Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: On January 1, 2021, Brandon Electronics issued $85 million

On January 1, 2021, Brandon Electronics issued $85 million of 11.5% bonds, dated January 1. The market yield for bonds of maturity issued by similar firms in terms of riskiness is 12.25%. How can Bran...

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Q: In late 2017 the federal tax rate for subsequent years was decreased

In late 2017 the federal tax rate for subsequent years was decreased from 35% to 21%. How would this affect an existing deferred tax liability? How would the change be reflected in net income?

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Q: Marshall Companies, Inc., holds a note receivable from a former

Marshall Companies, Inc., holds a note receivable from a former subsidiary. Due to financial difficulties, the former subsidiary has been unable to pay the previous year’s interest on the note. Marsha...

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Q: At December 31, the end of the reporting period, the

At December 31, the end of the reporting period, the analysis of a loss contingency indicates that an obligation is only reasonably possible, though its dollar amount is readily estimable. During Febr...

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Q: Northwest Carburetor Company established a fund in 2018 to accumulate money for

Northwest Carburetor Company established a fund in 2018 to accumulate money for a new plant scheduled for construction in 2021. How should this special purpose fund be reported in Northwest’s balance...

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Q: The EPBO for Branch Industries at the end of 2021 was determined

The EPBO for Branch Industries at the end of 2021 was determined by the actuary to be $20,000 as it relates to employee Will Lawson. Lawson was hired at the beginning of 2007. He will be fully eligibl...

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Q: Garrett Corporation began operations in 2021. To maintain its accounting records

Garrett Corporation began operations in 2021. To maintain its accounting records, Garrett entered into a two-year agreement with Accurite Company. The agreement specifies that Garrett will pay $35,000...

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Q: Suppose the Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of investigating Ozone

Suppose the Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of investigating Ozone Ruination Limited for possible environmental damage but has not proposed a penalty as of December 31, 2020, the com...

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Q: Answer Q12–26 but assume that the investment is classified as

Answer Q12–26 but assume that the investment is classified as AFS. Data from Q12-26: When market rates of interest rise after a fixed-rate security is purchased, the value of the now below-market, fi...

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Q: How does IFRS differ from current U.S. GAAP with

How does IFRS differ from current U.S. GAAP with respect to accounting for Impairments?

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