Questions from Advanced Accounting


Q: When Valero Energy Corp. acquired Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corp. (

When Valero Energy Corp. acquired Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corp. (UDS) for US$6 billion, it created the second-largest refiner of petroleum products in North America, with over 23,000 employees in th...

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Q: Lauder Adventures Limited (LAL) was incorporated over 40 years ago

Lauder Adventures Limited (LAL) was incorporated over 40 years ago as an amusement park and golf course. Over time, a nearby city has grown to the point where it borders on LAL's properties. In recent...

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Q: It is September 15, Year 8. The partner has called

It is September 15, Year 8. The partner has called you, CPA, into his office to discuss a special engagement related to a purchase agreement. John Toffler, a successful entrepreneur with several diffe...

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Q: BIO Company is a private company. It employs 30 engineers and

BIO Company is a private company. It employs 30 engineers and scientists who are involved with research and development of various biomedical devices. All of the engineers and scientists are highly re...

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Q: It is now mid-September Year 3. Growth Investments Limited

It is now mid-September Year 3. Growth Investments Limited (GIL) has been owned by Sam and Ida Growth since its incorporation under the Canada Business Corporations Act many years ago. The owners, bot...

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Q: Total Protection Limited (TPL) was incorporated on January 1,

Total Protection Limited (TPL) was incorporated on January 1, Year 1, by five homebuilders in central Canada to provide warranty protection for new-home buyers. Each shareholder owns a 20% interest in...

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Q: Beaver Ridge Oilers' Players Association and Mr. Slim, the CEO

Beaver Ridge Oilers' Players Association and Mr. Slim, the CEO of the Beaver Ridge Oilers Hockey Club (Club), ask for your help in resolving a salary dispute. Mr. Slim presents the following income st...

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Q: Gerry's Fabrics Ltd. (GFL), a private company, manufactures

Gerry's Fabrics Ltd. (GFL), a private company, manufactures a variety of clothing for women and children and sells it to retailers across Canada. Until recently, the company has operated from the same...

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Q: You, the controller, recently had the following discussion with the

You, the controller, recently had the following discussion with the president: President: I just don't understand why we can't recognize the revenue from the intercompany sale of inventory on the con...

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Q: Good Quality Auto Parts Limited (GQ) is a medium-

Good Quality Auto Parts Limited (GQ) is a medium-sized, privately owned producer of auto parts, which are sold to car manufacturers, repair shops, and retail outlets. In March Year 10, the union negot...

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