Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: The following disclosure note appeared in the July 27, 2019,

The following disclosure note appeared in the July 27, 2019, annual report of Cisco Systems, Inc. Note 9: Available-for-Sale Debt Investments and Equity Investments (in part) Available-for-sale invest...

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Q: A1 Electronics has one product in its ending inventory. Per unit

A1 Electronics has one product in its ending inventory. Per unit data consist of the following: cost, $20; replacement cost, $18; selling price, $30; selling costs, $4. The normal profit is 30% of sel...

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Q: Microsoft’s 2020 10-K includes the following information relevant to its

Microsoft’s 2020 10-K includes the following information relevant to its available-for-sale investments in Note 17—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): Re...

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Q: General Motors invests in securities of other companies. Access GM’s 2019

General Motors invests in securities of other companies. Access GM’s 2019 10-K (which includes financial statements) using EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Required: 1. What is the amount and classification of a...

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Q: The following are excerpts from the 2019 financial statements of Renault,

The following are excerpts from the 2019 financial statements of Renault, a large French automobile manufacturer. / In view of this situation, Renault is considered to exercise significant influence o...

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Q: Obtain the 2019 annual report of FCA Group (archived at www

Obtain the 2019 annual report of FCA Group (archived at www.stellantis.com), which manufactures Fiat-brand automobiles as well as other products. Required: Find FCA’s discussion of “Basis of Consolida...

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Q: The following True blood case is recommended for use with this chapter

The following True blood case is recommended for use with this chapter. The case provides an excellent opportunity for class discussion, group projects, and writing assignments. The case, along with P...

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Q: A fellow accountant has solicited your opinion regarding the classification of short

A fellow accountant has solicited your opinion regarding the classification of short-term obligations repaid prior to being replaced by a long-term security. Cheshire Foods, Inc., issued $5,000,000 of...

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Q: IGF Foods Company is a large, primarily domestic, consumer Foods

IGF Foods Company is a large, primarily domestic, consumer Foods Company involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of a variety of food products. Industry averages are derived from Troy&acir...

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Q: As a second-year financial analyst for A.J.

As a second-year financial analyst for A.J. Straub Investments, you are performing an initial analysis on Reliant Pharmaceuticals. A difficulty you’ve encountered in making comparisons with its chief...

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