• Q : Subjects of intellectual depth....
    Accounting Basics :

    Gaining competence and maintaining it in subjects of intellectual depth will be one of the most difficult life-long processes you will face.

  • Q : Annual return on investments....
    Accounting Basics :

    Saxon Manufacturing is considering purchasing two machines. Each machine costs $9,000 and will produce cash flows as follows: Alpha Bravo Year 1 $5,000 $1,000 Year 2 4,000 2,000 Year 3 2,000 11,000

  • Q : Information presented on a conservative basis....
    Accounting Basics :

    Other important considerations are: Is the information understandable and fully disclosed ? Is the information relevant ? Is the information presented on a conservative basis?

  • Q : Fair value of the identifiable total assets....
    Accounting Basics :

    At that time, the book value of the Lumber Division"s net assets, including goodwill, was $450,000. The fair value of the identifiable net assets, exclusive of goodwill, was estimated to be $340,000

  • Q : What is the total taxable to tim this year....
    Accounting Basics :

    Tim earns a salary of $40,000. This year, Tims employer establishes a cafeteria plan under which Tim signed a salary reduction of $2,500 for which $1,500 is to cover his health insurance premiums an

  • Q : Capital account balance basics....
    Accounting Basics :

    The partnership agreement specifies that profits and losses are to be shared equally but is silent regarding capital contributions. Which partner has the largest April 30, 2003, capital account bala

  • Q : Ending retained earnings balance problem....
    Accounting Basics :

    Declared stock dividends of $40,000 Declared cash dividends of $30,000 A 2 for 1 stock split involving the issue of 200,000 shares of $5 par value common stock for 100,000 shares of $10 par value co

  • Q : Amount of dividends received by the common stockholders....
    Accounting Basics :

    Assume that the preferred stock is cumulative and that there were no dividends in arrears as of January 1, 2006. What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2007?

  • Q : Equity side of the balance sheet....
    Accounting Basics :

    Stone Company sold inventory costing $700 for $850 on account. What effect will this transaction have on the owners" equity side of the balance sheet??

  • Q : What adjustment should chief make to the allowance....
    Accounting Basics :

    Chief estimates its bad debts losses at 1% of accounts not yet due and 10% of accounts overdue. What adjustment should Chief make to the allowance for doubtful accounts?

  • Q : Costing techniques used in assigning costs to products....
    Accounting Basics :

    When should process costing techniques be used in assigning costs to products?

  • Q : What is the expected value of the insurance payout....
    Accounting Basics :

    If P is less than the maximum insurance policy payout of $2,000,000, then the insurance payout is equal to P, otherwise, the insurance payout is equal to $2,000,000. What is the expected value of th

  • Q : How much interest revenue has been earned....
    Accounting Basics :

    Hudson signed a note promising to pay Andrews in nine months along with interest (at an annual rate of 18%). On December 31, Andrews adjusted its books for year end reporting. How much interest reve

  • Q : What is the cost of goods available for sale....
    Accounting Basics :

    Sales for the year are $1,000,000. Cost of goods sold is $730,000. Beginning inventory is $80,000 and the ending inventory is $90,000. What is the cost of goods available for sale?

  • Q : Distributed to the preferred stockholders....
    Accounting Basics :

    If the preferred stock is cumulative and fully participating how much will be distributed to the common stockholders and how much will be distributed to the preferred stockholders?

  • Q : What was the initial investment....
    Accounting Basics :

    what is the net present value of the machine? 12. Chris Tellson invested in a project with a payback period of 4 years. The project brings $30,000 per year for a period of 8 years. What was the init

  • Q : How much is the first interest payment....
    Accounting Basics :

    The market rate of interest is 6% and the bond pays interest each year. How much is the first interest payment?

  • Q : Reduction in sales price....
    Accounting Basics :

    What will happen to operating income if the proposed reduction in sales price is implemented? Will it say the same, increase, or decrease? By how much?

  • Q : Measures for applying overhead....
    Accounting Basics :

    There are several alternative denominator measures for applying overhead. Which is not commonly used?

  • Q : Account ending total dollar balances....
    Accounting Basics :

    What journal entry would you make to dispose of the overhead variance using the proration approach based on account ending total dollar balances?

  • Q : Fifo and lifo inventory methods....
    Accounting Basics :

    The White Company will have higher income taxes. All else being equal and assuming that prices are rising, if the Red and White Companies use the FIFO and LIFO inventory methods, respectively, which

  • Q : Calculate the intrinsic price-to-book ratio....
    Accounting Basics :

    Its cost of equity capital is 10 percent. A. Calculate the intrinsic price-to-book ratio. B. Suppose this firm announced that it was reducing its payout to 50 percent of earnings in the future. How

  • Q : How does kariene treat transaction for tax purposes....
    Accounting Basics :

    The accumulated earnings of Amber is $225,000 and of Gold is $125,000 at the time of the reorganization. How does Kariene treat this transaction for tax purposes?

  • Q : Recognized gain or loss on the distribution....
    Accounting Basics :

    Pursuant to a complete liquidation, Oriole Corporation distributes to its shareholders land with a basis of $400,000 and a fair market value of $550,000. The land is subject to a liability of $620,0

  • Q : Excessive materials costs....
    Accounting Basics :

    Is it due to inefficiency, is it due to geographical location (thereby requiring higher salaries or transportation charges), is it due to excessive materials costs, or is it due to still other facto

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