Questions from Advanced Accounting


Q: On January 1, the partners of Van, Bakel, and

On January 1, the partners of Van, Bakel, and Cox (who share profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2, respectively) decide to liquidate their partnership. The trial balance at this date follows: The...

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Q: Following is a series of independent cases. In each situation,

Following is a series of independent cases. In each situation, indicate the cash distribution to be made to partners at the end of the liquidation process. Unless otherwise stated, assume that all sol...

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Q: The partnership of Frick, Wilson, and Clarke has elected to

The partnership of Frick, Wilson, and Clarke has elected to cease all operations and liquidate its business property. A balance sheet drawn up at this time shows the following account balances: Part...

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Q: The partnership of Butler, Osman, and Ward was formed several

The partnership of Butler, Osman, and Ward was formed several years as a local tax preparation firm. Two partners have reached retirement age and the partners have decided to terminate operations and...

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Q: Why does an intra-entity sale of a depreciable asset (

Why does an intra-entity sale of a depreciable asset (such as equipment or a building) require subsequent adjustments to depreciation expense within the consolidation process?

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Q: If a seller makes an intra-entity sale of a depreciable

If a seller makes an intra-entity sale of a depreciable asset at a price above book value, the seller’s beginning Retained Earnings is reduced when preparing each subsequent consolidation. Why does th...

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Q: Washburn Company owns 75 percent of Metcalf Company’s outstanding common stock.

Washburn Company owns 75 percent of Metcalf Company’s outstanding common stock. During the current year, Metcalf issues additional shares to outside parties at a price more than its per share consolid...

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Q: One company purchases the outstanding debt instruments of an affiliated company on

One company purchases the outstanding debt instruments of an affiliated company on the open market. This transaction creates a gain that is appropriately recognized in the consolidated financial state...

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Q: A subsidiary sells land to the parent company at a significant gain

A subsidiary sells land to the parent company at a significant gain. The parent holds the land for two years and then sells it to an outside party, also for a gain. How does the business combination a...

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Q: A parent acquires the outstanding bonds of a subsidiary company directly from

A parent acquires the outstanding bonds of a subsidiary company directly from an outside third party. For consolidation purposes, this transaction creates a gain of $45,000. Should this gain be alloca...

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