Questions from Advanced Accounting


Q: Pel Museum is a private not-for-profit entity.

Pel Museum is a private not-for-profit entity. If it receives a contribution of historical artifacts, it need not recognize the contribution if the artifacts are to be sold and it will use the proceed...

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Q: A private not-for-profit entity receives two gifts.

A private not-for-profit entity receives two gifts. One is $80,000 and is restricted for paying salaries of teachers who help children learn to read. The other is $110,000, which is restricted for pur...

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Q: AB is a private not-for-profit entity. It

AB is a private not-for-profit entity. It acquires YZ, another private not-for-profit entity. The acquisition value is $1 million. YZ has net assets with a book value of $600,000 but a fair value of $...

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Q: BC and OP are both private not-for-profit entities

BC and OP are both private not-for-profit entities. They are combined to create MN, a private not-for-profit with an entirely new board of directors. BC has land with a book value of $300,000 and a fa...

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Q: What was the significance of the controversy in 1977 over the appropriate

What was the significance of the controversy in 1977 over the appropriate accounting principles to be used by oil- and gas-producing companies? a. Several major lawsuits resulted. b. Companies refused...

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Q: Southwest is a private not-for-profit entity. It

Southwest is a private not-for-profit entity. It acquires Northeast, another private not-for-profit. The acquisition value is $980,000. Northeast has two assets (and no liabilities): equipment with a...

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Q: In the accounting for health care providers, what are third-

In the accounting for health care providers, what are third-party payors? a. Doctors who reduce fees for indigent patients. b. Charities that supply medicines to hospitals and other health care provid...

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Q: Many companies make annual reports available on their corporate website, often

Many companies make annual reports available on their corporate website, often under an Investors tab. Annual reports also can be accessed through the SEC’s EDGAR system at www.sec.gov (under Filings,...

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Q: Which of the following statements is true? a. The

Which of the following statements is true? a. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulates intrastate stock offerings made by a company. b. The Securities Act of 1933 regulates the subsequent public...

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Q: Even if all companies in the world were to use IFRS,

Even if all companies in the world were to use IFRS, what are two obstacles to the worldwide comparability of financial statements?

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