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Question #1

On November 1, 20X1, a company signed a $200,000, 12%, six-month note payable with the amount borrowed plus accrued interest due six months later on May 1, 20X2. What is the amount of interest expense to report in 20X2?

A $12,000

B $8,000

C $24,000

D $0

Question #2

Which of the following is true in comparing the current ratio with the acid-test ratio?

A The denominator in the ratios will differ.

B The acid-test ratio will always be at least as large as the current ratio.

C Sometimes the current ratio will be larger and sometimes the acid-test ratio will be larger.

D The current ratio will always be at least as large as the acid-test ratio.

Question #3

The current ratio is:

A Current liabilities divided by current assets.

B Cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, and inventory divided by current liabilities.

C Current assets divided by current liabilities.

D Cash, short-term investments, and accounts receivable divided by current liabilities.

Question #4

Assume that Airline Accessories’ current ratio is greater than 1. Which of the following will decrease its current ratio?

A Purchasing inventory on account.

B Issuing common stock for cash.

C Purchasing equipment, signing a long-term note.

D Collecting an accounts receivable.

Question #5

Which of the following increases an employer’s payroll costs?

A FICA withholding from the employee.

B Employer’s FICA contribution.

C Federal income tax.

D State income tax.

Question #6

Suppose that Neuman Exploration Tours has filed a lawsuit against a competitor for an alleged trademark violation. At the end of the year, Neuman’s attorney estimates that the company will likely win the lawsuit and be awarded between $1.5 and $2 million, with the most likely amount being $1.8 million. How much should Neuman record as a gain?

A $1.8 million.

B $0

C $1.5 million.

D $2.0 million.

Question #7

If Executive Airways borrows $10 million on April 1, 20X1, for one year at 6% interest, how much interest expense does it record for the year ended December 31, 20X1?

A $300,000.00

B $600,000.00

C $150,000.00

D $450,000

Question #8

Aviation Systems sells its products with a three-year manufacturing warranty. The company’s sales revenue is $600,000. Based on prior experience, the company estimates that warranty costs are 5% of sales revenue. Actual warranty costs related to these sales were $5,000 during the year. How much warranty expense should the company record this year?

A $5,000

B $30,000

C $25,000

D $10,000

Question #9

If Speedy Travel, Inc. borrows $50 million on September 1 for one year at 9% interest, how much interest expense should it record by December 31 of that same year?

A $4.5 million.

B $3.0 million.

C $0.00

D $1.5 million.

Question #10

Which of the following is paid by both the employee and the employer?

A State unemployment taxes.

B Federal unemployment taxes.

C FICA taxes.

D Personal income taxes.

Question #11

Which of the following represents a characteristic of a liability?

A Arising from present obligations to other entities, Resulting from past transactions or events and A probable future sacrifice of economic benefits.

C Resulting from past transactions or events.

D Arising from present obligations to other entities.

E A probable future sacrifice of economic benefits.

Question #12

Which of the following statements regarding liabilities is true?

B Liabilities represent probable future sacrifices of benefits.

C Liabilities are always payable in cash.

D Liabilities result from future transactions.

E Liabilities are all reported as current in the balance sheet.

Question #13

Which of the following is not included in calculating the acid-test ratio?

A Accounts payable.

B Accounts receivable.

C Current investment in marketable securities.

D Inventory.

Question #14

Aviation Systems sells its products with a three-year manufacturing warranty. The company’s sales revenue is $600,000. Based on prior experience, the company estimates that warranty costs are 5% of sales revenue. Actual warranty costs related to these sales were $5,000 during the year. How much is the estimated warranty liability reported in the balance sheet this year?

A $25,000

B $30,000

C $5,000

D $10,000

Question #15

On November 1, 20X1, a company signed a $200,000, 12%, six-month note payable with the amount borrowed plus accrued interest due six months later on May 1, 20X2. The company should report the following adjusting entry at December 31, 20X1:

A Debit interest expense and credit cash, $4,000.

B Debit interest expense and credit interest payable, $12,000.

C Debit interest expense and credit interest payable, $4,000.

D Debit interest expense and credit cash, $12,000.

Question #16

A contingent liability that is probable and can be reasonably estimated must be

A Disclosed.

B Recorded.

C Paid.

D Not disclosed.

Question #17

Interest expense is recorded in the period in which:

A The interest is paid.

B The interest is incurred.

C The interest is paid or incurred.

D The interest is paid and incurred.

Question #18

Assuming a current ratio of 1.0 and an acid-test ratio of 0.75, how will the borrowing of cash to be paid back in five years affect each ratio?

A Increase the current ratio and increase the acid-test ratio.

B Increase the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.

C No change to the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.

D Decrease the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.

Question #19

Allied Partners filed suit against Big Sky, Inc., seeking damages for patent infringement. Big Sky’s legal counsel believes it is probable that Big Sky will settle the lawsuit for an estimated amount in the range of $500,000 to $700,000, with all amounts in the range considered equally likely. How should Big Sky report this litigation?

A As a liability for $700,000 with disclosure of the range.

B As a liability for $500,000 with disclosure of the range.

C As a disclosure only. No liability is reported.

D As a liability for $600,000 with disclosure of the range.

Question #20

Management can estimate the amount of loss that will occur due to litigation against the company. If the likelihood of loss is reasonably likely, a contingent liability should be:

A Disclosed but not reported as a liability.

B Reported as a liability but not disclosed.

C Disclosed and reported as a liability.

D Neither disclosed or reported as a liability.

Question #21

Which of the following is not a current liability?

A An unused line of credit.

B Deferred revenue to be earned in nine months.

C Current portion of long-term debt.

D Notes payable due in six months.

Question #22

When a product or service is delivered to a customer that previously paid in advance, the delivery is recorded as:

A A debit to a revenue and a credit to a liability account.

B A debit to an asset and a credit to a revenue account.

C A debit to a revenue and a credit to an asset account.

D A debit to a liability and a credit to a revenue account.

Question #23

In most cases, current liabilities are payable within ____ year(s), and long-term liabilities are payable more than ____ year(s) from now.

A one; two

B one; ten

C two; two

D one; one

Question #24

Assuming a current ratio of 1.0 and an acid-test ratio of 0.75, how will the purchase of office supplies for cash affect each ratio?

A Increase the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.

B No change to the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.

C Increase the current ratio and increase the acid-test ratio.

D Decrease the current ratio and decrease the acid-test ratio.

Question #25

Travel Planners, Inc. borrowed $5,000 from First State Bank and signed a promissory note. What entry should First State Bank record?

A Debit Notes Receivable, $5,000; Credit Cash, $5,000.

B Debit Notes Payable, $5,000; Credit Cash, $5,000.

C Debit Cash, $5,000; Credit Notes Payable, $5,000.

D Debit Cash, $5,000; Credit Notes Receivable, $5,000.

Question #26

Which of the following is reported as a current liability?

A Notes payable due in 15 months.

B Current portion of long-term debt.

C Unused line of credit.

D Notes payable due in two years.

Question #27

Travel Planners, Inc. borrowed $5,000 from First State Bank and signed a promissory note. What entry should Travel Planners record?

A Debit Notes Payable, $5,000; Credit Cash, $5,000.

B Debit Cash, $5,000; Credit Notes Payable, $5,000.

C Debit Notes Receivable, $5,000; Credit Cash, $5,000.

D Debit Cash, $5,000; Credit Notes Receivable, $5,000.

Question #28

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a liability?

A It must be payable in cash.

B It arises from present obligations to other entities.

C It represents a probable, future sacrifice of economic benefits.

D It results from past transactions or events.

Question #29

Federal and state income taxes withheld by employers from their employees’ payroll are initially recorded with a credit to a(n):

A Asset.

B Liability.

C Revenue.

D Expense.

Question #30

When a customer pays in advance for a product or service, the advance payment received by the company is recorded as:

A A debit to a revenue and a credit to an asset account.

B A debit to a liability and a credit to a revenue account.

C A debit to an asset and a credit to a revenue account.

D A debit to an asset and a credit to a liability account.

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