Questions from Accounting Principles


Q: Kyle Adams is studying for the next accounting mid-term examination

Kyle Adams is studying for the next accounting mid-term examination. What should Kyle know about (a) departing from the cost basis of accounting for inventories and (b) the meaning of “net realizable...

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Q: Podsednik Corporation has 20 employees who each earn $140 a day

Podsednik Corporation has 20 employees who each earn $140 a day. The following information is available. 1. At December 31, Podsednik recorded vacation benefits. Each employee earned 5 vacation days d...

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Q: On June 1, Merando Company borrows $90,000 from

On June 1, Merando Company borrows $90,000 from First Bank on a 6-month, $90,000, 8% note. Instructions a. Prepare the entry on June 1. b. Prepare the adjusting entry on June 30. c. Prepare the entry...

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Q: In performing accounting services for small businesses, you encounter the following

In performing accounting services for small businesses, you encounter the following situations pertaining to cash sales. 1. Poole Company enters sales and sales taxes separately on its cash register....

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Q: Moreno Company publishes a monthly sports magazine, Fishing Preview. Subscriptions

Moreno Company publishes a monthly sports magazine, Fishing Preview. Subscriptions to the magazine cost $20 per year. During November 2020, Moreno sells 15,000 subscriptions beginning with the Decembe...

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Q: Betancourt Company sells automatic can openers under a 75-day warranty

Betancourt Company sells automatic can openers under a 75-day warranty for defective merchandise. Based on past experience, Betancourt estimates that 3% of the units sold will become defective during...

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Q: Gallardo Co. is involved in a lawsuit as a result of

Gallardo Co. is involved in a lawsuit as a result of an accident that took place September 5, 2020. The lawsuit was filed on November 1, 2020, and claims damages of $1,000,000. Instructions a. At Dec...

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Q: Younger Online Company has the following liability accounts after posting adjusting entries

Younger Online Company has the following liability accounts after posting adjusting entries: Accounts Payable $73,000, Unearned Ticket Revenue $24,000, Warranty Liability $18,000, Interest Payable $8,...

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Q: Suppose the following financial data were reported by 3M Company for 2019

Suppose the following financial data were reported by 3M Company for 2019 and 2020 (dollars in millions). Instructions a. Calculate the current ratio and working capital for 3M for 2019 and 2020. b....

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Q: Maria Garza’s regular hourly wage rate is $16, and she

Maria Garza’s regular hourly wage rate is $16, and she receives a wage of 1½ times the regular hourly rate for work in excess of 40 hours. During a March weekly pay period, Maria worked 42 hours. Her...

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