Accounting questions
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1.
Question 1
2.5 Points
A Balance Sheet is also known as:
A Profit and Loss Statements.
A Statement of Financial Position.
A Cash Flow Statement.
None of the above.
2.
Question 2
Question 2
2.5 Points
Use this information for the next two questions:
Equipment was purchased for Company A for $170,000.
Additional costs included: shipping charges of $10,000 and a cost of $20,000 for building a foundation and installing the equipment. These costs were added to the total depreciable value of the equipment. It is estimated that the equipment will have a $30,000 salvage value at the end of its 5-year useful life.
Depreciation expense each year using the straight-line method will be:
$29,000
$68,000
$40,000
$34,000.
3.
Question 3
Question 3
2.5 Points
Depreciation expense for Company A the first year using the Double Declining Balance method will be:
$60,000
$34,000
$68,000
$80,000
4.
Question 4
Question 4
2.5 Points
The standard form of a journal entry has the...
debit account entered in the left column. This decreases the balance
credit account entered in the left column. This increases the balance
credit account entered in the right column. This decreases the balance
debit account entered in the left column. This increases the balance
5.
Question 5
Question 5
2.5 Points
Which of the following is an external user of accounting information:
The Board of Directors
Creditors
Corporate management
Human resources
6.
Question 6
Question 6
2.5 Points
The basic accounting equation can be restated as..
Assets – Liabilities = Owner's Equity.
Assets + Owner's Equity = Liabilities.
Owner's Equity - Liabilities = Assets.
Assets + Liabilities = Owner's Equity.
7.
Question 7
Question 7
2.5 Points
Generally accepted accounting principles are:
Income tax regulations of the Internal Revenue Service
Standards the accounting profession has developed to report and record financial events
Theories that are based on physical laws of the universe
Principles that have been proven correct by academic researchers
8.
Question 8
Question 8
2.5 Points
A net profit will result during a time period when:
liabilities exceed assets.
drawings exceed investments.
expenses exceed revenues.
revenues exceed expenses.
9.
Question 9
Question 9
2.5 Points
If a company makes a sale and collects cash, which of the following is the correct way to record the corresponding debit and credit:
Debit the accounts receivable account | Credit the revenue account
Credit the cash account | Debit the revenue account
Debit the cash account | Credit the revenue account
Credit the accounts receivable account | Credit the revenue account
10.
Question 10
Question 10
2.5 Points
If a company takes out a loan, which of the following is the correct way to record the corresponding debit and credit:
Debit the cash account | Credit the loans payable account
Credit the cash account | Debit the loans payable account
Debit the loans payable account | Credit the cash account
Credit the accounts receivable account | Debit the cash account
11.
Question 11
Question 11
2.5 Points
ABC Corporation also buys a machine for $20,000 on credit. This results in an addition to the Machinery fixed assets account, and an increase in the accounts payable (liability) account. The entry is:
......................................................................Debit...............................Credit
Machinery - Fixed Asset ....................................................................$20,000
Accounts Payable ...............................................................................$20,000
.......................................................................Debit................................Credit
Accounts Payable .......................................$20,000
Machinery - Fixed Assets ...................................................................$20,000
......................................................................Debit................................Credit
Accounts Payable ......................................$20,000
Machinery - Fixed Assets ..........................$20,000
.......................................................................Debit................................Credit
Machinery - Fixed Asset ............................$20,000
Accounts Payable ................................................................................$20,000
12.
Question 12
Question 12
2.5 Points
Use the following information two (2) questions;
Company A with no inventory on June 1st made the following four inventory purchases
..............................................Dollar ($) Value
June 2 ..........300 units ..........$ 800
June 10 ........200 units .............590
June 15 ........200 units .............630
June 28 ........150 units ......... 525
...............................................$2,545
A physical count of merchandise inventory on June 30 reveals that there are 200 units on hand.
The inventory method which results in the highest gross profit for June is...
the FIFO method.
the LIFO method.
the weighted average unit cost method.
None of the above
13.
Question 13
Question 13
2.5 Points
The LIFO Ending Inventory value for Company A on June 30th is:
$1,452.50
$1,092.50
$533.33
$2,011.67
14.
Question 14
Question 14
2.5 Points
Which of the following would not be considered an external user of accounting data for
the GHI Company?
Internal Revenue Service Agent.
The Chief Financial Officer
Creditors.
Customers.
15.
Question 15
Question 15
2.5 Points
Use the following information for the next three questions:
Company A starts Year 1 with no Property Plant or Equipment. It purchases a machine worth $20,000 which it can depreciate over ten (10) years.
At the end of the ten year period, the machine will have no salvage value.
Assume there are no other additions to Property Plant and Equipment during the ten year period.
Using the Straight Line Depreciation method, the amount charged for depreciation in Year 1 will be:
$2,000
$4,000
$14,000
$20,000
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Question 16
Question 16
2.5 Points
Using the Double Declining Balance method, the amount charged for depreciation for Company A in Year 1 will be:
$2,000
$4,000
$8,000
$20,000
17.
Question 17
Question 17
2.5 Points
Using the Straight Line Depreciation method, the accumulated depreciation for Company A in Year 4 will be:
$2,000
$4,000
$8,000
$10,000
18.
Question 18
Question 18
2.5 Points
A net loss will result during a time period when...
liabilities exceed assets.
drawings exceed investments.
revenues exceed expenses.
expenses exceed revenues.
19.
Question 19
Question 19
2.5 Points
Use the following items taken from the financial statements of the Postal Service for the year ending December 31, 2012 to answer the following two questions :
Accounts payable ...........................................................$ 9,000
Accounts receivable ........................................................11,000
Accumulated depreciation – equipment ......................28,000
Advertising expense ........................................................21,000
Cash ...................................................................................11,000
Owner’s capital (12/31/12) ............................................105,000
Owner’s drawings .............................................................14,000
Depreciation expense ......................................................12,000
Insurance expense .............................................................3,000
Note payable, due 6/30/13 ...............................................5,000
Prepaid insurance (6 - month policy) ..............................6,000
Rent expense ....................................................................17,000
Salaries and wages expense ..........................................32,000
Service revenue .............................................................125,000
Supplies/Inventory ............................................................4,000
Supplies expense ...............................................................6,000
Equipment (Long-term) ................................................210,000
What are total current liabilities of the Postal Service at December 31, 2012?
$14,000
$15,000
$18,000
$105,000
20.
Question 20
Question 20
2.5 Points
What are the total current assets of the Postal Service at December 31, 2012?
242,000
22,000
32,000
28,000
21.
Question 21
Question 21
2.5 Points
Which of the following is true about Property, Plant and Equipment
It is essentially the company’s Fixed Assets
It includes all unimpaired Goodwill
It is also the company’s Intangible Assets
The land portion of PP&E is depreciated over the period of time it benefits the firm.
22.
Question 22
Question 22
2.5 Points
Sources of increases to owner's equity are:
purchases of merchandise.
withdrawals by the owner.
additional investments by owners.
expenses.
23.
Question 23
Question 23
2.5 Points
ABC Corporation - Partial Income Statement - FY 2016
Revenue ............................................. $ 12,000,000
Cost of Goods Sold ..................................... 4,000,000
Selling General and Admin. ....................... 1,500,000
Research and Development .......................1,200,000
Depreciation ................................................ 1,500,000
Operating Expenses ............................... ????
Operating Income .................................. ????
Interest Income ................................................200,000
Interest Expense ..............................................300,000
Pre-Tax Income .........................................3,700,000
Tax (35% rate)
EPS Basic .................................................. $ ??
Weighted avg. Shares ...........1,300,000
Use the above information to answer the following four questions:
What is ABC's Gross Profit for 2016?
$12,000,000
$8,000,000
$4,200,000
$2,405,000
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Question 24
Question 24
2.5 Points
What is ABC's Operating Income?
$8,000,000
$3,800,000
$3,700,000
$2,405,000
25.
Question 25
Question 25
2.5 Points
What is ABC's Earnings Per Share for 2016?
$2.00
$1.95
$1.85
$1.15
26.
Question 26
Question 26
2.5 Points
Owner's equity can be described as...
creditorship claim on total assets.
ownership claim on total assets.
benefactor's claim on total assets.
debtor claim on total assets.
27.
Question 27
Question 27
2.5 Points
Credits...
decrease both assets and liabilities.
increase both assets and liabilities.
increase assets and decrease liabilities.
decrease assets and increase liabilities.
28.
Question 28
Question 28
2.5 Points
The normal balance of any account is the
left side.
right side.
side which increases that account.
side which decreases that account.
29.
Question 29
Question 29
2.5 Points
Owner's equity is decreased by all of the following except...
owner's investments.
owner's withdrawals.
expenses.
dividends
30.
Question 30
Question 30
2.5 Points
At January 1, 2012, Alligator Industries reported owner’s equity of $130,000. During 2012, Alligator had a net loss of $30,000 and owner drawings of $15,000. At December 31, 2012, the amount of owner’s equity is
$85,000.
$100,000.
$115,000.
$145,000.
31.
Question 31
Question 31
2.5 Points
Assuming there is no increase in the accounts payable account, an increase in a current asset other than cash indicates a decrease in cash.
True
False
Clear selection
32.
Question 32
Question 32
2.5 Points
The Last In First Out inventory method means the latest goods purchased are first to be sold.
True
False
Clear selection
33.
Question 33
Question 33
2.5 Points
The Last In First Out inventory method will result in a higher ending inventory balance than
the First In First Out inventory method (assuming there is price inflation during the period).
True
False
Clear selection
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Question 34
Question 34
2.5 Points
A decrease in a current asset indicates an increase in cash.
True
False
Clear selection
35.
Question 35
Question 35
2.5 Points
Manufacturing companies have only one Inventory classification.
True
False
Clear selection
36.
Question 36
Question 36
2.5 Points
Financing activities increase or decrease long term assets.
True
False
Clear selection
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Question 37
Question 37
2.5 Points
The payment of an electrical bill is classified as a Financing Activity on a Cash Flow Statement.
True
False
Clear selection
38.
Question 38
Question 38
2.5 Points
A decrease in Inventory is classified as a Financing Activity on a Cash Flow Statement.
True
False
Clear selection
39.
Question 39
Question 39
2.5 Points
Operating Margins cannot be greater than 95%.
True
False
Clear selection
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Question 40
Question 40
2.5 Points
If a company had retained earnings of $60,000 at the beginning of the year, net earnings of $50,000, and a year ending retained earnings of $90,000, it paid its owners a dividend at some point during the year.
True
False
Clear selection
2025-05-30