Questions from Survey Accounting


Q: What is the economic entity assumption? Give an example of its

What is the economic entity assumption? Give an example of its violation.

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Q: Discuss the impact the use of LIFO has on taxes paid and

Discuss the impact the use of LIFO has on taxes paid and cash flows relative to the impact of FIFO when prices are increasing.

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Q: What is the difference between an account receivable and a note receivable

What is the difference between an account receivable and a note receivable?

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Q: What are some common types of receivables other than accounts receivable or

What are some common types of receivables other than accounts receivable or notes receivable?

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Q: How do the components of revenues and expenses differ between a merchandising

How do the components of revenues and expenses differ between a merchandising company and a service company?

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Q: Lance Morrow cannot understand why the cash realizable value does not decrease

Lance Morrow cannot understand why the cash realizable value does not decrease when an uncollectible account is written off under the allowance method. Clarify this point for Lance.

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Q: Waymon Co. has net sales of $100,000,

Waymon Co. has net sales of $100,000, cost of goods sold of $70,000, and operating expenses of $18,000. What is its gross profit?

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Q: What is the primary source document for recording (1)

What is the primary source document for recording (1) cash sales and (2) credit sales?

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Q: Why is the normal operating cycle for a merchandising company likely to

Why is the normal operating cycle for a merchandising company likely to be longer than for a service company?

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Q: Here is a list of words or phrases discussed in this chapter

Here is a list of words or phrases discussed in this chapter: 1. Corporation 4. Partnership 7. Accounts payable 2. Creditor 5. Stockholder 8. Auditor’s opinion 3. Accounts receivable 6. Commo...

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