A) comparative prior-period information must be presented, but financial statements need not be provided annually. B) comparative prior-period information must be presented, and financial statements must be provided annually. C) comparative prior-period information is not required, but financial statements need not be provided annually. D) comparative prior-period information is not required, but financial statements must be provided annually. A) comparative prior-period information must be presented, but financial statements need not be provided annually. B) comparative prior-period information must be presented, and financial statements must be provided annually. C) comparative prior-period information is not required, but financial statements need not be provided annually. D) comparative prior-period information is not required, but financial statements must be provided annually.

A) the retained earnings statement only. B) the income statement only. C) both the retained earnings statement and the balance sheet. D) the balance sheet only. A) the retained earnings statement only. B) the income statement only. C) both the retained earnings statement and the balance sheet. D) the balance sheet only.

Exam 2: A Further Look at Financial Statements

Comparability and consistency are enhancing qualities that make accounting information useful for decision-making purposes. Briefly explain the difference between these two qualities and explain how they are related to each other.

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Under IFRS

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Question 22

The most generally accepted value used in accounting is market value.

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The agency of the United States Government that oversees the U.S. financial markets is the

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Question 24

A measure of profitability is the

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Jackson Cement Corporation reported $35 million for sales when it only had $20 million of actual sales. Which of the following qualities of useful information has Jackson most likely violated?

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The economic entity assumption states that economic events

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In general, the FASB indicates that most assets must follow the fair value principle.

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Question 28

An item is considered material if

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Kingery Corporation has current assets of $1,800,000 and current liabilities of $750,000. If they issue $100,000 of new stock what will their new current ratio be? (rounded)

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Question 30

In a classified balance sheet, assets are usually classified as

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The two fundamental qualities of useful information are

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Question 32

The convention of consistency pertains to the use of the same accounting principles by firms in the same industry.

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Question 33

The ability of a business to pay obligations that are expected to become due within the next year or operating cycle is

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Question 34

The accounting concept that indicates assets should be reported at the price received to sell an asset is the

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Question 35

Materiality is a company-specific aspect of faithful representation.

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Question 36

At December 31, 2014 Keen Company had retained earnings of $1,292,000. During 2014 they issued stock for $49,000, and paid dividends of $17,000. Net income for 2014 was $201,000. The retained earnings balance at the beginning of 2014 was

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Dividends appear on

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Question 38

You and the CEO of your company are waiting on an elevator. You are going to the 25^th floor and the CEO is going to the 35^th floor. The CEO says "What is the difference between consistency and comparability?" You have two minutes to respond. What will you say?

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Question 39

These financial statement items are for Snyder Corporation at year-end, July 31, 2014. Instructions (a) Prepare an income statement and a retained earnings statement for the year ended July 31, 2014. Snyder Corporation did not issue any new stock during the year. (b) Prepare a classified balance sheet at July 31, 2014.

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Comparability and consistency are enhancing qualities that make accounting information useful for decision-making purposes. Briefly explain the difference between these two qualities and explain how they are related to each other.

Under IFRS

The most generally accepted value used in accounting is market value.

The agency of the United States Government that oversees the U.S. financial markets is the

A measure of profitability is the

Jackson Cement Corporation reported $35 million for sales when it only had $20 million of actual sales. Which of the following qualities of useful information has Jackson most likely violated?

The economic entity assumption states that economic events

In general, the FASB indicates that most assets must follow the fair value principle.

An item is considered material if

Kingery Corporation has current assets of $1,800,000 and current liabilities of $750,000. If they issue $100,000 of new stock what will their new current ratio be? (rounded)

In a classified balance sheet, assets are usually classified as

The two fundamental qualities of useful information are

The convention of consistency pertains to the use of the same accounting principles by firms in the same industry.

The ability of a business to pay obligations that are expected to become due within the next year or operating cycle is

The accounting concept that indicates assets should be reported at the price received to sell an asset is the

Materiality is a company-specific aspect of faithful representation.

At December 31, 2014 Keen Company had retained earnings of $1,292,000. During 2014 they issued stock for $49,000, and paid dividends of $17,000. Net income for 2014 was $201,000. The retained earnings balance at the beginning of 2014 was

Dividends appear on

You and the CEO of your company are waiting on an elevator. You are going to the 25^th floor and the CEO is going to the 35^th floor. The CEO says "What is the difference between consistency and comparability?" You have two minutes to respond. What will you say?

Introduction to Financial Statements

The Accounting Information System

Accrual Accounting Concepts

Merchandising Operations and the Multiple-Step Income Statement

Reporting and Analyzing Inventory

Fraud, Internal Control, and Cash

Reporting and Analyzing Receivables

Reporting and Analyzing Long-Lived Assets

Reporting and Analyzing Liabilities

Reporting and Analyzing Stockholders Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Analysis: The Big Picture

Time Value of Money

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Exam 2: A Further Look at Financial Statements

Comparability and consistency are enhancing qualities that make accounting information useful for decision-making purposes. Briefly explain the difference between these two qualities and explain how they are related to each other.

Under IFRS

The most generally accepted value used in accounting is market value.

The agency of the United States Government that oversees the U.S. financial markets is the

A measure of profitability is the

Jackson Cement Corporation reported $35 million for sales when it only had $20 million of actual sales. Which of the following qualities of useful information has Jackson most likely violated?

The economic entity assumption states that economic events

In general, the FASB indicates that most assets must follow the fair value principle.

An item is considered material if

Kingery Corporation has current assets of $1,800,000 and current liabilities of $750,000. If they issue $100,000 of new stock what will their new current ratio be? (rounded)

In a classified balance sheet, assets are usually classified as

The two fundamental qualities of useful information are

The convention of consistency pertains to the use of the same accounting principles by firms in the same industry.

The ability of a business to pay obligations that are expected to become due within the next year or operating cycle is

The accounting concept that indicates assets should be reported at the price received to sell an asset is the

Materiality is a company-specific aspect of faithful representation.

At December 31, 2014 Keen Company had retained earnings of $1,292,000. During 2014 they issued stock for $49,000, and paid dividends of $17,000. Net income for 2014 was $201,000. The retained earnings balance at the beginning of 2014 was

Dividends appear on

You and the CEO of your company are waiting on an elevator. You are going to the 25th floor and the CEO is going to the 35th floor. The CEO says "What is the difference between consistency and comparability?" You have two minutes to respond. What will you say?

Introduction to Financial Statements

The Accounting Information System

Accrual Accounting Concepts

Merchandising Operations and the Multiple-Step Income Statement

Reporting and Analyzing Inventory

Fraud, Internal Control, and Cash

Reporting and Analyzing Receivables

Reporting and Analyzing Long-Lived Assets

Reporting and Analyzing Liabilities

Reporting and Analyzing Stockholders Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Analysis: The Big Picture

Time Value of Money

Filters

You and the CEO of your company are waiting on an elevator. You are going to the 25^th floor and the CEO is going to the 35^th floor. The CEO says "What is the difference between consistency and comparability?" You have two minutes to respond. What will you say?