Question 1

Which of the following includes only tangible assets?

Accepted Answer

A) Land, buildings and natural resources. 
B) Land, buildings and leaseholds. 
C) Natural resources, buildings, and franchises. 
D) Licenses, trademarks, and land. 
A) Land, buildings and natural resources. 
B) Land, buildings and leaseholds. 
C) Natural resources, buildings, and franchises. 
D) Licenses, trademarks, and land.

Question 2

Which of the following journal entries is correct when a depreciable asset (building)is sold for cash subsequent to acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cash
Accumulated depreciation
$ \quad $Loss on sale
$ \quad $Building 
B)  Cash
Building
$ \quad $Gain on sale
$ \quad $Accumulated depreciation 
C)  Cash
Accumulated depreciation
Loss on sale
$ \quad $Building 
D)  Cash
Gain on sale
$ \quad $Building 
A)  Cash
Accumulated depreciation
$ \quad $Loss on sale
$ \quad $Building 
B)  Cash
Building
$ \quad $Gain on sale
$ \quad $Accumulated depreciation 
C)  Cash
Accumulated depreciation
Loss on sale
$ \quad $Building 
D)  Cash
Gain on sale
$ \quad $Building

Question 3

The Wilson Company has provided the following information:
Net sales,$100,000;
 Net operating income,$40,000;
Net income,$20,000;
Average total assets,$120,000;
Average net fixed assets; $80,000.
What is Wilson's fixed asset turnover ratio?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.83 
B) 1.25 
C) 0.25 
D) 0.50. 
A) 0.83 
B) 1.25 
C) 0.25 
D) 0.50.

Question 4

The method of depletion used to allocate the cost of natural resources to future periods is most similar to the straight-line depreciation method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hill Inc.purchased an asset on January 1,2009.Hill chose an accelerated depreciation method to depreciate the asset.Which of the following is correct if Hill would have chosen the straight-line depreciation method instead?

Accepted Answer

A) Depreciation expense would have been lower in 2009. 
B) The book value of the asset would have been lower at the end of 2009. 
C) The net income would have been lower during 2009. 
D) The accumulated depreciation balance would have been higher at the end of 2009. 
A) Depreciation expense would have been lower in 2009. 
B) The book value of the asset would have been lower at the end of 2009. 
C) The net income would have been lower during 2009. 
D) The accumulated depreciation balance would have been higher at the end of 2009.

Question 6

Pier 5 has been in business 8 years with 4 stores in the San Francisco bay area.Their local reputation for making savory pies such as curried potatoes is well recognized.A national food distributor has offered to purchase the company.Pier 5 has $0.9 million of net assets at book value,but those net assets have a fair market value of $1.2 million.If the distributor offers to buy Pier 5 for $3.5 million,how much will be recorded as goodwill based on the offered purchase price?

Accepted Answer

Goodwill is an intangible asset that rep

Question 7

Under what conditions would a company most likely adopt the double-declining-balance method for financial reporting?

Accepted Answer

A) They have high technology, robotic equipment in their plant that becomes obsolete quickly and declines in utility to the company more rapidly in the early years of the assets' lives. 
B) They want to maximize their net income during the earlier years of the assets life. 
C) They want to maximize the asset's book value in the earlier years of the asset's life. 
D) They want to maximize the total depreciation expense over the life of the asset. 
A) They have high technology, robotic equipment in their plant that becomes obsolete quickly and declines in utility to the company more rapidly in the early years of the assets' lives. 
B) They want to maximize their net income during the earlier years of the assets life. 
C) They want to maximize the asset's book value in the earlier years of the asset's life. 
D) They want to maximize the total depreciation expense over the life of the asset.

Question 8

Augie Corporation purchased a truck at a cost of $60,000.It has an estimated useful life of five years and estimated residual value of $5,000.At the beginning of year three,Augie's managers concluded that the total useful life would be four years,rather than five.There was no change in the estimated residual value.What is the amount of depreciation that Augie should record for year 3 under the straight-line depreciation method?

Accepted Answer

A) $15,500 
B) $8,250 
C) $11,000 
D) $16,500 
A) $15,500 
B) $8,250 
C) $11,000 
D) $16,500

Question 9

Gilbert Company made an ordinary repair to a delivery truck during 2010 at a cost of $500 and capitalized the repair cost.What will be the effect on the 2010 financial statements as a result of the capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) The financial statements aren't affected. 
B) Assets and net income are both overstated. 
C) Assets are overstated and net income was understated. 
D) Assets and stockholders' equity are both understated. 
A) The financial statements aren't affected. 
B) Assets and net income are both overstated. 
C) Assets are overstated and net income was understated. 
D) Assets and stockholders' equity are both understated.

Question 10

Research and development costs are capitalized under GAAP once a product or process has been developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the effect on the 2010 financial statements when a capital expenditure during 2010 was incorrectly recorded as a revenue expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A) The financial statements aren't affected. 
B) Assets and net income are both overstated. 
C) Assets are overstated and net income was understated. 
D) Assets and stockholders' equity are both understated. 
A) The financial statements aren't affected. 
B) Assets and net income are both overstated. 
C) Assets are overstated and net income was understated. 
D) Assets and stockholders' equity are both understated.

Question 12

Amanda Company purchased a computer that cost $10,000.It had an estimated useful life of five years and a residual value of $1,000.The computer was depreciated by the straight-line method and was sold at the end of the third year of use for $5,000 cash.How much of a gain or loss should Amanda record?

Accepted Answer

A) A gain of $1,000. 
B) A loss of $5,000. 
C) A gain of $400. 
D) A loss of $400. 
A) A gain of $1,000. 
B) A loss of $5,000. 
C) A gain of $400. 
D) A loss of $400.

Question 13

On March 1,2010,Anniston Company purchased an oil well at a cost of $1,000,000.It is estimated that 150,000 barrels of oil can be produced over the remaining life of the well and the residual value of the well will be $100,000.During 2010,15,000 barrels of oil were produced and sold.Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the accounting for the oil well?

Accepted Answer

A) The 2010 cost of goods sold was $90,000. 
B) The book value of the oil well decreased $90,000 during 2010. 
C) The inventory of oil increased $90,000 during 2010. 
D) The depletion rate is $6.00 per barrel of oil. 
A) The 2010 cost of goods sold was $90,000. 
B) The book value of the oil well decreased $90,000 during 2010. 
C) The inventory of oil increased $90,000 during 2010. 
D) The depletion rate is $6.00 per barrel of oil.

Question 14

Schager Company purchased a computer system on January 1,2010,at a cash cost of $25,000.The estimated useful life is 10 years,and the estimated residual value is $3,000.The company will use the double declining-balance depreciation method.What is the accumulated depreciation balance as of December 31,2011?

Accepted Answer

A) $9,000 
B) $4,000 
C) $5,000 
D) $10,920 
A) $9,000 
B) $4,000 
C) $5,000 
D) $10,920

Question 15

Which one of the following would not be recorded as an intangible asset?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaseholds 
B) Copyrights 
C) Internally generated goodwill 
D) Franchises 
A) Leaseholds 
B) Copyrights 
C) Internally generated goodwill 
D) Franchises

Question 16

Sadler Corporation purchased equipment to be used in manufacturing.The purchase was made at the beginning of 2009 by paying cash of $150,000.The equipment has an estimated residual value of 10,000 and an expected useful life of 10 years.At the beginning of 2011,Sadler concluded that the total useful life of the equipment will be 8 years rather than 10,and that the residual value will be zero.Sadler uses the straight-line method for depreciation.
Requirements:
A.Make the journal entry to record depreciation on the equipment for 2010.
B.Make the journal entry to record depreciation on the equipment for 2011, including the effect of the changes in estimates.
C.Describe how a business should account for a change in the estimated useful life and/or residual value of a depreciable asset.

Accepted Answer

A. The journal entry to record depreciat

Question 17

An expenditure is capitalized when it is reported as an expense on the income statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Use of the double-declining-balance method of depreciation results in decreasing amounts of depreciation expense over an asset's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Spa Sources Corporation purchased a machine that had an original cost of $60,000 and an estimated residual value of $10,000.The useful life was expected to be 8 years and straight-line depreciation is used.At the end of 2010,the book value of the machine was $35,000.Spa Sources sold the machine for $32,000 cash on October 1,2011.
Requirements:
A.Prepare the journal entry to record depreciation for 2011 up to the date of sale.
B.Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the machine.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The depreciation method chosen for financial reporting purposes (GAAP)must also be utilized for income tax reporting (IRS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following includes only tangible assets?

Which of the following journal entries is correct when a depreciable asset (building)is sold for cash subsequent to acquisition?

The Wilson Company has provided the following information: Net sales,$100,000; Net operating income,$40,000; Net income,$20,000; Average total assets,$120,000; Average net fixed assets; $80,000. What is Wilson's fixed asset turnover ratio?

The method of depletion used to allocate the cost of natural resources to future periods is most similar to the straight-line depreciation method.

Hill Inc.purchased an asset on January 1,2009.Hill chose an accelerated depreciation method to depreciate the asset.Which of the following is correct if Hill would have chosen the straight-line depreciation method instead?

Under what conditions would a company most likely adopt the double-declining-balance method for financial reporting?

Gilbert Company made an ordinary repair to a delivery truck during 2010 at a cost of $500 and capitalized the repair cost.What will be the effect on the 2010 financial statements as a result of the capitalization?

Research and development costs are capitalized under GAAP once a product or process has been developed.

What is the effect on the 2010 financial statements when a capital expenditure during 2010 was incorrectly recorded as a revenue expenditure?

Which one of the following would not be recorded as an intangible asset?

An expenditure is capitalized when it is reported as an expense on the income statement.

Use of the double-declining-balance method of depreciation results in decreasing amounts of depreciation expense over an asset's life.

The depreciation method chosen for financial reporting purposes (GAAP)must also be utilized for income tax reporting (IRS).

Financial Statements and Business Decisions

Investing and Financing Decisions and the Balance Sheet

Operating Decisions and the Income Statement

Adjustments,Financial Statements,and the Quality of Earnings

Communicating and Interpreting Accounting Information

Reporting and Interpreting Sales Revenue, Receivables, and Cash

Reporting and Interpreting Cost of Goods Sold and Inventory

Reporting and Interpreting Liabilities

Reporting and Interpreting Bonds

Reporting and Interpreting Owners Equity

Reporting and Interpreting Investments in Other Corporations

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Exam 8: Reporting and Interpreting Property, Plant, and Equipment; Natural Resources; and Intangibles

Which of the following includes only tangible assets?

Which of the following journal entries is correct when a depreciable asset (building)is sold for cash subsequent to acquisition?

The Wilson Company has provided the following information: Net sales,$100,000; Net operating income,$40,000; Net income,$20,000; Average total assets,$120,000; Average net fixed assets; $80,000. What is Wilson's fixed asset turnover ratio?

The method of depletion used to allocate the cost of natural resources to future periods is most similar to the straight-line depreciation method.

Hill Inc.purchased an asset on January 1,2009.Hill chose an accelerated depreciation method to depreciate the asset.Which of the following is correct if Hill would have chosen the straight-line depreciation method instead?

Under what conditions would a company most likely adopt the double-declining-balance method for financial reporting?

Gilbert Company made an ordinary repair to a delivery truck during 2010 at a cost of $500 and capitalized the repair cost.What will be the effect on the 2010 financial statements as a result of the capitalization?

Research and development costs are capitalized under GAAP once a product or process has been developed.

What is the effect on the 2010 financial statements when a capital expenditure during 2010 was incorrectly recorded as a revenue expenditure?

Which one of the following would not be recorded as an intangible asset?

An expenditure is capitalized when it is reported as an expense on the income statement.

Use of the double-declining-balance method of depreciation results in decreasing amounts of depreciation expense over an asset's life.

The depreciation method chosen for financial reporting purposes (GAAP)must also be utilized for income tax reporting (IRS).

Financial Statements and Business Decisions

Investing and Financing Decisions and the Balance Sheet

Operating Decisions and the Income Statement

Adjustments,Financial Statements,and the Quality of Earnings

Communicating and Interpreting Accounting Information

Reporting and Interpreting Sales Revenue, Receivables, and Cash

Reporting and Interpreting Cost of Goods Sold and Inventory

Reporting and Interpreting Liabilities

Reporting and Interpreting Bonds

Reporting and Interpreting Owners Equity

Reporting and Interpreting Investments in Other Corporations

Statement of Cash Flows

Analyzing Financial Statements

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