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1. When implementing a new management accounting and control system, it is BEST:
to allow management to implement their ideas.
for management to involve employees in the implementation.
to involve consultants and implement their experienced ideas.
to engage in benchmarking.

2. Knowledge-based pay for employees is a form of:
input-based reward.
output-based reward.
outcome-based reward.
None of these is correct.
3. When discussing the roles of budgets, a control role includes:
identifying organizational objectives and short-term goals.
developing long-term strategies and short-term plans.
measuring and assessing performance against budgeted amounts.
developing the master budget.
4. All of the following are true of flexible budgets EXCEPT that they:
use the same flexible (variable) cost per unit as the master budget.
result in higher total costs for greater levels of production.
allow comparison of actual results to targets based on the achieved level of production.
reflect the same level of production as the master budget.

5. The sales plan and inventory plan is compared to available productive capacity levels and ________ is determined.
an aggregate plan
a new sales plan
a materials purchasing plan
an administrative and discretionary spending plan

6. The numerator of the rate earned on total assets ratio is equal to
net income
net income plus tax expense
net income plus interest expense
net income minus preferred dividends

7. ________ provide(s) the starting point for developing the operating budget.
The demand forecast
Projected income statement
The production plan
Expected cash flows

8. ________ occur(s) when managers ask subordinates to discuss their ideas about the budget, but no joint decision-making occurs.
Authoritative budgeting
Stretch targets
Consultative budgeting
Budget slack
9. An analysis in which all the components of an income statement are expressed as a percentage of net sales is called
vertical analysis
horizontal analysis
liquidity analysis
common-size analysis
10. The MAJOR criticism of using return on investment (ROI) for financial control is that it:
gives managers an incentive to reject projects with an ROI greater than the company’s required rate of return but less than the department’s current ROI.
usually uses the blended rate of capital as the required rate of return.
encourages competition among segment managers.
is a measure of overall performance.

11. One reason that a common-size statement is a useful tool in financial analysis is that it enables the user to
judge the relative potential of two companies of similar size in different industries.
determine which companies in a single industry are of the same value.
determine which companies in a single industry are of the same size.
make a better comparison of two companies of different sizes in the same industry.

12. To the extent that an ethical hierarchy exists, ________ have the highest authority.
societal norms
legal rules
organizational norms
personal norms

13. A cost center is a business segment:
that usually evaluates employee performance by comparing the center’s actual costs with target or standard costs for the amount and type of work done.
in which interperiod cost comparisons can be misleading if the output level and production mix are constant.
that usually includes individual stores within a department-store chain.

14. The five stages in the process of keeping an organization in control are:
planning, implementing, measuring, evaluating and correcting.
planning, executing, monitoring, evaluating and correcting.
budgeting, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and feedback.
budgeting, executing, measuring, feedback and evaluation.

15. Corporate annual reports typically do not contain which of the following?
management discussion and analysis
SEC statement expressing an opinion
accompanying foot notes
auditor’s report
that should be evaluated solely on its ability to control and reduce costs.

16. Financial budgets are prepared:
to specify expectations for selling, purchasing, and production.
to evaluate the financial results of the proposed decisions.
so that financial statements can be prepared for shareholders.
to plan for production capacity.

17. ________ occur(s) when managers ask subordinates to discuss their ideas about the budget, but no joint decision-making occurs.
Traditional budgeting
Stretch targets
The beyond budgeting approach
Budget slack

18. All of the following encourage ethical behavior among employees EXCEPT:
having a system for employees to point out violations of the organization’s code of ethics without fear of retribution.
dealing promptly and consistently with persons who violate the organization’s code of ethics.
exemplary behavior demonstrated by senior management.
protecting whistle blowers who report unethical behavior who have also acted unethically.

19. Which of the following items appear on the corporate income statement before income from continuing operations?
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
income tax expense
extraordinary gain
loss on discontinued operations

20. A balance sheet that displays only component percentages is called
trend balance sheet
comparative balance sheet
condensed balance sheet
common-sized balance sheet

21. L&M Manufacturing produces a single product that sells for $16. Variable (flexible) costs per unit equal $11.20. The company expects the total fixed (capacity-related) costs to be $7,200 for the next month at the projected sales level of 20,000 units. In an attempt to improve performance, management is considering a number of alternative actions. Each situation is to be evaluated separately.
Suppose that L&M Manufacturing’s management believes that a 10% reduction in the selling price will result in a 30% increase in sales. If this proposed reduction in selling price is implemented, then:
profit will decrease by $12,800 in a month.
profit will increase by $12,800 in a month.
profit will decrease by $32,000 in a month.
profit will increase by $32,000 in a month.

22. When a subordinate is caught padding an expense report, the supervisor should FIRST:
ignore the incident if it is the first offense.
report the incident to the personnel department.
confront the employee and ask him to submit a corrected expense report.
take action that complies with the organization’s code of ethics.

23. Although planners update or revise the budgets during the period, ________ is typically performed once per year.
zero-based budgeting
periodic budgeting
incremental budgeting
continuous budgeting

24. In a centralized organization:
local-division managers do not need higher approval for most business decisions.
company-wide standard operating procedures are common.
local-division managers have an opportunity to gain decision-making experience.
decisions are made by local division managers.

25. In a management accounting and control system design, behavioral expectations are BEST incorporated by:
using a mix of short-term and quantitative performance measures.
developing a task-related control system.
including the organization’s code of conduct.
monitoring behavior with time and motion studies.

26. Which of the following ratios provides a solvency measure that shows the margin of safety of noteholders or bondholders and also gives an indication of the potential ability of the business to borrow additional funds on a long-term basis?
ratio of fixed assets to long-term liabilities
ratio of net sales to assets
number of days’ sales in receivables
rate earned on stockholders’ equity

27. The dimensions of motivation that are important in designing jobs and specific task include all of the following EXCEPT:
persistence.
control.
direction.
intensity.

28. The variance that LEAST affects cost control is the ________ variance.
flexible budget
direct material price
planning
direct labor efficiency
29. Hsu Company reported the following on its income statement:
Income before income taxes $420,000
Income taz expense 120,000
Net Income $300,000
An analysis of the income statement revelaed that interest expense was $80,000. Hsu Company’s times interest earned was
8 times
6.25 times
5.25 times
5 times
30. The PRIMARY reason for using cost variances is:
that they diagnose the cause of a problem and what should be done to correct it.
for superiors to communicate expectations to lower level employees.
to administer appropriate disciplinary action.
for financial control of operating activities.

31. Caution should be taken when interpreting a segment margin income statement because:
revenues may be based on transfer prices.
the interactive effects among responsibility centers are generally not clearly captured.
expenses may be a result of subjective allocation of jointly incurred costs.
All of these are correct.

32. Randall Company makes and distributes outdoor play equipment. Last year sales were $4,800,000, operating income was $1,200,000, and the assets used were $6,000,000.
Return on sales, the efficiency component of return on investment (ROI), is:
20%.
80%.
25%.
125%.

33. Feedback systems that force a dialogue among all organizational participants about the data that are coming out of the system and what to do about the data are called:
diagnostic control systems.
monitoring.
preventative controls.
interactive control systems.

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July 1, 2023

Question 1 of 38

Which of the following is NOT true of an effective accounting system?

The system must accommodate changes in the business over time.

The system must provide minimal benefits at whatever cost is necessary.

The system must work smoothly with your personnel and organizational structure.

The system has internal controls to help the owner(s) control the business.

Question 2 of 38

Which of the following are characteristics of an effective manual accounting system, but NOT characteristics of an effective computerized accounting system?

Flexibility

Control

Compatibility

All of these features are needed by both accounting systems.

Question 3 of 38

A check was written by a business for $329, but recorded in the cash payments journal as $239. How would this error be included on the bank reconciliation?

A deduction on the book side

An addition on the book side

An addition on the bank side

A deduction on the bank side

Question 4 of 38

Which of the following are internal control procedures commonly used by companies to protect their assets?

a) Mandatory vacations for employees

b) The purchase of fidelity bonds on cashiers

c) Both A and B

d) Neither A nor B

Question 5 of 38

Which of the following is the first step in the purchasing and payment process?

The purchaser receives the inventory and prepares a receiving report.

The purchaser sends a purchase order to the supplier.

The supplier ships the goods and sends an invoice to the purchaser.

The purchaser sends a check to the supplier.

Question 6 of 38

Which of the following items does NOT cause a difference in the bank balance and the book balance on a bank reconciliation?

Deposits in transit

Outstanding checks

Canceled checks

Nonsufficient funds checks

Question 7 of 38

Which of the following describes the internal control procedure "separation of duties?"

Cashiers must not have access to accounting records.

The information system is critical.

External auditors will monitor internal controls.

Pre-number invoices and other documents.

Question 8 of 38

Table 9.1

The following information is from the 2008 records of Armadillo Camera Shop:

Accounts Receivable, December 31, 2008$20,000(debit)

Allowance for uncollectible accounts, December 31, 2008, prior to adjustment600(debit)

Net credit sales for 2008 95,000

Accounts written off as uncollectible during 20087,000

Cash sales during 2008 27,000

Refer to Table 9.1. Uncollectible accounts expense is estimated by the percent-of-sales method. Management estimates that 3% of net credit sales will be uncollectible. Which of the following will be the amount of net accounts receivable after adjustment?

$17,150

$16,550

$17,750

$13,000

Question 9 of 38

Which of the following is the proper accounting treatment for research and development costs?

Research and development costs must be expensed.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and expensed each year to the extent that their value has declined.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and amortized over 70 years or less.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and amortized over 20 years or less.

Question 10 of 38

Which of the following is NOT considered a plant asset?

Building

Land

Equipment

Question 11 of 38

Kelly Petroleum Products owns fully depreciated equipment that was purchased for $26,500. The equipment had an estimated useful life of 8 years and an estimated residual value of $2,500. The equipment was sold for $2,700. Which of the following is the correct entry to record the transaction?

Accumulated depreciation 26,500 Cash 2,700 Gain on sale of equipment 2,700 Equipment 26,500

Accumulated depreciation 24,000 Cash 2,700 Gain on sale of equipment 200 Equipment 26,500

Accumulated depreciation 26,500 Cash 2,700 Equipment 23,800

None of the above

Question 12 of 38

Which of the following would be expensed rather than capitalized?

Oil change and lubrication

Major engine overhaul

Addition to storage capacity

Modification for new use

Question 13 of 38

In which of the following periods should the expense for warranty costs be recorded?

The period when the product is repaired or replaced

The period when cash is collected for the sale of the product

The period when cash is paid to repair or replace the product

The period when the product is sold

Question 14 of 38

A company issues two thousand $1,000 bonds at 98. Which of the following is the entry to record this transaction?

Question 15 of 38

How much cash will be received if a corporation issues $6,000,000 of 10% bonds at 102?

$6,012,000

$6,000,000

$6,120,000

$5,880,000

Question 16 of 38

Which of the following is TRUE of the statement of cash flows?

The statement of cash flows shows where cash came from and how cash was spent.

The statement of cash flows covers a span of time and is dated "Year Ended Month Day, Year".

The statement of cash flows reports why cash increased or decreased during the period.

All of the above are true of the statement of cash flows.

Question 17 of 38

Which of the following statements about the information included on a statement of cash flows is TRUE?

The statement of cash flows contains information about the business's percentage change in each item of revenue and expense.

The statement of cash flows contains information about the differences between net income and additions to retained earnings.

The statement of cash flows contains information about stock splits and stock dividends distributed by the company.

The statement of cash flows contains information about the business's ability to generate positive cash flows in future periods.

Question 18 of 38

Case 17.3

The following is a summary of information presented on the income statement of HR Flowers for December 31, 2007.

Account 20072006

Net sales revenue $487,000100.00%$500,000

Cost of goods sold400,000 82.14% 395,000

Gross profit 157,00032.24%105,000

Selling and general expenses 70,00014.37%50,000

Net income before income tax expense 87,00017.86%55,000

Income tax expense 24,0004.93%16,500

Net income $ 63,00012.94%$ 38,500

Refer to Case 17.3. What would vertical analysis report with respect to 2007 net sales revenue?

Vertical analysis would report a 2.60% decrease in net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report cost of goods sold as 79.19% of net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report a dividend yield of $8.20.

Vertical analysis would report net sales revenue as the 100% base amount.

Question 19 of 38

Which of the following ratios is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets?

The day's sales in receivables is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The inventory turnover ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The current ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

Question 20 of 38

Case 17.3

The following is a summary of information presented on the income statement of HR Flowers for December 31, 2007.

Account 20072006

Net sales revenue $487,000100.00%$500,000

Cost of goods sold400,000 82.14% 395,000

Gross profit 157,00032.24%105,000

Selling and general expenses 70,00014.37%50,000

Net income before income tax expense 87,00017.86%55,000

Income tax expense 24,0004.93%16,500

Net income $ 63,00012.94%$ 38,500

Refer to Case 17.3. What would vertical analysis report with respect to 2007 income tax expense?

Vertical analysis would report a $7,500 increase income tax expense.

Vertical analysis would report income tax expense as 27.59% of net income before income tax.

Vertical analysis would report income tax expense as 4.93% of net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report a 45.45% increase in income tax expense.

Question 21 of 38

Which of the following are purposes of internal control?

One of the purposes of internal control is to encourage employees to follow company policy.

One of the purposes of internal control is to ensure accurate, reliable accounting records.

One of the purposes of internal control is to safeguard the company's assets.

All of the statements above are true.

Question 22 of 38

A company received a bank statement showing a balance of $62,300. Reconciling items were outstanding checks of $1,450 and a deposit in transit of $8,500. What is the company's adjusted bank balance?

$70,850

$72,250

$60,850

$69,350

Question 23 of 38

Lowery Food Market owns refrigeration equipment that cost $10,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $7,400. The company exchanges the equipment for new equipment worth $12,000. In addition to the old equipment, the company pays $10,000 for the new equipment. Which of the following is the correct entry to record the transaction?

Refrigeration equipment 12,000 Accumulated depreciation 7,400 Loss on exchange of equipment 600 Cash 10,000 Refrigeration equipment 10,000

Refrigeration equipment 10,000 Accumulated depreciation 10,000 Gain on exchange of equipment 600 Cash 12,000 Refrigeration equipment 7,400

Refrigeration equipment 12,000 Accumulated depreciation 7,400 Cash 10,000 Refrigeration equipment 9,400

None of the above

Question 24 of 38

Which of the following is the type of account that represents taxes withheld from employees' gross pay?

Asset

Expense

Contra asset

Liability

Question 25 of 38

Which of the following is the correct order of the sections on a statement of cash flows?

The correct order is operating, financing, investing.

The correct order is investing, operating, financing.

The correct order is operating, investing, financing.

The correct order is financing, investing, operating.

Question 26 of 38

Which of the following ratios is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately?

The inventory turnover ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The day's sales in receivables is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The current ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

Question 27 of 38

Which of the following is the formula to compute the dividend yield?

The formula is (total stockholders' equity − preferred equity) / number of shares of common stock outstanding.

The formula is annual dividend per share of common stock / market price per share of common stock.

The formula is market price per share of common stock / earnings per share.

The formula is (net income − preferred dividends) / number of shares of common stock outstanding.

Question 28 of 38

Which of the following is a method of establishing control over collections of accounts receivable?

Designate an authorized check signer.

Allow no one but the bookkeeper to handle cash.

Set up a petty cash fund.

Establish a bank lock-box system.

Question 29 of 38

Case 16.1

A company uses the indirect method to prepare the statement of cash flows. It presents the following amounts on its December 31, 2007, financial statements.

December 31, 2006December 31, 2007

Accounts receivable $100,000$110,000

Cost of goods sold 560,000

Sales revenue 830,000

Accounts payable* 67,00075,000

Inventory 105,00086,000

Salary payable 10,00013,000

Salary expense 45,00049,000

*Relates solely to the acquisition of inventory

Refer to Case 16.1. What will appear in the operating activities section related to accounts payable?

The increase of $8,000 will be added to net income.

The increase of $8,000 will be subtracted from cost of goods sold.

The increase of $8,000 will be added to cost of goods sold.

The increase of $8,000 will be subtracted from net income.

Question 30 of 38

Failure to record an accrued liability causes a company to:

understate owners' equity.

understate liabilities.

overstate expenses.

overstate assets.

Question 31 of 38

On December 12, the G. Baker Corporation purchases $13,000 of equipment by issuing a 30-day, 9% note payable. The amount of accrued interest on December 31 is:

$63.

$75.

$65.

$70.

Question 32 of 38

The journal entry to record accrued interest on a short-term note payable must include a debit to:

Interest Expense and a credit to Notes Payable.

Interest Expense and a credit to Interest Payable.

Interest Payable and a credit to Notes Payable.

Interest Payable and a credit to Interest Expense.

Question 33 of 38

Kosovo Company has $45 million in long-term debt, payable in annual installments of $15 million. How much of the debt should be reported as current and as long-term liabilities?

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$15 million $30 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$7.5 million$40 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$0 million $45 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$45 million $0 million

Question 34 of 38

Which is the preferred method to use when amortizing a bond discount or premium?

Both straight-line and market-interest rate methods of amortization are equally preferable.

Straight-line method of amortization

Market-interest rate method of amortization

Effective interest method of amortization

Question 35 of 38

On a bond's maturity date, its face value will equal the:

maturity value less all interest payments.

maturity value.

maturity value plus all interest payments.

present value of the bonds on its issuance date.

Question 36 of 38

Bonds with a 6% interest rate were issued when the market rate of interest was 7%. This bond was issued at:

face value.

a premium.

a discount.

par value.

Question 37 of 38

Which of the following is not an advantage of forming a corporation, as opposed to organizing as a partnership or proprietorship?

A corporation is a separate legal entity distinct from its owners.

Ease of transferring ownership

Limited liability of stockholders

Limited taxation

Question 38 of 38

The number of stocks outstanding is the same as the number of stocks:

authorized by the board of directors.

currently in the hands of the stockholders.

ready to be sold to shareholders.

issued to the shareholders.

July 1, 2023

Question 1 of 38

Which of the following is NOT true of an effective accounting system?

The system must accommodate changes in the business over time.

The system must provide minimal benefits at whatever cost is necessary.

The system must work smoothly with your personnel and organizational structure.

The system has internal controls to help the owner(s) control the business.

Question 2 of 38

Which of the following are characteristics of an effective manual accounting system, but NOT characteristics of an effective computerized accounting system?

Flexibility

Control

Compatibility

All of these features are needed by both accounting systems.

Question 3 of 38

A check was written by a business for $329, but recorded in the cash payments journal as $239. How would this error be included on the bank reconciliation?

A deduction on the book side

An addition on the book side

An addition on the bank side

A deduction on the bank side

Question 4 of 38

Which of the following are internal control procedures commonly used by companies to protect their assets?

a) Mandatory vacations for employees

b) The purchase of fidelity bonds on cashiers

c) Both A and B

d) Neither A nor B

Question 5 of 38

Which of the following is the first step in the purchasing and payment process?

The purchaser receives the inventory and prepares a receiving report.

The purchaser sends a purchase order to the supplier.

The supplier ships the goods and sends an invoice to the purchaser.

The purchaser sends a check to the supplier.

Question 6 of 38

Which of the following items does NOT cause a difference in the bank balance and the book balance on a bank reconciliation?

Deposits in transit

Outstanding checks

Canceled checks

Nonsufficient funds checks

Question 7 of 38

Which of the following describes the internal control procedure "separation of duties?"

Cashiers must not have access to accounting records.

The information system is critical.

External auditors will monitor internal controls.

Pre-number invoices and other documents.

Question 8 of 38

Table 9.1

The following information is from the 2008 records of Armadillo Camera Shop:

Accounts Receivable, December 31, 2008$20,000(debit)

Allowance for uncollectible accounts, December 31, 2008, prior to adjustment600(debit)

Net credit sales for 2008 95,000

Accounts written off as uncollectible during 20087,000

Cash sales during 2008 27,000

$17,150

$16,550

$17,750

$13,000

Question 9 of 38

Which of the following is the proper accounting treatment for research and development costs?

Research and development costs must be expensed.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and expensed each year to the extent that their value has declined.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and amortized over 70 years or less.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and amortized over 20 years or less.

Question 10 of 38

Which of the following is NOT considered a plant asset?

Building

Land

Equipment

Question 11 of 38

Accumulated depreciation 26,500 Cash 2,700 Gain on sale of equipment 2,700 Equipment 26,500

Accumulated depreciation 24,000 Cash 2,700 Gain on sale of equipment 200 Equipment 26,500

Accumulated depreciation 26,500 Cash 2,700 Equipment 23,800

None of the above

Question 12 of 38

Which of the following would be expensed rather than capitalized?

Oil change and lubrication

Major engine overhaul

Addition to storage capacity

Modification for new use

Question 13 of 38

In which of the following periods should the expense for warranty costs be recorded?

The period when the product is repaired or replaced

The period when cash is collected for the sale of the product

The period when cash is paid to repair or replace the product

The period when the product is sold

Question 14 of 38

A company issues two thousand $1,000 bonds at 98. Which of the following is the entry to record this transaction?

Question 15 of 38

How much cash will be received if a corporation issues $6,000,000 of 10% bonds at 102?

$6,012,000

$6,000,000

$6,120,000

$5,880,000

Question 16 of 38

Which of the following is TRUE of the statement of cash flows?

The statement of cash flows shows where cash came from and how cash was spent.

The statement of cash flows covers a span of time and is dated "Year Ended Month Day, Year".

The statement of cash flows reports why cash increased or decreased during the period.

All of the above are true of the statement of cash flows.

Question 17 of 38

Which of the following statements about the information included on a statement of cash flows is TRUE?

The statement of cash flows contains information about the business's percentage change in each item of revenue and expense.

The statement of cash flows contains information about the differences between net income and additions to retained earnings.

The statement of cash flows contains information about stock splits and stock dividends distributed by the company.

The statement of cash flows contains information about the business's ability to generate positive cash flows in future periods.

Question 18 of 38

Case 17.3

The following is a summary of information presented on the income statement of HR Flowers for December 31, 2007.

Account 20072006

Net sales revenue $487,000100.00%$500,000

Cost of goods sold400,000 82.14% 395,000

Gross profit 157,00032.24%105,000

Selling and general expenses 70,00014.37%50,000

Net income before income tax expense 87,00017.86%55,000

Income tax expense 24,0004.93%16,500

Net income $ 63,00012.94%$ 38,500

Refer to Case 17.3. What would vertical analysis report with respect to 2007 net sales revenue?

Vertical analysis would report a 2.60% decrease in net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report cost of goods sold as 79.19% of net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report a dividend yield of $8.20.

Vertical analysis would report net sales revenue as the 100% base amount.

Question 19 of 38

Which of the following ratios is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets?

The day's sales in receivables is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The inventory turnover ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The current ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

Question 20 of 38

Case 17.3

The following is a summary of information presented on the income statement of HR Flowers for December 31, 2007.

Account 20072006

Net sales revenue $487,000100.00%$500,000

Cost of goods sold400,000 82.14% 395,000

Gross profit 157,00032.24%105,000

Selling and general expenses 70,00014.37%50,000

Net income before income tax expense 87,00017.86%55,000

Income tax expense 24,0004.93%16,500

Net income $ 63,00012.94%$ 38,500

Refer to Case 17.3. What would vertical analysis report with respect to 2007 income tax expense?

Vertical analysis would report a $7,500 increase income tax expense.

Vertical analysis would report income tax expense as 27.59% of net income before income tax.

Vertical analysis would report income tax expense as 4.93% of net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report a 45.45% increase in income tax expense.

Question 21 of 38

Which of the following are purposes of internal control?

One of the purposes of internal control is to encourage employees to follow company policy.

One of the purposes of internal control is to ensure accurate, reliable accounting records.

One of the purposes of internal control is to safeguard the company's assets.

All of the statements above are true.

Question 22 of 38

A company received a bank statement showing a balance of $62,300. Reconciling items were outstanding checks of $1,450 and a deposit in transit of $8,500. What is the company's adjusted bank balance?

$70,850

$72,250

$60,850

$69,350

Question 23 of 38

Refrigeration equipment 12,000 Accumulated depreciation 7,400 Loss on exchange of equipment 600 Cash 10,000 Refrigeration equipment 10,000

Refrigeration equipment 10,000 Accumulated depreciation 10,000 Gain on exchange of equipment 600 Cash 12,000 Refrigeration equipment 7,400

Refrigeration equipment 12,000 Accumulated depreciation 7,400 Cash 10,000 Refrigeration equipment 9,400

None of the above

Question 24 of 38

Which of the following is the type of account that represents taxes withheld from employees' gross pay?

Asset

Expense

Contra asset

Liability

Question 25 of 38

Which of the following is the correct order of the sections on a statement of cash flows?

The correct order is operating, financing, investing.

The correct order is investing, operating, financing.

The correct order is operating, investing, financing.

The correct order is financing, investing, operating.

Question 26 of 38

Which of the following ratios is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately?

The inventory turnover ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The day's sales in receivables is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The current ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

Question 27 of 38

Which of the following is the formula to compute the dividend yield?

The formula is (total stockholders' equity − preferred equity) / number of shares of common stock outstanding.

The formula is annual dividend per share of common stock / market price per share of common stock.

The formula is market price per share of common stock / earnings per share.

The formula is (net income − preferred dividends) / number of shares of common stock outstanding.

Question 28 of 38

Which of the following is a method of establishing control over collections of accounts receivable?

Designate an authorized check signer.

Allow no one but the bookkeeper to handle cash.

Set up a petty cash fund.

Establish a bank lock-box system.

Question 29 of 38

Case 16.1

A company uses the indirect method to prepare the statement of cash flows. It presents the following amounts on its December 31, 2007, financial statements.

December 31, 2006December 31, 2007

Accounts receivable $100,000$110,000

Cost of goods sold 560,000

Sales revenue 830,000

Accounts payable* 67,00075,000

Inventory 105,00086,000

Salary payable 10,00013,000

Salary expense 45,00049,000

*Relates solely to the acquisition of inventory

Refer to Case 16.1. What will appear in the operating activities section related to accounts payable?

The increase of $8,000 will be added to net income.

The increase of $8,000 will be subtracted from cost of goods sold.

The increase of $8,000 will be added to cost of goods sold.

The increase of $8,000 will be subtracted from net income.

Question 30 of 38

Failure to record an accrued liability causes a company to:

understate owners' equity.

understate liabilities.

overstate expenses.

overstate assets.

Question 31 of 38

On December 12, the G. Baker Corporation purchases $13,000 of equipment by issuing a 30-day, 9% note payable. The amount of accrued interest on December 31 is:

$63.

$75.

$65.

$70.

Question 32 of 38

The journal entry to record accrued interest on a short-term note payable must include a debit to:

Interest Expense and a credit to Notes Payable.

Interest Expense and a credit to Interest Payable.

Interest Payable and a credit to Notes Payable.

Interest Payable and a credit to Interest Expense.

Question 33 of 38

Kosovo Company has $45 million in long-term debt, payable in annual installments of $15 million. How much of the debt should be reported as current and as long-term liabilities?

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$15 million $30 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$7.5 million$40 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$0 million $45 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$45 million $0 million

Question 34 of 38

Which is the preferred method to use when amortizing a bond discount or premium?

Both straight-line and market-interest rate methods of amortization are equally preferable.

Straight-line method of amortization

Market-interest rate method of amortization

Effective interest method of amortization

Question 35 of 38

On a bond's maturity date, its face value will equal the:

maturity value less all interest payments.

maturity value.

maturity value plus all interest payments.

present value of the bonds on its issuance date.

Question 36 of 38

Bonds with a 6% interest rate were issued when the market rate of interest was 7%. This bond was issued at:

face value.

a premium.

a discount.

par value.

Question 37 of 38

Which of the following is not an advantage of forming a corporation, as opposed to organizing as a partnership or proprietorship?

A corporation is a separate legal entity distinct from its owners.

Ease of transferring ownership

Limited liability of stockholders

Limited taxation

Question 38 of 38

The number of stocks outstanding is the same as the number of stocks:

authorized by the board of directors.

currently in the hands of the stockholders.

ready to be sold to shareholders.

issued to the shareholders.

July 1, 2023

Question 1 of 38

Which of the following is NOT true of an effective accounting system?

The system must accommodate changes in the business over time.

The system must provide minimal benefits at whatever cost is necessary.

The system must work smoothly with your personnel and organizational structure.

The system has internal controls to help the owner(s) control the business.

Question 2 of 38

Which of the following are characteristics of an effective manual accounting system, but NOT characteristics of an effective computerized accounting system?

Flexibility

Control

Compatibility

All of these features are needed by both accounting systems.

Question 3 of 38

A check was written by a business for $329, but recorded in the cash payments journal as $239. How would this error be included on the bank reconciliation?

A deduction on the book side

An addition on the book side

An addition on the bank side

A deduction on the bank side

Question 4 of 38

Which of the following are internal control procedures commonly used by companies to protect their assets?

a) Mandatory vacations for employees

b) The purchase of fidelity bonds on cashiers

c) Both A and B

d) Neither A nor B

Question 5 of 38

Which of the following is the first step in the purchasing and payment process?

The purchaser receives the inventory and prepares a receiving report.

The purchaser sends a purchase order to the supplier.

The supplier ships the goods and sends an invoice to the purchaser.

The purchaser sends a check to the supplier.

Question 6 of 38

Which of the following items does NOT cause a difference in the bank balance and the book balance on a bank reconciliation?

Deposits in transit

Outstanding checks

Canceled checks

Nonsufficient funds checks

Question 7 of 38

Which of the following describes the internal control procedure "separation of duties?"

Cashiers must not have access to accounting records.

The information system is critical.

External auditors will monitor internal controls.

Pre-number invoices and other documents.

Question 8 of 38

Table 9.1

The following information is from the 2008 records of Armadillo Camera Shop:

Accounts Receivable, December 31, 2008$20,000(debit)

Allowance for uncollectible accounts, December 31, 2008, prior to adjustment600(debit)

Net credit sales for 2008 95,000

Accounts written off as uncollectible during 20087,000

Cash sales during 2008 27,000

$17,150

$16,550

$17,750

$13,000

Question 9 of 38

Which of the following is the proper accounting treatment for research and development costs?

Research and development costs must be expensed.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and expensed each year to the extent that their value has declined.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and amortized over 70 years or less.

Research and development costs must be capitalized and amortized over 20 years or less.

Question 10 of 38

Which of the following is NOT considered a plant asset?

Building

Land

Equipment

Question 11 of 38

Accumulated depreciation 26,500 Cash 2,700 Gain on sale of equipment 2,700 Equipment 26,500

Accumulated depreciation 24,000 Cash 2,700 Gain on sale of equipment 200 Equipment 26,500

Accumulated depreciation 26,500 Cash 2,700 Equipment 23,800

None of the above

Question 12 of 38

Which of the following would be expensed rather than capitalized?

Oil change and lubrication

Major engine overhaul

Addition to storage capacity

Modification for new use

Question 13 of 38

In which of the following periods should the expense for warranty costs be recorded?

The period when the product is repaired or replaced

The period when cash is collected for the sale of the product

The period when cash is paid to repair or replace the product

The period when the product is sold

Question 14 of 38

A company issues two thousand $1,000 bonds at 98. Which of the following is the entry to record this transaction?

Question 15 of 38

How much cash will be received if a corporation issues $6,000,000 of 10% bonds at 102?

$6,012,000

$6,000,000

$6,120,000

$5,880,000

Question 16 of 38

Which of the following is TRUE of the statement of cash flows?

The statement of cash flows shows where cash came from and how cash was spent.

The statement of cash flows covers a span of time and is dated "Year Ended Month Day, Year".

The statement of cash flows reports why cash increased or decreased during the period.

All of the above are true of the statement of cash flows.

Question 17 of 38

Which of the following statements about the information included on a statement of cash flows is TRUE?

The statement of cash flows contains information about the business's percentage change in each item of revenue and expense.

The statement of cash flows contains information about the differences between net income and additions to retained earnings.

The statement of cash flows contains information about stock splits and stock dividends distributed by the company.

The statement of cash flows contains information about the business's ability to generate positive cash flows in future periods.

Question 18 of 38

Case 17.3

The following is a summary of information presented on the income statement of HR Flowers for December 31, 2007.

Account 20072006

Net sales revenue $487,000100.00%$500,000

Cost of goods sold400,000 82.14% 395,000

Gross profit 157,00032.24%105,000

Selling and general expenses 70,00014.37%50,000

Net income before income tax expense 87,00017.86%55,000

Income tax expense 24,0004.93%16,500

Net income $ 63,00012.94%$ 38,500

Refer to Case 17.3. What would vertical analysis report with respect to 2007 net sales revenue?

Vertical analysis would report a 2.60% decrease in net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report cost of goods sold as 79.19% of net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report a dividend yield of $8.20.

Vertical analysis would report net sales revenue as the 100% base amount.

Question 19 of 38

Which of the following ratios is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets?

The day's sales in receivables is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The inventory turnover ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The current ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay liabilities with current assets.

Question 20 of 38

Case 17.3

The following is a summary of information presented on the income statement of HR Flowers for December 31, 2007.

Account 20072006

Net sales revenue $487,000100.00%$500,000

Cost of goods sold400,000 82.14% 395,000

Gross profit 157,00032.24%105,000

Selling and general expenses 70,00014.37%50,000

Net income before income tax expense 87,00017.86%55,000

Income tax expense 24,0004.93%16,500

Net income $ 63,00012.94%$ 38,500

Refer to Case 17.3. What would vertical analysis report with respect to 2007 income tax expense?

Vertical analysis would report a $7,500 increase income tax expense.

Vertical analysis would report income tax expense as 27.59% of net income before income tax.

Vertical analysis would report income tax expense as 4.93% of net sales revenue.

Vertical analysis would report a 45.45% increase in income tax expense.

Question 21 of 38

Which of the following are purposes of internal control?

One of the purposes of internal control is to encourage employees to follow company policy.

One of the purposes of internal control is to ensure accurate, reliable accounting records.

One of the purposes of internal control is to safeguard the company's assets.

All of the statements above are true.

Question 22 of 38

A company received a bank statement showing a balance of $62,300. Reconciling items were outstanding checks of $1,450 and a deposit in transit of $8,500. What is the company's adjusted bank balance?

$70,850

$72,250

$60,850

$69,350

Question 23 of 38

Refrigeration equipment 12,000 Accumulated depreciation 7,400 Loss on exchange of equipment 600 Cash 10,000 Refrigeration equipment 10,000

Refrigeration equipment 10,000 Accumulated depreciation 10,000 Gain on exchange of equipment 600 Cash 12,000 Refrigeration equipment 7,400

Refrigeration equipment 12,000 Accumulated depreciation 7,400 Cash 10,000 Refrigeration equipment 9,400

None of the above

Question 24 of 38

Which of the following is the type of account that represents taxes withheld from employees' gross pay?

Asset

Expense

Contra asset

Liability

Question 25 of 38

Which of the following is the correct order of the sections on a statement of cash flows?

The correct order is operating, financing, investing.

The correct order is investing, operating, financing.

The correct order is operating, investing, financing.

The correct order is financing, investing, operating.

Question 26 of 38

Which of the following ratios is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately?

The inventory turnover ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The day's sales in receivables is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The current ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

The acid-test ratio is a measure of a company's ability to pay all current liabilities if they come due immediately.

Question 27 of 38

Which of the following is the formula to compute the dividend yield?

The formula is (total stockholders' equity − preferred equity) / number of shares of common stock outstanding.

The formula is annual dividend per share of common stock / market price per share of common stock.

The formula is market price per share of common stock / earnings per share.

The formula is (net income − preferred dividends) / number of shares of common stock outstanding.

Question 28 of 38

Which of the following is a method of establishing control over collections of accounts receivable?

Designate an authorized check signer.

Allow no one but the bookkeeper to handle cash.

Set up a petty cash fund.

Establish a bank lock-box system.

Question 29 of 38

Case 16.1

A company uses the indirect method to prepare the statement of cash flows. It presents the following amounts on its December 31, 2007, financial statements.

December 31, 2006December 31, 2007

Accounts receivable $100,000$110,000

Cost of goods sold 560,000

Sales revenue 830,000

Accounts payable* 67,00075,000

Inventory 105,00086,000

Salary payable 10,00013,000

Salary expense 45,00049,000

*Relates solely to the acquisition of inventory

Refer to Case 16.1. What will appear in the operating activities section related to accounts payable?

The increase of $8,000 will be added to net income.

The increase of $8,000 will be subtracted from cost of goods sold.

The increase of $8,000 will be added to cost of goods sold.

The increase of $8,000 will be subtracted from net income.

Question 30 of 38

Failure to record an accrued liability causes a company to:

understate owners' equity.

understate liabilities.

overstate expenses.

overstate assets.

Question 31 of 38

On December 12, the G. Baker Corporation purchases $13,000 of equipment by issuing a 30-day, 9% note payable. The amount of accrued interest on December 31 is:

$63.

$75.

$65.

$70.

Question 32 of 38

The journal entry to record accrued interest on a short-term note payable must include a debit to:

Interest Expense and a credit to Notes Payable.

Interest Expense and a credit to Interest Payable.

Interest Payable and a credit to Notes Payable.

Interest Payable and a credit to Interest Expense.

Question 33 of 38

Kosovo Company has $45 million in long-term debt, payable in annual installments of $15 million. How much of the debt should be reported as current and as long-term liabilities?

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$15 million $30 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$7.5 million$40 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$0 million $45 million

Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities

$45 million $0 million

Question 34 of 38

Which is the preferred method to use when amortizing a bond discount or premium?

Both straight-line and market-interest rate methods of amortization are equally preferable.

Straight-line method of amortization

Market-interest rate method of amortization

Effective interest method of amortization

Question 35 of 38

On a bond's maturity date, its face value will equal the:

maturity value less all interest payments.

maturity value.

maturity value plus all interest payments.

present value of the bonds on its issuance date.

Question 36 of 38

Bonds with a 6% interest rate were issued when the market rate of interest was 7%. This bond was issued at:

face value.

a premium.

a discount.

par value.

Question 37 of 38

Which of the following is not an advantage of forming a corporation, as opposed to organizing as a partnership or proprietorship?

A corporation is a separate legal entity distinct from its owners.

Ease of transferring ownership

Limited liability of stockholders

Limited taxation

Question 38 of 38

The number of stocks outstanding is the same as the number of stocks:

authorized by the board of directors.

currently in the hands of the stockholders.

ready to be sold to shareholders.

issued to the shareholders.

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