Accounting : Accounting

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Accounting

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Accounting

If the Alpha Corporation's 2015 alternative minimum taxable income was . Which of the following properly identifies the exempt portion of the Alpha Corporation's 2015 alternative minimum taxable income? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This problem asks us to determine the exempt portion of the Alpha Corporation's alternative minimum taxable income (AMTI). A corporation is allowed an exemption of up to  in computing it AMTI; however, this exemption is reduced by twenty-five percent of the corporation's AMTI in excess of . We can write this by using the following equation:

Substitute and solve.

Example Question #2 : Accounting

Which of the following is not an accurate difference between the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)?

Possible Answers:

The IFRS permits the reevaluation of intangible assets other than goodwill while the US GAAP does not.

The US GAAP uses a two-step impairment approach while the IFRS uses a one-step approach.

The US GAAP uses a principles based approach while the IFRS employs a rules based approach.

The US GAAP has no requirement regarding comparative information while the IFRS does.

Correct answer:

The US GAAP uses a principles based approach while the IFRS employs a rules based approach.

Explanation:

"The US GAAP uses a principles based approach while the IFRS employs a rules based approach" is the correct answer. This is not an accurate difference between the IFRS and the USGAAP. The US GAAP typically employs a rules based approach while the IFRS follows a principles based approach. The other choices represent accurate differences between the IFRS and US GAAP according to the International Accounting Standards Committee. 

Example Question #3 : Accounting

__________ accounting provides information for __________ decision makers (e.g. outside investors and lenders); however, __________ accounting focuses on information for __________ decision makers (e.g. supervisors). 

Possible Answers:

Financial. . . external. . . managerial. . . internal

Managerial. . . internal. . . financial. . . external

Financial. . . internal. . . managerial. . . external 

Managerial. . . external. . . financial. . . internal

Correct answer:

Financial. . . external. . . managerial. . . internal

Explanation:

"Financial. . . external. . . managerial. . . internal" is the correct choice. Accounting can be required into two fields: financial and managerial. Financial accounting provides data for outsiders, while managerial accounting provides data for insiders. 

Example Question #4 : Accounting

__________ accounting provides information for __________ decision makers (e.g. outside investors and lenders); however, __________ accounting focuses on information for __________ decision makers (e.g. supervisors). 

Possible Answers:

Managerial. . . external. . . financial. . . internal

Financial. . . external. . . managerial. . . internal

Managerial. . . internal. . . financial. . . external

Financial. . . internal. . . managerial. . . external 

Correct answer:

Financial. . . external. . . managerial. . . internal

Explanation:

"Financial. . . external. . . managerial. . . internal" is the correct choice. Accounting can be required into two fields: financial and managerial. Financial accounting provides data for outsiders, while managerial accounting provides data for insiders. 

Example Question #4 : Accounting

Which of the following statements is correct regarding accrual accounting?

Possible Answers:

It is the same as the cash basis of accounting

Expenses are reported when they are paid

Revenue is reported when payment is received

Revenue is reported when it is earned

Correct answer:

Revenue is reported when it is earned

Explanation:

Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenue is recognized when it is earned, not when payment is received, and expenses are recognized when they are incurred, not when they are paid for. It is not the same as the cash basis, which recognizes revenue and expenses in the period that payments are made and received.

Example Question #5 : Accounting

Which of the following statements is correct regarding accrual accounting?

Possible Answers:

Revenue is reported when it is earned

Revenue is reported when payment is received

Expenses are reported when they are paid

It is the same as the cash basis of accounting

Correct answer:

Revenue is reported when it is earned

Explanation:

Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenue is recognized when it is earned, not when payment is received, and expenses are recognized when they are incurred, not when they are paid for. It is not the same as the cash basis, which recognizes revenue and expenses in the period that payments are made and received.

Example Question #6 : Accounting

Zeta Automotive ordered transmissions from the Alpha Transmission Company on May 7, 1990. The terms of sale were FOB destination. The Alpha Company shipped the transmissions on May 22, 1990, and Zeta Automotive received them on June 1, 1990. When should Zeta Automotive record the account payable?

Possible Answers:

June 8, 1990

May 7, 1990

June 1, 1990

May 22, 1990

Correct answer:

June 1, 1990

Explanation:

FOB stands for free onboard destination. This means that goods in transit should be considered as the seller's inventory because they have not yet reached the buyer. In other words, if issues were to incur during sipping, then responsibility would fall on the shipper rather than the buyer; therefore, the buyer would record the account payable upon arrival. 

Example Question #6 : Accounting

The Beta Company—consignee—paid the freight costs for goods shipped from the Foxtrot Incorporated—consigner. The freight costs are to be deducted from the Beta Company's payment to the Foxtrot Incorporated when the goods are sold. Until the Beta Company sells the goods, the freight costs should be included in which of the following?

Possible Answers:

Freight-out costs

Cost of goods sold

Selling expense

Accounts receivable 

Correct answer:

Accounts receivable 

Explanation:

In a consignment, the manufacturer—Foxtrot Incorporated—is known as the consignor and the retailer is the consignee—Beta Company. In this type of arrangement, title to the goods remains with the manufacturer until they are sold to a third or unrelated party; thus, the Beta Company's payment of reimbursable freight costs results in an account receivable from Foxtrot Incorporated. 

Example Question #7 : Accounting

The Beta Company—consignee—paid the freight costs for goods shipped from the Foxtrot Incorporated—consigner. The freight costs are to be deducted from the Beta Company's payment to the Foxtrot Incorporated when the goods are sold. Until the Beta Company sells the goods, the freight costs should be included in which of the following?

Possible Answers:

Selling expense

Cost of goods sold

Accounts receivable

Freight-out costs

Correct answer:

Accounts receivable

Explanation:

In a consignment, the manufacturer—Foxtrot Incorporated—is known as the consignor and the retailer is the consignee—Beta Company. In this type of arrangement, title to the goods remains with the manufacturer until they are sold to a third or unrelated party; thus, the Beta Company's payment of reimbursable freight costs results in an account receivable from Foxtrot Incorporated. 

Example Question #8 : Accounting

Zeta Automotive ordered transmissions from the Alpha Transmission Company on May 7, 1990. The terms of sale were FOB destination. The Alpha Company shipped the transmissions on May 22, 1990, and Zeta Automotive received them on June 1, 1990. When should Zeta Automotive record the account payable?

Possible Answers:

June 1, 1990

May 7, 1990

May 22, 1990

June 8, 1990

Correct answer:

June 1, 1990

Explanation:

FOB stands for free onboard destination. This means that goods in transit should be considered as the seller's inventory because they have not yet reached the buyer. In other words, if issues were to incur during sipping, then responsibility would fall on the shipper rather than the buyer; therefore, the buyer would record the account payable upon arrival. 

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