Questions from College Accounting


Q: The following are selected accounts from the general ledger of the First

The following are selected accounts from the general ledger of the First Company on December 31, 20X1. Show how the corporation’s Stockholders’ Equity section would appear on the December 31, 20X1, ba...

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Q: A corporation has paid estimated income taxes of $50,000

A corporation has paid estimated income taxes of $50,000 during the year 20X1. At the end of the year, the corporation’s tax bill is computed to be $52,000. Give the general journal entry to adjust th...

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Q: In each of the following situations, what is the amount of

In each of the following situations, what is the amount of profit or loss? In each situation, what accounts will be debited and credited, and for what amount, in the journal entry to close the Income...

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Q: After the revenue and expense accounts were closed into Income Summary on

After the revenue and expense accounts were closed into Income Summary on December 31, 20X1, the Income Summary account showed a net loss for the year of $50,000. Prepare the general journal entry to...

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Q: On October 15, 20X1, the board of directors of Trump

On October 15, 20X1, the board of directors of Trump Inc. declared a cash dividend of $1 per share on its 100,000 outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on November 15 to stockhol...

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Q: ACH Company had outstanding 100,000 shares of $5 par

ACH Company had outstanding 100,000 shares of $5 par-value common stock on August 13, 20X1. On that date, it declared a 10 percent common stock dividend distributable on September 15 to stockholders o...

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Q: TNCO Corporation had outstanding 100,000 shares of no-par

TNCO Corporation had outstanding 100,000 shares of no-par-value common stock, with a stated value of $12, on December 1, 20X1. The directors voted to split the stock on a 2-for-1 basis, issuing one ne...

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Q: Programs Plus is a retail firm that sells computer programs for home

Programs Plus is a retail firm that sells computer programs for home and business use. Programs Plus operates in a state with no sales tax. On December 31, 20X1, its general ledger contained the accou...

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Q: On December 31, 20X1, the board of directors of NoCal

On December 31, 20X1, the board of directors of NoCal Corporation voted to appropriate $100,000 of retained earnings each year for five years to establish a reserve for contingencies. Give the general...

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Q: Because of fears about the outcome of several lawsuits in progress during

Because of fears about the outcome of several lawsuits in progress during the past five years, Falcon Corporation had appropriated retained earnings of $250,000, and transferred that amount from the R...

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