Questions from Survey Accounting


Q: a. Give an example of a contingent liability that is probable

a. Give an example of a contingent liability that is probable and reasonably estimable. How would this type of liability be shown in the accounting records? b. Give an example of a contingent liabilit...

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Q: The following selected transactions were taken from the books of Ripley Company

The following selected transactions were taken from the books of Ripley Company for 2018: 1. On February 1, 2018, borrowed $70,000 cash from the local bank. The note had a 6 percent interest rate and...

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Q: On January 1, 2018, Brown Co. borrowed cash from

On January 1, 2018, Brown Co. borrowed cash from First Bank by issuing a $100,000 face value, four-year term note that had an 8 percent annual interest rate. The note is to be repaid by making annual...

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Q: The following transactions apply to Pecan Co. for 2018, its

The following transactions apply to Pecan Co. for 2018, its first year of operations: 1. Received $100,000 cash in exchange for issuance of common stock. 2. Secured a $300,000 five-year installment lo...

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Q: Elite Boat Sales uses a line of credit to help finance its

Elite Boat Sales uses a line of credit to help finance its inventory purchases. Elite Boat Sales sells boats and equipment and uses the line of credit to build inventory for its peak sales months, whi...

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Q: Mott Company has a line of credit with Bay Bank. Mott

Mott Company has a line of credit with Bay Bank. Mott can borrow up to $400,000 at any time over the course of the 2018 calendar year. The following table shows the prime rate expressed as an annual p...

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Q: Show the effect of each of the following independent accounting events on

Show the effect of each of the following independent accounting events on the financial statements using a horizontal statements model like the following one. Use + for increase, − f...

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Q: Louise Stinson, the chief financial officer of Bostonian Corporation, was

Louise Stinson, the chief financial officer of Bostonian Corporation, was on her way to the president’s office. She was carrying the latest round of bad news. There would be no executive bonuses this...

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Q: Cal Cagle was working to establish a business enterprise with four of

Cal Cagle was working to establish a business enterprise with four of his wealthy friends. Each of the five individuals would receive a 20 percent ownership interest in the company. A primary goal of...

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Q: Sea Coast Plumbing Company (SCPC) is a national company that

Sea Coast Plumbing Company (SCPC) is a national company that provides residential plumbing services. SCPC is considering making a substantial investment in Rake land Distributors, Inc. (RDI). RDI sell...

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