• Q : Controlling individual shareholders....
    Accounting Basics :

    Johnson and Carey Corporations each have only a single class of stock outstanding. The two controlling individual shareholders own the stock as follows:

  • Q : Consolidated tax return....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: A parent company does not have to file a consolidated tax return even if it owns more than 80% of a subsidiary.

  • Q : Variance between the planned and actual budgets....
    Accounting Basics :

    Q1. Determine the total variance between the planned and actual budgets. Q2. Determine the service-related revenues and calculate service-related variance still unexplained.

  • Q : Inventory of miscellaneous supplies....
    Accounting Basics :

    The Popkin Umbrella Manufacturing Company maintains an inventory of miscellaneous supplies (e.g., pen, pencils, paper, floppy disks, and envelopes) for its clerical workers.  

  • Q : Identify a new capital project....
    Accounting Basics :

    H2O Innovations: Identify a new capital project. Describe the project and problems you are going to have in estimating the cash flow that might be emanating from the initial investment and problems

  • Q : Risks to plastic dollars of programmed threats....
    Accounting Basics :

    Evaluate the risks to Plastic Dollars of programmed threats. What are the potential direct and indirect costs associated with these risks?

  • Q : Preparing the clients tax return....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: Molly, a CPA in public practice is on the board of directors of a local bank. One of Molly's clients has a $100,000 ninety day loan from the bank. Molly, while preparing the clients tax ret

  • Q : Opportunities to attend workshops....
    Accounting Basics :

    I have to fill out an application to attend a special program that gives students opportunities to attend workshops and possibly get an internship and I am having trouble with a question.

  • Q : Income statement classification....
    Accounting Basics :

    The company is preparing its December 31, 2012 financial statements and there were a number of unusual transactions that occurred during the past year. The accounting department needs to determine t

  • Q : Codification to find gaap....
    Accounting Basics :

    When you use the Codification to find GAAP guidance for any question, you must be able to cite where you obtained the information.

  • Q : Acquisition cost over the book value....
    Accounting Basics :

    Based on the information given above, the excess of Crystal's acquisition cost over the book value of Design's net assets is:

  • Q : Derivative transaction for the period....
    Accounting Basics :

    What was the effect on net income of entering into the derivative transaction for the period January 2 to March 31, 2012?

  • Q : Profits from appreciation in prices....
    Accounting Basics :

    Capriati Corporation plans to hold these securities for the long term but may sell them in order to earn profits from appreciation in prices.

  • Q : How product costs different from period costs....
    Accounting Basics :

    How are product costs different from period costs? What are examples of each? What makes product costing easy or difficult? Why?

  • Q : Opportunities for durango to reach revenue goals....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: Formulate a strategy to improve the opportunities for Durango to reach its revenue goals (i.e., increase revenue by 10% within five [5] years).

  • Q : Interpreting tax regulations....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: There is a significant amount of gray area when interpreting tax regulations. There are several resources available to assist tax preparers in addressing these issues, such as the AICPA's "

  • Q : Does the transaction meet the requirements....
    Accounting Basics :

    1. Does the transaction meet the requirements of Sec. 351? 2. What are the amount and character of the gains or losses recognized by Eric, Florence, George, and Wildcat?

  • Q : Efficiency variances for direct labour....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem 1. Compute the efficiency variances for direct labour and direct materials. Problem 2. Provide likely explanations for variances.

  • Q : How cost drivers can be used by managers....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: I want assistance to analyze "how cost drivers can be used by managers when reviewing product costing decisions".

  • Q : Fixed and variable components....
    Accounting Basics :

    Use the high-low method to separate the mixed costs into their fixed and variable components. (Note: Round variable rates to two decimal places and fixed amounts to the nearest dollar.)

  • Q : Cost center and a profit center....
    Accounting Basics :

    a) Differentiate between a cost center and a profit center. How is each of these centers evaluated?

  • Q : Common transfer pricing methods....
    Accounting Basics :

    What are the main reasons for transfer price within firms? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the most common transfer pricing methods?

  • Q : Creating a perception of detection....
    Accounting Basics :

    Creating a perception of detection can act as a deterrent to fraud. What are some ways companies attempt to create such a perception?

  • Q : Capitalization rules under the internal revenue code....
    Accounting Basics :

    He is also concerned about any potential problems with the uniform capitalization rules under the Internal Revenue Code Sec. 263A. Prepare a research memorandum to the file.

  • Q : Define a product-harm crisis....
    Accounting Basics :

    Q1. Define a product-harm crisis. Q2. Identify the factors that contribute to a product-harm crisis. Q3. Compare and contrast the findings of the various studies on product-harm crisis.

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