Question: Jennifer VanPelt is the assistant chief accountant

> The adjusted trial balance of Ravine Corporation at December 31, 2014, includes the following accounts: Retained Earnings $17,200; Dividends $6,000; Service Revenue $32,000; Salaries and Wages Expense $14,000; Insurance Expense $1,800; Rent Expense $3,90

> The following independent situations require professional judgment for determining when to recognize revenue from the transactions. (a) Southwest Airlines sells you an advance-purchase airline ticket in September for your flight home at Christmas. (b) Ul

> The May transactions of Hanschu Corporation were as follows. May 4 Paid $700 due for supplies previously purchased on account. 7 Performed advisory services on account for $6,800. 8 Purchased supplies for $850 on account. 9 Purchased equipment fo

> Transaction data for Crofoot Real Estate Agency are presented in E7. Data given in E-7: This information relates to Crofoot Real Estate Agency. Oct. 1 Stockholders invest $30,000 in exchange for common stock of the corporation. 2 Hires an administra

> This information relates to Crofoot Real Estate Agency. Oct. 1 Stockholders invest $30,000 in exchange for common stock of the corporation. 2 Hires an administrative assistant at an annual salary of $36,000. 3 Buys office furniture for $3,800, on a

> Selected transactions for Home Place, an interior decorator corporation, in its first month of business, are as follows. 1. Issued stock to investors for $15,000 in cash. 2. Purchased used car for $10,000 cash for use in business. 3. Purchased supplies o

> The tabular analysis of transactions for Colaw Company is presented in E4. Data given in E4: A tabular analysis of the transactions made during August 2014 by Colaw Company during its first month of operations is shown below. Each increase and decrease

> A tabular analysis of the transactions made during August 2014 by Colaw Company during its first month of operations is shown below. Each increase and decrease in stockholders’ equity is explained. Instructions (a) Describe each trans

> During 2014, its first year of operations as a delivery service, Persinger Corp. entered into the following transactions. 1. Issued shares of common stock to investors in exchange for $100,000 in cash. 2. Borrowed $45,000 by issuing bonds. 3. Purchased d

> Manning Company entered into these transactions during May 2014, its first month of operations. 1. Stockholders invested $40,000 in the business in exchange for common stock of the company. 2. Purchased computers for office use for $30,000 from Dell on a

> The accounts in the ledger of Bastin Delivery Service contain the following balances on July 31, 2014. Instructions: (a) Prepare a trial balance with the accounts arranged as illustrated in the chapter, and fill in the missing amount for Cash. (b) Prepa

> The trial balance of Goodwin Company includes the following balance sheet accounts. Identify the accounts that might require adjustment. For each account that requires adjustment, indicate (1) the type of adjusting entry (prepaid expenses, unearned reve

> The bookkeeper for Willingham Corporation made these errors in journalizing and posting. 1. A credit posting of $400 to Accounts Receivable was omitted. 2. A debit posting of $750 for Prepaid Insurance was debited to Insurance Expense. 3. A collection on

> Selected transactions from the journal of Eberle Inc. during its first month of operations are presented here. Instructions: (a) Post the transactions to T-accounts. (b) Prepare a trial balance at August 31, 2014. Date Account Titles Debit Credit Au

> The T-accounts below summarize the ledger of Wheeling Gardening Company, Inc. at the end of the first month of operations. Instructions: (a) Prepare the journal entries (including explanations) that resulted in the amounts posted to the accounts. Presen

> Transaction data and journal entries for Crofoot Real Estate Agency are presented in E3-7 and E3-8. Data given in E-7: This information relates to Crofoot Real Estate Agency. Oct. 1 Stockholders invest $30,000 in exchange for common stock of the corpo

> Selected transactions for Warner Advertising Company, Inc., are listed here. 1. Issued common stock to investors in exchange for cash received from investors. 2. Paid monthly rent. 3. Received cash from customers when service was performed. 4. Billed cus

> Suppose the following data were taken from the 2014 and 2013 financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters. (All dollars are in thousands.) Instructions: Perform each of the following. (a) Calculate the current ratio for each year. (b) Calculate ear

> The chief financial officer (CFO) of Grienke Corporation requested that the accounting department prepare a preliminary balance sheet on December 30, 2014, so that the CFO could get an idea of how the company stood. He knows that certain debt agreements

> These financial statement items are for Barfield Corporation at year-end, July 31, 2014. Salaries and wages payable ………………………………. $ 2,080 Salaries and wages expense ………………………………. 57,500 Supplies expense ………………………………………………..15,600 Equipment …………………………………

> These items are taken from the financial statements of Donavan Co. at December 31, 2014. Buildings …………………………………………………. $105,800 Accounts receivable ………………………………………12,600 Prepaid insurance …………………………………………. 3,200 Cash ……………………………………………………………. 11,840 Equi

> Suppose the following items were taken from the December 31, 2014, assets section of the Boeing Company balance sheet. (All dollars are in millions.) Instructions: Prepare the assets section of a classified balance sheet, listing the current assets in o

> Upton Corporation has the following transactions during August of the current year. Indicate (a) the basic analysis and (b) the debit–credit. Aug. 1 Issues shares of common stock to investors in exchange for $10,000. 4 Pays insurance in advance for 3

> The major balance sheet classifications are listed in E2-1. Data given in E2-1: The following are the major balance sheet classifications. Current assets (CA) Current liabilities (CL) Long-term investments (LTI) Long-term liabilities (LTL)

> The summaries of data from the balance sheet, income statement, and retained earnings statement for two corporations, Colaw Corporation and Hunter Enterprises, are presented on the next page for 2014. Instructions: Determine the missing amounts. Assume

> Edward Waltz is the bookkeeper for Edminson Company. Edward has been trying to get the balance sheet of Edminson Company to balance. It finally balanced, but now he’s not sure it is correct. Instructions: Prepare a correct balance shee

> Suppose the following data are derived from the 2014 financial statements of Southwest Airlines. (All dollars are in millions.) Southwest has a December 31 year-end. Cash balance, January 1, 2014 …………………………………………$1,390 Cash paid for repayment of debt ………

> This information is for Dyckman Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2014. Cash received from lenders ………………………………. $20,000 Cash received from customers ……………………………. 50,000 Cash paid for new equipment ………………………………28,000 Cash dividends paid …………………

> Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of ready-to-eat cereal and a leading producer of grain-based convenience foods such as frozen waffles and cereal bars. Suppose the following items were taken from its 2014 income statement

> Flint Hills Park is a private camping ground near the Lathom Peak Recreation Area. It has compiled the following financial information as of December 31, 2014. Instructions: (a) Determine Flint Hills Park’s net income for 2014. (b) Pr

> Here are incomplete financial statements for Riedy, Inc. Income Statement Revenues $...........................................................85,000 Cost of goods sold …………

> The following items and amounts were taken from Motte Inc.’s 2014 income statement and balance sheet. Instructions: (a) In each, case, identify on the blank line whether the item is an asset (A), liability (L), stockholderâ€

> Presented here is information for DeVito Inc. for 2014. Retained earnings, January 1 ………………………………..$130,000 Service revenue ……………………………………………………400,000 Total expenses ……………………………………………………. 175,000 Dividends ……………………………………………………………. 65,000 Instructions:

> Rachelle Mohling, a fellow student, is unclear about the basic steps in the recording process. Identify and briefly explain the steps in the order in which they occur.

> Suppose the following information was taken from the 2014 financial statements of pharmaceutical giant Merck and Co. (All dollar amounts are in millions.) Retained earnings, January 1, 2014 ……………………………$43,698.8 Cost of goods sold ………………………………………………………. 9

> This information relates to Molina Co. for the year 2014. Retained earnings, January 1, 2014 …………………………………$67,000 Advertising expense …………………………………………………………..1,800 Dividends ………………………………………………………………………..6,000 Rent expense …………………………………………………………………10,400

> The Clear View Golf & Country Club details the following accounts in its financial statements. Instructions: (a) Classify each of the above accounts as an asset (A), liability (L), stockholders’ equity (SE), revenue (R), or expens

> The income statement of Garska Co. for the month of July shows net income of $2,000 based on Service Revenue $5,500; Salaries and Wages Expense $2,100; Supplies Expense $900; and Utilities Expense $500. In reviewing the statement, you discover the follow

> Jim Haught, D.D.S., opened an incorporated dental practice on January 1, 2014. During the first month of operations, the following transactions occurred. 1. Performed services for patients who had dental plan insurance. At January 31, $760 of such servic

> The following information is available for Benser Corporation. a. Compute earnings per share for 2014 and 2013 for Benser, and comment on the change. Benser’s primary competitor, Matile Corporation, had earnings per share of $1 per sha

> The following financial statement items were taken from the financial statements of Zheng Corp. ____ Trademarks ____ Inventory ____ Notes payable (current) ____ Accumulated depreciation ____ Interest revenue

> Marsh Corporation began operations on January 1, 2014. The following information is available for Marsh Corporation on December 31, 2014. Prepare an income statement, a retained earnings statement, and a balance sheet for Marsh Corporation. $ 5,000

> Classify each item as an asset, liability, common stock, revenue, or expense. (a) Issuance of ownership shares. (b) Land purchased. (c) Amounts owed to suppliers. (d) Bonds payable. (e) Amount earned from selling a product. (f) Cost of advertising.

> Lonyear Corporation has collected the following information related to its December 31, 2014, balance sheet. Prepare the assets section of Lonyear Corporation’s balance sheet. Accounts receivable Accumulated depreciation-equipment

> At the end of its first year, the trial balance of Boyer Company shows Equipment $22,000 and zero balances in Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment and Depreciation Expense. Depreciation for the year is estimated to be $2,750. Prepare the adjusting entry fo

> Joel Blocker engaged in the following activities in establishing his photography studio, Picture This!: 1. Opened a bank account in the name of Picture This! and deposited $8,000 of his own money into this account in exchange for common stock. 2. Purchas

> If your school has a subscription to the FASB Codification, go to http://aaahq.org/ascLogin.cfm to log in and prepare responses to the following. Instructions: Access the glossary (“Master Glossary”) to answer the following. (a) What is the definition o

> Eaton Company is a pesticide manufacturer. Its sales declined greatly this year due to the passage of legislation outlawing the sale of several of Eaton’s chemical pesticides. During the coming year, Eaton will have environmentally safe and competitive

> Lincoln Park was organized on April 1, 2013, by Judy Tercek. Judy is a good manager but a poor accountant. From the trial balance prepared by a part-time bookkeeper, Judy prepared the following income statement for the quarter that ended March 31, 2014.

> Clean Sweep Company offers home cleaning service. Two recurring transactions for the company are billing customers for services performed and paying employee salaries. For example, on March 15 bills totaling $6,000 were sent to customers, and $2,000 was

> Sally Saia operates Double S Riding Academy, Inc. The academy’s primary sources of revenue are riding fees and lesson fees, which are provided on a cash basis. Sally also boards horses for owners, who are billed monthly for boarding fee

> If your school has a subscription to the FASB Codification, go to http://aaahq.org/ ascLogin.cfm to log in and prepare responses to the following. Instructions: (a) Access the glossary (“Master Glossary”) at the FASB Codification website to answer the f

> F. P. Fernetti is the chief executive officer of Tomorrow’s Products. Fernetti is an expert engineer but a novice in accounting. Instructions: Write a letter to F. P. Fernetti that explains (a) the three main types of ratios; (b) examples of each, how

> The ledger of Berkman Company includes the following accounts. Explain why each account may require adjustment. (a) Prepaid Insurance. (b) Depreciation Expense. (c) Unearned Service Revenue. (d) Interest Payable.

> This chapter’s Feature Story discusses the fact that although Clif Bar & Company is not a public company, it does share its financial information with its employees as part of its openbook management approach. Further, although it does not publicly share

> As a financial analyst in the planning department for Shonrock Industries, Inc., you have been requested to develop some key ratios from the comparative financial statements. This information is to be used to convince creditors that Shonrock Industries,

> Lori Milner is the bookkeeper for Philco Company, Inc. Lori has been trying to get the company’s balance sheet to balance. She finally got it to balance, but she still isn’t sure that it is correct. Instructions: Expl

> Sue Hartley recently accepted a job in the production department at Tootsie Roll. Before she starts work, she decides to review the company’s annual report to better understand its operations. Instructions: Use the annual report provided in Appendix A t

> Cookie Creations is gearing up for the winter holiday season. During the month of December 2014, the following transactions occur. Dec. 1 Natalie hires an assistant at an hourly wage of $8 to help with cookie making and some administrative duties. 5

> In November 2014, after having incorporated Cookie Creations Inc., Natalie begins operations. She has decided not to pursue the offer to supply cookies to Biscuits. Instead, she will focus on offering cooking classes. The following events occur. Nov. 8

> After investigating the different forms of business organization, Natalie Koebel decides to operate her business as a corporation, Cookie Creations Inc., and she begins the process of getting her business running. While at a trade show, Natalie is introd

> Selected transactions for Protheroe Corporation during its first month in business are presented below. Sept. 1 Issued common stock in exchange for $20,000 cash received from investors. 5 Purchased equipment for $9,000, paying $3,000 in cash and the

> What is the normal balance for each of these accounts? (a) Accounts Receivable. (b) Cash. (c) Dividends. (d) Accounts Payable. (e) Service Revenue. (f) Salaries and Wages Expense. (g) Common Stock.

> State the rules of debit and credit as applied to (a) asset accounts, (b) liability accounts, and (c) the Common Stock account.

> Tyler Bazil is confused about how accounting information flows through the accounting system. He believes information flows in this order: (a) Debits and credits are posted to the ledger. (b) Accounting transaction occurs. (c) Information is entered in t

> What was Tootsie Roll’s largest current asset, largest current liability, and largest item under “Other assets” at December 31, 2011?

> Natalie Koebel spent much of her childhood learning the art of cookie-making from her grandmother. They spent many happy hours mastering every type of cookie\ imaginable and later devised new recipes that were both healthy and delicious. Now at the start

> During 2014, Damon Corp. entered into the following transactions. 1. Borrowed $60,000 by issuing bonds. 2. Paid $9,000 cash dividend to stockholders. 3. Received $13,000 cash from a previously billed customer for services performed. 4. Purchased supplies

> Glenda Wine is president of Better Books. She has no accounting background. Wine cannot understand why fair value is not used as the basis for

> Joe Merando, the president of Lane Company, is pleased. Lane substantially increased its net income in 2014 while keeping its unit inventory relatively the same. Donald Jantz, chief accountant, cautions Joe, however. Jantz says that since Lane changed it

> (a) What is the primary objective of financial reporting? (b) Identify the characteristics of useful accounting information.

> Tim Sands, the founder of Waterboots Inc., needs to raise $500,000 to expand his company’s operations. He has been told that raising the money through debt will increase the riskiness of his company much more than issuing stock. He doesn’t understand why

> A company fails to recognize revenue for services performed but not yet received. Which of the following types of accounts are involved in the adjusting entry: (a) asset, (b) liability, (c) revenue, or (d) expense? For the accounts selected, indicate

> In completing the engagement in Question 3, Milner pays no costs in March, $2,500 in April, and $2,200 in May (incurred in April). How much expense should the firm deduct from revenues in the month when it recognizes the revenue? Why?

> What are the normal balances for the following accounts of Tootsie Roll Industries? (a) Accounts Receivable, (b) Income Taxes Payable, (c) Sales, and (d) Selling, Marketing, and Administrative Expenses.

> For the following transactions, indicate the account debited and the account credited. (a) Supplies are purchased on account. (b) Cash is received on signing a note payable. (c) Employees are paid salaries in cash

> Sam Milner, a lawyer, accepts a legal engagement in March, performs the work in April, and is paid in May. If Milner’s law firm prepares monthly financial statements, when should it recognize revenue from this engagement? Why?

> Review the transactions listed in E3-3 for Persinger Corp. and classify each transaction as either an operating activity, investing activity, or financing activity, or if no cash is exchanged, as a noncash event. Transactions listed in E3: During 2014,

> Partial adjusted trial balance data for Ravine Corporation are presented in BE4-10. The balance in Retained Earnings is the balance as of January 1. Prepare a retained earnings statement for the year assuming net income is $10,400.

> Review the transactions listed in E3-1 for Warner Advertising Company and classify each transaction as either an operating activity, investing activity, or financing activity, or if no cash is exchanged, as a noncash event. Transactions listed in E1 Se

> Identify the account(s) debited and credited in each of the four closing entries, assuming the company has net income for the year.

> Why is it possible to prepare financial statements directly from an adjusted trial balance?

> Here is the ledger for Keisler Co Instructions: (a) Reproduce the journal entries for only the transactions that occurred on October 1, 10, and 20, and provide explanations for each. (b) Prepare a trial balance at October 31, 2014. Cash Common Stock

> Remington Company purchased equipment for $15,000. By the current balance sheet date, the company had depreciated $7,000. Indicate the balance sheet presentation of the data.

> Steve Trevino is interested in comparing the liquidity and solvency of a U.S. software company with a Chinese competitor. Is this possible if the two companies report using different currencies?

> Do the IFRS and GAAP conceptual frameworks differ in terms of the objective of financial reporting? Explain.

> What terms commonly used under IFRS are synonymous with common stock and balance sheet?

> What is the benefit of a single set of high-quality accounting standards?

> Indicate whether each of the following items is most closely associated with the management discussion and analysis (MD&A), the notes to the financial statements, or the auditor’s report. (a) Description of ability to pay near-term obligations. (b) Unqua

> The adjusted trial balance of Ravine Corporation at December 31, 2014, includes the following accounts: Retained Earnings $17,200; Dividends $6,000; Service Revenue $32,000; Salaries and Wages Expense $14,000; Insurance Expense $1,800; Rent Expense $3,90

> Identify each of the following organizational characteristics with the organizational form or forms with which it is associated. (a) Easier to transfer ownership. (d) Tax advantages. (b) Easier to raise funds. (e) No personal legal l

> Indicate in which financial statement each of the following adjusted trial balance accounts would be presented. Service Revenue Accounts Receivable Notes Payable

> Which is not a required part of an annual report of a publicly traded company? (a) Statement of cash flows. (b) Notes to the financial statements. (c) Management discussion and analysis. (d) All of these are required.

> Indicate whether each of these items is an asset (A), a liability (L), or part of stockholders’ equity (SE). (a) Accounts receivable. (d) Supplies. (b) Salaries and wages payable. (e) Common stock. (c) Equipment. (f) Notes payable.

> Gray’s Books & Music Inc. reported the following selected information at March 31. 2014 Total current assets…………………………………………..$262,787 Total assets ………………………………………………………. 439,832 Total current liabilities ………………………………………. 293,625 Total liabilities ………………

> For each of the following events affecting the stockholders’ equity of Noland, indicate whether the event would: increase retained earnings (IRE), decrease retained earnings (DRE), increase common stock (ICS), or decrease common stock (DCS).

> A list of financial statement items for Morales Company includes the following: accounts receivable $14,000; prepaid insurance $2,600; cash $10,400; supplies $3,800; and debt investments (short-term) $8,200. Prepare the current assets section of the bala

> Journalize these accounting transactions. (a) Stockholders invested $12,000 in the business in exchange for common stock. (b) Insurance of $800 is paid for the year. (c) Supplies of $1,800 are purchased on account. (d) Cash of $7,500 is received for serv

> ValuMart, a large national retail chain, is nearing its fiscal year-end. It appears that the company is not going to hit its revenue and net income targets. The company’s marketing manager, Steve Edmiston, suggests running a promotion selling $50 gift ca

> Ace Technologies provides maintenance service for computers and office equipment for companies throughout the Northeast. The sales manager is elated because she closed a $300,000, three-year maintenance contract on December 29, 2013, two days before the