INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING CH. 13

D

Stock dividends distributable should be classified on the a. income statement as an expense. b. balance sheet as an asset. c. balance sheet as a liability. d. balance sheet as an item of stockholders' equity.

F

T/F - A company can exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities if it intends to refinance the obligation and has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the obligation for at least 12 months following the due date.

T

T/F - A company discloses gain contingencies in the notes only when a high probability exists for realizing them.

F

T/F - A company must accrue a liability for sick pay that accumulates but does not vest.

T

T/F - A provision differs from other liabilities in that there is greater uncertainty about the timing and amount of settlement.

T

T/F - A short-term obligation can be excluded from current liabilities if the company intends to refinance it on a long-term basis and demonstrates the ability to consummate the refinancing.

F

T/F - A zero-interest-bearing note payable that is issued at a discount will not result in any interest expense being recognized.

F

T/F - Accumulated rights exist when an employer has an obligation to make payment to an employee even after terminating his employment.

T

T/F - All long-term debt maturing within the next year must be classified as a current liability on the balance sheet.

T

T/F - An onerous contract is one in which the unavoidable costs of satisfying the obligations outweigh the economic benefits to be received.

T

T/F - Companies report the amount of social security taxes withheld from employees as well as the companies' matching portion as current liabilities until they are remitted.

F

T/F - Companies should accrue an estimated loss from a loss contingency if information available prior to the issuance of financial statements indicates that it is reasonably possible that a liability has been incurred.

T

T/F - Companies should recognize the expense and related liability for compensated absences in the year earned by employees.

T

T/F - Contingent assets are not reported in the statement of financial position.

T

T/F - Contingent liabilities are not reported in the financial statements but may be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements if the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is possible.

T

T/F - Current liabilities are usually recorded and reported in financial statements at their full maturity value.

T

T/F - Discount on Notes Payable is a contra account to Notes Payable on the balance sheet.

F

T/F - Dividends in arrears on cumulative preferred stock should be recorded as a current liability.

T

T/F - For purposes of recognizing a provision "probable" is defined as more likely than not

F

T/F - IFRS allows for reduced disclosure of contingent liabilities if the disclosure could increase the company`s chance of losing a lawsuit.

T

T/F - IFRS uses the term "contingent" for assets and liabilities not recognized in the financial statement.

T

T/F - Magazine subscriptions and airline ticket sales both result in unearned revenues.

T

T/F - Many companies do not segregate the sales tax collected and the amount of the sale at the time of the sale.

F

T/F - Paying a current liability with cash will always reduce the current ratio.

F

T/F - Prepaid insurance should be included in the numerator when computing the acid-test (quick) ratio.

F

T/F - Provisions are only recorded if it is likely that the company will have to settle an obligation at some point in the future.

F

T/F - Short-term debt obligations are classified as current liabilities unless an agreement to refinance is completed before the financial statements are issued.

T

T/F - The cause for litigation must have occurred on or before the date of the financial statements to report a liability in the financial statements.

F

T/F - The expected profit from a sales type warranty that covers several years should all be recognized in the period the warranty is sold.

T

T/F - The fair value of an asset retirement obligation is recorded as both an increase to the related asset and a liability.

F

T/F - Under the expense warranty approach, companies charge warranty costs only to the period in which they comply with the warranty.

A

Under IFRS, short-term obligations expected to be refinanced can be classified as noncurrent if the refinancing is completed: a. by the financial reporting date. b. by issue date of the financial statement. c. either by the financial statement date or before the date the financial statement is issued. d. after the maturity date of the obligation.

C

The total payroll of Trolley Company for the month of October, 2014 was $800,000, of which $150,000 represented amounts paid in excess of $106,800 to certain employees. $500,000 represented amounts paid to employees in excess of the $7,000 maximum subject to unemployment taxes. $150,000 of federal income taxes and $15,000 of union dues were withheld. The state unemployment tax is 1%, the federal unemployment tax is .8%, and the current F.I.C.A. tax is 7.65% on an employee's wages to $106,800 and 1.45% in excess of $106,800. What amount should Trolley record as payroll tax expense? a. $72,800. b. $66,300. c. $57,300. d. $61,200.

B

To record an asset retirement obligation (ARO), the cost associated with the ARO is a. expensed. b. included in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. c. included in a separate account. d. capitalized over the asset's useful life.

D

A company buys an oil rig for $2,000,000 on January 1, 2014. The life of the rig is 10 years and the expected cost to dismantle the rig at the end of 10 years is $400,000 (present value at 10% is $154,220). 10% is an appropriate interest rate for this company. What expense should be recorded for 2014 as a result of these events? a. Depreciation expense of $240,000 b. Depreciation expense of $200,000 and interest expense of $15,422 c. Depreciation expense of $200,000 and interest expense of $40,000 d. Depreciation expense of $215,422 and interest expense of $15,422

D

A company buys an oil rig for $3,000,000 on January 1, 2014. The life of the rig is 10 years and the expected cost to dismantle the rig at the end of 10 years is $600,000 (present value at 10% is $231,330). 10% is an appropriate interest rate for this company. What expense should be recorded for 2014 as a result of these events? a. Depreciation expense of $360,000 b. Depreciation expense of $300,000 and interest expense of $23,133 c. Depreciation expense of $300,000 and interest expense of $60,000 d. Depreciation expense of $323,133 and interest expense of $23,133

C

A company gives each of its 50 employees (assume they were all employed continuously through 2014 and 2015) 12 days of vacation a year if they are employed at the end of the year. The vacation accumulates and may be taken starting January 1 of the next year. The employees work 8 hours per day. In 2014, they made $21 per hour and in 2015 they made $24 per hour. During 2015, they took an average of 9 days of vacation each. The company's policy is to record the liability existing at the end of each year at the wage rate for that year. What amount of vacation liability would be reflected on the 2014 and 2015 balance sheets, respectively? a. $100,800; $140,400 b. $115,200; $144,000 c. $100,800; $144,000 d. $115,200; $140,400

C

A company gives each of its 50 employees (assume they were all employed continuously through 2014 and 2015) 12 days of vacation a year if they are employed at the end of the year. The vacation accumulates and may be taken starting January 1 of the next year. The employees work 8 hours per day. In 2014, they made $24.50 per hour and in 2015 they made $28 per hour. During 2015, they took an average of 9 days of vacation each. The company's policy is to record the liability existing at the end of each year at the wage rate for that year. What amount of vacation liability would be reflected on the 2014 and 2015 balance sheets, respectively? a. $117,600; $163,800 b. $134,400; $168,000 c. $117,600; $168,000 d. $134,400; $163,800

B

A company has not declared a dividend on its cumulative preferred stock for the past three years. What is the required accounting treatment or disclosure in this situation? a. Record a liability for cumulative amount of preferred stock dividends not declared. b. Disclose the amount of the dividends in arrears. c. Record a liability for the current year's dividends only. d. No disclosure or recognition is required.

C

A company is legally obligated for the costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset a. only when it hires another party to perform the retirement activities. b. only if it performs the activities with its own workforce and equipment. c. whether it hires another party to perform the retirement activities or performs the activities itself. d. when it is probable the asset will be retired.

B

A company offers a cash rebate of $1 on each $4 package of light bulbs sold during 2014. Historically, 10% of customers mail in the rebate form. During 2014, 3,000,000 packages of light bulbs are sold, and 160,000 $1 rebates are mailed to customers. What is the rebate expense and liability, respectively, shown on the 2014 financial statements dated December 31? a. $300,000; $300,000 b. $300,000; $140,000 c. $140,000; $140,000 d. $160,000; $140,000

B

A company offers a cash rebate of $2 on each $6 package of batteries sold during 2014. Historically, 10% of customers mail in the rebate form. During 2014, 6,000,000 packages of batteries are sold, and 210,000 $2 rebates are mailed to customers. What is the rebate expense and liability, respectively, shown on the 2014 financial statements dated December 31? a. $1,200,000; $1,200,000 b. $1,200,000; $780,000 c. $780,000; $780,000 d. $420,000; $780,000

D

A contingent liability a. definitely exists as a liability but its amount and due date are indeterminable. b. is accrued even though not reasonably estimated. c. is not disclosed in the financial statements. d. is the result of a loss contingency.

C

A liability for compensated absences such as vacations, for which it is expected that employees will be paid, should a. be accrued during the period when the compensated time is expected to be used by employees. b. be accrued during the period following vesting. c. be accrued during the period when earned. d. not be accrued unless a written contractual obligation exists.

C

A loss contingency can be accrued when a. it is certain that funds are available to settle the disputed amount. b. an asset may have been impaired. c. the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated and it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred. d. it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability incurred even though the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated.

D

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.

A

Among the short-term obligations of Larsen Company as of December 31, the balance sheet date, are notes payable totaling $250,000 with the Dennison National Bank. These are 90-day notes, renewable for another 90-day period. These notes should be classified on the balance sheet of Larsen Company as a. current liabilities. b. deferred charges. c. long-term liabilities. d. intermediate debt

D

An account which would be classified as a current liability is a. dividends payable in the form of a company's stock. b. accounts payable—debit balances. c. losses expected to be incurred within the next twelve months in excess of the company's insurance coverage. d. none of these answers are correct.

B

An electronics store is running a promotion where for every video game purchased, the customer receives a coupon upon checkout to purchase a second game at a 50% discount. The coupons expire in one year. The store normally recognized a gross profit margin of 40% of the selling price on video games. How would the store account for a purchase using the discount coupon? a. The reduction in sales price attributed to the coupon is recognized as premium expense. b. The difference between the cost of the video game and the cash received is recognized as premium expense. c. Premium expense is not recognized. d. The difference between the cost of the video game and the selling price prior to the coupon is recognized as premium expense.

D

An employee's net (or take-home) pay is determined by gross earnings minus amounts for income tax withholdings and the employee's a. portion of FICA taxes and unemployment taxes. b. and employer's portion of FICA taxes, and unemployment taxes. c. portion of FICA taxes, unemployment taxes, and any union dues. d. portion of FICA taxes and any union dues.

C

Assume that a manufacturing corporation has (1) good quality control, (2) a one-year operating cycle, (3) a relatively stable pattern of annual sales, and (4) a continuing policy of guaranteeing new products against defects for three years that has resulted in material but rather stable warranty repair and replacement costs. Any liability for the warranty a. should be reported as long-term. b. should be reported as current. c. should be reported as part current and part long-term. d. need not be disclosed.

D

Bargain Surplus made cash sales during the month of October of $225,000. The sales are subject to a 6% sales tax that was also collected. Which of the following would be included in the summary journal entry to reflect the sale transactions? a. Debit Accounts Receivable for $225,000. b. Credit Sales Taxes Payable for $12,736. c. Credit Sales Revenue for $208,490. d. Credit Sales Taxes Payable for $13,500.

D

Composite provides extended service contracts on electronic equipment sold through major retailers. The standard contract is for four years. During the current year, Composite provided 42,000 such warranty contracts at an average price of $81 each. Related to these contracts, the company spent $400,000 servicing the contracts during the current year and expects to spend $2,100,000 more in the future. What is the net profit that the company will recognize in the current year related to these contracts? a. $902,000. b. $3,002,000. c. $400,000. d. $450,500.

D

Contingent assets need not be disclosed in the financial statements or in the notes if they are: a. virtually certain to occur. b. probable to occur. c. likely to occur. d. possible but not probable to occur.

B

Craig borrowed $350,000 on October 1, 2014 and is required to pay $360,000 on March 1, 2015. What amount is the note payable recorded at on October 1, 2014 and how much interest is recognized from October 1 to December 31, 2014? a. $350,000 and $0. b. $350,000 and $6,000. c. $360,000 and $0. d. $350,000 and $10,000.

D

Darren Company becomes aware of a lawsuit after the date of the financial statements, but before they are issued. A loss and related liability should be reported in the financial statements if the amount can be reasonably estimated, an unfavorable outcome is highly probable, and a. the Darren Company admits guilt. b. the court will decide the case within one year. c. the damages appear to be material. d. the cause for action occurred during the accounting period covered by the financial statements.

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.

A

Elmer Corporation has $1,800,000 of short-term debt it expects to retire with proceeds from the sale of 50,000 shares of common stock. If the stock is sold for $20 per share subsequent to the balance sheet date, but before the balance sheet is issued, what amount of short-term debt could be excluded from current liabilities? a. $1,000,000 b. $1,800,000 c. $800,000 d. $0

A

Examples of contingent assets include all of the following except: a. unrealized gain on the sale of investments. b. pending lawsuit with a probable favorable outcome. c. possible refunds from the government in tax disputes. d. promise of land to be donated by city as an enticement to move manufacturing facilities.

C

Excom manufactures high-end whole home electronic systems. The company provides a one-year warranty for all products sold. The company estimates that the warranty cost is $225 per unit sold and reported a liability for estimated warranty costs $7.8 million at the beginning of this year. If during the current year, the company sold 60,000 units for a total of $243 million and paid warranty claims of $9,000,000 on current and prior year sales, what amount of liability would the company report on its balance sheet at the end of the current year? (assume accrual method) a. $2,800,000. b. $4,500,000. c. $12,300,000. d. $13,500,000.

C

For which of the following areas a provision may be recognized in the financial statement? a. Possibility of war b. Business recession c. Warranties d. Strike

B

Greeson Corp. signed a three-month, zero-interest-bearing note on November 1, 2014 for the purchase of $250,000 of inventory. The face value of the note was $253,900. Assuming Greeson 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, 2014 will include a a. debit to Discount on Note Payable for $1,300. b. debit to Interest Expense for $2,600. c. credit to Discount on Note Payable for $1,300. d. credit to Interest Expense for $2,600.

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

If a short-term obligation is excluded from current liabilities because of refinancing, the footnote to the financial statements describing this event should include all of the following information except a. a general description of the financing arrangement. b. the terms of the new obligation incurred or to be incurred. c. the terms of any equity security issued or to be issued. d. the number of financing institutions that refused to refinance the debt, if any.

B

In accounting for compensated absences, the difference between vested rights and accumulated rights is that: a. vested rights are normally for a longer period of employment than are accumu¬lated rights. b. vested rights are not contingent upon an employee's future service. c. vested rights are a legal and binding obligation on the company, whereas accumulated rights expire at the end of the accounting period in which they arose. d. vested rights carry a stipulated dollar amount that is owed to the employee; accumulated rights do not represent monetary compensation.

A

Information available prior to the issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that, at the date of the financial statements, a liability has been incurred for obligations related to product warranties. The amount of the loss involved can be reasonably estimated. Based on the above facts, an estimated loss contingency should be a. accrued. b. disclosed but not accrued. c. neither accrued nor disclosed. d. classified as an appropriation of retained earnings.

A

Jeff Brown is a farmer who owns land which borders on the right-of-way of the Northern Railroad. On August 10, 2014, due to the admitted negligence of the Railroad, hay on the farm was set on fire and burned. Brown had a dispute with the Railroad for several years concerning the ownership of a small parcel of land. The representative of the Railroad has offered to assign any rights which the Railroad may have in the land to Brown in exchange for a release of his right to reimbursement for the loss he has sustained from the fire. Brown appears inclined to accept the Railroad's offer. The Railroad's 2014 financial statements should include the following related to the incident: a. recognition of a loss and creation of a liability for the value of the land. b. recognition of a loss only. c. creation of a liability only. d. disclosure in note form only.

A

Jump Corporation has $2,500,000 of short-term debt it expects to retire with proceeds from the sale of 85,000 shares of common stock. If the stock is sold for $20 per share subsequent to the balance sheet date, but before the balance sheet is issued, what amount of short-term debt could be excluded from current liabilities? a. $1,700,000 b. $2,500,000 c. $800,000 d. $0

D

Liabilities are a. any accounts having credit balances after closing entries are made. b. deferred credits that are recognized and measured in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. c. obligations to transfer ownership shares to other entities in the future. d. obligations arising from past transactions and payable in assets or services in the future

B

Martinez Co. has a loss contingency to accrue. The loss amount can only be reasonably estimated within a range of outcomes. No single amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. The amount of loss accrual should be a. zero. b. the minimum of the range. c. the mean of the range. d. the maximum of the range.

C

Of the following items, the only one which should not be classified as a current liability is a. current maturities of long-term debt. b. sales taxes payable. c. short-term obligations expected to be refinanced. d. unearned revenues.

D

On December 31, 2014, Isle Co. has $4,000,000 of short-term notes payable due on February 14, 2015. On January 10, 2013, Isle arranged a line of credit with Beach Bank which allows Isle to borrow up to $3,000,000 at one percent above the prime rate for three years. On February 2, 2015, Isle borrowed $2,400,000 from Beach Bank and used $1,000,000 additional cash to liquidate $3,400,000 of the short-term notes payable. The amount of the short-term notes payable that should be reported as current liabilities on the December 31, 2014 balance sheet which is issued on March 5, 2015 is a. $0. b. $600,000. c. $1,000,000. d. $1,600,000.

B

On February 10, 2014, after issuance of its financial statements for 2013, Higgins Company entered into a financing agreement with Cleveland Bank, allowing Higgins Company to borrow up to $6,000,000 at any time through 2016. Amounts borrowed under the agreement bear interest at 2% above the bank's prime interest rate and mature two years from the date of loan. Higgins Company presently has $2,250,000 of notes payable with Star National Bank maturing March 15, 2014. The company intends to borrow $3,750,000 under the agreement with Cleveland and liquidate the notes payable to Star National Bank. The agreement with Cleveland also requires Higgins to maintain a working capital level of $9,000,000 and prohibits the payment of dividends on common stock without prior approval by Cleveland Bank. From the above information only, the total short-term debt of Higgins Company as of the December 31, 2013 balance sheet date is a. $0. b. $2,250,000. c. $3,000,000. d. $6,000,000.

A

On September 1, Horton purchased $13,300 of inventory items on credit with the terms 1/15, net 30, FOB destination. Freight charges were $280. Payment for the purchase was made on September 18. Assuming Horton uses the perpetual inventory system and the net method of accounting for purchase discounts, what amount is recorded as inventory from this purchase? a. $13,167. b. $13,447. c. $13,580. d. $13,300.

C

Overton Corporation, a manufacturer of household paints, is preparing annual financial statements at December 31, 2014. Because of a recently proven health hazard in one of its paints, the government has clearly indicated its intention of having Overton recall all cans of this paint sold in the last six months. The management of Overton estimates that this recall would cost $800,000. What accounting recognition, if any, should be accorded this situation? a. No recognition b. Note disclosure only c. Operating expense of $800,000 and liability of $800,000 d. Appropriation of retained earnings of $800,000

D

Palco Co., which has a taxable payroll of $900,000, is subject to FUTA tax of 6.2% and a state contribution rate of 5.4%. However, because of stable employment experience, the company's state rate has been reduced to 2%. What is the total amount of federal and state unemployment tax for Palco Co.? a. $104,400 b. $73,800 c. $36,000 d. $25,200

C

Parton owes $2 million that is due on February 28. The company borrows $1,600,000 on February 25 (5-year note) and uses the proceeds to pay down the $2 million note and uses other cash to pay the balance. How much of the $2 million note is classified as long-term in the December 31 financial statements. a. $2,000,000. b. $0. c. $1,600,000. d. $400,000.

B

Posner Co. is a retail store operating in a state with a 7% retail sales tax. The retailer may keep 2% of the sales tax collected. Posner Co. records the sales tax in the Sales Revenue account. The amount recorded in the Sales Revenue account during May was $251,450. -The amount of sales taxes (to the nearest dollar) for May is a. $20,762. b. $16,450. c. $22,631. d. $17,602.

B

Posner Co. is a retail store operating in a state with a 7% retail sales tax. The retailer may keep 2% of the sales tax collected. Posner Co. records the sales tax in the Sales Revenue account. The amount recorded in the Sales Revenue account during May was $251,450. -The amount of sales taxes payable (to the nearest dollar) to the state for the month of May is a. $12,573. b. $16,121. c. $20,762. d. $17,250.

D

Qualpoint pays a weekly payroll of $170,000 that includes federal taxes withheld of $25,400, FICA taxes withheld of $15,780, and 401(k) withholdings of $18,000. What is the effect of assets and liabilities from this transaction? a. Assets decrease $170,000 and liabilities do not change. b. Assets decrease $128,820 and liabilities increase $41,180. c. Assets decrease $128,820 and liabilities decrease $41,180. d. Assets decrease $110,820 and liabilities increase $59,180.

A

Qualpoint provides its employees two weeks of paid vacation per year. As of December 31, 65 employees have earned two weeks of vacation time to be taken the following year. If the average weekly salary for these employees is $1,140, what is the required journal entry? a. Debit Salaries and Wages Expense for $148,200 and credit Salaries and Wages Payable for $148,200. b. No journal entry required. c. Debit Salaries and Wages Payable for $147,600 and credit Salaries and Wages Expense for $147,600. d. Debit Salaries and Wages Expense for $74,100 and credit Salaries and Wages Payable for $74,100.

B

Sandy Shoes Foot Inc. is involved in litigation regarding a faulty product sold in a prior year. The company has consulted with its attorney and determined that it is possible that they may lose the case. The attorneys estimated that there is a 40% chance of losing. If this is the case, their attorney estimated that the amount of any payment would be $500,000. What is the required journal entry as a result of this litigation? a. Debit Litigation Expense for $500,000 and credit Litigation liability for $500,000. b. No journal entry is required. c. Debit Litigation Expense for $200,000 and credit Litigation Liability for $200,000. d. Debit Litigation Expense for $300,000 and credit Litigation Liability for $300,000.

A

Sawyer Company self-insures its property for fire and storm damage. If the company were to obtain insurance on the property, it would cost them $1,500,000 per year. The company estimates that on average it will incur losses of $1,200,000 per year. During 2014, $525,000 worth of losses were sustained. How much total expense and/or loss should be recognized by Sawyer Company for 2014? a. $525,000 in losses and no insurance expense b. $525,000 in losses and $675,000 in insurance expense c. $0 in losses and $1,200,000 in insurance expense d. $0 in losses and $1,500,000 in insurance expense

D

Slack Inc. borrowed $320,000 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. $38,400. c. $25,600. d. $28,800.

D

The ability to consummate the refinancing of a short-term obligation may be demon- strated by a. actually refinancing the obligation by issuing a long-term obligation after the date of the balance sheet but before it is issued. b. entering into a financing agreement that permits the enterprise to refinance the debt on a long-term basis. c. actually refinancing the obligation by issuing equity securities after the date of the balance sheet but before it is issued. d. all of these answers are correct.

D

The amount of the liability for compensated absences should be based on 1. the current rates of pay in effect when employees earn the right to compensated absences. 2. the future rates of pay expected to be paid when employees use compensated time. 3. the present value of the amount expected to be paid in future periods. a. 1. b. 2. c. 3. d. Either 1 or 2 is acceptable.

D

The effective interest on a 12-month, zero-interest-bearing note payable of $300,000, discounted at the bank at 7% is a. 6.54%. b. 7%. c. 14.29%. d. 7.53%.

D

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

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.

C

Under IFRS, which of the following is used to measure a liability, if a range of estimates is predicted and no amount in the range is more likely than any other amount in the range? a. Minimum of the range b. Maximum of the range c. Mid-point of the range d. Average of the range

B

Under what conditions is an employer required to accrue a liability for sick pay? a. Sick pay benefits can be reasonably estimated. b. Sick pay benefits vest. c. Sick pay benefits equal 100% of the pay. d. Sick pay benefits accumulate.

D

Use of the accrual method in accounting for product warranty costs a. is required for federal income tax purposes. b. is frequently justified on the basis of expediency when warranty costs are immaterial. c. finds the expense account being charged when the seller performs in compliance with the warranty. d. represents accepted practice and should be used whenever the warranty is an integral and inseparable part of the sale.

C

Valley, Inc., is a retail store operating in a state with a 5% retail sales tax. The state law provides that the retail sales tax collected during the month must be remitted to the state during the following month. If the amount collected is remitted to the state on or before the twentieth of the following month, the retailer may keep 3% of the sales tax collected. On April 10, 2014, Valley remitted $135,800 tax to the state tax division for March 2014 retail sales. What was Valley's March 2012 retail sales subject to sales tax? a. $2,716,000. b. $2,660,000. c. $2,800,000. d. $2,741,667.

B

Venible newspapers sold 6,000 of annual subscriptions at $125 each on June 1. How much unearned revenue will exist as of December 31? a. $0. b. $312,500. c. $375,000. d. $750,000.

D

What are compensated absences? a. Unpaid time off. b. A form of healthcare. c. Payroll deductions. d. Paid time off.

A

What condition(s) is/are 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.

C

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.

D

What is a contingency? a. An existing situation where certainty exists as to a gain or loss that will be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. b. An existing situation where uncertainty exists as to possible loss that will be resolved when one or more future events occur. c. An existing situation where uncertainty exists as to possible gain or loss that will not be resolved in the foreseeable future. d. An existing situation where uncertainty exists as to possible gain or loss that will be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur.

C

What is a discount as it relates to zero-interest-bearing notes payable? a. The discount represents the lender's costs to underwrite the note. b. The discount represents the credit quality of the borrower. c. The discount represents the cost of borrowing. d. The discount represents the allowance for uncollectible amounts.

A

What is the relationship between current liabilities and a company's operating cycle? a. Liquidation of current liabilities is reasonably expected within the company's operating cycle (or one year if less). b. Current liabilities are the result of operating transactions. c. Current liabilities can't exceed the amount incurred in one operating cycle. d. There is no relationship between the two.

A

What is the relationship between present value and the concept of a liability? a. Present values are used to measure certain liabilities. b. Present values are not used to measure liabilities. c. Present values are used to measure all liabilities. d. Present values are only used to measure long-term liabilities.

B

When is a contingent liability recorded? a. When the amount can be reasonably estimated. b. When the future events are probable to occur and the amount can be reasonably estimated. c. When the future events are probable to occur. d. When the future events will possibly occur and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

D

Where is debt callable by the creditor reported on the debtor's financial statements? a. Long-term liability. b. Current liability if the creditor intends to call the debt within the year, otherwise a long-term liability. c. Current liability if it is probable that creditor will call the debt within the year, otherwise a long-term liability. d. Current liability.

C

Which of the following best describes the accrual method of accounting for warranty costs? a. Expensed when paid. b. Expensed when warranty claims are certain. c. Expensed based on estimate in year of sale. d. Expensed when incurred.

D

Which of the following best describes the cash-basis method of accounting for warranty costs? a. Expensed based on estimate in year of sale. b. Expensed when liability is accrued. c. Expensed when warranty claims are certain. d. Expensed when incurred.

D

Which of the following contingencies need not be disclosed in the financial statements or the related notes? a. Probable losses not reasonably estimable b. Environmental liabilities that cannot be reasonably estimated c. Guarantees of indebtedness of others d. All of these must be disclosed.

A

Which of the following does not demonstrate evidence regarding the ability to consummate a refinancing of short-term debt? a. Management indicated that they are going to refinance the obligation. b. Actually refinance the obligation. c. Have capacity under existing financing agreements that can be used to refinance the obligation. d. Enter into a financing agreement that clearly permits the entity to refinance the obligation.

D

Which of the following gives rise to the requirement to accrue a liability for the cost of compensated absences? a. Payment is probable. b. Employee rights vest or accumulate. c. Amount can be reasonably estimated. d. All of these answers are correct.

C

Which of the following is a characteristic of a current liability but not a long-term liability? a. Unavoidable obligation. b. Present obligation that entails settlement by probable future transfer or use of cash, goods, or services. c. Liquidation is reasonably expected to require use of existing resources classified as current assets or create other current liabilities. d. Transaction or other event creating the liability has already occurred.

A

Which of the following is a characteristic of the expense warranty approach, but not the sales warranty approach? a. Estimated liability under warranties. b. Warranty expense. c. Unearned warranty revenue. d. Warranty revenue.

D

Which of the following is a condition for accruing a liability for the cost of compensation for future absences? a. The obligation relates to the rights that vest or accumulate. b. Payment of the compensation is probable. c. The obligation is attributable to employee services already performed. d. All of these are conditions for the accrual.

D

Which of the following is a current liability? a. A long-term debt maturing currently, which is to be paid with cash in a sinking fund b. A long-term debt maturing currently, which is to be retired with proceeds from a new debt issue c. A long-term debt maturing currently, which is to be converted into common stock d. None of these answers are correct.

C

Which of the following is a current liability? a. Preferred dividends in arrears b. A dividend payable in the form of additional shares of stock c. A cash dividend payable to preferred stockholders d. All of these answers are correct.

A

Which of the following is an example of a contingent liability? a. Obligations related to product warranties. b. Possible receipt from a litigation settlement. c. Pending court case with a probable favorable outcome. d. Tax loss carryforwards.

D

Which of the following is not a condition necessary to exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities? a. Intend to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis. b. Obligation must be due with one year. c. Demonstrate the ability to complete the refinancing. d. Subsequently refinance the obligation on a long-term basis.

A

Which of the following is not a correct statement about sales taxes? a. Sales taxes are an expense of the seller. b. Many companies record sales taxes in the sales account. c. If sales taxes are included in the sales account, the first step to find the amount of sales taxes is to divide sales by 1 plus the sales tax rate. d. Sales Taxes Payable is classified as a current liability.

B

Which of the following is not a factor that is 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.

C

Which of the following is not an 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

D

Which of the following is not considered a part of the definition of a liability? a. Unavoidable obligation. b. Transaction or other event creating the liability has already occurred. c. Present obligation that entails settlement by probable future transfer or use of cash, goods, or services. d. Liquidation is reasonably expected to require use of existing resources classified as current assets or create other current liabilities.

B

Which of the following is not true about the discount on short-term notes payable? a. The Discount on Notes Payable account has a debit balance. b. The Discount on Notes Payable account should be reported as an asset on the balance sheet. c. When there is a discount on a note payable, the effective interest rate is higher than the stated discount rate. d. Discount on Notes Payable is a contra account to Notes Payable.

D

Which of the following is the proper way to report a gain contingency? a. As an accrued amount. b. As deferred revenue. c. As an account receivable with additional disclosure explaining the nature of the contingency. d. As a disclosure only.

A

Which of the following is true about accounts payable? 1. Accounts payable are also called trade accounts payable. 2. When accounts payable are recorded at the net amount, a Purchase Discounts account will be used. 3. When accounts payable are recorded at the gross amount, a Purchase Discounts Lost account will be used. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. Both 2 and 3 are true.

C

Which of the following items is a current liability? a. Bonds (for which there is an adequate sinking fund properly classified as a long-term investment) due in three months. b. Bonds due in three years. c. Bonds (for which there is an adequate appropriation of retained earnings) due in eleven months. d. Bonds to be refunded when due in eight months, there being no doubt about the marketability of the refunding issue.

D

Which of the following may be a current liability? a. Withheld Income Taxes b. Deposits Received from Customers c. Deferred Revenue d. All of these answers are correct.

B

Which of the following sets of conditions would give rise to the accrual of a contingency under current generally accepted accounting principles? a. Amount of loss is reasonably estimable and event occurs infrequently. b. Amount of loss is reasonably estimable and occurrence of event is probable. c. Event is unusual in nature and occurrence of event is probable. d. Event is unusual in nature and event occurs infrequently.

D

Which of the following should not be included in the current liabilities section of the balance sheet? a. Trade notes payable b. Short-term zero-interest-bearing notes payable c. The discount on short-term notes payable d. All of these answers are correct.

C

Which of the following situations may give rise to unearned revenue? a. Providing trade credit to customers. b. Selling inventory. c. Selling magazine subscriptions. d. Providing manufacturer warranties.

D

Which of the following statements is correct? a. A company may exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities if the firm intends to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis. b. A company may exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities if the firm can demonstrate an ability to consummate a refinancing. c. A company may exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities if it is paid off after the balance sheet date and subsequently replaced by long-term debt before the balance sheet is issued. d. None of these answers are correct.

D

Which of the following statements is false? a. A company may exclude a short-term obligation from current liabilities if the firm intends to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis and demonstrates an ability to complete the refinancing. b. Cash dividends should be recorded as a liability when they are declared by the board of directors. c. Under the cash basis method, warranty costs are charged to expense as they are paid. d. FICA taxes withheld from employees' payroll checks should never be recorded as a liability since the employer will eventually remit the amounts withheld to the appropriate taxing authority.

C

Which of the following taxes does not represent a common employee payroll deduction? a. Federal income taxes. b. FICA taxes. c. State unemployment taxes. d. State income taxes.

D

Which of the following terms is associated with recording a contingent liability? a. Possible. b. Likely. c. Remote. d. Probable.

D

Which of these is not included in an employer's payroll tax expense? a. F.I.C.A. (social security) taxes b. Federal unemployment taxes c. State unemployment taxes d. Federal income taxes

B

Why is the liability section of the balance sheet of primary importance to bankers? a. To evaluate the entity's credit quality. b. To assist in understanding the entity's liquidity. c. To better understand sources of repayment. d. To evaluate operating efficiency.

D

Xtra Processes is involved with innovative approaches to finding energy reserves. Xtra recently built a facility to extract natural gas at a cost of $15 million. However, Xtra is also legally responsible to remove the facility at the end of its useful life of twenty years. This cost is estimated to be $21 million (the present value of which is $8 million). What is the journal entry required to record the asset retirement obligation? a. No journal entry required. b. Debit Natural Gas Facility for $21,000,000 and credit Asset Retirement Obligation for $21,000,000 c. Debit Natural Gas Facility for $6,000,000 and credit Asset Retirement Obligation for $6,000,000. d. Debit Natural Gas Facility for $8,000,000 and credit Asset Retirement Obligation for $8,000,000.