• Q : Memorandum for the tax files....
    Accounting Basics :

    Michael Robertson (1635 Maple Street, Syracuse, NY 13201) exchanges property (basis of $200,000 and fair market value of $850,000) for 75% of the stock of Red Corporation. The other 25% is owned by

  • Q : Activity based costing for apple....
    Accounting Basics :

    Identify a product or service that Apple could use ABC and identify at least three activities for ABC and the appropriate cost drivers for those activities. Estimate the application rates for each c

  • Q : Depreciation on the properties....
    Accounting Basics :

    Mr A's rental properties generate $3,000 each month. The depreciation on the properties totals $2,000 each month plus his monthly maintenance fees of $1,500 for the three units. Mr A wants to know h

  • Q : Definition of comprehensive income....
    Accounting Basics :

    Q1. Provide the definition of comprehensive income. Q2. Explain the difference between the end of year treatment of net income and other comprehensive income

  • Q : Pronouncement of the financial accounting standards....
    Accounting Basics :

    What was the last official pronouncement of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the year 2011? Briefly describe the pronouncement in your own words.

  • Q : Accepted accounting principle....
    Accounting Basics :

    Listed below are accounts that are found in financial statements. For each of the accounts, using any and all sources available to you, provide the following infor mation. a. Provide the official de

  • Q : Calculate the amount of after-tax cash flow....
    Accounting Basics :

    Calculate the amount of after-tax cash flow available to each investor if the business is established as a partnership versus a corporation. I need to write a memo explaining the advantages and disa

  • Q : Installment sales for tax purposes....
    Accounting Basics :

    What difference does it make to Norman and to Robin how much is allocated to interest versus principal if the total of the cash payments will not change?

  • Q : Primary objective of consolidation procedures....
    Accounting Basics :

    What is the primary objective of consolidation procedures? What are the different methods of consolidation? In what circumstances would you choose each method?

  • Q : Evaluating performance using metrics....
    Accounting Basics :

    Using the data from the Anthony's Orchards website, write a 1- to 2-page paper identifying the profit centers, cost centers, and investment centers of the company.

  • Q : What is the amount of owners equity....
    Accounting Basics :

    If total assets increased $200,000 during the year, and total liabilities decreased $75,000, what is the amount of owner's equity at the end of the year?

  • Q : Tax treatment of an employee....
    Accounting Basics :

    Let's focus more on the tax aspects of being an employee. Explain the tax treatment of an employee for one or more of the following:

  • Q : Compute the overhead rate using the traditional approach....
    Accounting Basics :

    Total estimated overhead costs are $300,000. Overhead cost allocated to the machining activity cost pool is $200,000, and $100,000 is allocated to the machine setup activity cost pool. Instructions

  • Q : What is the after-tax cash flow for kevin and elizabeth....
    Accounting Basics :

    If Kevin agrees to an $18,500 alimony payment, what is the after-tax cash flow for Kevin and Elizabeth? By how much does their cash flow improve over the proposed $15,000 property settlement payment

  • Q : Comprehensive income for pension plan....
    Accounting Basics :

    What should Barrel Corporation report in accumulated other comprehensive income for this pension plan at December 31, 2007 under U.S. GAAP?

  • Q : Determine the possible tax consequences....
    Accounting Basics :

    Task: In each of the following problems, identify the tax issue(s) posed by the facts presented. Determine the possible tax consequences of each issue that you identify.

  • Q : Advising the investors of the tax implications....
    Accounting Basics :

    The company needs more cash and would like to sell shares. Write a memo advising the investors of the tax implications of issuing additional shares of stock.

  • Q : Kona rural electric accounting for customer deposits....
    Accounting Basics :

    The funds so received are not segregated from other KREC funds and are used in ordinary course of business. Interest at the rate of 5% is paid annually on the deposits. Customers may elect to receiv

  • Q : Subsidiary tax attributes....
    Accounting Basics :

    What happens to a subsidiary's tax attributes (e.g., net operating loss, E & P, capital loss carryover) upon a 332 liquidation?

  • Q : Calculate the company unit contribution margin....
    Accounting Basics :

    Question 1: Calculate the company's unit contribution margin Question 2: Calculate the company's unit contribution ratio

  • Q : Evaluate the report prepared by the bookkeeper....
    Accounting Basics :

    1. Evaluate the report prepared by the bookkeeper. 2. Prepare a performance report that would help the owner/manager assess the performance of the company in May.

  • Q : Charges taken for asset impairment....
    Accounting Basics :

    As a financial analyst, what indicators would you look at to assess whether a firm's long-term assets were impaired? What questions would you raise with the firm's CFO about any charges taken for as

  • Q : How would you assess the value of the liability....
    Accounting Basics :

    How would you assess whether the firm should record a liability for this risk, and if so, how would you assess the value of this liability? As a financial analyst following Philip Morris, what quest

  • Q : Rule-based versus principle-based accounting....
    Accounting Basics :

    Also, one can discuss "how did these occur" in terms of rule-based vs. principle-based accounting. Would principles help reduce the incidence of shenanigans? Remember, moving to IFRS is intended to

  • Q : Impact of special order on company overall profit....
    Accounting Basics :

    Required: If the special order were accepted, what would be the impact on the company's overall profit?

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