Question 1

Financial information is presented below:   The gross profit rate would be

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A) .347. 
B) .397. 
C) .473. 
D) .542. 
A) .347. 
B) .397. 
C) .473. 
D) .542.

Question 2

For a merchandising company, all accounts that affect the determination of income are closed to the Income Summary account.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Rae Company uses a perpetual inventory system and made a purchase of merchandise on credit from Tyree Corporation on August 3 for $9,000, terms 2/10, n/45.On August 10, Rae makes the appropriate payment to Tyree.The entry on August 10 for Rae Company is

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Question 4

In accounting for inventory, companies

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A) cannot use the periodic inventory system under GAAP. 
B) cannot use the periodic inventory system under IFRS. 
C) cannot use the perpetual system under IFRS. 
D) can use both periodic and perpetual inventory systems under GAAP and IFRS.
IFRS. 
A) cannot use the periodic inventory system under GAAP. 
B) cannot use the periodic inventory system under IFRS. 
C) cannot use the perpetual system under IFRS. 
D) can use both periodic and perpetual inventory systems under GAAP and IFRS.
IFRS.

Question 5

Gross profit is a measure of the overall profitability of a company.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under a periodic inventory system, acquisition of merchandise is debited to the

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A) Inventory account. 
B) Cost of Goods Sold account. 
C) Purchases account. 
D) Accounts Payable account. 
A) Inventory account. 
B) Cost of Goods Sold account. 
C) Purchases account. 
D) Accounts Payable account.

Question 7

A sales discount does not

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A) provide the purchaser with a cash saving. 
B) reduce the amount of cash received from a credit sale. 
C) increase a contra-revenue account. 
D) increase an operating expense account. 
A) provide the purchaser with a cash saving. 
B) reduce the amount of cash received from a credit sale. 
C) increase a contra-revenue account. 
D) increase an operating expense account.

Question 8

A Sales Returns and Allowances account is not debited if a customer

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A) returns defective merchandise. 
B) receives a credit for merchandise of inferior quality. 
C) utilizes a prompt payment incentive. 
D) returns goods that are not in accordance with specifications. 
A) returns defective merchandise. 
B) receives a credit for merchandise of inferior quality. 
C) utilizes a prompt payment incentive. 
D) returns goods that are not in accordance with specifications.

Question 9

Carter Company sells merchandise on account for $4,000 to Hannah Company with credit terms of 2/10, n/30.Hannah Company returns $600 of merchandise that was damaged along with a check to settle the account within the discount period.What entry does Carter Company make upon receipt of the check?

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Question 10

Under a perpetual inventory system, acquisition of merchandise for resale is debited to the

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A) Inventory account. 
B) Purchases account. 
C) Supplies account. 
D) Cost of Goods Sold account. 
A) Inventory account. 
B) Purchases account. 
C) Supplies account. 
D) Cost of Goods Sold account.

Question 11

Under GAAP, companies generally classify income statement items by

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A) function. 
B) nature. 
C) nature or function 
D) date incurred.
IFRS. 
A) function. 
B) nature. 
C) nature or function 
D) date incurred.
IFRS.

Question 12

In terms of liquidity, inventory is

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A) more liquid than cash. 
B) more liquid than accounts receivable. 
C) more liquid than prepaid expenses. 
D) less liquid than store equipment. 
A) more liquid than cash. 
B) more liquid than accounts receivable. 
C) more liquid than prepaid expenses. 
D) less liquid than store equipment.

Question 13

Richter Company sells merchandise on account for $2,500 to Lynch Company with credit terms of 3/10, n/60.Lynch Company returns $200 of merchandise that was damaged, along with a check to settle the account within the discount period.What entry does Richter Company make upon receipt of the check and the damaged merchandise?

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The answer of Richter Company sells merchandise on account for...

Question 14

The Inventory account is used in each of the following except the entry to record

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A) goods purchased on account. 
B) the return of goods purchased. 
C) payment of freight on goods sold. 
D) payment within the discount period. 
A) goods purchased on account. 
B) the return of goods purchased. 
C) payment of freight on goods sold. 
D) payment within the discount period.

Question 15

If a company is given credit terms of 2/10, n/30, it should

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A) hold off paying the bill until the end of the credit period, while investing the money at 10% annual interest during this time. 
B) pay within the discount period and recognize a savings. 
C) pay within the credit period but don't take the trouble to invest the cash while waiting to pay the bill. 
D) recognize that the supplier is desperate for cash and withhold payment until the end of the credit period while negotiating a lower sales price. 
A) hold off paying the bill until the end of the credit period, while investing the money at 10% annual interest during this time. 
B) pay within the discount period and recognize a savings. 
C) pay within the credit period but don't take the trouble to invest the cash while waiting to pay the bill. 
D) recognize that the supplier is desperate for cash and withhold payment until the end of the credit period while negotiating a lower sales price.

Question 16

When the physical count of Rosanna Company inventory had a cost of $4,350 at year-end and the unadjusted balance in Inventory was $4,500, Rosanna will have to make the following entry:

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Question 17

On November 2, 2022, Kasdan Company has cash sales of $6,000 from merchandise having a cost of $3,600.The entries to record the day's cash sales will include:

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A) a $3,600 credit to Cost of Goods Sold. 
B) a $6,000 credit to Cash. 
C) a $3,600 credit to Inventory. d a $6,000 debit to Accounts Receivable. 
A) a $3,600 credit to Cost of Goods Sold. 
B) a $6,000 credit to Cash. 
C) a $3,600 credit to Inventory. d a $6,000 debit to Accounts Receivable.

Question 18

Under the perpetual system, freight costs incurred by the buyer for the transporting of goods is recorded in

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A) Freight Expense. 
B) Freight - In. 
C) Inventory. d Freight - Out. 
A) Freight Expense. 
B) Freight - In. 
C) Inventory. d Freight - Out.

Question 19

Under a periodic inventory system, the acquisition of inventory is charged to the Purchases account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During August 2022, Baxter's Supply Store generated revenues of $60,000.The company's expenses were as follows: cost of goods sold of $36,000 and operating expenses of $4,000.The company also had rent revenue of $1,000 and a gain on the sale of a delivery truck of $2,000. Baxter's operating income for the month of August 2022 is

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A) $20,000. 
B) $21,000. 
C) $23,000. 
D) $24,000. 
A) $20,000. 
B) $21,000. 
C) $23,000. 
D) $24,000.

Financial information is presented below: The gross profit rate would be

For a merchandising company, all accounts that affect the determination of income are closed to the Income Summary account.

Rae Company uses a perpetual inventory system and made a purchase of merchandise on credit from Tyree Corporation on August 3 for $9,000, terms 2/10, n/45.On August 10, Rae makes the appropriate payment to Tyree.The entry on August 10 for Rae Company is

In accounting for inventory, companies

Gross profit is a measure of the overall profitability of a company.

Under a periodic inventory system, acquisition of merchandise is debited to the

A sales discount does not

A Sales Returns and Allowances account is not debited if a customer

Carter Company sells merchandise on account for $4,000 to Hannah Company with credit terms of 2/10, n/30.Hannah Company returns $600 of merchandise that was damaged along with a check to settle the account within the discount period.What entry does Carter Company make upon receipt of the check?

Under a perpetual inventory system, acquisition of merchandise for resale is debited to the

Under GAAP, companies generally classify income statement items by

In terms of liquidity, inventory is

The Inventory account is used in each of the following except the entry to record

If a company is given credit terms of 2/10, n/30, it should

When the physical count of Rosanna Company inventory had a cost of $4,350 at year-end and the unadjusted balance in Inventory was $4,500, Rosanna will have to make the following entry:

On November 2, 2022, Kasdan Company has cash sales of $6,000 from merchandise having a cost of $3,600.The entries to record the day's cash sales will include:

Under the perpetual system, freight costs incurred by the buyer for the transporting of goods is recorded in

Under a periodic inventory system, the acquisition of inventory is charged to the Purchases account.

Accounting in Action

The Recording Process

Adjusting the Accounts

Completing the Accounting Cycle

Inventories

Fraud, Internal Control and Cash

Accounting for Receivables

Plant Assets, Natural Resources and Intangible Assets

Liabilities

Corporations: Organisations, Stock Transactions and Stockholders Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Analysis: the Big Picture

Time Value of Money

Payroll Accounting

Other Significant Liabilities

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Exam 5: Accounting for Merchandising Operations

Financial information is presented below: The gross profit rate would be

For a merchandising company, all accounts that affect the determination of income are closed to the Income Summary account.

Rae Company uses a perpetual inventory system and made a purchase of merchandise on credit from Tyree Corporation on August 3 for $9,000, terms 2/10, n/45.On August 10, Rae makes the appropriate payment to Tyree.The entry on August 10 for Rae Company is

In accounting for inventory, companies

Gross profit is a measure of the overall profitability of a company.

Under a periodic inventory system, acquisition of merchandise is debited to the

A sales discount does not

A Sales Returns and Allowances account is not debited if a customer

Carter Company sells merchandise on account for $4,000 to Hannah Company with credit terms of 2/10, n/30.Hannah Company returns $600 of merchandise that was damaged along with a check to settle the account within the discount period.What entry does Carter Company make upon receipt of the check?

Under a perpetual inventory system, acquisition of merchandise for resale is debited to the

Under GAAP, companies generally classify income statement items by

In terms of liquidity, inventory is

The Inventory account is used in each of the following except the entry to record

If a company is given credit terms of 2/10, n/30, it should

When the physical count of Rosanna Company inventory had a cost of $4,350 at year-end and the unadjusted balance in Inventory was $4,500, Rosanna will have to make the following entry:

On November 2, 2022, Kasdan Company has cash sales of $6,000 from merchandise having a cost of $3,600.The entries to record the day's cash sales will include:

Under the perpetual system, freight costs incurred by the buyer for the transporting of goods is recorded in

Under a periodic inventory system, the acquisition of inventory is charged to the Purchases account.

Accounting in Action

The Recording Process

Adjusting the Accounts

Completing the Accounting Cycle

Inventories

Fraud, Internal Control and Cash

Accounting for Receivables

Plant Assets, Natural Resources and Intangible Assets

Liabilities

Corporations: Organisations, Stock Transactions and Stockholders Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Analysis: the Big Picture

Time Value of Money

Payroll Accounting

Other Significant Liabilities

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