Questions from General Accounting


Q: The following data are taken from the financial statements of Filbert Company

The following data are taken from the financial statements of Filbert Company Compute for each year (a) the accounts receivable turnover and (b) the average collection period. What conclusions abo...

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Q: David Lemay is the chief executive officer of Brenna Electronics. Lemay

David Lemay is the chief executive officer of Brenna Electronics. Lemay is an expert engineer but a novice in accounting. Lemay asks you, as an accounting student, to explain (a) the bases for compari...

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Q: Kelli Rice, president of LR Industries, wishes to issue a

Kelli Rice, president of LR Industries, wishes to issue a press release to bolster her company’s image and maybe even its stock price, which has been gradually falling. As controller, you have been as...

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Q: If your school has a subscription to the FASB Codification, go

If your school has a subscription to the FASB Codification, go to http://aaahq.org/ ascLogin.cfm to log in and prepare responses to the following. Use the Master Glossary for determining the proper de...

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Q: Refer to P14-5A and add the following requirement.

Refer to P14-5A and add the following requirement. Prepare a letter to the president of the company, Shelly Phillips, describing the changes you made. Explain clearly why net income is different afte...

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Q: Steve Morgan, controller for Newton Industries, was reviewing production cost

Steve Morgan, controller for Newton Industries, was reviewing production cost reports for the year. One amount in these reports continued to bother him—advertising. During the year, the company had in...

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Q: The primary purpose of managerial accounting is to provide information useful for

The primary purpose of managerial accounting is to provide information useful for management decisions. Many of the managerial accounting techniques that you learn in this section of the course will b...

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Q: As noted in this chapter, because of global competition, companies

As noted in this chapter, because of global competition, companies have become increasingly focused on reducing costs. To reduce costs and remain competitive, many companies are turning to outsourcing...

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Q: On January 1, 2014, the ledger of Hiatt Company contained

On January 1, 2014, the ledger of Hiatt Company contained these liability accounts. Accounts Payable …………………………………………$42,500 Sales Taxes Payable …………………………………………6,600 Unearned Service Revenue ……………………...

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Q: Ermlar Corporation sells rock-climbing products and also operates an indoor

Ermlar Corporation sells rock-climbing products and also operates an indoor climbing facility for climbing enthusiasts. During the last part of 2014, Ermlar had the following transactions related to n...

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