Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: Describe the current convergence efforts of the FASB and IASB in the

Describe the current convergence efforts of the FASB and IASB in the area of accounting for taxes.

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Q: Pretax financial income for Lake Inc. is $300,000

Pretax financial income for Lake Inc. is $300,000, and its taxable income is $100,000 for 2015. Its only temporary difference at the end of the period relates to a $70,000 difference due to excess dep...

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Q: Each of the following items must be considered in preparing a statement

Each of the following items must be considered in preparing a statement of cash flows for Cruz Fashions Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2014. 1. Fixed assets that had cost $20,000 61⁄2 years befo...

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Q: On January 1, 2014, Lennon Industries had stock outstanding as

On January 1, 2014, Lennon Industries had stock outstanding as follows. To acquire the net assets of three smaller companies, Lennon authorized the issuance of an additional 160,000 common shares. The...

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Q: On March 5, 2015, you were hired by Hemingway Inc

On March 5, 2015, you were hired by Hemingway Inc., a closely held company, as a staff member of its newly created internal auditing department. While reviewing the company’s records...

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Q: Charles Austin of the controller’s office of Thompson Corporation was given the

Charles Austin of the controller’s office of Thompson Corporation was given the assignment of determining the basic and diluted earnings per share values for the year ending December...

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Q: Venzuela Company’s net income for 2014 is $50,000.

Venzuela Company’s net income for 2014 is $50,000. The only potentially dilutive securities outstanding were 1,000 options issued during 2013, each exercisable for one share at $6. None has been exerc...

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Q: On January 2, 2014, Jones Company purchases a call option

On January 2, 2014, Jones Company purchases a call option for $300 on Merchant common stock. The call option gives Jones the option to buy 1,000 shares of Merchant at a strike price of $50 per share....

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Q: Berstler Construction Company began operations in 2014. Construction activity for the

Berstler Construction Company began operations in 2014. Construction activity for the first year is shown below. All contracts are with different customers, and any work remaining at December 31, 2014...

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Q: Albertsen Corporation is considering proposals for either leasing or purchasing aircraft.

Albertsen Corporation is considering proposals for either leasing or purchasing aircraft. The proposed lease agreement involves a twin-engine turboprop Viking that has a fair value of $1,000,000. This...

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