As stated in its recent annual report, “Sysco Corporation . . . is the largest North American distributor of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. We provide products and related services to approximately 425,000 customers, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers.” A note to a recent annual report for Sysco contained the following information: (in thousands) Current Year Land………………………………………………………..$ 431,694 Buildings and improvements……………….…….3,816,387 Fleet and equipment………………………….………2,726,415 Computer hardware and software………..……..1,109,379 8,083,875 Accumulated depreciation…………………… (4,098,257) $3,985,618 depreciation expense (in thousands of dollars) charged to operations was $493,800 in the current year. depreciation generally is computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Required: 1. What is your best estimate of the average expected life for Sysco’s depreciable assets? 2. What is your best estimate of the average age of Sysco’s depreciable assets?
> Several years ago, Cyclop Company issued bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 for $1,045,000. As a result of declining interest rates, the company has decided to call the bonds at a call premium of 5 percent over par. The bonds have a current book value
> After hearing a knock at your front door, you are surprised to see the Prize Patrol from your state’s online lottery agency. Upon opening your door, you learn you have won the lottery of $12.5 million. You discover that you have three options: (1) you ca
> Calculate the book value of a three-year-old machine that has a cost of $31,000, an estimated residual value of $1,000, and an estimated useful life of five years. The company uses straight-line depreciation.
> For each of the following transactions, determine whether cash flows from operating activities will increase, decrease, or remain the same: a. Purchased merchandise on credit. b. Paid an account payable in cash. c. Accrued payroll for the month but did n
> StarGaze Company leased a truck for three months. Accounting guidance classifies the lease as an operating lease. StarGaze makes lease payments of $800 at the end of each month. What journal entry will StarGaze enter upon signing the lease? What journal
> For each of the following scenarios, indicate whether an asset has been impaired (Y for yes and N for no) and, if so, the amount of loss that should be recorded. Is Asset Impaired? Book Estimated Fair Amount Value Future Cash Flows Value of Loss $ 15
> Wygant Corporation borrowed $290,000 on October 1 last year. The note carried a 10% interest rate with the principal and interest payable on May 1 this year. Prepare the journal entry to record the note on October 1. Prepare the adjusting entry to record
> Ospry Company has working capital in the amount of $1,240,000. For each of the following transactions, determine whether working capital will increase, decrease, or remain the same. a. Paid accounts payable in the amount of $50,000. b. Recorded accrued s
> What is the present value of 10 equal payments of $15,000 to be made at the end of each year for the next 10 years? The annual interest rate is 10%.
> A number of events over the life of a bond have effects that are reported on the statement of cash flows. For each of the following events, determine whether the event affects the statement of cash flows and, if so, whether it affects operating, investin
> Several years ago, Nicole Company issued bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 for $945,000. As a result of declining interest rates, the company has decided to call the bond at a call premium of 5 percent over par. The bonds have a current book value of
> Several years ago, Nicole Company issued bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 for $945,000. As a result of declining interest rates, the company has decided to call the bond at a call premium of 5 percent over par. The bonds have a current book value of
> Several years ago, Walters Company issued bonds with a face value of $1,000,000 at par. As a result of declining interest rates, the company has decided to call the bond at a call premium of 5 percent over par. Record the retirement of the bonds.
> Kieso Company borrowed $600,000 for three months. The annual interest rate on the loan was 11%. Kieso’s fiscal year ends on December 31. Kieso borrowed the $600,000 one month prior to the end of its current fiscal year and paid the $600,000 plus interest
> Judge Drago has decided to set up an educational fund for his favorite granddaughter, Emma, who will start college in one year. The judge plans to deposit an amount in a savings account that pays 9% annual interest. He wants to deposit an amount that is
> You are a financial adviser working with a client who wants to retire in eight years. The client has a savings account with a local bank that pays 9% annual interest. The client wants to deposit an amount that will provide her with $1,000,000 when she re
> You have just won the state lottery and have two choices for collecting your winnings. You can collect $100,000 today or receive $20,000 at the end of each year for the next seven years. A financial analyst has told you that you can earn 10% on your inve
> You have decided to buy a used car. The dealer has offered you two options: a. Pay $500 per month for 20 months and an additional $10,000 at the end of 20 months. The dealer is charging an annual interest rate of 24%. b. Make a one-time payment of $14,90
> The Jenkins Corporation has purchased an executive jet. The company has agreed to pay $200,000 per year for the next 10 years and an additional $1,000,000 at the end of the 10th year. The seller of the jet is charging 6% annual interest. Determine the li
> An investment will pay $15,000 at the end of each year for eight years and a one-time payment of $150,000 at the end of the eighth year. Determine the present value of this investment using a 7% annual interest rate.
> An investment will pay $20,000 at the end of the first year, $30,000 at the end of the second year, and $50,000 at the end of the third year. Determine the present value of this investment using a 10% annual interest rate.
> On January 1 of this year, Shannon Company completed the following transactions (assume a 10% annual interest rate): a. Bought a delivery truck and agreed to pay $60,000 at the end of three years. b. Rented an office building and was given the option of
> MoonShine Company signed a note for $50,000 to purchase a new piece of equipment. MoonShine will pay the $50,000 back at the end of two years along with any accrued interest. The annual interest rate on the loan is 6%. Compute the present value of this l
> Global Stores is downsizing and must let some employees go. Employees volunteering to leave are being offered a severance package of $118,000 cash, another $129,000 to be paid in one year, and an annuity of $27,500 to be paid each year for six years with
> Refer to the financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters in Appendix B at the end of this book. Financial Statement of American Eagle Outfitters: Required: 1. Did American Eagle pay any interest during the year? (Hint: You may need to look in the
> During the current year, Merkley Company disposed of three different assets. On January 1 of the current year, prior to the disposal of the assets, the accounts reflected the following: The machines were disposed of during the current year in the follow
> You are a financial analyst for Ford Motor Company and have been asked to determine the impact of alternative depreciation methods. For your analysis, you have been asked to compare methods based on a machine that cost $106,000. The estimated useful life
> Best Buy Co., Inc., headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, is one of the leading consumer electronics retailers, operating more than 1,200 stores in the United States, Canada, China, and Mexico. The following was reported in a recent annual report: Requ
> At the beginning of the year, Plummer’s Sports Center bought three used fitness machines from Advantage, Inc. The machines immediately were overhauled, installed, and started operating. The machines were different; therefore, each had t
> A recent annual report for FedEx included the following note: NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. Expenditures for major additions, improvements and flight equipment modifications are cap
> On January 2, Summers Company bought a machine for use in operations. The machine has an estimated useful life of eight years and an estimated residual value of $2,600. The company provided the following expenditures: a. Invoice price of the machine, $85
> If interest rates fell after the issuance of a bond and the company decided to retire the debt early, would you expect the company to report a gain or loss on debt retirement? How would the company’s balance sheet and income statement be affected?
> The debt-to-equity and times interest earned ratios were discussed in this chapter. Which is a better indicator of a company’s ability to meet its required interest payment? Explain.
> Williams Company plans to issue bonds with a face value of $600,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent. The bonds will mature in 10 years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. All of the bonds are sold on January 1 of this year. Determ
> Garrett Company had the following activities for a recent year ended December 31: Sold land that cost $20,000 for $20,000 cash; purchased $181,000 of equipment, paying $156,000 in cash and signing a note payable for the rest; and recorded $5,500 in depre
> Refer to the financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters in Appendix B and Urban Outfitters in Appendix C. Financial statements of American Eagle: Financial statements of Urban Outfitters: Required: 1. Compute the average number of days that acco
> Elizabeth Pie Company has been in business for 50 years and has developed a large group of loyal restaurant customers. Giant Bakery Inc. has made an offer to buy Elizabeth Pie Company for $5,000,000. The book value of Elizabeth Pie’s recorded assets and
> As part of a major renovation at the beginning of the year, Bonham’s Bakery sold shelving units (store fixtures) that were 10 years old for $1,800 cash. The original cost of the shelves was $6,500 and they had been depreciated on a straight-line basis ov
> Buzz Coffee Shops is famous for its large servings of hot coffee. Last year a customer spilled a cup of hot coffee on himself and decided to file a lawsuit against Buzz for $1,000,000. Buzz’s management thinks the chances of the company having to pay any
> Calculate the book value of a three-year-old machine that has a cost of $26,000, an estimated residual value of $1,000, and an estimated useful life of 50,000 machine hours. The company uses units-of production depreciation and ran the machine 3,200 hour
> Calculate the book value of a three-year-old machine that has a cost of $55,000, an estimated residual value of $5,000, and an estimated useful life of five years. The company uses double-declining-balance depreciation. Round to the nearest dollar.
> Nelson Company reported cost of goods sold of $690,000 last year and $720,000 this year. Nelson also reported accounts payable of $250,000 last year and $230,000 this year. Compute this year’s accounts payable turnover ratio for Nelson. Interpret the num
> Which of the following will improve liquidity? 1. A company purchases a new truck with cash. 2. A company receives cash from taking out a long-term loan that is due in five years. 3. A company substantially increases credit sales and expects to collect a
> The following information was reported by Young’s Air Cargo Service for 2014: Net fixed assets (beginning of year) $1,500,000 Net fixed assets (end of year) 2,300,000 Net operating revenues for the year 3,600,000 Net income for the year 1,600,000 Compute
> For each of the following long-lived assets, indicate its nature and the related cost allocation concept. Use the following symbols: Nature Cost Allocation Concept Land Depreciation Depletion Amortization L DR Building Equipment Natural resource B DP
> You are researching the housing market in Bloomington, Indiana, and you come upon an advertisement offering to sell a house for $240,000 with a zero interest rate mortgage. All you have to do is agree to make $4,000 payments ($240,000 ÷ 60 months) at the
> Refer to the financial statements of Urban Outfitters in Appendix C at the end of this book Financial statements of Urban Outfitters: Required: 1. What is the amount of accrued compensation at the end of the most recent reporting year? 2. Does Urban Ou
> A recent annual report for Eastman Kodak reported that the cost of property, plant, and equipment at the end of the current year was $755 million. At the end of the previous year, it had been $751 million. During the current year, the company bought $43
> Karl Company operates in both the beverage and entertainment industries. In June 2013, Karl purchased Good Time, Inc., which produces and distributes motion picture, television, and home video products and recorded music; publishes books; and operates th
> Vernon Company sells a wide range of goods through two retail stores operated in adjoining cities. Vernon purchases most of the goods it sells in its stores on credit, promising to pay suppliers later. Occasionally, a short-term note payable is used to o
> Many businesses borrow money during periods of increased business activity to finance inventory and accounts receivable. Neiman Marcus is one of America’s most prestigious retailers. Each Christmas season, Neiman Marcus builds up its inventory to meet th
> Oaks Company has completed the payroll for the month of January, reflecting the following data: Salaries and wages earned………………………………………..$86,000 Employee income taxes withheld…………………………………10,000 FICA payroll taxes…………………………………………………………6,000 Required: 1
> At the end of each year, you plan to deposit $2,000 in a savings account. The account will earn 9% annual interest, which will be added to the fund balance at year-end. The first deposit will be made at the end of Year 1. Required: 1. Give the required
> On January 1, Alan King decided to deposit $58,800 in a savings account that will provide funds four years later to send his son to college. The savings account will earn 8% annually. Any interest earned will be added to the fund at year-end (rather than
> The balance sheet for Nair Corporation provided the following summarized pretax data: The income statement reported tax expense for Year 2 in the amount of $580,000. Required: 1. What was the amount of income taxes payable for Year 2? 2. Explain why ma
> The following information pertains to the Lewis Corporation. Required: 1. For each year, compute income tax expense (assume that no taxes have been paid). 2. Explain why tax expense is not simply the amount of cash paid during the year. Year 1 Year 2
> Refer to the financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters in Appendix B at the end of this book. Financial Statement of American Eagle Outfitters: Required: 1. What is the amount of accrued compensation and payroll taxes at the end of the most rece
> Paul Company completed the salary and wage payroll for the month of March. The payroll provided the following details: Salaries and wages earned by employees …………………………………………..$200,000 Employee income taxes withheld …………………………………………………………..40,000 Employe
> As the new vice president for consumer products at Whole Foods, you are attending a meeting to discuss a serious problem associated with delivering merchandise to customers. Bob Smith, director of logistics, summarized the problem: “It’s easy to understa
> McDonald’s is one of the world’s most popular fast-food restaurants, offering good food and convenient locations. Effective management of its properties is a key to its success. As the following note in its annual report indicates, McDonald’s both owns a
> Diane Corporation is preparing its year-end balance sheet. The company records show the following selected amounts at the end of the year: Total assets…………………………………………………………….$530,000 Total noncurrent assets…………………………………………….362,000 Liabilities:
> Burbank Company owns the building occupied by its administrative office. The office building was reflected in the accounts at the end of last year as follows: Cost when acquired $...........................................................................
> At the end of the annual accounting period, December 31, Year 1, O’Connor Company’s records reflected the following for Machine A: Cost when acquired…………………………………………………..$30,000 Accumulated depreciation…………………………………………….10,200 During January Year 2, the
> Refer to Exercise 7. Data given in Exercise 7: Hulme Company operates a small manufacturing facility as a supplement to its regular service activities. At the beginning of 2017, an asset account for the company showed the following balances: Manufacturi
> Starbucks Corporation is the leading roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, with over 21,000 company operated and licensed stores worldwide. Assume that Starbucks planned to open a new store on Commonwealth Avenue near Boston University and obtained a
> Springer Company had three intangible assets at the end of 2017 (end of the accounting year): a. A copyright purchased on January 1, 2017, for a cash cost of $14,500. The copyright is expected to have a 10-year useful life to Springer. b. Goodwill of $65
> Trotman Company had three intangible assets at the end of 2016 (end of the accounting year): a. Computer software and Web development technology purchased on January 1, 2015, for $70,000. The technology is expected to have a four-year useful life to the
> Refer to the financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters in Appendix B and Urban Outfitters in Appendix C. Financial statements of American Eagle: Financial statements of Urban Outfitters: Required: 1. Compute the percentage of net fixed assets
> Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is “a premier U.S.- based natural resource company with an industry leading global portfolio of mineral assets, significant oil and natural gas resources and a growing production pro
> On January 1 of the current year, the records of Sitake Corporation showed the following regarding a truck: Equipment (estimated residual value, $9,000)………………………..$25,000 Accumulated depreciation (straight-line, three years)…………………..6,000 On December 31
> Marriott International is a worldwide operator and franchiser of hotels and related lodging facilities totaling nearly $1.5 billion in net property and equipment. Assume that Marriott replaced furniture that had been used in the business for five years.
> FedEx is the world’s leading express-distribution company. In addition to the world’s largest fleet of allcargo aircraft, the company has more than 650 aircraft and 55,000 vehicles and trailers that pick up and deliver packages. Assume that FedEx sold a
> In a recent 10-K report, United Parcel Service states it “is the world’s largest package delivery company, a leader in the U.S. less-than-truckload industry, and the premier provider of global supply chain management solutions.” The following note and da
> Schrade Company bought a machine for $96,000 cash. The estimated useful life was four years and the estimated residual value was $6,000. Assume that the estimated useful life in productive units is 120,000. Units actually produced were 43,000 in Year 1 a
> A recent annual report for FedEx includes the following information: For financial reporting purposes, we record depreciation and amortization of property and equipment on a straight-line basis over the asset’s service life or related lease term if short
> The 2001 annual report for General Motors Corporation contained the following note: NOTE 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Property, Net Property, plant, and equipment, including internal use software, is recorded at cost. Major improvements that extend
> At the beginning of the year, Palermo Brothers, Inc., purchased a new plastic water bottle making machine at a cost of $45,000. The estimated residual value was $5,000. Assume that the estimated useful life was four years and the estimated productive lif
> Strong Metals Inc. purchased a new stamping machine at the beginning of the year at a cost of $950,000. The estimated residual value was $50,000. Assume that the estimated useful life was five years and the estimated productive life of the machine was 30
> Refer to the financial statements of Urban Outfitters in Appendix C at the end of this book Financial statements of Urban Outfitters: Required: For each question, answer it and indicate where you located the information to answer the question. (Hint:
> Assume Purity Ice Cream Company, Inc., in Ithaca, NY, bought a new ice cream maker at the beginning of the year at a cost of $9,000. The estimated useful life was four years, and the residual value was $1,000. Assume that the estimated productive life of
> North Face is one of the world’s most popular outdoor apparel companies. Assume that North Face borrows $2 million from U.S. Bank and signs a note promising to pay the $2 million back in nine months, at which time North Face will also pay any accrued int
> Hulme Company operates a small manufacturing facility as a supplement to its regular service activities. At the beginning of 2017, an asset account for the company showed the following balances: Manufacturing equipment………………………………………………..$120,000 Accumul
> Manrow Growers, Inc., owns equipment for sowing and harvesting its organic fruit, vegetables, and tree nuts that are sold to local restaurants and grocery stores. At the beginning of 2016, an asset account for the company showed the following balances: E
> Steve’s Outdoor Company purchased a new delivery van on January 1 for $45,000 plus $3,800 in sales tax. The company paid $12,800 cash on the van (including the sales tax), with the $36,000 balance on credit at 8 percent interest due in nine months (on Se
> During Year 1, Ashkar Company ordered a machine on January 1 at an invoice price of $21,000. On the date of delivery, January 2, the company paid $6,000 on the machine, with the balance on creditat 10 percent interest due in six months. On January 3, it
> Shahia Company bought a building for $82,000 cash and the land on which it was located for $107,000 cash. The company paid transfer costs of $9,000 ($3,000 for the building and $6,000 for the land). Renovation costs on the building were $21,000. Require
> The following data were included in a recent Apple Inc. annual report ($ in millions): Required: 1. Compute Apple’s fixed asset turnover ratio for 2012, 2013, and 2014. Round your answers to two decimal points. 2. How might a financial
> The following is a list of account titles and amounts (dollars in millions) from a recent annual report of Hasbro, Inc., a leading manufacturer of games, toys, and interactive entertainment software for children and families: Required: Prepare the asset
> Park Corporation is planning to issue bonds with a face value of $600,000 and a coupon rate of 7.5 percent. The bonds mature in four years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. All of the bonds were sold on January 1 of this year.
> Refer to the financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters in Appendix B at the end of this book. Financial Statement of American Eagle Outfitters: Required: For each question, answer it and indicate where you located the information to answer the
> Park Corporation is planning to issue bonds with a face value of $600,000 and a coupon rate of 7.5 percent. The bonds mature in four years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. All of the bonds were sold on January 1 of this year.
> You have just started your first job as a financial analyst for a large stock brokerage company. Your boss, a senior analyst, has finished a detailed report evaluating bonds issued by two different companies. She stopped by your desk and asked for help:
> On January 1 of this year, Denver Corporation sold bonds with a face value of $300,000 and a coupon rate of 6 percent. The bonds mature in 10 years and pay interest annually every December 31. At the time the bonds were issued, the annual market rate of
> James Corporation is planning to issue bonds with a face value of $500,000 and a coupon rate of 6 percent. The bonds mature in 10 years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. All of the bonds will be sold on January 1 of this year.
> LaTanya Corporation is planning to issue bonds with a face value of $100,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent. The bonds mature in seven years. Interest is paid annually on December 31. All of the bonds will be sold on January 1 of this year. Required: Co
> On January 1 of this year, Victor Corporation sold bonds with a face value of $1,400,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent. The bonds mature in four years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. Victor uses the straight-line amortizatio
> On January 1 of this year, Victor Corporation sold bonds with a face value of $1,400,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent. The bonds mature in four years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. Victor uses the straight-line amortizatio
> On January 1 of this year, Clearwater Corporation sold bonds with a face value of $750,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent. The bonds mature in 10 years and pay interest annually every December 31. Clearwater uses the straight-line amortization method and
> On January 1 of this year, Clearwater Corporation sold bonds with a face value of $750,000 and a coupon rate of 8 percent. The bonds mature in 10 years and pay interest annually every December 31. Clearwater uses the straight-line amortization method and
> You are a personal financial planner working with a married couple in their early 40s who have decided to invest $100,000 in corporate bonds. You have found two bonds that you think will interest your clients. One is a zero coupon bond issued by PepsiCo
