Chapter 13: Current Liabilities and Contingencies
Mikel Company grants stock options and bonuses to its full-time employees. These benefits are considered employee ______.
compensation
When it is uncertain whether an obligation really exists, we may recognize what is referred to as a
contingent loss.
On January 1, Western Corp. borrows $100,000 from FirstBank using a six-month, 10% promissory note. Interest and principal are payable at maturity. The journal entry on June 30 includes (Select all that apply.)
credit cash $105,000 debit notes payable $100,000 debit interest expense $5,000
Recognition of costs related to manufacturers' quality assurance warranty during the same period that the related revenue is recognized is consistent with the
matching principle
Material events giving rise to a contingency that occur after the end of the fiscal period but before the financial statements are issued
must be disclosed in a subsequent events disclosure note.
Jones Company signs a $15,000, 12-month note and receives $14,250 from the bank. Jones probably signed a(n) ______.
noninterest-bearing note
Gain contingencies are ______ in the accounts; material ones are ___________ in the financial statements.
not recorded; disclosed
In the statement of cash flows, interest paid typically is reported in the
operating activities section
Current liabilities are those obligations that are payable within one year or the ____, whichever is ____.
operating cycle; longer
Revenue associated with the sale of gift cards normally is recognized
when the gift cards are redeemed
Which of the following statements regarding commercial paper are correct? (Select all that apply.)
They are unsecured notes. They are often purchased by other companies as investments. They have minimum denominations of $25,000.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding short-term obligations?
They may be classified as long-term liabilities if they meet certain criteria.
On January 1, 2017, Merkel Company receives $1,814 from a customer related to products to be delivered on December 31, 2018. The company's effective interest rate is 5%. The company regularly sells the products for $2,000 in cash. On January 1, 2017, Merkel should recognize deferred revenue of: (round to whole dollars)
$1,814
Which of the following statements relating to subsequent events that occur between the end of the fiscal period and the issuance of the financial statements is correct?
Any material event should be disclosed in the financial statement notes.
Events occurring between the end of the fiscal year and the date the financial statements are issued or available to be issued should be
considered to clarify financial statement elements at the reporting date.
When some doubt exists about whether or not a loss will occur in the future we refer to it as a(n)
contingent liability
Which of the following are common types of transactions that are recognized as "advances from customers?" (Select all that apply.)
gift certificates and cards airline tickets magazine subscriptions
An interest rate, unless otherwise specified, is typically a(n) ______ rate. (Enter one word per blank)
annual
Accounts payable typically (Select all that apply.)
are offered on open account. are noninterest-bearing.
Which of the following is correct regarding gain contingencies?
They are not accrued.
Information relative to a loss contingency that becomes available after the fiscal year ends, but before the financial statement date (select all that apply)
should be considered in determining the probability of a loss contingency. should be considered in estimating the amount of the loss.
On January 1, 2017, Merkel Company received $1,814 from a customer related to products to be delivered on December 31, 2018. The company's effective interest rate is 5%. The company regularly sells the products for $2,000 in cash. The journal entry on December 31, 2018 (the date of delivery) will include a credit to revenue for:
$2,000
Spencer Corp.'s attorney estimates that the company will ultimately have to pay between $250,000 and $500,000 relating to current litigation. Spencer should accrue a contingent liability and loss of
$250,000.
Abbott Corp.'s attorney estimates that the company will ultimately have to pay between $350,000 and $500,000 relating to current litigation, and that the most likely amount of the loss will be equal to $400,000. Abbott Corporation should accrue a contingent liability and loss of
$400,000.
Taylor Company's attorney informs its client that it is possible, but not probable, that the company will lose a currently litigated lawsuit. No reliable estimate of the potential loss is currently available. How should Taylor accrue and/or disclose this potential loss?
Disclose the contingency and state that an estimate cannot be made.
In December 2017, Becker Corp. learned of a favorable judgment of $1.5 million relating to litigation involving a competitor. The company's attorney informs Becker that the opposing litigant has filed an appeal and that the company may ultimately receive about $400,000. How should Becker recognize this gain contingency in its December 31, 2017, financial statements?
Disclose the gain contingency in the notes only.
Which of the following obligations are commonly classified as current liabilities? (Select all that apply.)
Dividends payable Accounts payable Commercial paper
Choose the correct formula for calculating interest.
Face amount x annual interest rate x fraction of the year
True or false: The ability to refinance on a long-term basis can only be demonstrated by actually refinancing prior to issuing financial statements.
False
Correctly match the accounting standards on the left with the correct requirement for classifying liabilities payable within the coming year that are to be refinanced as long-term liabilities.
GAAP-- refinancing must be completed before the date of issuance of the financial statements
Match the terms with the correct description. Instructions Drag and drop application. Probable Probable drop zone empty. Reasonably possible Reasonably possible drop zone empty. Remote Remote drop zone empty.
Probable-- confirming event is likely to occur Reasonably possible-- chance that the confirming event will occur is more than remote but less than likely Remote-- the chance that the confirming event is slight
Which of the following represents the formal credit instrument for a trade notes payable?
Promissory note
On December 1, 2017, Kathryn Corp. borrows $100,000 from its bank and signs a 6-month, 12% promissory note. Interest is payable when the loan matures. What entry should Kathryn make on December 31 relating to its note?
Recognize interest expense and interest payable of $1,000.
Which of the following are common types of employee compensation? (Select all that apply.)
Salaries Commissions Pensions
Which of the following represents the formal credit instrument for an accounts payable?
Supplier's invoice
Which of the following is an important characteristic of loss contingencies that is not commonly shared by other liabilities?
Uncertainty exists regarding whether a future event giving rise to the obligation will occur.
Identify the most common loss contingency that does not result in the recognition of a liability.
Uncollectible receivables
Norbert Company's recently signed a 20-year mortgage that requires monthly payments of principal and interest. Norbert should report the mortgage principal payments due during the following accounting period as
a current liability
On January 1, Western Corp. borrows $100,000 from FirstBank using a six-month, 10% promissory note. Interest and principal are payable at maturity. The journal entry on January 1 includes (Select all that apply.)
credit notes payable $100,000 debit cash $100,000
Generally, a current liability is expected to be satisfied from . (Enter one word per blank.)
current assets
If a liability is classified as current, rather than noncurrent, the company's working capital will ______.
decrease
Adeline Company, a retail store, sold gift cards totaling $242,000 during the holiday season. The gift cards do not have an expiration date. At the end of the year, gift cards totaling $83,000 have not yet been redeemed. The $83,000 in unredeemed gift cards should be recognized as
deferred revenue.
Jones Company signs a $15,000, 12-month note and receives $14,250 from the bank. On the day that Jones signs the note, the company should debit (Select all that apply.)
discount on notes payable for $750. cash for $14,250.
On January 1, 2017, Merkel Company received $1,814 from a customer related to products to be delivered on December 31, 2018. The company normally sells the products for $2,000 in cash. The company's effective interest rate is 5%. On December 31, 2017, Merkel should recognize
interest expense of $91
For a loss contingency to be accrued, (Select all that apply.)
it is not necessary that the lawsuit was filed before the end of the accounting period. the cause of the lawsuit must have occurred before the end of the accounting period.
In practice, accrual of loss contingencies related to litigation claims are uncommon because (select all that apply)
it may adversely affect the outcome of the litigation. the outcome related to litigation is highly uncertain.
Seine Company, a trucking company, accidentally spilled a load of ice cream across an open field. The owner of the field has not yet demanded clean-up of the spill. Seine's expert source predicts that it is probable that the owner will file a claim and that Seine will probably have to pay for the clean-up cost of approximately $29,000. Upon determining these facts, Seine should
recognize a contingent liability of $29,000.
Unearned revenue represents a liability until the
related product or service is provided
Walden Company collects the annual fee for 100 magazine renewals. The annual price is $104 per subscription and covers 52 weekly magazines. The subscription period is from July 1 till June 30 of the following year. During the current calendar year for each subscription, Walden should recognize
revenue of $52.
Classifying liabilities as current or long-term helps creditors and investors assess the that the liability will require expenditure of cash or another asset.
risk
Which of the following are common types of collections for third parties that most entities experience? (Select all that apply.)
sales taxes payroll-related deductions
A liability is accrued for a contingent loss if (Select all that apply.)
the amount can be reasonably estimated it is probable the confirming event will occur
In practice, liabilities payable within 1 year typically are recorded at their maturity amount because
the time value of money component associated with these liabilities is immaterial.
The most common way for corporations to obtain temporary financing is
through short-term bank loans.
Adeline Company, a retail store, sold gift cards totaling $242,000 during the 2017 holiday season. The gift cards do not have an expiration date. At the end of the year, gift cards totaling $83,000 have not yet been redeemed. What is the amount of sales revenue that Adeline should recognize for the year ended 12/31/2017?
$159,000
Jingle Company signs a 6-month, $20,000 note. Stated annual interest rate is 8% payable at the maturity date. Interest incurred on the note is calculated as
$800 Reason: Interest is an annual rate and must be multiplied by the fraction of the annual period $20,000 x 8% x 6/12
On December 1, 2017, Kathryn Corp. borrows $100,000 from its bank and signs a 6-month, 12% promissory note. How many months of interest should be recognized in 2017?
1 month
Klein Corp. obtains a 6-month noninterest-bearing loan from its financial institution. The company signs a note for $10,000 and receives $9,500 from the bank. What is the annualized effective interest rate on this loan?
10.53% Reason: ($500/$9,500) x 12/6
Which of the following concepts or principles is the primary reason why gain contingencies are not accrued, even if they are probable?
Conservatism
Which of the following are essential characteristics of a liability?
A future sacrifice of an economic benefit is probable. The future sacrifice arises from a present obligation. The obligation results from a past event.
Wagner Company's financial records show that it has a mortgage that requires monthly principal payments of $3,000. The mortgage loan matures in 15 years. What should Wagner show on its balance sheet at the end of the current year? (Select all that apply.)
A noncurrent liability of $504,000 A current liability of $36,000
What practical reason may motivate companies to rarely accrue losses for ongoing litigation?
Accrual of a contingent loss may adversely affect the outcome of the company's legal case.
Correctly match each scenario relating to probable future losses that exist at the balance sheet date with the correct accounting treatment. Instructions Drag and drop application. Accrue Accrue drop zone empty. Disclose only
Accrue-- can be reasonably estimated Disclose-- cannot be reasonably estimated
Which of the following is correct regarding accrued interest payable?
Accrued interest payable relates to interest already incurred but not yet paid.
Which of the following liabilities should be classified as current?
An 18-month note that is due in December of the current year will be paid in full. A 6-month note that is due in December of the current year will be satisfied by signing a new 6-month note.
Which of the following represent the correct accounting treatment for loss contingencies that do not meet the criteria for accrual but are at least reasonably possible? (Select all that apply.)
An estimate of the potential loss should be made (if possible) and disclosed. A disclosure must describe the contingency.
Identify the steps necessary to determine whether unasserted claims or assessments should be recognized or disclosed. Instructions
Assess probability Treat the claim Recognize contingency
What financial reporting aspect helps investors and creditors assess the risks associated with liabilities that require expenditures of cash or other assets in the near term?
Classification as current or long-term
Which of the following statements regarding the recognition of liabilities is correct?
Conceptually, liabilities should be recognized at the present value of their future cash flows.
Newman Company has both a contingent gain and a contingent loss that it judges to be highly probable to result in future cash flows, which it is able to reasonably estimate. Which of the following should the company accrue for the current accounting period?
Contingent loss only
Roberts Corp. sells its products with a 2-year warranty. Estimated total warranty cost relating to sales for the year ended December 31, 2017, is $210,000. One-third of these estimated costs are expected to be incurred during 2018 with two-thirds expected to be incurred during 2019. Indicate the amount and classification of the estimated warranty cost on the balance sheet at 12/31/2017. (Select all that apply.)
Current liability of $70,000 long-term liability of $140,000
In which section of the statement of cash flows should short-term borrowing typically be reported?
In the financing activities section
On December 1, 2017, Katie Corp. borrows $100,000 from its bank and signs a 6-month, 12% promissory note. What accounts should be debited when the interest is paid on the maturity date and what are the amounts? Assume that no interest accruals were made during 2018 relating to this note. (Select all that apply.)
Interest expense: $5,000 Interest payable: $1,000
Choose the statement that best reflects the nature of interest.
Interest is the "rent" paid by the borrower for using the lender's money.
Which of the following are common examples of accrued liabilities? (Select all that apply)
Interest payable Income tax payable Wages and salaries payable
The dollar amount of a potential loss from a contingent liability can be classified as (Select all that apply.)
Known Reasonably estimable
What type of costs relating to ongoing litigation are commonly recognized by companies?
Lawyer fees and other legal costs
Which of the following items represent loss contingencies? (Select all that apply.)
Legal liabilities Warranty liabilities Uncollectible receivables
Which of the following are classified as current liabilities? (Select all that apply.)
Long-term loans with violated debt covenants Debt callable in the upcoming year, even when not expected to be called Current portion of long-term debt
The ability to refinance a loan can be demonstrated by (Select all that apply.)
an existing refinancing agreement actual financing prior to the issuance of financial statements
Correctly match the accounting treatment with the specific scenario described. Instructions Drag and drop application. Loss is probable and reasonably estimable. Loss is probable and reasonably estimable. drop zone empty. Loss is reasonably possible and not reasonably estimable. Loss is reasonably possible and not reasonably estimable. drop zone empty. Loss is remote.
Loss is probable-- liabiilty is accrued and related info disclosed Loss is reasonable-- Disclosure note only Loss is remote-- no note needed
Which of the following statements regarding noninterest-bearing notes is correct? (Select all that apply.)
Noninterest-bearing notes incur interest. The face amount of noninterest-bearing notes includes interest.
A contingent liability is accrued if which conditions are met? (Select all that apply.)
The amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. It is probable that a future loss will occur.
Karin Company's loan is due on July 1, 2018. What conditions must Karin meet (at a minimum) so that the note can be classified as a long-term liability on the company's balance sheet at December 31, 2017? (Select all that apply.)
The company must intend to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis. The company must have demonstrated the ability to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis.
Identify the statement that best describes the discriminating definition for classifying a liability as current.
The liability is expected to be satisfied from current assets.
Robert Company is planning to refinance a loan that is due during 2018. On January 25, 2018, the loan is refinanced with a 5-year note. Which of the following is correct with respect to the classification of the liability on the company's December 31, 2017 balance sheet?
The liability should be classified as current under IFRS and as noncurrent under U.S. GAAP.
Which of the following is necessary for a loss contingency to exist?
The potential loss must arise from an event that occurred prior to the financial statement date.
Which of the following transactions require recognition of a liability on December 31?
The utility bill for December will be paid January 3. Receipt of inventory purchases on account.
True or false: Companies can ignore the interest component of advanced payments if the period between payment and delivery is less than one year.
True
Which of the following represent an accrued liability? (Select all that apply.)
Unpaid interest relating to the past few months. Unpaid wages relating to the last few days in the current fiscal period just ended.
Which of the following represent common examples of employee-related third-party collections? (Select all that apply.)
Voluntary employee retirement contributions Union dues Social security contributions Income taxes
Grouper Company arranged for a line of credit with its local bank. The company can borrow up to $100,000 as needed. Grouper pays the bank a fee of $200 per year regardless of any specific borrowing under the arrangement. This is an example of
a committed line of credit.
Debt that is callable by the creditor in the upcoming year, but is not expected to be called, is reported as
a current liability
Cash received from customers in advance of providing the related services or delivering the related goods is recognized as:
a liability
Walden Company collects the annual fee for 100 magazine renewals. The annual price is $104 per subscription and covers 52 weekly magazines. When Walden Company receives payment for each subscription renewal, the company should recognize
a liability for $104.
Gunner Corp. has $2 million in bonds outstanding that mature during 2018. The company intends to refinance some of its obligation by issuing $1 million in 10-year bonds. On January 31, 2018, the new bond issue is sold. The funds will be utilized to pay part of the maturing bond obligation. The balance sheet at 12/31/2017 should show the following regarding the maturing bonds: (Select all that apply.)
a long-term bonds payable of $1 million. a current bonds payable of $1 million.
In practice, the assets most commonly used to secure loans are (Select all that apply.)
account receivable inventory
Obligations to suppliers of merchandise and obligations for services purchased on open account are referred to as
accounts payable
If a company judges the likelihood that an unasserted claim will be asserted at a future date, it is probable the outcome will be unfavorable, and the related amount can be estimated, the company should:
accrue a contingent liability
January 15, 2018, Munter Company learned of a judgment against the company in a lawsuit brought by a client relating to services provided by Munter during the 2017 fiscal period. The 2017 financial statements have not yet been issued. Munter should
accrue an estimated liability if a loss is probable and estimable.
Interest that has been incurred but not yet been paid is recognized as
accrued interest payable.
Expenses already incurred, but not yet paid are referred to as
accrued liabilities.
Gift certificates, magazine subscriptions, layaway deposits, special order deposits, and airline tickets all are examples of
advances from customers
Accrued liabilities relate to expenses that were _____, but not yet ____.
already incurred; paid
Schmidt Company borrows $10,000 from its bank and signs a 6-month note. Interest, which is due quarterly, is specified in the note as 6%. The interest rate stated in the loan agreement most likely applies to
an entire year.
A loss contingency is recognized only if the event that gave rise to it occurred
before the financial statement date.
Which of the following obligations is not commonly classified as a current liability?
bonds payable
Unsecured notes sold in minimum denominations of $25,000 with maturities ranging from 1 to 270 days are referred to as
commercial paper.
Which of the following is not a category used to assess the likelihood of a loss contingency?
certain
During December, Martin Department Stores sells $240,000 in gift cards. When it sells the gift cards, Martin should recognize
deferred revenue.
Greene Company experienced a warehouse fire on January 28, 2018. The company estimates that the uninsured portion of its loss will be approximately $10,000. If the company's 2017 financial statements have not yet been issued, Greene should
disclose the estimated loss in its 2017 financial statements.
The costs of satisfying product-related warranties should be recorded as an expense
during the year of sale.
The sale of accounts receivables to obtain short-term financing is referred to as ______ receivables.
factoring
Match the correct classification on the statement of cash flows with the reportable item. Instructions
financing-- cash received operating-- interest paid
Match the following risk levels with the type of liability it is most frequently associated with from the perspective of a potential investor or creditor. Instructions
higher risk-- Current liabilities already reported on balance sheet lower risk--Noncurrent liabilities already reported on the balance sheet
The effective interest rate on a noninterest bearing loan is _____ the stated rate.
higher than
Jones Company signs a $15,000, 12-month note and receives $14,250 from the bank. Over the next 12 months, the carrying value of the note will
increase
When a customer pays far in advance for goods or services, the seller should recognize
interest expense
With respect to on-going litigation, companies typically recognize related ____, but not related _____.
legal fees; losses
Amounts received that will be returned or remitted to others at a future date are recognized as:
liabilities
Unearned or deferred revenues are reported as
liabilities
Cash collected from customers as refundable deposits or as advance payments for products or services are recognized as
liabilities.
Taxes collected for taxing authorities are recognized as
liabilities.
Growler Commercial Cleaning Company collects a $1,000 deposit associated with the rental of industrial cleaning equipment. The deposit is refundable upon return of the equipment. When the customer returns the cleaning equipment, Growler should debit the following account
liability—refundable deposits
A of is an agreement between a bank and a company that allows the company to borrow up to a specified amount without completing additional paper work. (Enter one word per blank)
line of credit
The dollar amount of a potential loss when reporting a can be classified as either known, reasonably estimable, or not reasonably estimable.
loss contingency
Classifying liabilities as current or noncurrent depends on when the contingent liability is expected to be .
paid
When accounts receivable serve as collateral for a loan, we refer to the arrangement as ______ accounts receivable.
pledging
Which of the following are used to categorize the likelihood of the occurrence of a future loss? (Select all that apply.)
probable remote reasonably possible
When goods are delivered for which the seller received cash in advance, the seller recognizes
revenue
Growler Commercial Cleaning Company collects a $1,000 deposit associated with the rental of industrial cleaning equipment. The deposit is refundable when the customer returns the equipment within the 30 days of rental. If the customer does not return the equipment, Growler should recognize a
sale on the equipment.
Lester Corp. sells merchandise to a customer for $1,000. The company also collects state and local sales taxes of 6% and 4%, respectively. At the time of sale, Lester should recognize the following credits in its ledger (Select all that apply.)
sales revenue of $1,000. sales taxes payable of $100.
If a borrower pledges specific assets as collateral for a loan, the loan is considered
secured
Obligations to suppliers of merchandise that bear interest and are for a longer term than open accounts are called
trade notes payable
The feature that distinguishes loss contingencies from other liabilities is the
uncertainty that a loss will occur.
Short-term bank loans (Select all that apply.)
usually have a lower interest rate than long-term debt. are frequently used by large corporations as a significant component of capital structure.
