Items from the 2015 income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet of Activision Blizzard, Inc., are listed below in alphabetical order. Solve for the missing amounts, and explain whether the company was profitable. TIP: Use Exhibit 1.7 to identify relations among the items, then work backward to solve for amounts.
Exhibit 1.7:
> Andy’s Autobody Shop has the following balances at the beginning of September: Cash, $10,000; Accounts Receivable, $1,450; Equipment, $40,000; Accounts Payable, $2,000; Common Stock, $20,000; and Retained Earnings, $29,450. Prepare journal entries for th
> What is the basic accounting equation?
> An international children’s charity collects donations, which are used to buy clothing and toys for children in need. The charity records donations of cash and other items as Donations Revenue when received. Prepare journal entries for the following tran
> Junktrader is an online company that specializes in matching buyers and sellers of used items. Buyers and sellers can purchase a membership with Junktrader, which provides them advance notice of potentially attractive offers. Prepare journal entries for
> Quick Cleaners, Inc. (QCI), has been in business for several years. It specializes in cleaning houses but has some small business clients as well. Prepare journal entries for the following transactions, which occurred during a recent month, and determine
> For each of the transactions in M3-11, write the journal entry using the format shown in the chapter. Data from M3-11: The following transactions are February activities of Swing Hard Incorporated, which offers indoor golfing lessons in the northeastern
> For each of the transactions in M3-10, write the journal entry using the format shown in the chapter. Data from M3-10: The following transactions are February activities of Swing Hard Incorporated, which offers indoor golfing lessons in the northeastern
> The following transactions are February activities of Swing Hard Incorporated, which offers indoor golfing lessons in the northeastern United States. If an expense is to be recognized in February, indicate the amount. If an expense is not to be recognize
> The following transactions are February activities of Swing Hard Incorporated, which offers indoor golfing lessons in the northeastern United States. If revenue is to be recognized in February, indicate the amount. If revenue is not to be recognized in F
> Lakeside Indoor Tennis Club (LITC) sells a tennis membership for $2,400 per year, which entitles members to 50 “free” court bookings. The price for nonmembers is $40 per court booking. LITC’s membership also allows members to participate in a competitive
> For each of the following transactions of Spotlighter, Inc., for the month of January, indicate the accounts, amounts, and direction of the effects on the accounting equation. A sample is provided. a. (Sample) Borrowed $3,940 from a local bank on a not
> Half Price Books is the country’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain. Do the following events result in a recordable transaction for Half Price Books? Answer yes or no for each.
> For accounting purposes, what is an account? Explain why accounts are used in an accounting system.
> Do the following events result in a recordable transaction for The Toro Company? Answer yes or no for each.
> Netflix, Inc., is the world’s leading Internet subscription service for movies and TV shows. The following are several of the accounts included in a recent balance sheet: 1. Accrued Liabilities 2. Prepaid Rent 3. Cash 4. Common Stock 5. Notes Payable (l
> Hasbro, Inc., produces products under several brands including Transformers, Nerf, My Little Pony, and Monopoly. The following are several of the accounts from a recent balance sheet: 1. Accounts Receivable 2. Notes Payable (short-term) 3. Common Stock
> The following are a few of the accounts of Aim Delivery Corporation: In the space provided, classify each as it would be reported on a balance sheet. Use the following codes: CA = Current Asset CL = Current Liability SE = Stockholders’
> Match each term with its related definition by entering the appropriate letter in the space provided. There should be only one definition per term. (That is, there are more definitions than terms.)
> BSO, Inc., has current assets of $1,000,000 and current liabilities of $500,000, resulting in a current ratio of 2.0. For each of the following transactions, determine whether the current ratio will increase, decrease, or remain the same. Consider each i
> Refer to M2-23. Evaluate whether the current ratio of Mister Ribs Restaurant will increase or decrease as a result of the following transactions. Consider each item, (a)–(d), independent of the others. a. Paid $2,000 cash for a new oven. b. Received a
> The balance sheet of Mister Ribs Restaurant reports current assets of $30,000 and current liabilities of $15,000. Calculate and interpret the current ratio. Does it appear likely that Mister Ribs will be able to pay its current liabilities as they come d
> The following accounts are taken from the financial statements of Facebook Inc. at September 30, 2016. (Amounts are in millions.) Required: 1. Prepare a classified balance sheet at September 30, 2016. TIP: This exercise requires you to remember material
> Charlie’s Crispy Chicken (CCC) operates a fast-food restaurant. When accounting for its first year of business, CCC created several accounts. Using the following descriptions, prepare a classified balance sheet at September 30. Are CCC&
> Define a transaction and give an example of each of the two types of events that are considered transactions.
> Analyze the accounting equation effects of the transactions in M2-19 using the format shown in the chapter and compute total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders’ equity. Data from M2-19: a. Blue Light Arcade received $50 cash on account f
> Complete the following table by entering either the word debit or credit in each column.
> Katy Williams is the manager of Blue Light Arcade. The company provides entertainment for parties and special events. Prepare journal entries for the following events relating to the year ended December 31. If the event is not a transaction, write “no tr
> Analyze the accounting equation effects of the transactions in M2-17 using the format shown in the chapter and compute total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders’ equity Data from M2-17: a. Ordered and received $12,000 worth of cotton candy
> Sweet Shop Co. is a chain of candy stores that has been in operation for the past 10 years. Prepare journal entries for the following events, which occurred at the end of the most recent year. If the event is not a transaction, write “no transaction.” a.
> Analyze the accounting equation effects of the transactions in M2-15 using the format shown in the chapter and compute total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders’ equity. Data from M2-15: a. The company purchased equipment for $4,000 cash.
> At the beginning of August, Joel Henry founded Bookmart.com, which sells new and used books online. He is passionate about books but does not have a lot of accounting experience. Help Joel by preparing journal entries for the following events. If the e
> Analyze the accounting equation effects of the transactions in M2-13 using the format shown in the chapter and compute total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders’ equity Data from M2-13: J.K. Builders was incorporated on July 1. Prepare jo
> J.K. Builders was incorporated on July 1. Prepare journal entries for the following events from the first month of business. If the event is not a transaction, write “no transaction.” a. Received $70,000 cash invested by owners and issued common stock. b
> Given the transactions in M2-9 (including the sample), prepare a classified balance sheet for Spotlighter, Inc., as of January 31.
> To obtain financing for her hair salon, Valeri asked you to prepare a balance sheet for her business. When she sees it, she is disappointed that the assets exclude a value for her list of loyal customers. What can you tell her to explain why this “asset”
> Explain the concept of the time value of money.
> For each of the transactions in M2-9 (including the sample), post the effects to the appropriate T-accounts and determine ending account balances. Show a beginning balance of zero.
> For each of the transactions in M2-9 (including the sample), write the journal entry using the format shown in this chapter (omit explanations)
> Complete the following table by entering either the word increases or decreases in each column.
> Match each element with its financial statement by entering the appropriate letter in the space provided.
> Oakley, Inc., reported the following items in its financial statements. For each item, indicate (1) the type of account (A = asset, L = liability, SE = stockholders’ equity, R = revenue, E = expense, D = dividend) and (2) whether it is reported on the in
> General Mills is a manufacturer of food products, such as Lucky Charms cereal, Pillsbury crescent rolls, and Green Giant vegetables. The following items were presented in the company’s financial statements. For each item, indicate (1) the type of account
> Tootsie Roll Industries manufactures and sells more than 64 million Tootsie Rolls each day. The following items were listed on Tootsie Roll’s recent income statement and balance sheet. For each item, indicate (1) the type of account (A = asset, L = liabi
> For each item, indicate (1) whether it is reported on the income statement (I/S) or balance sheet (B/S) and (2) the type of account (A = asset, L = liability, SE = stockholders’ equity, R = revenue, E = expense).
> For each of the following items in Procter & Gamble’s financial statements, indicate (1) whether it is reported in the income statement (I/S) or balance sheet (B/S) and (2) whether it is an asset (A), liability (L), stockholders&aci
> Match each definition with its related term by entering the appropriate letter in the space provided.
> Explain the cost principle.
> Match each definition with its related term or abbreviation by entering the appropriate letter in the space provided.
> The following information was reported in the December 31, 2017, financial statements of National Airways, Inc. (listed alphabetically, amounts in millions). 1. Prepare an income statement for the year ended December 31, 2017. 2. Prepare a statement of
> Items from the income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet are listed below in alphabetical order. For the companies shown in each column, solve for the missing amounts.
> Items from the income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet are listed below in alphabetical order. For the companies shown in each column, solve for the missing amounts. TIP: Use Exhibit 1.7 to identify relations among
> Stone Culture Corporation was organized on January 1, 2017. For its first two years of operations, it reported the following: On the basis of the data given, prepare a statement of retained earnings for both 2017 (its first year of operations) and 2018.
> Learning which items belong in each category of the statement of cash flows is an important first step in understanding their meaning. Use a letter to mark each item in the following list as a cash flow from Operating, Investing, or Financing activities.
> Learning which items belong in each cash flow statement category is an important first step in understanding their meaning. Use a letter to mark each item in the following list as a cash flow from Operating, Investing, or Financing activities. Put parent
> The following is a list of important abbreviations used in the chapter. These abbreviations also are used widely in business. For each abbreviation, give the full designation. The first one is an example.
> Rock town Corporation bought 600 shares of General Eccentric stock on March 20 at $29 per share. Immediately prior to selling the General Eccentric stock on June 23, Rocktown updated its investment account to report the fair value of $33 per share. Prepa
> Define the following: a. Asset b. Current asset c. Liability d. Current liability e. Common stock f. Retained earnings
> Using the following categories, indicate the effects (direction and amount) of the transactions listed in MD-3. Use + for increase and − for decrease.
> Princeton Company acquired some of the 50,000 outstanding shares of the common stock of Cox Corporation as marketable equity securities. The accounting period for both companies ends December 31. Give the journal entries for each of the following transac
> Using the following categories, indicate the effects (direction and amount) of the transactions listed in MD-1. Use + for increase and − for decrease.
> On January 2, Ubuy.com paid $100,000 to acquire 25 percent (10,000 shares) of the common stock of E-Net Corporation. The accounting period for both companies ends December 31. Give the journal entries for the purchase on January 2 and for each of the fol
> Use the financial calculator app shown in the appendix to answer MC-4. Round to the nearest dollar. MC-4: You plan to retire in 20 years. Use the time value of money tables to calculate whether it is better for you to save $25,000 a year for the last 1
> Use the financial calculator app shown in the appendix to answer MC-3. Round to the nearest dollar. MC-3: As a result of a slowdown in operations, Mercantile Stores is offering to employees who have been terminated a severance package of $100,000 cash,
> Use the financial calculator app shown in the appendix to answer MC-2. Round to the nearest dollar MC-2: Use present value tables to compute the present value of 10 equal payments of $15,000, with an interest rate of 10 percent. Round to the nearest do
> Use the financial calculator app shown in the appendix to answer MC-1. Round to the nearest dollar.
> Use Excel to answer MC-4. Round to the nearest dollar. MC-4: You plan to retire in 20 years. Use the time value of money tables to calculate whether it is better for you to save $25,000 a year for the last 10 years before retirement or $15,000 for each
> Use Excel to answer MC-3. Round to the nearest dollar. MC-3: As a result of a slowdown in operations, Mercantile Stores is offering to employees who have been terminated a severance package of $100,000 cash, another $100,000 to be paid in one year, and
> What information should be included in the heading of each of the four primary financial statements?
> Use Excel to answer MC-2. Round to the nearest dollar. MC-2: Use present value tables to compute the present value of 10 equal payments of $15,000, with an interest rate of 10 percent. Round to the nearest dollar.
> Mystic Laboratories reported total assets of $11,200,000 and noncurrent assets of $1,480,000. The company also reported a current ratio of 1.5. What amount of current liabilities did the company report?
> A manufacturer reported an inventory turnover ratio of 8.6 last year. During the current year, managreement introduced a new inventory control system that was expected to reduce average inventory levels by 25 percent without affecting sales volume. Given
> Given the following data, compute the return on equity ratio for the current year (expressed as a percentage with one decimal place).
> A consumer products company reported a 25 percent increase in sales from last year to this year. Sales last year were $200,000. This year, the company reported Cost of Goods Sold in the amount of $150,000. What was the gross profit percentage this year?
> Your campus computer store reported Sales Revenue of $168,000. The company’s gross profit percentage was 60.0 percent. What amount of Cost of Goods Sold did the company report?
> Refer to the calculations from M13-2. Which of the ratios from Exhibit 13.5 have been included in these calculations? Have these two ratios improved or deteriorated in the current year compared to the previous year? Data from M13-2: Using the following
> Refer to the calculations from M13-1. What are the two most significant year-over-year changes in terms of dollars and in terms of percentages? Give one potential cause of each of these changes. Data from M13-1: Using the following income statements, p
> Refer to M13-1. Perform the calculations needed for vertical analyses. Round percentages to one decimal place. Data from M13-1: Using the following income statements, perform the calculations needed for horizontal analyses. Round percentages to one dec
> For each of the following three accounting choices, indicate the decision that will yield (a) a higher net profit margin and (b) a lower current ratio. If the decision does not affect the ratio, indicate “no effect.” 1. Straight-line versus accelerated
> List the three main types of business activities on the statement of cash flows and give an example of e
> Nevis Corporation operates in an industry where costs are falling. The company is considering changing its inventory method from FIFO to LIFO and wants to determine the impact that the change would have on selected accounting ratios in future years. In g
> Generally speaking, do the following indicate good news or bad news? a. Increase in times interest earned ratio. b. Decrease in days to sell. c. Increase in gross profit percentage. d. Decrease in EPS. e. Increase in fixed asset turnover ratio
> Identify the ratio that is relevant to answering each of the following questions. a. How much net income does the company earn from each dollar of sales? b. Is the company financed primarily by debt or equity? c. How many dollars of sales were generat
> Last year, Big W Company reported earnings per share of $2.50 when its stock was selling for $50.00. If its earnings this year increase by 10 percent and the P/E ratio remains constant, what will be the price of its stock? Explain.
> Using the following income statements, perform the calculations needed for horizontal analyses. Round percentages to one decimal place.
> Which of the following transactions would be considered noncash investing and financing activities?
> Using the data from M12-6, calculate the maximum investing cash inflows that could be reported under IFRS. Using data from M12-7, calculate the maximum financing cash flows that could be reported under IFRS. Data from M12-6: Based on the following inf
> Based on the following information, compute cash flows from financing activities under GAAP.
> Based on the following information, compute cash flows from investing activities under GAAP.
> For the following two independent cases, show the cash flows from operating activities section of the statement of cash flows for year 2 using the indirect method.
> Explain what the separate entity assumption means when it says a business is treated as separate from its owners for accounting purposes.
> For each of the following independent cases, compute cash flows from operating activities. Assume the list below includes all balance sheet accounts related to operating activities.
> Indicate whether each item would be added (+) or subtracted (−) in the computation of cash flows from operating activities using the indirect method.
> The Buckle, Inc., included the following in its statement of cash flows presented using the indirect method. Indicate whether each item is disclosed in the operating activities (O), investing activities (I), or financing activities (F) section of the sta
> Refer to the two cases presented in M12-5, and for each case show the cash flow from operating activities section of the Year 2 statement of cash flows using the direct method. Data from M12-5: For the following two independent cases, show the cash flo
> For each of the following independent cases, compute cash flows from operating activities using the direct method. Assume the list below includes all items relevant to operating activities.
> Prestige Manufacturing Corporation reports the following items in its statement of cash flows presented using the direct method. Indicate whether each item is disclosed in the operating activities (O), investing activities (I), or financing activities (F
> Quantum Dots, Inc., is a nanotechnology company that manufactures “quantum dots,” which are tiny pieces of silicon consisting of 100 or more molecules. Quantum dots can be used to illuminate very small objects, enablin
> Based on the cash flows shown, classify each of the following cases as a growing start-up company (S), a healthy established company (E), or an established company facing financial difficulties (F).
> Sturdy Stone Tools, Inc., announced a 100 percent stock dividend. Determine the impact (increase, decrease, no change) of this dividend on the following: 1. Total assets. 2. Total liabilities. 3. Common stock. 4. Total stockholders’ equity. 5. Marke
> On May 20, the board of directors for Auction.com declared a cash dividend of 50 cents per share payable to stockholders of record on June 14. The dividends are paid on July 14. The company has 500,000 shares of stock outstanding. Closing entries are rec