Questions from General Accounting


Q: Knobler Corporation issues $200,000 of 6%, 5-

Knobler Corporation issues $200,000 of 6%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2014, at 103. Assuming that the straight-line method is used to amortize the premium, what is the total amount of interest expense...

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Q: Glenda Hope is discussing the advantages of the effective-interest method

Glenda Hope is discussing the advantages of the effective-interest method of bond amortization with her accounting staff. What do you think Glenda is saying?

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Q: Whitson Corporation issues $400,000 of 9%, 5-

Whitson Corporation issues $400,000 of 9%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2014, at 104. If Whitson uses the effective-interest method in amortizing the premium, will the annual interest expense increase o...

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Q: Matt Higgins needs a few new trucks for his business. He

Matt Higgins 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 borrow will make his liquidity and solvency ratios l...

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Q: Norman Corporation has a current ratio of 1.1. Tim

Norman Corporation has a current ratio of 1.1. Tim has always been told that a corporation’s current ratio should exceed 2.0. The company maintains that its ratio is low because it has a minimal amoun...

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Q: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has important implications for

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has important implications for the financial community. Explain two implications of SOX.

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Q: Knobler Corporation issues $200,000 of 6%, 5-

Knobler Corporation issues $200,000 of 6%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2014, at 103. Assuming that the straight-line method is used to amortize the premium, what is the total amount of interest expense...

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Q: Glenda Hope is discussing the advantages of the effective-interest method

Glenda Hope is discussing the advantages of the effective-interest method of bond amortization with her accounting staff. What do you think Glenda is saying?

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Q: Whitson Corporation issues $400,000 of 9%, 5-

Whitson Corporation issues $400,000 of 9%, 5-year bonds on January 1, 2014, at 104. If Whitson uses the effective-interest method in amortizing the premium, will the annual interest expense increase o...

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

The management of Hinrichs 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 inc...

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