

assets.

working capital.

capital structure.

capital expenditures

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are bestdescribed as a(n):

organization that establishes the accounting principlesfor U.S. financial reporting.

accounting standards promulgated by the InternationalAccounting Standards Board (IASB.)

set of basic principles and conventions that are appliedin the preparation of financial statements.

organization that establishes the accounting principlesfor business entities in the European EconomicCommunity.

Which reporting convention requires recording revenueand expenses when the transaction occurs, regardless of when cashchanges hands?

Cost basis

Cash basis

Accrual basis

The summary of the companyâs performance over a periodof time, typically a fiscal quarter or fiscal year

Balance sheet

Statement of stockholderâs equity

Income statement

Statement of cash flows

_______ is the cash flow from the day-to-day operationsof the business; the result of subtracting the increase in newworking capital from traditional cash flow.

Cash flow from investing

Cash flow from financing

Simple cash flow

Cash flow from operations

The debt ratio is classified as which type ofratio?

Owner

Liquidity

Efficiency

Productivity

Financial Leverage

Inventory turnover, accountsreceivable turnover, fixed asset turnover, and total asset turnoverare all classified as which type of ratio?

Owner

Liquidity

Efficiency

Productivity

Financial Leverage

ABC Company attempts tomanage its earnings by extending the useful life of all of itsequipment. Which of the following will not be an outcome of thischoice by management?

Income will be higher than it would have been underprior accounting methods.

Equipment values will be higher than they would havebeen without the change.

Depreciation expense will be lower than it would havebeen under prior accounting methods.

Depreciation expense will be higher than it would havebeen under prior accounting methods.

It is important for a companyto know the level of sales at which it covers all its variable andfixed operating costs. This level of sales is best described asthe:

gross profit margin.

contribution margin.

operating break even.

operating profit margin.

The minimum return thatinvestors expect to earn on the investment in stock is bestdescribed as:

growth rate.

risk premium.

capital gains yield.

required rate of return

If a company returns more than the required rate ofreturn on a stock, what happens to the value of thatstock?

The stock price falls.

The stock price rises.

The stock price stays the same.

When market rates are greaterthan the dividend rate, preferred shares will tradeat:

par.

a discount.

a premium.

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1 of 50

Investments in debt securities, such as bonds, may be classifiedas either current or long-term assets.

	True
	False

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2 of 50

Marketable securities that are held until the due date of thesecurities are

	trading and held-to-maturitysecurities.
	available-for sale securities.
	held-to-maturity securities.
	trading securities.

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3 of 50

Which of the following business types is most common as measuredby the amount of business transacted?

	Government entities
	Proprietorships
	Partnerships
	Corporations

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4 of 50

Depreciation is based upon cost, useful life, and salvagevalue.

	True
	False

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5 of 50

Because depreciation is not cash-based, it is NOT reported inthe direct method of the statement of cash flows.

	True
	False

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6 of 50

A company has a petty cash fund of $200. At the end of themonth, $6.41 remains in the fund along with $190.96 in variousreceipts. The journal entry to replenish the fund would show adebit(s) to

	various expenses for $190.96 andCash Short of $2.63.
	Cash for $190.96.
	Cash for $193.59.
	various expenses for $190.96 andCash Over of $2.63.

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7 of 50

A 12-month, 8% note dated August 1, 2013 for $5,000 would haveaccrued interest payable on December 31, 2013 of $166.67.

	True
	False

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8 of 50

Warranty expense must be estimated and matched to revenues.

	True
	False

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9 of 50

Upgrading the RAM on a computer would be an example of a(n)

	capital expense.
	betterment.
	ordinary repair.
	extraordinary repair.

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10 of 50

The formula for the quick ratio is quick assets divided bynoncurrent assets.

	True
	False

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11 of 50

Which of the following are considered to be legal entities thatexist separate and distinct from their owners?

	Sole proprietorships
	Organizations with more than 100partners
	Partnerships
	Corporations

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12 of 50

Patents and copyrights can be seen, held, or touched.

	True
	False

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13 of 50

Which of the following would be considered part of the cost ofmachinery and equipment?

	Repairs after start-up
	Insurance after purchase
	Maintenance
	Sales taxes

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14 of 50

The business or person that signs the note and promises to paythe required amount is called the payee.

	True
	False

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15 of 50

Conley Company has a petty cash fund of $300. At the end of themonth, $42.38 remains in the fund along with $260.75 in variousreceipts. The journal entry to replenish the fund would bedebit

	Petty Cash for $257.62 and creditCash for $257.62.
	various expenses, $260.75 andcredit Cash for $260.75.
	various expenses, $260.75, creditCash Over for $3.13, and credit Cash for $257.62.
	various expenses, $254.49, debitCash Short for $3.13, and credit Cash for $257.62.

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16 of 50

Neither land nor land improvements are depreciated.

	True
	False

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17 of 50

Using a 365-day year, the maturity value of a 180-day note for$2,700 at 9% annual interest is (rounded to the nearest cent)

	$2,819.84.
	$2,821.50.
	$2,943.00.
	$ 119.84.

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18 of 50

On January 1, Bestway, Inc. signed a $175,000, 8%, 30-yearmortgage that requires semiannual payments of $7,735 on June 30 andDecember 31 of each year. The journal entry to record the secondsemiannual payment would be (round interest calculation to thenearest dollar) to

	debit Interest expense, $764; debitMortgage payable, $6,971; credit Cash, $7,735.
	debit Mortgage payable, $7,735;credit Cash, $7,735.
	debit Interest expense, $6,971;debit Mortgage expense, $764; credit Cash, $7,735.
	debit Interest expense, $6,971;debit Mortgage payable, $764; credit Cash, $7,735.

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19 of 50

Allied Industries purchased a piece of equipment for $65,000with an estimated salvage value of $15,000 on January 1. Itsestimated life is five years. To the nearest dollar, what is theequipment's depreciation using double-declining-balance for yeartwo?

	$ 26,000
	$ 12,000
	$ 20,000
	$ 15,600

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20 of 50

Payroll is also called employee compensation and can consist ofmany parts.

	True
	False

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21 of 50

The number of shares of stock that a corporation is given theright to sell is called

	authorized stock.
	issued stock.
	outstanding stock.
	capital stock.

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22 of 50

Which of the following would NOT be considered part of the costof machinery and equipment?

	In-transit insurance costs
	Delivery charges
	Installation costs
	Repairs and maintenance afterstart-up

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23 of 50

Equipment costing $118,000 has accumulated depreciation of$92,000. The equipment is a trade-in for new equipment costing$187,000. If the trade-in value received for the old equipment is$30,000, the journal entry to record this transaction is to

	debit Equipment (New) for $187,000,debit Accumulated Depreciation â Equipment for $92,000, creditEquipment (Old) for $118,000, and credit Cash for $161,000.
	debit Equipment (New) for $187,000and credit Cash for $187,000.
	debit Accumulated Depreciation âTruck for $50,000, debit Loss on Disposal $6,000, and credit Truckfor $56,000.
	debit Equipment (New) for $187,000,debit Accumulated Depreciation â Equipment for $92,000, debit Losson Exchange of Assets for $26,000, credit Equipment (Old) for$118,000 and credit Cash for $187,000.

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24 of 50

Liberty Company has declared a $40,000 cash dividend toshareholders. The company has 5,000 shares of $20-par, 6% preferredstock and 10,000 shares of $15-par common stock. The preferredstock is cumulative. How much will be distributed to the preferredand common stockholders on the date of payment if the preferredstock is $12,000 in arrears?

	$18,000 preferred, $22,000common
	$20,000 preferred, $20,000common
	$6,000 preferred, $34,000common
	$40,000 preferred, $0 common

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25 of 50

In accounting, what is the meaning of capitalized?

	Capitalized means that a given cityhas been selected as a government center.
	Capitalized means that the cost ofan asset is recorded as a debit (increase) to expense.
	Capitalized means that a liabilityaccount is credited (increase
	Capitalized means that an assetaccount is debited (increased) for the cost of an asset.

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26 of 50

Interest is an expense to the debtor and income to thecreditor.

	True
	False

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27 of 50

Cash consists of anything that a bank will take as adeposit.

	True
	False

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28 of 50

The cost of long-term assets must be allocated to an expense asthe asset is used up.

	True
	False

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29 of 50

The process of acquiring merchandise from a supplier begins withthe

	purchase order.
	check for payment.
	receiving report.
	invoice.

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30 of 50

Appleway Corporation purchases a machine for $125,000. It has anestimated salvage value of $10,000 and is expected to produce50,000 units in its lifetime. During the first year of operation,it produced 14,500 units. To the nearest dollar, the depreciationfor the first year under the units of production method will be

	$35,500.
	$31,250.
	$36,250.
	$33,350.

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31 of 50

Book value is depreciable cost minus accumulateddepreciation.

	True
	False

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32 of 50

The records of Inland Equipment showed a net loss of $30,000,depreciation expense of $25,000, and an increase in supplies onhand of $5,000. The amount of net cash flow from operatingactivities using the indirect method is

	($10,000).
	$15,000.
	$20,000.
	($15,000).

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33 of 50

Retained earnings represent internally generated capital.

	True
	False

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34 of 50

A company issues 15,000 shares of its $25 par common stock for$29 per share. The amount to be debited to Cash is

	$435,000.
	$375,000.
	$405,000.
	$ 60,000.

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35 of 50

On September 1, 2012, Juno Corp. lent $2,400 to Bill Askins on asix-month 8% promissory note. The journal entry to record the notefor Juno Corp. would be to:

	debit Note Receivable/Tim, $2,400;credit Cash, $2,400.
	debit Note Receivable/Tim, $96;credit Interest Income, $96.
	debit Note Receivable/Tim, $2,496;credit Cash, $2,496.
	debit Cash, $2,400; credit NotePayable/Tim, $2,400.

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36 of 50

Separation of duties is essential for internal control over cashreceipts and cash payments.

	True
	False

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37 of 50

Which of the following would indicate poor internal control overaccounts receivable?

	The same person handling cashreceipts also records the accounts receivable transactions.
	The person handling cash receiptspasses the receipts to someone who enters them into accountsreceivable.
	The mailroom employees open themail and give the cash receipts to another employee.
	The person who handles accountsreceivable would not write off accounts as uncollectible.

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38 of 50

Limited liability means that the stockholders of a corporationshare a personal liability for all debts of the corporation.

	True
	False

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39 of 50

Accumulated depletion is a(n)

	contra-asset account.
	cash account.
	contra-liability account.
	expense account.

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40 of 50

Allied Industries reported net income of $52,000, depreciationexpenses of $13,000, a gain on a land sale of $3,000, and adecrease in accounts receivable of $1,500. Under the indirectmethod, net cash flows from operations is

	$63,500.
	$66,500.
	$69,500.
	$60,555.

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41 of 50

The portion of stockholders' equity that can be used fordividends is referred to as legal capital.

	True
	False

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42 of 50

Franklin Industries had total assets of $560,000; totalliabilities of $250,000; and total stockholders' equity of$310,000. Franklin Industries debt ratio is

	55.4%.
	28.7%.
	44.6%.
	80.6%.

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43 of 50

Financial analysis is used to predict the future of abusiness.

	True
	False

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44 of 50

Online banking should NOT be used to reconcile the bankaccount.

	True
	False

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45 of 50

Costs of testing machinery or equipment before they are usedwould be included in the price of the machinery or theequipment.

	True
	False

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46 of 50

There are two methods for accounting for uncollectiblereceivables.

	True
	False

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47 of 50

Assets that are NOT expected to provide benefits for a number ofaccounting periods are called

	current assets.
	property, plant, andequipment.
	long-term assets.
	natural resources.

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48 of 50

The allowance method of accounting for bad debts is required byGAAP because of the materiality principle.

	True
	False

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49 of 50

A stock dividend affects total stockholders' equity.

	True
	False

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50 of 50

Realized gains and losses only occur when the security is soldfor more or less than the original cost.

	True
	False

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