Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: Which of the following is the entry to be recorded by a

Which of the following is the entry to be recorded by a law firm when it receives a $2,000 retainer from a new client at the initial client meeting? a. Debit to Cash, $2,000; credit to Legal Fees Rev...

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Q: Total gross sales for the period include the following:

Total gross sales for the period include the following: Credit card sales (discount 3%).............................$ 9,400 Sales on account (2/15, n/60)...............................$10,500 Sales...

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Q: Net sales for the period was $45,000 and cost

Net sales for the period was $45,000 and cost of sales was $28,000. Compute the gross profit percentage for the current year. What does this ratio measure?

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Q: Using the following categories, indicate the effects of the following transactions

Using the following categories, indicate the effects of the following transactions. Use + for increase and − for decrease and indicate the accounts affected and the amounts. a. At th...

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Q: Indicate the most likely effect of the following changes in credit policy

Indicate the most likely effect of the following changes in credit policy on the receivables turnover ratio (+ for increase, − for decrease, and NE for no effect). a. Granted credit with shorter payme...

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Q: Indicate whether the following items would be added (+) or subtracted (−)

Indicate whether the following items would be added (+) or subtracted (−) from the company’s books or the bank statement during the construction of a bank reconcili...

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Q: Merchandise invoiced at $8,500 is sold on terms 1

Merchandise invoiced at $8,500 is sold on terms 1/10, n/30. If the buyer pays within the discount period, what amount will be reported on the income statement as net sales?

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Q: Prepare journal entries for each transaction listed. a. During

Prepare journal entries for each transaction listed. a. During the period, bad debts are written off in the amount of $19,000. b. At the end of the period, bad debt expense is estimated to be $13,000....

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Q: Sales discounts with terms 2/10, n/30 mean

Sales discounts with terms 2/10, n/30 mean: a. 10 percent discount for payment within 30 days. b. 2 percent discount for payment within 10 days, or the full amount (less returns) due within 30 days....

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Q: Gross sales total $250,000, one-half of

Gross sales total $250,000, one-half of which were credit sales. Sales returns and allowances of $15,000 apply to the credit sales, sales discounts of 2% were taken on all of the net credit sales, and...

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