Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: Messier Inc. manufactures cycling equipment. Recently, the vice president

Messier Inc. manufactures cycling equipment. Recently, the vice president of operations of the company has requested construction of a new plant to meet the increasing demand for the company’s bikes....

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Q: In this simulation, you are asked to address various requirements regarding

In this simulation, you are asked to address various requirements regarding the accounting for receivables. Prepare responses to all parts.

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Q: The financial statements of Marks and Spencer plc (M&S

The financial statements of Marks and Spencer plc (M&S) are available at the book’s companion website or can be accessed at http://corporate.marksandspencer.com/documents/publications/2010/Annual_Repo...

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Q: What are some steps taken by both the FASB and IASB to

What are some steps taken by both the FASB and IASB to move to fair value measurement for financial instruments? In what ways have some of the approaches differed?

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Q: On December 31, 2012, Firth Company borrowed $62,

On December 31, 2012, Firth Company borrowed $62,092 from Paris Bank, signing a 5-year, $100,000 zero-internet-bearing note. The note was issued to yield 10% interest. Unfortunately, during 2012, Firt...

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Q: As the new staff person in your company’s treasury department, you

As the new staff person in your company’s treasury department, you have been asked to conduct research related to a proposed transfer of receivables. Your supervisor wants the authoritative sources fo...

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Q: Mishima, Inc. indicated in a recent annual report that approximately

Mishima, Inc. indicated in a recent annual report that approximately $19 million of merchandise was received on consignment. Should Mishima, Inc. report this amount on its balance sheet? Explain.

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Q: Zonker Inc. purchases 500 units of an item at an invoice

Zonker Inc. purchases 500 units of an item at an invoice cost of $30,000. What is the cost per unit? If the goods are shipped f.o.b. shipping point and the freight bill was $1,500, what is the cost pe...

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Q: In what ways are the inventory accounts of a retailing company different

In what ways are the inventory accounts of a retailing company different from those of a manufacturing company?

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Q: In an article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the

In an article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the phrases “phantom (paper) profits” and “high LIFO profits” through involuntary liquidation were used. Explain these phrases.

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