Practice Accounting Test Questions

Maya Company reports the following amounts for the year ending on December 31, 2004: Merchandise Inventory, January 1, 2004 : $70,000 Cost of Transportation : $2,300 Invoice Cost of Merchandise Purchases : $195,000 Purchase Returns and Allowances: $4,650 Purchase Discounts Received: $3,500 Cost of Goods Sold: $158,700 Cost of merchandise returned by customers and restored to inventory: $17,300 Calculate the Merchandise Inventory, December 31, 2004. A) $117,750 B) $83,150 C) $45,150 D) $113,150 E) $129,450

A) $117,750

Determine the net income of a company for which the following information is available. Employee salaries expense... $180,000 Interest expense................... 10,000 Rent expense ....................... 20,000 Consulting revenue .............. 400,000 A) $190,000. B) $210,000. C) $230,000. D) $400,000. E) $610,000.

A) $190,000.

The Retained Earnings account has a credit balance of $17,000 before closing entries are made. If total revenues for the period are $55,200, total expenses are $39,800, and dividends are $9,000, what is the ending balance in the Retained Earnings account after all closing entries are made? A) $23,400. B) $15,400. C) $32,400. D) $17,000. E) $32,400.

A) $23,400.

Alex Company issued 5-year, 7% bonds with a par value of $100,000. The company received $101,137 cash for the bonds. Using the straight-line method, the amount of recorded interest expense for the first semiannual interest period is: A) $3,386.30. B) $3,500.00. C) $3,613,70. D) $6,633.70. E) $7,000.00.

A) $3,386.30.

Craig Company's old machine that cost $40,000 and had accumulated depreciation of $30,000 was traded in for a new machine of like purpose having an estimated 20-year life with an invoice price of $50,000. The company also paid $43,000 cash, along with its old machine to acquire the new machine. The new machine should be recorded at: A) $50,000. B) $47,000. C) $40,000. D) $53,000. E) $10,000.

A) $50,000.

Lynette Company's Inventory balance at 12/31/04 was $200,000 and was $188,000 at 12/31/05. Its Accounts Payable balance at 12/31/04 was $80,000 and was $84,000 at 12/31/05, and its cost of goods sold for 2005 was $720,000. The company's total amount of cash payments for merchandise in 2005 equals: A) $704,000. B) $712,000. C) $720,000. D) $728,000. E) $736,000.

A) $704,000.

Daniel Company uses the perpetual inventory system to account for its merchandise. The beginning balance of the inventory and its transactions during January were as follows: January 1: Beginning Balance of 18 units at $13 each January 12: Purchased 15 units at $14 each January 19: Sold 24 units at a selling price of $28 each January 20: Purchased 24 units at $17 each January 27: Sold 27 units at a selling price of $32 each If the company uses the FIFO inventory method, what would be the Gross Profit for the month of January? A) $786. B) $750. C) $774. D) $762. E) $756

A) $786.

Carl Company has a monthly gross payroll of $6,000, which is subject to unemployment taxes (federal at 0.8% and state at 5.4%). All earnings are subject to 6.2% FICA taxes for Social Security, and 1.45% FICA Taxes for Medicare. Income tax (Federal and State combined) withholdings are 25% of total earnings. The entry to record the monthly Salaries Expense includes: A) Credit to FICA - Medicare Taxes payable of $87 B) Credit to State Unemployment Taxes Payable of $324 C) Credit to Federal Unemployment Taxes Payable of $48 D) Debit to Payroll Taxes Expense of $831 E) Credit to Accrued Payroll Payable of $3,210

A) Credit to FICA - Medicare Taxes payable of $87

An asset created by prepayment of an expense is: A) Recorded as a debit to a prepaid expense account. B) Recorded as a debit to an unearned revenue account. C) Recorded as a credit to an unearned revenue account. D) Recorded as a credit to a prepaid expense account. E) Not recorded in the accounting records until the earnings process is complete.

A) Recorded as a debit to a prepaid expense account

On June 30, 2003, Paula Company purchased some stock for $5,000. This investment was worth $6,000 on December 31, 2003, and was worth $5,500 on December 31, 2004. The investment has been properly classified as a trading investment since it was purchased. The adjusting entry necessary on December 31, 2004, to record the change in market value would include a: A) credit of $500 to an account that would be reported as Other Gains and Losses B) credit of $500 to an account that would be reported as Other Comprehensive Income C) debit of $500 to an account that would be reported as Other Gains and Losses D) debit of $500 to an account that would be reported as Other Comprehensive Income E) credit of $1,000 to an account that would be reported as Other Gains and Losses

A) credit of $500 to an account that would be reported as Other Gains and Losses

Cara Company purchased a vehicle for $23,000, and estimated its useful life to be 8 years and its salvage value to be $4,000. After 6 years of straight-line depreciation, Cara decided to do a major overhaul at a cost of $9,500, which are expected to extend the life of the vehicle by 5 years beyond the original estimate. The new estimated salvage value is $2,000. The depreciation expense in year 7 equals: A) $ 2,464 B) $ 2,321 C) $ 2,035 D) $ 1,893. E) $ 1,750

B) $ 2,321

Dennis Company reported that its bonds with a par value of $50,000 and a carrying value of $57,000 are retired, resulting in a loss of $3,000. The amount to be reported under cash flows from financing activities is: A) $ (3,000). B) $(60,000). C) $(57,000). D) $(50,000) E) Zero. This is an investing activity.

B) $(60,000).

Chris Company uses the perpetual inventory system and had the following activity during the current monthly period. November 1: Beginning Inventory of 100 units @$20 November 5: Purchased 100 units @ $22 November 8: Purchased 50 units @$23 November 16: Sold 200 units @ $45 November 19: Purchased 50 units @ $25 Using the weighted-average inventory method, the company's ending inventory would be reported at: A) $2,200. B) $2,320. C) $2,250. D) $2,400. E) $2,270.

B) $2,320.

67.Henry Company's Accounts Receivable increased by $800 during the year. If they also reported Net Credit Sales of $29,800, how much cash was received from their credit customers? A) $26,400. B) $29,000. C) $29,800. D) $30,600. E) $32,400.

B) $29,000.

An employee earns two weeks' paid vacation for every 50 weeks of work in a year. The employee is paid weekly, and earns an annual salary of $35,360. What is the total weekly Salary Expense for the employer? A) $680.00 B) $707.20 C) $736.67 D) $27.20 E) $2,946.67

B) $707.20

Of the following errors, which one by itself will cause the trial balance to be out of balance? A) A $200 cash salary payment posted as a $200 debit to Cash and a $200 credit to Salaries Expense. B) A $100 cash receipt from a customer in payment of his account posted as a $100 debit to Cash and a $10 credit to Accounts Receivable. C) A $75 cash receipt from a customer in payment of his account posted as a $75 debit to Cash and a $75 credit to Cash. D) A $50 cash purchase of office supplies posted as a $50 debit to Office Equipment and a $50 credit to Cash. E) An $800 prepayment from a customer for services to be rendered in the future was posted as an $800 debit to Unearned Revenue and an $800 credit to Cash..

B) A $100 cash receipt from a customer in payment of his account posted as a $100 debit to Cash and a $10 credit to Accounts Receivable.

On September 30, the Cash account of Value Company had a normal balance of $5,000. During September, the account was debited for a total of $12,200 and credited for a total of $11,500. What must have been the balance in the Cash account on September 1? A) A $0 balance. B) A $4,300 debit balance. C) A $4,300 credit balance. D) A $5,700 debit balance. E) A $5,700 credit balance.

B) A $4,300 debit balance.

Kathleen Company issues a $30,000, 6%, 3-year installment note payable on January 1, 2004. The note requires that $10,000 of principal plus accrued interest be paid at the end of each year on December 31. The issuer's journal entry to record the second annual interest payment (on December 31, 2005) would include: A) A debit to Interest Expense for $1,800. B) A debit to Interest Expense for $1,200. C) A credit to Cash for $11,800. D) A credit to Cash for $10,000. E) A debit to Notes Payable for $1,200.

B) A debit to Interest Expense for $1,200.

A company paid off $30,000 of its accounts payable in cash. What would be the effects of this transaction on the accounting equation? A) Assets, $30,000 increase; liabilities, no effect; equity, $30,000 increase. B) Assets, $30,000 decrease; liabilities, $30,000 decrease; equity, no effect. C) Assets, $30,000 decrease; liabilities, $30,000 increase; equity, no effect. D) Assets, no effect; liabilities, $30,000 decrease; equity, $30,000 increase. E) Assets, $30,000 decrease; liabilities, no effect; equity $30,000 decrease.

B) Assets, $30,000 decrease; liabilities, $30,000 decrease; equity, no effect.

A company purchased a new truck at a cost of $42,000 on July 1, 2004. The truck is estimated to have a useful life of 6 years and a salvage value of $3,000. Which of the following will be included in the journal entry recorded on December 31, 2004? A) Debit Depreciation Expense $3,500. B) Credit Accumulated Depreciation $3,250. C) Debit Depreciation Expense $4,000. D) Credit Accumulated Depreciation $6,500. E) Debit Depreciation Expense $7,000.

B) Credit Accumulated Depreciation $3,250.

Mark Company uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts. On May 3, they wrote off the $3,000 uncollectible account of its customer, P. Basu. On July 10, Mark received a check for $2,000 from Basu. On July 10, Mark Company's books will include the following entry: A) Debit to Accounts Receivable - P.Basu $3,000 B) Credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $2,000 C) Debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $2,000 D) Credit to Accounts Receivable - P.Basu $3,000 E) Credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,000

B) Credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $2,000

Tyler Company purchased merchandise in the amount of $4,800 from Sam's Store, with credit terms of 1/10, n/45 on October 1. Tyler uses the perpetual inventory system. On October 4, Tyler returns some of the merchandise, which were not defective, and receieved a credit memorandum for $1,500. The journal entry that Tyler makes on October 8, while paying the invoice will include: A) Debit to Accounts Payable for $4,800 B) Credit to Merchandise Inventory $33 C) Credit Merchandise Inventory $1,500 D) Credit to Sales Returns and Allowances for $1,500 E) Credit to Cash $4,752

B) Credit to Merchandise Inventory $33

Molly Company has a monthly gross payroll of $6,000, which is subject to unemployment taxes (federal at 0.8% and state at 5.4%). All earnings are subject to 6.2% FICA taxes for Social Security, and 1.45% FICA Taxes for Medicare. Income tax withholdings (Federal and State combined) are 25% of total earnings. The entry to record the monthly payroll tax expense will include: A) credit to Accrued Salaries Payable of $4,041 B) credit to FICA- Social Security Taxes Payable of $372 C) credit to Income Taxes Payable of $1,500 D) credit to Accrued Salaries Payable of $4,041 E) credit to Payroll Taxes Expense of $831

B) credit to FICA- Social Security Taxes Payable of $372

On September 15, 2003, Donny Corporation purchased investments classified as Available-for-sale at a cost of $100,000. The proper adjusting entry on December 31, 2003, included a debit to Market Adjustment - Available for Sale Securities (A.F.S.) for $2,600. On December 31, 2004, the market value of the investments is $101,400. The December 31, 2004, adjusting entry will nclude a: A) credit to Market Adjustment - A.F.S. of $1,400 B) credit to M arket Adjustment - A.F.S. of $1,200 C) debit to Market Adjustment - A.F.S. of $1,200 D) debit to Market Adjustment - A.F.S. of $1,400 E) credit to Market Adjustment - A.F.S. of $1,600

B) credit to M arket Adjustment - A.F.S. of $1,200

Edward Company purchased a bulldozer on July1 , 2003.for $120,000, and estimated the useful life of the bulldozer to be 60,000 hours of use, and a salvage value of $30,000. In 2003, they used the bulldozer for 12,000 hours, and in 2004, it was used for 16,000 hours before it was destroyed by a fire. The proceeds from the insurance company were $80,000. The journal entry to record the disposal of the bulldozer will include a: A) debit to loss on disposal of $7,000 B) credit to gain on disposal of $2,000 C) debit to loss on disposal of $2,000 D) debit to loss on disposal of $16,000 E) credit to gain on disposal of $16,000

B) credit to gain on disposal of $2,000

Karen Company had the following account balances prior to the write off of a $100 customer account: Accounts receivable $9,500 Allowance for doubtful accounts 400 The net realizable value of the receivables before and after the write-off was: BEFORE AFTER A) $9,100 $9,100 B) $9,500 $9,000 C) $9,100 $9,000 D) $9,000 $9,000 E) $9,400 $9,100

BEFORE AFTER A) $9,100 $9,100

Stephen Company had the following partial list of account balances at year-end: Accounts Receivable: $9,000 Cost of Goods Sold: $34,100 Sales Revenue : $57,200 Accounts Payable: $7,500 Sales Discounts: $1,600 Merchandise Inventory: $5,900 Operating Expenses: $8,400 Sales Returns and Allowances: $4,300 The amount of Gross Profit shown on the income statement would be: A) $ 26,200 B) $ 8,800 C) $ 17,200 D) $ 8,200 E) $ 11,300

C) $ 17,200

Matthew Company issued 10-year, 7% bonds (paying semiannual interest) with a par value of $100,000. The market rate of interest when the bonds were issued was 6%. Compute the price of the bonds when they were issued. A) $107,360.70 B) $93,206.05 C) $107,441.25 D) $93,290.70 E) $107,018.80

C) $107,441.25

Maria Company showed the following information in its Statement of Cash Flows for 2004: Cash Flows from Financing Activities $114,000 Cash Flows from Investing Activities (82,000) Net Increase in Cash 154,000 Determine the Cash Flows from Operating Activities: A) $186,000 B) $42,000 C) $122,000. D) $350,000 E) Cannot be determined

C) $122,000.

Clark Company purchased 40% of Irene Company's stock for $125,000 on January 1. On May 20 of the same year, Irene Company declared total cash dividends of $30,000. At year-end, Irene Company reported net income of $150,000. The balance in Clark Company's Long-Term Investment in Irene Company as of December 31 should be: A) $ 77,000. B) $245,000. C) $173,000. D) $185,000. E) $197,000.

C) $173,000.

Charles company used the percent of sales method to determine its bad debts exp ense. At the end of the current year, the company's unadjusted trial balance reported the following selected amounts: Accounts Receivable $245,000 debit Allowance for doubtful Accounts $300 credit Net Credit Sales $900,000 Based on past experience, the company estimates 0.5% of credit sales to be uncollectible. What amount would be reported in the Balance Sheet under Accounts Receivable, net of doubtful accounts? A) $245,000 B) $244,700 C) $240,200 D) $240,500 E) $240,800

C) $240,200

Alexa Company issued 5-year, 7% bonds with a par value of $100,000. The company received $97,947 for the bonds. Using the straight-line method, the amount of interest expense for the first semiannual interest period is: A) $3,294.70. B) $3,500.00. C) $3,705.30. D) $7,000.00. E) $7,410.60.

C) $3,705.30.

Zed Bennett opened an art gallery and as a dealer and completed these transactions: 1. Started the gallery, Artery, by investing $40,000 cash and equipment valued at $18,000 in exchange for common stock. 2. Purchased $70 of office supplies for cash. 3. Paid $1,200 cash for the receptionist's salary. 4. Sold a painting for an artist and collected a $4,500 cash commission on the sale. 5. Completed an art appraisal and billed the client $200. What was the balance of the cash account after these transactions were posted? A) $12,230. B) $12,430. C) $43,230. D) $43,430. E) $61,430.

C) $43,230.

Alex Company has inventory of 15 units at a cost of $12 each on August 1. On August 5, they purchased 10 units at $13 per unit. On August 12 they purchased another 12 units at $11 per unit. On August 15, they sold 30 units. Using the FIFO perpetual inventory method, what is the value of the inventory on August 15 after the sale? A) $86. B) $81. C) $77. D) $84. E) $82.

C) $77.

Frank Company has the following per unit original costs and replacement costs for its inventory: Part A: 50 units with a cost of $5, and replacement cost of $4.50 Part B: 75 units with a cost of $6, and replacement cost of $7.00 Part C: 160 units with a cost of $3, and replacement cost of $2.00 Using the lower of cost or market method applied to individual items at the end of the year, the company must: A) Debit Inventory for $75 B) Debit Cost of Goods Sold for $110 C) Credit Inventory for $185 D) Credit Inventory for $110 E) Credit Cost of Goods Sold for $185

C) Credit Inventory for $185

Prior to recording adjusting entries, the Office Supplies account had a $359 normal balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $105 of unused supplies. The required adjusting entry is: A) Debit Office Supplies $105 and credit Office Supplies Expense $105. B) Debit Office Supplies Expense $105 and credit Office Supplies $105. C) Debit Office Supplies Expense $254 and credit Office Supplies $254. D) Debit Office Supplies $254 and credit Office Supplies Expense $254. E) Debit Office Supplies Expense $105 and credit Office Supplies $254.

C) Debit Office Supplies Expense $254 and credit Office Supplies $254.

Justin Company invested in 100 shares of Sara Company's common stock on January 2, 2004, and classified them as Trading Securities. Justin purchased the stock for $30 a share, and paid brokerage fees of $150. On October 20, 2004, Justin sells 60 shares of Sara stock for $28 per share, and paid brokerage fees of $100. The entry to record the sale on October 20 will involve a: A) Debit to Loss on Sale of Investments of $120 B) Credit to Investment in Trading Securities of $1,860 C) Debit to Loss on Sale of Investments of $310 D) Credit to Investment in Trading Securities of $1,580 E) Debit to Loss on Sale of Investments of $200

C) Debit to Loss on Sale of Investments of $310

Jennifer Store sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to a customer on October 1, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Jennifer uses the perpetual inventory system. On October 4, the customer returns some of the merchandise, which were put back into the inventory . The selling price and the cost of the returned merchandise are $500 and $350, respectively. The entries that Jennifer must make on October 4 will NOT include: A) Debit to Sales Returns and Allowances for $500 B) Credit to Accounts Receivable for $500 C) Debit to Merchandise Inventory for $500 D) Debit to Merchandise Inventory for $350 E) Credit to Cost of goods Sold for $350

C) Debit to Merchandise Inventory for $500

Ashley Company paid $150,000, plus a 6% commission and $4,000 in closing costs for a property. The property included land appraised at $87,500, land improvements appraised at $35,000, and a building appraised at $52,500. What should be the allocation of this property's costs in the company's accounting records? A) Land $75,000; Land Improvements, $30,000; Building, $45,000. B) Land $75,000; Land Improvements, $30,800; Building, $46,200. C) Land $81,500; Land Improvements, $32,600; Building, $48,900. D) Land $79,500; Land Improvements, $32,600; Building, $47,700. E) Land $87,500; Land Improvements; $35,000; Building; $52,500.

C) Land $81,500; Land Improvements, $32,600; Building, $48,900.

A company collected $42,000 cash on its accounts receivable. The effects of this transaction as reflected in the accounting equation are: A) Total assets decrease and equity increases. B) Both total assets and total liabilities decrease. C) Total assets, total liabilities, and equity are unchanged. D) Both total assets and equity are unchanged and liabilities increase. E) Total assets increase and equity decreases.

C) Total assets, total liabilities, and equity are unchanged.

Julie Convenience Store sold merchandise for cash to a customer, and recorded a debit to Cash for $371, which included a 6% Sales tax. In the same transaction, they must also: A) credit Sales Revenue for 300 B) credit Sales Tax Payable for $22.26 C) credit Sales Tax Payable for $21 D) credit Sales Revenue for $371 E) credit Sales Revenue for $393.26

C) credit Sales Tax Payable for $21

Gilbert Company purchased a mineral deposit for $800,000. It expects this property to produce 1,200,000 tons of ore and to have a salvage value of $50,000. In the current year, the company mined and sold 90,000 tons of ore. Its depletion expense for the current period equals: A) $ 15,000. B) $ 60,000. C) $150,000. D) $ 56,250. E) $139,500.

D) $ 56,250.

On April 30, 2004, a three-year insurance policy was purchased for $18,000 cash with coverage to begin immediately. What is the amount of Prepaid Insurance that would appear on the company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004? A) $ 500. B) $ 4,000. C) $ 6,000. D) $14,000. E) $13,500

D) $14,000.

Billy Company's income statement showed the following: net income, $124,000; depreciation expense, $30,000; and gain on sale of plant assets, $14,000. An examination of the company's current assets and current liabilities showed the following changes as a result of operating activities: accounts receivable decreased $9,400; merchandise inventory increased $18,000; prepaid expenses decreased $6,200; accounts payable increased $3,400. Calculate the net cash provided or used by operating activities. A) $139,000. B) $155,000. C) $145,800. D) $141,000. E) $167,000.

D) $141,000.

Michael Company issued 8% bonds with a par value of $1,000,000, receiving a $20,000 premium. On the interest date 5 years later, after the bond interest was paid and after 40% of the premium had been amortized, the corporation purchased the entire issue on the open market at 99 and retired it. The gain or loss on this retirement is: A) $0 . B) $10,000 gain. C) $10,000 loss. D) $22,000 gain. E) $22,000 loss.

D) $22,000 gain.

Bonnie Company had inventory on November 1 of 5 units at a cost of $20 each. On November 2, they purchased 10 units at $22 each. On November 6 they purchased 6 units at $25 each. On November 8, 8 units were sold for $55 each. Using the LIFO perpetual inventory method, what was the value of the inventory on November 8 after the sale? A) $304 B) $296 C) $288 D) $276 E) $280

D) $276

How would the accounting equation of a company be affected by the billing of a client for $10,000 of consulting work completed? A) +$10,000 accounts receivable, -$10,000 accounts payable. B) +$10,000 accounts receivable, +$10,000 accounts payable. C) +$10,000 accounts receivable, +$10,000 cash. D) +$10,000 accounts receivable, +$10,000 revenue. E) +$10,000 accounts receivable, - $10,000 revenue.

D) +$10,000 accounts receivable, +$10,000 revenue.

ABC Co. leased a portion of its store to another company for eight months beginning on October 1, 2004. This other company paid the entire rent of $6,400 cash on October 1, which ABC Co. recorded as unearned revenue. The journal entry made by ABC Co. at year- end on December 31, 2004 would include: A) A debit to Rent Earned for $2,400. B) A credit to Unearned Rent for $2,400. C) A debit to Cash for $6,400. D) A credit to Rent Earned for $2,400. E) A debit to Unearned Rent for $4,000.

D) A credit to Rent Earned for $2,400.

Wisconsin Rentals purchased office supplies on credit. The general journal entry made by Wisconsin Rentals will include a: A) Debit to Accounts Payable. B) Debit to Accounts Receivable. C) Credit to Cash. D) Credit to Accounts Payable. E) Credit to Retained Earnings.

D) Credit to Accounts Payable

Timothy Company sold merchandise to a customer on October 17 of 2004. They accepted a $4,800, 90-day, 10% note as payment. If Timothy Company's accounting period ends on December 31, 2004 [Oct 17 to Dec 31 = 75 days], Timothy Company's journal entry on January 15 ( when the note plus interest is received ) will include: A) Credit to Interest Revenue for $120 B) Credit to Interest Revenue for $480 C) Credit to Interest Receivable for $20 D) Credit to Interest Receivable for $100 E) Debit to Cash for $5,280

D) Credit to Interest Receivable for $100

Charlene owns 40% of Liu's common stock. Liu pays $97,000 in total cash dividends to its shareholders. Charlene's entry to record this transaction should include a: A) Debit to Dividends for $97,000. B) Credit to Dividend Revenue for $38,800. C) Debit to Long-Term Investments for $97,000. D) Credit to Long-Term Investments for $38,800. E) Debit to Cash for $97,000.

D) Credit to Long-Term Investments for $38,800.

Andy Store sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to a customer on October 1, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Andy uses the perpetual inventory system. The journal entries that Andy will make on October 1 will include: A) Debit to Accounts Receivable for $4,000 B) Credit to Merchandise Inventory for $5,800 C) Debit to Cost of Goods Sold for $5,800 D) Credit to Merchandise Inventory for $4,000 E) Credit to Net Income for $1,800

D) Credit to Merchandise Inventory for $4,000

If the liabilities of a business increased $75,000 during a period of time and the equity in the business decreased $30,000 during the same period, the assets of the business must have: A) Decreased $105,000. B) Decreased $45,000. C) Increased $30,000. D) Increased $45,000. E) Increased $105,000.

D) Increased $45,000.

Martin Company signed a $5,000, 3-month, 6% note payable, on December 1, 2004, with the principle plus interest due on March 1, 2005. If the accounting period ends on December 31, which of the following statements is TRUE? A) On December 31, 2004, Martin will debit Interest Expense for $50 B) On December 31, 2004, Martin will credit Interest Payable for $75 C) On March 1, 2005, Martin will debit Interest Expense for $75 D) On March 1, 2005, Martin will debit Interest Payable for $25 E) On March 1, 2005, Martin will debit Notes Payable for $5,075

D) On March 1, 2005, Martin will debit Interest Payable for $25

Teresa Company reported the following for the year of 2005: Salaries Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $168,000 Salaries Payable, January 1 . . . . . . . . . .6,400 Salaries Payable, December 31 . . . . . . 10,600 Calculate the cash paid for salaries in 2005: A) $157,400. B) $174,400. C) $168,000. D) $172,200. E) $163,800.

E) $163,800.

Nancy Company has a balance of $15,000 in accounts receivable on December 31, of which $1,500 is more than 30 days overdue. The company has a beginning debit balance of $45 in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. They estimate the uncollectible accounts to be 1% of current accounts and 10% of accounts over thirty days. The adjusting entry on December 31 will include: A) $285 credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts B) $240 debit to Bad Debts Expense C) $195 debit to Bad Debts Expense D) $285 Debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts E) $330 credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

E) $330 credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Dennis Company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, showed a credit balance of $950 on January 1, 2004. During the year, the company wrote off $3,200 of uncollectible accounts, and reinstated $1,300 of previously written off accounts. The Dec 31, 2004 balance of Accounts Receivable is $97,500, and 6% of outstanding accounts receivable are assumed to be uncollectible. What will be the company's Bad Debts Expense for 2004?: A) $4,900 B) $8,700 C) $5,850. D) $3,000 E) $6,800

E) $6,800

Dale Company sells computers at a selling price of $1,800 each. Each computer has a 2 year warranty that covers replacement of defective parts. It is estimated that 2% of all computers sold will be repaired under the warranty at an average cost of $150 each. During November, the company sold 30,000 computers, and 400 computers were serviced under the warranty during November at a total cost of $55,000. The balance in the Estimated Warranty Liability account on November 1 was $29,000. What is the balance in the Estimated Warranty Liability account on November 30? A) $6,000 B) $35,000 C) $55,000 D) $90,000 E) $64,000

E) $64,000

Regina Company purchased a Cash register on January 1 for $5,400. This register has a useful life of 10 years and a salvage value of $400. What would be the depreciation expense for the second-year of its useful life using the double-declining-balance method? A) $500. B) $800. C) $1,080 D) $1,000. E) $864.

E) $864.

According to generally accepted accounting principles, a company's balance sheet should show the company's assets at the cash equivalent value of what was given up. This is known as the: A) Objectivity Principle B) Monetary Unit Principle C) Business Entity Principle D) Revenue Recognition Principle E) Cost Principle

E) Cost Principle

A company purchased a new car for $10,000 by trading in an old car which had a recorded net cost and value of $2,000. They also paid cash of $3,000, and signed a note for the remaining balance. The journal entry to record this transaction will NOT include: A) Debit Equipment $10,000 B) Credit Equipment $2,000 C) Credit Cash $3,000 D) Credit Accounts Payable $5,000 E) Debit Accounts Payable $5,000

E) Debit Accounts Payable $5,000

A company pays its two employees every Friday $500 each for a five-day workweek that begins on Monday. If the monthly accounting period ends on Tuesday and the employees worked on both Monday and Tuesday, the month-end adjusting entry is: A) Debit Unpaid Salaries $600 and credit Salaries Payable $600. B) Debit Salaries Expense $400 and credit Cash $400. C) Debit Salaries Expense $600 and credit Salaries Payable $600. D) Debit Salaries Expense $200 and credit Salaries Payable $200. E) Debit Salaries Expense $400 and credit Salaries Payable $400.

E) Debit Salaries Expense $400 and credit Salaries Payable $400.

Lindsay Store sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to a customer on October 1, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Jennifer uses the perpetual inventory system. On October 4, the customer returns some of the merchandise, which were not defective. The selling price and the cost of the returned merchandise is $500 and $350, respectively. The journal entry that Lindsay makes on October 8, when the customer pays the invoice will include: A) Debit Cash for $5,684 B) Credit Accounts Receivable $5,800 C) Debit Sales discounts $116 D) Credit Sales Discounts $109 E) Debit Sales Discounts $106

E) Debit Sales Discounts $106

During a period of steadily rising costs, the inventory valuation method that yields the lowest reported net income is: A) Specific identification method. B) Average cost method. C) Weighted-average method. D) FIFO method. E) LIFO method.

E) LIFO method.

Marla Company borrowed $100,000 on a 10-year, 7% installment note payable on January 1, 2005. The terms of the note require Marla to pay 10 equal payments of $14,238 each December 31 for 10 years. The required general journal entry to record the first payment on the note on December 31, 2005 will involve: A) a debit to Notes Payable of $10,000 B) a debit to Cash of $14,238 C) a debit to Interest Expense of $14,238 D) a debit to Notes payable of $14,238 E) a debit to Notes Payable of $7,238

E) a debit to Notes Payable of $7,238

Lorraine Corporation's investment portfolio at the end of the year is as follows: Classification Security Cost Market Value Trading WalMart $5,0000 $8,000 Available for Sale Delta $5,000 $1,000 Trading Disney $5,000 $3,000 Available for Sale Microsoft $5,000 $11,000 At the end of the year, Lorraine's Balance Sheet will show : A) an Unrealized Gain of $3,000 B) an Unrealized Loss of $1,000. C) an Unrealized Gain of $1,000 D) an Unrealized Loss of $2,000. E) an Unrealized Gain of $2,000.

E) an Unrealized Gain of $2,000.