Questions from College Accounting


Q: Jax Mercantile Co. has been northern Colorado’s premier outdoor gear source

Jax Mercantile Co. has been northern Colorado’s premier outdoor gear source for over 50 years. Jax sells men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing for any outdoor activity. Customers can also find campi...

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Q: You are the bookkeeper at a small merchandising firm. You are

You are the bookkeeper at a small merchandising firm. You are comparing the income statements from the last three years. You notice that the Purchases Returns and Allowances account (as a percentage o...

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Q: Following is a trial balance prepared just before you were hired.

Following is a trial balance prepared just before you were hired. Two accounts are missing, and the amount for Sales is off. Here are a few facts to consider. Our business is in a state that collects...

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Q: Bay Book and Software has two sales departments: Book and Software

Bay Book and Software has two sales departments: Book and Software. After recording and posting all adjustments, including the adjustments for merchandise inventory, the accountant prepared the adjust...

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Q: La Hacienda Company has two departments: Furniture and Lighting. La

La Hacienda Company has two departments: Furniture and Lighting. La Hacienda’s accountant prepares an adjusted trial balance (shown below) at the end of the fiscal year. The trial...

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Q: Nillson’s Nursery uses the direct write-off method for recording bad

Nillson’s Nursery uses the direct write-off method for recording bad debts. Required Journalize the following selected entries: 2012 Apr. 10 Write off the account of P. A. Seldon as uncollectible, $4...

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Q: Saenz Company uses a voucher system in which it records invoices at

Saenz Company uses a voucher system in which it records invoices at the gross amount. The following vouchers were issued during February and were unpaid on March 1: The following transactions were c...

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Q: Hartman Company, which uses a voucher system, has the following

Hartman Company, which uses a voucher system, has the following unpaid vouchers on July 1. The firm follows the practice of recording vouchers at the gross amount. The company completed the followin...

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Q: Nathan Systems uses a voucher system in which it records invoices at

Nathan Systems uses a voucher system in which it records invoices at the gross amount. During October, it completed the following transactions: Oct. 2 Issued voucher no. 2632 in favor of Myers and Hor...

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Q: Explain the meaning and importance of the shipping terms FOB destination and

Explain the meaning and importance of the shipping terms FOB destination and FOB shipping point. Who has title to the goods once they have been shipped?

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