Question: Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., and Whole

> Which of the reconciling items listed in Exercise 8-16 require an entry in the company’s accounts? In Exercise 8-16 1. Bank service charges, $30. 2. Check of a customer returned by bank to company because of insufficient funds, $400. 3. Check for $320 i

> Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses that sell a variety of branded and private label products. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, it also sells merchandise online in the United States (Costco.com) and in Canada (Costco.ca). Fo

> Identify each of the following reconciling items as: (a) An addition to the cash balance according to the bank statement, (b) A deduction from the cash balance according to the bank statement, (c) An addition to the cash balance according to the company’

> Halibut Company purchased merchandise on account from a supplier for $18,600, terms 2/10, n/30. Halibut Company returned $5,000 of the merchandise and received full credit. a. If Halibut Company pays the invoice within the discount period, what is the am

> Pacific Bank provides loans to businesses in the community through its Commercial Lending Department. Small loans (less than $100,000) may be approved by an individual loan officer, while larger loans (greater than $100,000) must be approved by a board o

> (a) Name and describe the five elements of internal control. (b) Is any one element of internal control more important than another?

> Knott Inc. has a petty cash fund of $750. (a) Since the petty cash fund is only $750, should Knott Inc. implement controls over petty cash? (b) What controls, if any, could be used for the petty cash fund?

> What is the purpose of preparing a bank reconciliation?

> Assume that Brooke Miles, accounts payable clerk for West Coast Design Inc., stole $48,350 by paying fictitious invoices for goods that were never received. The clerk set up accounts in the names of the fictitious companies and cashed the checks at a loc

> The ticket seller at a movie theater doubles as a ticket taker for a few minutes each day while the ticket taker is on a break. Which control procedure of a business’s system of internal control is violated in this situation?

> Sizemo Elektroniks sells semiconductors that are used in games and small toys. The company has been extremely successful in recent years, recording an increase in earnings each of the past six quarters. At the end of the current quarter, Jay Shulz, the c

> The general merchandise retail industry has a number of segments represented by the following companies: Company Name ______________Merchandise Concept Costco Wholesale Corporation ………â&#1

> Target Corp. sells merchandise primarily through its retail stores. On the other hand, Amazon.com uses its e-commerce services, features, and technologies to sell its products through the Internet. Recent balance sheet inventory disclosures for Target an

> The following is an excerpt from a conversation between Paula Marlo, the warehouse manager for Musick Foods Wholesale Co., and its accountant, Mike Hayes. Musick Foods operates a large regional warehouse that supplies produce and other grocery products t

> Based on the data presented in Exercise 6-25, journalize the closing entries. In Exercise 6-25 On March 31, 2019, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Racine Furnishings Company, a furniture wholesaler, are as follows:

> Dave Elliott, CPA, is an assistant to the controller of Lyric Consulting Co. In his spare time, Dave also prepares tax returns and performs general accounting services for clients. Frequently, Dave performs these services after his normal working hours,

> Golden Eagle Company began operations on April 1 by selling a single product. Data on purchases and sales for the year are as follows: Purchases: Sales: April …………â&#

> In teams, select a public company in the merchandising industry that interests you. Obtain the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K is a company’s annually required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It i

> Anstead Co. is experiencing a decrease in sales and operating income for the fiscal year ending October 31. Ryan Frazier, controller of Anstead Co., has suggested that all orders received before the end of the fiscal year be shipped by midnight, October

> The beginning inventory of merchandise at Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period ending June 30 are as follows: Instructions 1. Record the inventory, purchases, and cost of merchandise sold data in a perpetual inventory reco

> Selected data on merchandise inventory, purchases, and sales for Jaffe Co. and Coronado Co. are as follows: Instructions 1. Determine the estimated cost of the merchandise inventory of Jaffe Co. on February 28 by the retail method, presenting details o

> Data on the physical inventory of Katus Products Co. as of December 31 follow: Quantity and cost data from the last purchases invoice of the year and the next-to-the-last purchases invoice are summarized as follows: Instructions Determine the invento

> Pappa’s Appliances uses the periodic inventory system. Details regarding the inventory of appliances at January 1, purchases invoices during the year, and the inventory count at December 31 are summarized as follows: Instructions 1. D

> The beginning inventory for Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period are shown in Problem 7-1B. In Problem 7-1B The beginning inventory of merchandise at Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period ending

> The beginning inventory for Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period are shown in Problem 7-1B. In Problem 7-1B The beginning inventory of merchandise at Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period ending

> The following selected accounts and their current balances appear in the ledger of Clairemont Co. for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019: Instructions 1. Prepare a multiple-step income statement. 2. Prepare a statement of owner’s equi

> The beginning inventory for Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period are shown in Problem 7-1B. In Problem 7-1B The beginning inventory of merchandise at Dunne Co. and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period ending

> Hard Bodies Co. is a fitness chain that has just completed its second year of operations. At the beginning of its first fiscal year, the company purchased fitness equipment at a cost of $600,000 and estimated that the equipment would have a useful life of fiv

> The beginning inventory at Midnight Supplies and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period are shown in Problem 7-1A. In Problem 7-1A The beginning inventory at Midnight Supplies and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period ending

> The beginning inventory at Midnight Supplies and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period ending March 31, are as follows: Instructions 1. Record the inventory, purchases, and cost of merchandise sold data in a perpetual inventory record si

> Selected data on merchandise inventory, purchases, and sales for Celebrity Tan Co. and Ranchworks Co. are as follows: Instructions 1. Determine the estimated cost of the merchandise inventory of Celebrity Tan Co. on August 31 by the retail method, pres

> Data on the physical inventory of Ashwood Products Company as of December 31 follow: Quantity and cost data from the last purchases invoice of the year and the next-to-the-last purchases invoice are summarized as follows: Instructions Determine the i

> Dymac Appliances uses the periodic inventory system. Details regarding the inventory of appliances at January 1, purchases invoices during the next 12 months, and the inventory count at December 31 are summarized as follows: Instructions 1. Determine t

> The beginning inventory for Midnight Supplies and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period are shown in Problem 7-1A. In Problem 7-1A The beginning inventory at Midnight Supplies and data on purchases and sales for a three-month period endin

> The following units of a particular item were available for sale during the calendar year: The firm uses the weighted average cost method with a perpetual inventory system. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance

> Summary operating data for Custom Wire & Tubing Company during the year ended April 30, 2019, are as follows: cost of merchandise sold, $6,100,000; administrative expenses, $740,000; interest expense, $25,000; rent revenue, $60,000; sales, $9,332,500; an

> Assume that the business in Exercise 7-5 maintains a perpetual inventory system, costing by the first-in, first-out method. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance after each sale, presenting the data in the form il

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales data for prepaid cell phones for May are as follows: a. Assuming that the perpetual inventory system is used, costing by the LIFO method, determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory b

> The following is an excerpt from a conversation between two employees of WXT Technologies, Nolan Sears and Stacy Mays. Nolan is the accounts payable clerk, and Stacy is the cashier. Nolan: Stacy, could I get your opinion on something? Stacy: Sure, Nolan.

> Assume that the business in Exercise 7-3 maintains a perpetual inventory system, costing by the last-in, first-out method. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance after each sale, presenting the data in the form ill

> Beginning inventory, purchases, and sales data for portable game players are as follows: The business maintains a perpetual inventory system, costing by the first-in, first-out method. a. Determine the cost of the merchandise sold for each sale and the

> Hardcase Luggage Shop is a small retail establishment located in a large shopping mall. This shop has implemented the following procedures regarding inventory items: a. Because the shop carries mostly high-quality, designer luggage, all inventory items a

> Triple Creek Hardware Store currently uses a periodic inventory system. Kevin Carlton, the owner, is considering the purchase of a computer system that would make it feasible to switch to a perpetual inventory system. Kevin is unhappy with the periodic i

> Based on the following data, estimate the cost of the ending merchandise inventory: Sales …………………………………………………… $1,450,000 Estimated gross profit rate ………………………………. 42% Beginning merchandise inventory ……………. $ 100,000 Purchases (net) ………………………………………… 860

> Based on the following data, estimate the cost of the ending merchandise inventory: Sales ………………………………………………… $9,250,000 Estimated gross profit rate ……………………………. 36% Beginning merchandise inventory ………… $ 180,000 Purchases (net) …………………………………… 5,945,000

> The merchandise inventory was destroyed by fire on December 13. The following data were obtained from the accounting records: a. Estimate the cost of the merchandise destroyed. b. Briefly describe the situations in which the gross profit method is usef

> Identify the errors in the following income statement: Curbstone Company Income Statement For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 Sales... $8,595,000 Cost of merchandise sold 6,110,000 $2,485,000 Income from operations Expenses: Selling expenses . Admini

> On the basis of the following data, estimate the cost of the merchandise inventory at June 30 by the retail method: Cost Retall June 1 Merchandise inventory $ 165,000 $ 275,000 June 1-30 Purchases (net) 2,361,500 3,800,000 June 1-30 Sales 3,550,000

> The following data (in millions) were taken from recent annual reports of Apple Inc., a manufacturer of personal computers and related products, and Mattel Inc., a manufacturer of toys, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, and Disney Cla

> Godwin Co. owns three delivery trucks. Details for each truck at the end of the most recent year follow: • At the beginning of the year, a hydraulic lift is added to Truck 1 at a cost of $4,500. The addition of the hydraulic lift will

> During 20Y5, the accountant discovered that the physical inventory at the end of 20Y4 had been understated by $42,750. Instead of correcting the error, however, the accountant assumed that the error would balance out (correct itself) in 20Y5. Are there a

> Fonda Motorcycle Shop sells motorcycles, ATVs, and other related supplies and accessories. During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 20Y8, Fonda Motorcycle Shop incorrectly counted its inventory as $337,500 instead of the correct amount

> Missouri River Supply Co. sells canoes, kayaks, whitewater rafts, and other boating supplies. During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 20Y2, Missouri River Supply incorrectly counted its inventory as $233,400 instead of the correct amo

> On the basis of the following data, determine the value of the inventory at the lower of cost or market. Assemble the data in the form illustrated in Exhibit 9. Inventory Item Inventory Quantity Cost per Unit Market Value per Unit (Net Realizable Va

> Assume that a firm separately determined inventory under FIFO and LIFO and then compared the results. a. In each space that follows, place the correct sign [less than (), or equal (=)] for each comparison, assuming periods of rising prices. b. Why woul

> The units of an item available for sale during the year were as follows: There are 2,000 units of the item in the physical inventory at December 31. The periodic inventory system is used. Determine the inventory cost and the cost of merchandise sold by

> On March 31, 2019, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Racine Furnishings Company, a furniture wholesaler, are as follows: a. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended March 31, 2019. b. Compare the major advantage

> The units of an item available for sale during the year were as follows: There are 1,200 units of the item in the physical inventory at December 31. The periodic inventory system is used. Determine the inventory cost by (a) The first-in, first-out meth

> Assume that the business in Exercise 7-9 maintains a perpetual inventory system. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance after each sale, assuming the last-in, first-out method. Present the data in the form illustra

> Assume that the business in Exercise 7-9 maintains a perpetual inventory system. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance after each sale, assuming the first-in, first-out method. Present the data in the form illustr

> The following units of a particular item were available for sale during the calendar year: The firm uses the weighted average cost method with a perpetual inventory system. Determine the cost of merchandise sold for each sale and the inventory balance

> Go to the Internet and review the procedures for applying for a patent, a copyright, and a trademark. You may find information available on Wikipedia (Wikipedia.org) useful for this purpose. Prepare a brief written summary of these procedures.

> Before inventory purchases are recorded, the receiving report should be reconciled to what documents?

> In teams, select a public company that interests you. Obtain the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K is a company's annually required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It includes the company's financia

> On April 18, 2019, Bontanica Company, a garden retailer, purchased $9,800 of seed, terms 2/10, n/30, from Whitetail Seed Co. Even though the discount period had expired, Shelby Davey subtracted the discount of $196 when he processed the documents for pay

> Margie Johnson is a staff accountant at ToolEx Company, a manufacturer of tools and equipment. The company is under pressure from investors to increase earnings, and the president of the company expects the accounting department to “make this happen.” Ma

> The following is an excerpt from a conversation between Mark Loomis and Krista Huff. Mark is debating whether to buy a stereo system from Tru-Sound Systems, a locally owned electronics store, or Wholesale Stereo, an online electronics company. Mark: Kris

> One item is omitted in each of the following four lists of income statement data. Determine the amounts of the missing items, identifying them by letter. Sales $463,400 (b) $1,295,000 (d) Cost of merchandise sold $410,000 $900,000 (a) 83,500 (c) 275

> Rustic Furniture Co. is owned and operated by Cam Pfeifer. The following is an excerpt from a conversation between Cam Pfeifer and Mitzi Wheeler, the chief accountant for Rustic Furniture Co. Cam: Mitzi, I’ve got a question about this recent balance shee

> Suzi Nomro operates Watercraft Supply Company, an online boat parts distributorship that is in its third year of operation. The following income statement was prepared for the year ended October 31, 2019. Suzi is considering a proposal to increase net

> Palisade Creek Co. is a merchandising business that uses the perpetual inventory system. The account balances for Palisade Creek Co. as of May 1, 2019 (unless otherwise indicated), are as follows: During May, the last month of the fiscal year, the foll

> The following were selected from among the transactions completed by Essex Company during July of the current year: July 3. Purchased merchandise on account from Hamling Co., list price $72,000, trade discount 15%, terms FOB shipping point, 2/10, n/30, w

> The following selected transactions were completed by Green Lawn Supplies Co., which sells irrigation supplies primarily to wholesalers and occasionally to retail customers: July 1. Sold merchandise on account to Landscapes Co., $33,450, terms FOB shippi

> In teams, select a public company that interests you. Obtain the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K is a company’s annually required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It includes the company’s financia

> The following selected transactions were completed by Niles Co. during March of the current year: Mar. 1. Purchased merchandise from Haas Co., $43,250, terms FOB shipping point, 2/10, n/eom. Prepaid freight of $650 was added to the invoice. 5. Purchased

> On June 30, 2019, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Simkins Company are as follows: Instructions 1. Does Simkins Company use a periodic or perpetual inventory system? Explain. 2. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for Simkin

> Selected transactions for Essex Company during July of the current year are listed in Problem 6-3B. In Problem 6-3B The following were selected from among the transactions completed by Essex Company during July of the current year: July 3. Purchased mer

> Selected transactions for Niles Co. during March of the current year are listed in Problem 6-1B. In Problem 6-1B The following selected transactions were completed by Niles Co. during March of the current year: Mar. 1. Purchased merchandise from Haas Co

> The following expenses were incurred by a merchandising business during the year. In which expense section of the income statement should each be reported: (a) Selling, (b) Administrative, or (c) Other? 1. Advertising expense 2. Depreciation expense on s

> Selected accounts and related amounts for Kanpur Co. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, are presented in Problem 6-5B. In Problem 6-5B The following selected accounts and their current balances appear in the ledger of Kanpur Co. for the fiscal yea

> The following selected accounts and their current balances appear in the ledger of Kanpur Co. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019: Instructions 1. Prepare a multiple-step income statement. 2. Prepare a statement of owner’s equity.

> The following selected transactions were completed during April between Swan Company and Bird Company: Apr. 2. Swan Company sold merchandise on account to Bird Company, $32,000, terms FOB shipping point, 2/10, n/30. Swan Company paid freight of $330, whi

> The following selected transactions were completed by Amsterdam Supply Co., which sells office supplies primarily to wholesalers and occasionally to retail customers: Mar. 2. Sold merchandise on account to Equinox Co., $18,900, terms FOB destination, 1/1

> The following selected transactions were completed by Capers Company during October of the current year: Oct. 1. Purchased merchandise from UK Imports Co., $14,448, terms FOB destination, n/30. 3. Purchased merchandise from Hoagie Co., $9,950, terms FOB

> On December 31, 2019, the balances of the accounts appearing in the ledger of Wyman Company are as follows: Instructions 1. Does Wyman Company use a periodic or perpetual inventory system? Explain. 2. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for Wyman

> Waylander Coatings Company purchased waterproofing equipment on January 6 for $320,000. The equipment was expected to have a useful life of four years, or 20,000 operating hours, and a residual value of $35,000. The equipment was used for 7,200 hours dur

> Selected transactions for Babcock Company during November of the current year are listed in Problem 6-3A. In Problem 6-3A The following were selected from among the transactions completed by Babcock Company during November of the current year: Nov. 3.

> United Rug Company is a small rug retailer owned and operated by Pat Kirwan. After the accounts have been adjusted on December 31, the following selected account balances were taken from the ledger: Advertising Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

> Identify the errors in the following schedule of the cost of merchandise sold for the year ended May 31, 2018: Cost of merchandise sold: Merchandise Inventory, May 31, 2018 Cost of merchandise purchased: $ 105,000 Purchases ... $1,110,000 Purchases

> For the fiscal year, sales were $191,350,000 and the cost of merchandise sold was $114,800,000. a. What was the amount of gross profit? b. If total operating expenses were $18,250,000, could you determine net income? c. Is Customer Refunds Payable an ass

> Based on the following data, determine the cost of merchandise sold for July: Increase in estimated returns inventory ……………… $ 34,900 Merchandise inventory, July 1 ………….………………….. 190,850 Merchandise inventory, July 31 ………….………………… 160,450 Purchases ……………

> Based on the following data, determine the cost of merchandise sold for November: Increase in estimated returns inventory ……………………… $ 14,500 Merchandise inventory, November 1 …………………………….. 28,000 Merchandise inventory, November 30 …………………………… 31,500 Purc

> The following data were extracted from the accounting records of Harkins Company for the year ended April 30, 2019: Increase in estimated returns inventory …………………… $ 11,600 Merchandise inventory, May 1, 2018 ……………………….. 380,000 Merchandise inventory, Ap

> Selected transactions for Capers Company during October of the current year are listed in Problem 6-1A. In Problem 6-1A The following selected transactions were completed by Capers Company during October of the current year: Oct. 1. Purchased merchandi

> The following selected transactions were completed by Air Systems Company during January of the current year. Air Systems Company uses the periodic inventory system. Jan. 2. Purchased $18,200 of merchandise on account, FOB shipping point, terms 2/15, n/3

> Selected accounts and related amounts for Clairemont Co. for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019, are presented in Problem 6-5A. In Problem 6-5A The following selected accounts and their current balances appear in the ledger of Clairemont Co. for the fis

> Kroger Co., a national supermarket chain, reported the following data (in millions) in its financial statements for a recent year: Total revenue …………………………………………….. $108,465 Total assets at end of year ………………………………. 30,556 Total assets at beginning of ye

> The following payments and receipts are related to land, land improvements, and buildings acquired for use in a wholesale apparel business. The receipts are identified by an asterisk. a. Fee paid to attorney for title search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

> The Home Depot reported the following data (in millions) in its recent financial statements: a. Determine the asset turnover for The Home Depot for Year 2 and Year 1. Round to two decimal places. b. What conclusions can be drawn concerning the trend in

> During the current year, merchandise is sold for $31,850,000. The cost of the merchandise sold is $24,206,000. a. What is the amount of the gross profit? b. Compute the gross profit percentage (gross profit divided by sales). c. Will the income statement