Chapter 13 Part 3.1

Accrued liabilities are disclosed in financial statements by a. a footnote to the statements. b. showing the amount among the liabilities but not extending it to the liability total. c. an appropriation of retained earnings. d. appropriately classifying them as regular liabilities in the balance sheet.

d

Each of the following are included in both the current ratio and the acid-test ratio except a. cash. b. short-term investments. c. net receivables. d. inventory.

d

How do you determine the acid-test ratio? a. The sum of cash and short-term investments divided by short-term debt. b. Current assets divided by current liabilities. c. Current assets divided by short-term debt. d. The sum of cash, short-term investments and net receivables divided by current liabilities.

d

On September 1, Hydra purchased $9,500 of inventory items on credit with the terms 1/15, net 30, FOB destination. Freight charges were $200. Payment for the purchase was made on September 18. Assuming Hydra uses the perpetual inventory system and the net method of accounting for purchase discounts, what amount is recorded as inventory from this purchase? a. $9,405. b. $9,605. c. $9,700. d. $9,500.

a

The ratio of current assets to current liabilities is called the a. current ratio. b. acid-test ratio. c. current asset turnover ratio. d. current liability turnover ratio.

a

What condition is necessary to recognize an asset retirement obligation? a. Company has an existing legal obligation and can reasonably estimate the amount of the liability. b. Company can reasonably estimate the amount of the liability. c. Company has an existing legal obligation. d. Obligation event has occurred.

a

Collier borrowed $175,000 on October 1 and is required to pay $180,000 on March 1. What amount is the note payable recorded at on October 1 and how much interest is recognized from October 1 to December 31? a. $175,000 and $0. b. $175,000 and $3,000. c. $180,000 and $0. d. $175,000 and $5,000.

b

Glaus Corp. signed a three-month, zero-interest-bearing note on November 1, 2010 for the purchase of $150,000 of inventory. The face value of the note was $152,205. Assuming Glaus used a "Discount on Note Payable" account to initially record the note and that the discount will be amortized equally over the 3-month period, the adjusting entry made at December 31, 2010 will include a a. debit to Discount on Note Payable for $735. b. debit to Interest Expense for $1,470. c. credit to Discount on Note Payable for $735. d. credit to Interest Expense for $1,470.

b

Which of the following are not factors that are considered when evaluating whether or not to record a liability for pending litigation? a. Time period in which the underlying cause of action occurred. b. The type of litigation involved. c. The probability of an unfavorable outcome. d. The ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of the loss.

b

What does the current ratio inform you about a company? a. The extent of slow-moving inventories. b. The efficient use of assets. c. The company's liquidity. d. The company's profitability.

c

Which of the following is not acceptable treatment for the presentation of current liabilities? a. Listing current liabilities in order of maturity b. Listing current liabilities according to amount c. Offsetting current liabilities against assets that are to be applied to their liquidation d. Showing current liabilities immediately below current assets to obtain a presentation of working capital

c

Purest owes $1 million that is due on February 28. The company borrows $800,000 on February 25 (5-year note) and uses the proceeds to pay down the $1 million note and uses other cash to pay the balance. How much of the $1 million note is classified as long-term in the December 31 financial statements. a. $1,000,000. b. $0. c. $800,000. d. $200,000.

d

Sodium Inc. borrowed $175,000 on April 1. The note requires interest at 12% and principal to be paid in one year. How much interest is recognized for the period from April 1 to December 31? a. $0. b. $21,000. c. $5,250. d. $15,750.

d

The effective interest on a 12-month, zero-interest-bearing note payable of $300,000, discounted at the bank at 10% is a. 10.87%. b. 10%. c. 9.09%. d. 11.11%.

d

The numerator of the acid-test ratio consists of a. total current assets. b. cash and marketable securities. c. cash and net receivables. d. cash, marketable securities, and net receivables.

d