Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: Ernie Sams says that liquidity and solvency are the same thing.

Ernie Sams says that liquidity and solvency are the same thing. Is he correct? If not, how do they differ?

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Q: Sehr Company issued $500,000, 6%, 30-

Sehr Company issued $500,000, 6%, 30-year bonds on January 1, 2017, at 103. Interest is payable annually on January 1. Sehr uses straight-line amortization for bond premium or discount. Instructions P...

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Q: Which two ratios do you think should be of greatest interest in

Which two ratios do you think should be of greatest interest in each of the following cases? (a) A pension fund considering the purchase of 20-year bonds. (b) A bank contemplating a short-term loan. (...

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Q: The management of Ingolls Corporation is concerned because survey data suggest that

The management of Ingolls Corporation is concerned because survey data suggest that many potential customers do not buy vehicles due to quality concerns. It is considering taking the bold step of incr...

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Q: (a) What is the purpose of a retained earnings restriction

(a) What is the purpose of a retained earnings restriction? (b) Identify the possible causes of retained earnings restrictions.

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Q: Motley Company issued $300,000, 8%, 15-

Motley Company issued $300,000, 8%, 15-year bonds on December 31, 2016, for $288,000. Interest is payable annually on December 31. Motley uses the straight-line method to amortize bond premium or disc...

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Q: Thom Inc.’s common stock has a par value of $

Thom Inc.’s common stock has a par value of $1 and a current market price of $15. Explain why these amounts are different.

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Q: Keanu Inc. has net income of $200,000,

Keanu Inc. has net income of $200,000, average shares of common stock outstanding of 40,000, and preferred dividends for the period of $20,000. What is Keanu’s earnings per share of common stock? Fred...

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Q: Hank Mays needs a few new trucks for his business. He

Hank Mays needs a few new trucks for his business. He is considering buying the trucks but is concerned that the additional debt he will need to incur will make his liquidity and solvency ratios look...

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Q: In the direct method, why is depreciation expense not reported in

In the direct method, why is depreciation expense not reported in the cash flows from operating activities section?

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