Questions from Accounting Principles


Q: On January 1, 2020, the stockholders’ equity section of Newlin

On January 1, 2020, the stockholders’ equity section of Newlin Corporation shows common stock ($5 par value) $1,500,000; paid-in capital in excess of par $1,000,000; and retained earnings $1,200,000....

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Q: Before preparing financial statements for the current year, the chief accountant

Before preparing financial statements for the current year, the chief accountant for Toso Company discovered the following errors in the accounts. 1. The declaration and payment of $50,000 cash divide...

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Q: On January 1, 2020, Eddy Corporation had retained earnings of

On January 1, 2020, Eddy Corporation had retained earnings of $610,000. During the year, Eddy had the following selected transactions. 1. Declared cash dividends $120,000. 2. Corrected overstatement o...

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Q: Newland Company reported retained earnings at December 31, 2019, of

Newland Company reported retained earnings at December 31, 2019, of $310,000. Newland had 200,000 shares of common stock outstanding at the beginning of 2020. The following transactions occurred durin...

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Q: Part I Debby Kauff man and her two colleagues, Jamie Hiatt

Part I Debby Kauff man and her two colleagues, Jamie Hiatt and Ella Rincon, are personal trainers at an upscale health spa/resort in Tampa, Florida. They want to start a health club that specializes i...

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Q: Some of Tollakson Corporation’s investments in debt securities are classified as trading

Some of Tollakson Corporation’s investments in debt securities are classified as trading securities and some are classifi ed as available-for-sale. The cost and fair value of each ca...

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Q: Rudd Clothiers is a small company that manufactures tall-men’s suits

Rudd Clothiers is a small company that manufactures tall-men’s suits. The company has used a standard cost accounting system. In May 2020, 11,250 suits were produced. The following s...

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Q: Hart Labs, Inc. provides mad cow disease testing for both

Hart Labs, Inc. provides mad cow disease testing for both state and federal governmental agricultural agencies. Because the company’s customers are governmental agencies, prices are strictly regulated...

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Q: The following are the job cost related accounts for the law firm

The following are the job cost related accounts for the law firm of Colaw Associates and their manufacturing equivalents: Cost data for the month of March follow. 1. Purchased supplies on account $1...

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Q: Tombert Decorating uses a job order cost system to collect the costs

Tombert Decorating uses a job order cost system to collect the costs of its interior decorating business. Each client’s consultation is treated as a separate job. Overhead is applied to each job based...

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