CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) : Payables and Accrued Liabilities
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Example Question #1 : Payables And Accrued Liabilities
Which of the following is true regarding purchases made from a seller that offers a discount for early payment?
The purchase is recorded as a credit to accounts payable as if the discount is going to be taken, if using the net method
The purchase is recorded as a credit to accounts payable as if the discount is going to be taken, if using the gross method
The purchase is recorded as a credit to accounts payable as if the discount is going to be taken, under the gross or net method
The purchase is recorded as a credit to accounts payable without regard for the discount, if using the net method
The purchase is recorded as a credit to accounts payable as if the discount is going to be taken, if using the net method
Under the net method, a company initially records a purchase as if the discount is going to be taken. Recording the purchase includes a credit to accounts payable.
Example Question #2 : Payables And Accrued Liabilities
Glidell Company issues coupons for its products, which are redeemable at grocery stores. Each coupon entities the customer to $.65 off their purchase of Glidell's products. Additionally, Glidell reimburses retailers an additional $.05 per coupon. On July 1 of the current year, Glidell mailed out $1 million coupons to consumers, and expects 300,000 to be redeemed by their expiration date of December 31. Retailers can take up to 90 days to mail their coupons to Glidell. As of December 31, Glidell has made payments of $95,000 to retailers, and has 115,000 coupons waiting to be processed for payment. What amount should Glidell report as outstanding liability for coupons in its December 31 balance sheet?
$210,000
$90,000
$115,000
$175,000
$115,000
Glidell must record an expense of $.70 ($.65 savings to customer + $.05 fee to retailers) for each of the 300K coupons it expects to be redeemed. 300K x $.70 = $210K. Glidell then subtracts the $95K it has already paid out.
Example Question #3 : Payables And Accrued Liabilities
The Wyman Company borrowed $250,000 on October 31, Year 1, and signed a two-year note bearing interest of 10% on that date. Interest is compounded annually and is payable in full at the note’s maturity date of March 31, Year 3. What amount of liability for interest should Wyman report at December 31, Year 2?
$4,167
$25,416
$0
$29,584
$29,584
The liability for interest at the end of Year 2 should include interest expense recorded in Year 1 and in Year 2. In Year 1, Wyman will record $4,167 in interest ($250K x 10% x 2/12 months). In Year 2, this interest will be compounded and added to the principal. Therefore, interest expense in Year 2 will be $25,417 ($245,167 x 10% x 12/12 months). The interest from both years will be added together to get the total liability at the end of Year 2.
Example Question #4 : Payables And Accrued Liabilities
Under which of the following circumstances does substantial doubt exist about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern?
It is probable that the entity will be unable to meet its obligations coming due within 12 months of financial statement issuance
The entity projects that it will have negative cash flows from operating activities over the next 12 months
The entity's CFO has retired and there is no definitive succession plan in place
The entity is not in compliance with statutory capital requirements
It is probable that the entity will be unable to meet its obligations coming due within 12 months of financial statement issuance
Substantial doubt exists when relevant conditions and events, indicate it is probable that the entity will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due within one year from the financial statement issuance date.
Example Question #5 : Payables And Accrued Liabilities
Which of the following conditions or events would least likely raise substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern?
Negative cash flows from operating activities
Flood damage to an insured warehouse
Default on a loan agreement
Loss of a significant customer or supplier
Flood damage to an insured warehouse
In this example, the warehouse is insured and likely to be covered by insurance after the flood.
Example Question #1 : Payables And Accrued Liabilities
Of the following liabilities, which would a company include in the current liability section of its balance sheet?
Deferred tax liability resulting from depreciation
All of the answer choices are correct
Short term debt to be refinanced with long term debt
Current portion due of a mortgage payable
Current portion due of a mortgage payable
While a mortgage is a long term liability, any portion of it due within one year is considered a current liability. The other options are all long term liabilities.
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