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ACCY 200
CQ2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| #1: The current assets of most companies are usually made up of: | • cash and assets expected to be converted to cash within a year. |
| #3) When a manufacturer invests in short-term marketable securities: | • risk avoidance is of great importance. |
| 4: A cash equivalent is a current asset that: | • is readily convertible into cash with a minimal risk. |
| 5: The accrual of interest on short-term marketable securities results in: | • an increase in current assets and an increase in net income. |
| 6: The accounting concept or principle applied when an allowance is provided for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable is: | • matching revenue and expense. |
| #7: The allowance for uncollectible accounts is a(n): | • contra current asset. |
| debt expense is recognized in the same accounting period as the revenue that is related to the receivable because: | • all costs incurred in the current period should be subtracted from current period revenues. |
| #9) When an uncollectible account receivable is written off against the allowance for bad debts: | • total current assets are not affected. |
| 10) With respect to the write-off of an uncollectible account receivable against the allowance for bad debts, a sound system of internal control would require: | • the write-off be approved by two employees. |
| 11) An organization's system of internal control is designed primarily to: | • provide an operating framework for all employees as they work to achieve the organization's goals. |
| #12) When a firm uses the LIFO inventory cost flow assumption: | • better matching of revenue and expense is achieved than under FIFO. |
| #14) An accounts receivable results from the sale of: | • goods and services to customers on account |
| The inventory cost flow assumption describes the flow of product cost: | • into the asset (inventory) account and out to the expense (cost of goods sold) account. |
| : One inventory cost flow assumption will result in different cost of goods sold from another inventory cost flow assumption only if: | • the cost of inventory items changes during the year. |
| #17: When costs are rising over time: | • FIFO results in higher profits than LIFO. |
| #18: In an inflationary economic environment, the selling price set for a firm's products will: | • not be affected by the cost flow assumption used. |
| The balance sheet valuation of inventories is: | • lower of cost or market. |
| Which of the following inventory accounting systems has been made much more feasible as a result of computer systems developments? | • Perpetual. |
| #22) The effect of an error resulting in an understatement of ending inventory is to: | • overstate cost of goods sold of the current period. |
| #24) Regardless of the inventory cost flow assumption used, inventories on the balance sheet are stated at: | • the lower of cost or market. |
| #13) Accounts receivable are reported at: | • net realizable value. |
| #16) One inventory cost flow assumption will result in different cost of goods sold from another inventory cost flow assumption only if: | • the cost of inventory items changes during the year. |
| #27) Which of the following is NOT an example of an inventory account a manufacturing firm might use? | • Merchandise inventory |
| Which of the following is the correct balance sheet presentation for current assets? | • Accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, other current assets. |
| One of the principal reasons for selecting the LIFO cost flow assumption instead of the FIFO cost flow assumption in an inflationary economic environment is that: | • income taxes will be lower. |
| Which of the following is true regarding notes receivables? | • A note is a more formal document than an account receivable. |
| The balance sheet presentation of accounts receivable net of the allowance for doubtful accounts has the effect of stating accounts receivable at: | • net realizable value. |