Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: In March 2018, the Phillips Tool Company signed two purchase commitments

In March 2018, the Phillips Tool Company signed two purchase commitments. The first commitment requires Phillips to purchase inventory for $100,000 by June 15, 2018. The second commitment requires the...

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Q: Briefly explain the difference between U.S. GAAP and IFRS

Briefly explain the difference between U.S. GAAP and IFRS in the measurement of an impairment loss for property, plant, and equipment and finite-life intangible assets.

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Q: Howarth Manufacturing Company purchased a lathe on June 30, 2014,

Howarth Manufacturing Company purchased a lathe on June 30, 2014, at a cost of $80,000. The residual value of the lathe was estimated to be $5,000 at the end of a five-year life. The lathe was sold on...

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Q: Highsmith Rental Company purchased an apartment building early in 2018. There

Highsmith Rental Company purchased an apartment building early in 2018. There are 20 apartments in the building and each is furnished with major kitchen appliances. The company has decided to use the...

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Q: On January 2, 2018, the Jackson Company purchased equipment to

On January 2, 2018, the Jackson Company purchased equipment to be used in its manufacturing process. The equipment has an estimated life of eight years and an estimated residual value of $30,625. The...

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Q: The Thompson Corporation, a manufacturer of steel products, began operations

The Thompson Corporation, a manufacturer of steel products, began operations on October 1, 2016. The accounting department of Thompson has started the fixed-asset and depreciation schedule presented b...

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Q: AEP Industries Inc. is a leading manufacturer of plastic packing films

AEP Industries Inc. is a leading manufacturer of plastic packing films. The company uses the LIFO inventory method for external reporting but maintains its internal records using FIFO. The following d...

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Q: On March 31, 2018, the Herzog Company purchased a factory

On March 31, 2018, the Herzog Company purchased a factory complete with machinery and equipment. The allocation of the total purchase price of $1,000,000 to the various types of assets along with esti...

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Q: In 2018, the Marion Company purchased land containing a mineral mine

In 2018, the Marion Company purchased land containing a mineral mine for $1,600,000. Additional costs of $600,000 were incurred to develop the mine. Geologists estimated that 400,000 tons of ore would...

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Q: The market value of Helig Forestry and Mining Corporation bonds dropped 6

The market value of Helig Forestry and Mining Corporation bonds dropped 6 1 ⁄ 8 points when the federal government passed new legislation banning one of the company’s primary techniques for extracting...

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