Questions from Accounting Principles


Q: Vector Gaming Ltd. showed the following equity account balances on December

Vector Gaming Ltd. showed the following equity account balances on December 31, 2020: Common shares, 100,000 shares authorized; 28,000 shares issued and outstanding $476,000 Retained earnings 85,000 O...

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Q: On September 2, Garrett Corporation purchased and retired 2,000

On September 2, Garrett Corporation purchased and retired 2,000 of its own shares for $18,000. The shares had been issued at an average price of $5. Prepare the September 2 entry for the purchase and...

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Q: Outdoor Equipment Inc. had 180,000 common shares issued and

Outdoor Equipment Inc. had 180,000 common shares issued and outstanding as at December 31, 2020. The shares had been issued for $9.80 each. On September 12, 2021, Outdoor repurchased and retired 40,00...

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Q: Nelson Corp. earned profit of $450,000. The

Nelson Corp. earned profit of $450,000. The number of common shares outstanding all year long was 200,000 and preferred shareholders received a dividend totalling $10,000. Calculate the earnings per s...

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Q: Bellevue Ltd. reported profit of $860,000 for its

Bellevue Ltd. reported profit of $860,000 for its year ended December 31, 2020. Calculate earnings per share given the following additional information at December 31, 2020:

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Q: On January 1, Harmon Corp. had 100,000 common

On January 1, Harmon Corp. had 100,000 common shares outstanding. On February 1, Harmon Corp. issued 40,000 additional common shares. On June 1, another 80,000 common shares were issued. Calculate Har...

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Q: On January 1, Harrell Corp. had 75,000 common

On January 1, Harrell Corp. had 75,000 common shares issued and outstanding. On April 1, it issued 24,000 additional shares, and on June 1 declared and distributed a 20% share dividend. Calculate Harr...

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Q: On January 1, Star Corp. had 50,000 common

On January 1, Star Corp. had 50,000 common shares issued and outstanding. On April 1, it issued 4,000 additional shares, and on June 5 declared and distributed a two-for-one share split. Calculate Sta...

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Q: Huang Hardware Inc. had the following transactions involving non-strategic

Huang Hardware Inc. had the following transactions involving non-strategic investments during 2020: Required 1. Prepare an amortization schedule for the Barker bond showing only 2020 and 2021. 2. Prep...

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Q: A $15,000 bond with a contract interest rate of

A $15,000 bond with a contract interest rate of 6% was issued on March 1, 2020. Calculate the cash paid on the first interest payment date if interest is paid: a. annually b. semiannually c. quarter...

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