Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: On November 24, 2012, 26 passengers on Windsor Airlines Flight

On November 24, 2012, 26 passengers on Windsor Airlines Flight No. 901 were injured upon landing when the plane skidded off the runway. Personal injury suits for damages totaling $9,000,000 were filed...

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Q: Kobayashi Corporation reports in the current liability section of its statement of

Kobayashi Corporation reports in the current liability section of its statement of financial position at December 31, 2012 (its year-end), short-term obligations of $15,000,000, which includes the cur...

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Q: Scorcese Inc. is involved in a lawsuit at December 31,

Scorcese Inc. is involved in a lawsuit at December 31, 2012. (a) Prepare the December 31 entry assuming it is probable that Scorcese will be liable for $900,000 as a result of this suit. (b) Prepare t...

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Q: Winslow Company sold 150 color laser copiers in 2012 for $4

Winslow Company sold 150 color laser copiers in 2012 for $4,000 apiece, together with a one-year warranty. Maintenance on each copier during the warranty period averages $300. Instructions (a) Prepar...

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Q: Buchanan Company recently was sued by a competitor for patent infringement.

Buchanan Company recently was sued by a competitor for patent infringement. Attorneys have determined that it is probable that Buchanan will lose the case and that a reasonable estimate of damages to...

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Q: Selzer Equipment Company sold 500 Rollomatics during 2012 at $6,

Selzer Equipment Company sold 500 Rollomatics during 2012 at $6,000 each. During 2012, Selzer spent $30,000 servicing the 2-year warranties that accompany the Rollomatic. All applicable transactions a...

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Q: Polska Corporation, in preparation of its December 31, 2012,

Polska Corporation, in preparation of its December 31, 2012, financial statements, is attempting to determine the proper accounting treatment for each of the following situations. 1. As a result of un...

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Q: Hincapie Co. manufactures specialty bike accessories. The company is most

Hincapie Co. manufactures specialty bike accessories. The company is most well known for its product quality, and it has offered one of the best warranties in the industry on its higher-priced product...

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Q: What are the general rules for measuring gain or loss by both

What are the general rules for measuring gain or loss by both creditor and debtor in a troubled debt restructuring involving a settlement?

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Q: Discuss the accounting treatment or disclosure that should be accorded a declared

Discuss the accounting treatment or disclosure that should be accorded a declared but unpaid cash dividend; an accumulated but undeclared dividend on cumulative preferred stock; a stock dividend distr...

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