Question 1

The adjusted trial balance must be prepared before the adjusting entries are made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

__________________________ refer to costs incurred in a period that are both unpaid and unrecorded. ______________________ refer to revenues earned in a period that are both unrecorded and not yet received in cash (or other assets).

Accepted Answer

Accrued expenses; Accrued revenues

Question 3

Profit margin can also be called return on sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Reed's net income was $180,000; its total assets were $1,050,000; and its net sales were $3,500,000. Calculate the company's profit margin ratio.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reed's net income was $180,000; its total...

Question 5

The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues when cash is received from customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under the cash basis of accounting, no adjustments are made for prepaid, unearned, and accrued items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A company recorded 2 days of accrued salaries of $1,400 for its employees on January 31. On February 9, it paid its employees $7,000 for these accrued salaries and for other salaries earned through February 9. The January 31 and February 9 journal entries are:

Accepted Answer

A)  
B)  
C)  
D)  
E)

Question 8

Prior to recording adjusting entries on December 31, a company's Store Supplies account had an $880 debit balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $325 of unused supplies available as of December 31. Prepare the required adjusting entry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prior to recording adjusting entries on December...

Question 9

Using the selected information given below for Bliss Company, calculate return on assets, debt ratio, and profit margin. Comment on the results of operations and the financial position of the company for the year.
Return on assets = ($950,000-795,000)/((1,900,000+1,500,000)/2) =9.1%
Debt ratio=$850,000/1,900,000=44.7%
Profit margin=$155,000/950,000=16.3%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the selected information given below for...

Question 10

Explain the purpose of adjusting entries at the end of a period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the purpose of adjusting entries at...

Question 11

The accrual basis of accounting reflects the principle that revenue is recorded when it is earned, not when cash is received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A company paid $9,000 for a six-month insurance policy. The policy coverage began on February 1. On February 28, $150 of insurance expense must be recorded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prior to recording adjusting entries, the Office Supplies account had a $359 debit balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $105 of unused supplies available. The required adjusting entry is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Debit Office Supplies $105 and credit Office Supplies Expense $105.
B)   Debit Office Supplies Expense $105 and credit Office Supplies $105.
C)   Debit Office Supplies Expense $254 and credit Office Supplies $254.
D)   Debit Office Supplies $254 and credit Office Supplies Expense $254.
E)   Debit Office Supplies $105 and credit Supplies Expense $254.

Question 14

An adjusting entry often includes an entry to Cash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A company purchased new computers at a cost of $14,000 on September 30. The computers are estimated to have a useful life of 4 years and a residual value of $2,000. The company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. How much depreciation expense will be recorded for the computers for the first year ended December 31?

Accepted Answer

A)   $250
B)   $750
C)   $875
D)   $1,000
E)   $3,000

Question 16

The difference between the cost of an asset and the accumulated depreciation for that asset is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Depreciation Expense.
B)   Unearned Depreciation.
C)   Prepaid Depreciation.
D)   Depreciation Value.
E)   Carrying Amount.

Question 17

A company entered into a 2-month contract for $50,000 on April 1. It earned $25,000 of the contract services in April and billed the customer. The company should recognize the revenue when it receives the customer's check.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Using the information given below, prepare a balance sheet for Martin Sky Taxi Services from the adjusted trial balance. Helena Martin did not make any additional investments in the company during the year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using the information given below, prepare a...

Question 19

The ________________________________ depreciation method allocates equal amounts of an asset's cost to depreciation during its useful life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________________________ depreciation method allocates equal amounts...

Question 20

The balance in the prepaid insurance account before adjustment at the end of the year is $4,800, which represents the insurance premiums for four months. The premiums were paid on November 1. The adjusting entry required on December 31 is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Debit Insurance Expense, $2,400; credit Prepaid Insurance, $2,400.
B)   Debit Prepaid Insurance, $2,400; credit Insurance Expense, $2,400.
C)   Debit Insurance Expense, $1,200; credit Prepaid Insurance, $1,200.
D)   Debit Prepaid Insurance, $1,200; credit Insurance Expense, $1,200.
E)   Debit Cash, $4,800; Credit Prepaid Insurance, $4,800.

Exam 3: Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Financial Statements

The adjusted trial balance must be prepared before the adjusting entries are made.

____ refer to costs incurred in a period that are both unpaid and unrecorded. refer to revenues earned in a period that are both unrecorded and not yet received in cash (or other assets).

Profit margin can also be called return on sales.

Reed's net income was $180,000; its total assets were $1,050,000; and its net sales were $3,500,000. Calculate the company's profit margin ratio.

The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues when cash is received from customers.

Under the cash basis of accounting, no adjustments are made for prepaid, unearned, and accrued items.

A company recorded 2 days of accrued salaries of $1,400 for its employees on January 31. On February 9, it paid its employees $7,000 for these accrued salaries and for other salaries earned through February 9. The January 31 and February 9 journal entries are:

Prior to recording adjusting entries on December 31, a company's Store Supplies account had an $880 debit balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $325 of unused supplies available as of December 31. Prepare the required adjusting entry.

Explain the purpose of adjusting entries at the end of a period.

The accrual basis of accounting reflects the principle that revenue is recorded when it is earned, not when cash is received.

A company paid $9,000 for a six-month insurance policy. The policy coverage began on February 1. On February 28, $150 of insurance expense must be recorded.

Prior to recording adjusting entries, the Office Supplies account had a $359 debit balance. A physical count of the supplies showed $105 of unused supplies available. The required adjusting entry is:

An adjusting entry often includes an entry to Cash.

The difference between the cost of an asset and the accumulated depreciation for that asset is called

A company entered into a 2-month contract for $50,000 on April 1. It earned $25,000 of the contract services in April and billed the customer. The company should recognize the revenue when it receives the customer's check.

Using the information given below, prepare a balance sheet for Martin Sky Taxi Services from the adjusted trial balance. Helena Martin did not make any additional investments in the company during the year.

The ________________________________ depreciation method allocates equal amounts of an asset's cost to depreciation during its useful life.

The balance in the prepaid insurance account before adjustment at the end of the year is $4,800, which represents the insurance premiums for four months. The premiums were paid on November 1. The adjusting entry required on December 31 is: