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Fundamental Accounting Principles John Wild 24e - Test Bank

Fundamental Accounting Principles John Wild 24e - Test Bank   Instant Download - Complete Test Bank With Answers     Sample Questions Are Posted Below   Fundamental Accounting Principles, 24e (Wild) Chapter 5   Accounting for Merchandising Operations   1) Merchandise inventory refers to products that a company owns and plans to sell to customers.   …

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Fundamental Accounting Principles John Wild 24e – Test Bank

 

Instant Download – Complete Test Bank With Answers

 

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Fundamental Accounting Principles, 24e (Wild)

Chapter 5   Accounting for Merchandising Operations

 

1) Merchandise inventory refers to products that a company owns and plans to sell to customers.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

2) A service company earns net income by buying and selling merchandise.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

3) Gross profit is also called gross margin.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

4) Cost of goods sold is also called cost of sales.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

5) A wholesaler buys products from manufacturers or other wholesalers and sells them to consumers.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

6) A retailer buys products from manufacturers and sells them to wholesalers.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

7) Cost of goods sold represents the expense of buying and preparing merchandise for sale.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

8) A company had sales of $350,000 and cost of goods sold of $200,000. Its gross profit equals $150,000.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

9) A company had net sales of $545,000 and cost of goods sold of $345,000. Its gross margin equals $890,000.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

10) A company had a gross profit of $300,000 based on sales of $400,000. Its cost of goods sold equals $700,000.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

11) A merchandising company’s operating cycle begins with the purchase of merchandise and ends with the collection of cash from the sale.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

12) Merchandise inventory is reported in the long-term assets section of the balance sheet.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

13) Cash sales shorten the operating cycle for a merchandiser; credit sales lengthen operating cycles.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

14) Cost of goods sold is an expense, and is reported on the income statement.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

15) A periodic inventory system requires updating of the inventory account only at the beginning of an accounting period.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

16) A perpetual inventory system continually updates accounting records for merchandising transactions.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

17) Beginning inventory plus net purchases equals merchandise available for sale.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

18) The acid-test ratio is also called the quick ratio.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

19) Quick assets include cash and cash equivalents, inventory, and current receivables.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

20) The acid-test ratio is defined as current assets divided by current liabilities.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

21) A company with an acid-test ratio of 4.1 is unlikely to face near-term liquidity problems.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

22) Successful use of a just-in-time inventory system can narrow the gap between the acid-test and the current ratio.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

23) A company’s quick assets are $147,000 and its current liabilities are $143,000. This company’s acid-test ratio is 1.03.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Explanation:  Acid-Test Ratio = Quick Assets/Current Liabilities

Acid-Test Ratio − $147,000/$143,000 = 1.03

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

24) A company’s current ratio is 1.2 and its quick ratio is 0.25. This company is probably an excellent credit risk because the ratios reveal no indication of liquidity problems.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

25) The gross margin ratio is defined as gross margin divided by net sales.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

26) The profit margin ratio is the same as the gross profit ratio.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

27) A company had net sales of $340,500, its cost of goods sold was $257,000, and its net income was $13,750. The company’s gross margin ratio equals 24.5%.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Explanation:  Gross Margin Ratio = (Sales – Cost of Goods Sold)/Sales

Gross Margin Ratio = ($340,500 – $257,000)/$340,500 = 24.5%

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

28) The Merchandise Inventory account balance at the beginning of the current period is equal to the amount of ending Merchandise Inventory from the previous period.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

29) Credit terms for a purchase include the amounts and timing of payments from a buyer to a seller.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

30) Purchase returns refer to merchandise a buyer purchases but then returns to the seller.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

31) Purchase allowances refer to merchandise a buyer acquires but then returns to the seller.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

32) Purchase allowances refer to a price reduction (allowance) granted to a buyer of defective or unacceptable merchandise.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

33) Under the perpetual inventory system, the cost of merchandise purchased is recorded in the Merchandise Inventory account.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

34) Credit terms of 2/10, n/30 imply that the seller offers the purchaser a 2% cash discount if the amount is paid within 10 days of the invoice date. Otherwise, the full amount is due in 30 days.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

35) Sellers always offer a discount to buyers for prompt payment toward purchases made on credit.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

36) Purchase discounts are the same as trade discounts.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

37) If a company sells merchandise with credit terms 2/10 n/60, the credit period is 10 days and the discount period is 60 days.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

38) The seller is responsible for paying shipping charges and bears the risk of damage or loss in transit if goods are shipped FOB destination.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

39) If goods are shipped FOB destination, the seller does not record revenue from the sale until the goods arrive at their destination because the transaction is not complete until that point.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

40) If goods are shipped FOB shipping point, the seller does not record revenue from the sale until the goods arrive at their destination because the transaction is not complete until that point.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

41) A buyer using a perpetual inventory system records the costs of shipping merchandise it purchases in a Delivery Expense account.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

42) A buyer of $5,000 in merchandise inventory does not take advantage of a supplier’s credit terms of 2/10, n/30, and instead pays the invoice in full at the end of 30 days. The buyer will pay $4,900.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Explanation:  Payment not made in discount period so full invoice of $5,000 is paid

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

43) FOB shipping point means that the buyer accepts ownership when the goods arrive at the buyer’s place of business.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

44) Each sales transaction for a seller that uses a perpetual inventory system involves recognizing both revenue and cost of merchandise sold.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

45) Offering sales discounts on credit sales can benefit a seller by decreasing the delay in receiving cash and reducing future collections efforts.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

46) Sales Discounts is added to the Sales account when computing a company’s net sales.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

47) Sales discounts has a normal debit balance because it decreases Sales, which has a normal

credit balance.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

48) Under a perpetual inventory system, when a credit customer returns non-defective merchandise to the seller, the seller debits Sales Returns and Allowances and credits Accounts Receivable and also debits Merchandise Inventory and credits Cost of Goods Sold.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

49) The perpetual system requires that each sale of merchandise has two entries: the revenue side and the cost side.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

50) A journal entry with a debit to cash of $980, a debit to Sales Discounts of $20, and a credit to Accounts Receivable of $1,000 means that a customer has taken a 10% cash discount for early payment.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Explanation:  $20/$1,000 = 2% discount

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

51) Sales of $350,000 and net sales of $323,000 could reflect sales discounts of $27,000.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Explanation:  $350,000 − $323,000 = $27,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

52) A perpetual inventory system is able to directly measure and monitor inventory shrinkage and there is no need for a physical count of inventory.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

53) Sales Discounts and Sales Returns and Allowances are contra revenue accounts that are debited to close the accounts during the closing process.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

54) Cost of Goods Sold is debited to close the account during the closing process.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

55) In a perpetual inventory system, the Merchandise Inventory account must be closed at the end of the accounting period.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

56) The adjusting entry to reflect inventory shrinkage is a debit to Income Summary and a credit to Inventory Shrinkage Expense.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

57) A multiple-step income statement format shows detailed computations of net sales and other costs and expenses, and reports subtotals for various classes of items.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

58) Operating expenses are classified into two categories: selling expenses and cost of goods sold.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

59) A merchandiser’s classified balance sheet reports merchandise inventory as a current asset.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

60) Expenses related to accounting, human resource management, and financial management are known as selling expenses.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

61) When a company has no reportable non-operating activities, its income from operations is simply labeled net income.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

62) A single-step income statement includes cost of goods sold as another expense and shows only one subtotal for total expenses.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

63) Under a periodic inventory system, purchases, purchases returns and allowances, purchase discounts, and transportation-in transactions are recorded in the Merchandise Inventory account.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

64) The periodic inventory system requires updating the inventory account only at the end of the period.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

65) In a periodic inventory system, cost of goods sold is recorded as each sale occurs.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

66) Under both the periodic and perpetual inventory systems, the temporary account Purchases Returns and Allowances is used to accumulate the cost of all returns and allowances for a period.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

67) Delivery expense is reported as part of general and administrative expense in the seller’s income statement.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

68) New revenue recognition rules require that sellers report sales net of expected sales discounts.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

69) Under new revenue recognition rules, the gross method requires a period-end adjusting entry to estimate future sales discounts.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

70) Inventory Returns Estimated, which reflects an adjustment to inventory for expected future returns, is a liability account reported in the balance sheet, usually under Current Liabilities.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

71) Inventory Returns Estimated is a current asset account used in a period-end adjusting entry to reflect the inventory estimated to be returned in the future.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

72) Under the net method, when a company uses a perpetual inventory system, an invoice for $2,000 with terms of 2/10, n/30 should be recorded with a debit to Merchandise Inventory and a credit to Accounts Payable of $2,000.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Explanation:  $2,000 × 0.98 = $1,960

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

73) When purchases are recorded at net amounts, any discounts lost as a result of late payments are reported as an expense.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

74) The net method records the invoice at its net amount (net of any cash discount).

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

75) Either the gross method or net method may be used to record sales with cash discounts, but the net method requires a period-end adjusting entry to estimate expected future sales discounts taken.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method; Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.; 05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

76) Under the net method of recording purchases, the Discounts Lost account is used when the purchaser fails to take a discount offered by the seller.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

77) A merchandiser:

  1. A) Earns net income by buying and selling merchandise.
  2. B) Receives fees only in exchange for services.
  3. C) Earns profit from commissions only.
  4. D) Earns profit from fares only.
  5. E) Buys products from consumers.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

78) Cost of goods sold:

  1. A) Is another term for merchandise sales.
  2. B) Is the term used for the expense of buying and preparing merchandise for sale.
  3. C) Is another term for revenue.
  4. D) Is also called gross margin.
  5. E) Is a term only used by service firms.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

79) A company has sales of $695,000 and cost of goods sold of $278,000. Its gross profit equals:

  1. A) $(417,000).
  2. B) $695,000.
  3. C) $278,000.
  4. D) $417,000.
  5. E) $973,000.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Gross Profit = Sales − Cost of Goods Sold

Gross Profit = $695,000 − $278,000 = $417,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

80) A company has sales of $375,000 and its gross profit is $157,500. Its cost of goods sold equals:

  1. A) $(217,000).
  2. B) $375,000.
  3. C) $157,500.
  4. D) $217,500.
  5. E) $532,500.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Gross Profit = Sales − Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold = $375,000 − $157,500 = $217,500

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

81) Which of the following statements regarding gross profit is not true?

  1. A) Gross profit is also called gross margin.
  2. B) Gross profit less other operating expenses equals income from operations.
  3. C) Gross profit is not calculated on the multiple-step income statement.
  4. D) Gross profit must cover all operating expenses to yield a return for the owner of the business.
  5. E) Gross profit equals net sales less cost of goods sold.

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

82) Which of the following statements regarding merchandise inventory is not true?

  1. A) Merchandise inventory is reported on the balance sheet as a current asset.
  2. B) Merchandise inventory refers to products a company owns and intends to sell.
  3. C) Merchandise inventory may include the costs of freight-in and making them ready for sale.
  4. D) Merchandise inventory appears on the balance sheet of a service company.
  5. E) Purchasing merchandise inventory is part of the operating cycle for a business.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

83) Which of the following statements regarding the operating cycle of a merchandising company is not true?

  1. A) The operating cycle begins with the purchase of merchandise.
  2. B) The operating cycle is shortened by credit sales.
  3. C) The operating cycle ends with the collection of cash from the sale of merchandise.
  4. D) The operating cycle can vary in length among different merchandising companies.
  5. E) The operating cycle sometimes involves accounts receivable.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

84) Merchandise inventory:

  1. A) Is a long-term asset.
  2. B) Is a current asset.
  3. C) Includes supplies the company will use in future periods.
  4. D) Is classified with investments on the balance sheet.
  5. E) Must be sold within one month.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

85) The operating cycle for a merchandiser that sells only for cash moves from:

  1. A) Purchases of merchandise to inventory to cash sales.
  2. B) Purchases of merchandise to inventory to accounts receivable to cash sales.
  3. C) Inventory to purchases of merchandise to cash sales.
  4. D) Accounts receivable to purchases of merchandise to inventory to cash sales.
  5. E) Accounts receivable to inventory to cash sales.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

86) The current period’s ending inventory is:

  1. A) The next period’s beginning inventory.
  2. B) The current period’s cost of goods sold.
  3. C) The prior period’s beginning inventory.
  4. D) The current period’s net purchases.
  5. E) The current period’s beginning inventory.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

87) Beginning inventory plus net purchases is:

  1. A) Cost of goods sold.
  2. B) Merchandise (goods) available for sale.
  3. C) Ending inventory.
  4. D) Sales.
  5. E) Shown on the balance sheet.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

88) The acid-test ratio:

  1. A) Is also called the quick ratio.
  2. B) Measures profitability.
  3. C) Measures inventory turnover.
  4. D) Is generally greater than the current ratio.
  5. E) Measures return on assets.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

89) Quick assets are defined as:

  1. A) Cash, short-term investments, and inventory.
  2. B) Cash, short-term investments, and current receivables.
  3. C) Cash, inventory, and current receivables.
  4. D) Cash, noncurrent receivables, and prepaid expenses.
  5. E) Accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

90) KLM Corporation’s quick assets are $5,888,000, its current assets are $11,700,000 and its current liabilities are $8,000,000. Its acid-test ratio equals:

  1. A) 0.50.
  2. B) 0.68.
  3. C) 0.74.
  4. D) 1.50.
  5. E) 2.20.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Acid-Test Ratio = Quick Assets/Current Liabilities

Acid-Test Ratio = $5,888,000/$8,000,000 = 0.74

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

91) A company’s current assets are $17,980, its quick assets are $11,420 and its current liabilities are $12,190. Its quick ratio equals:

  1. A) 0.94.
  2. B) 1.07.
  3. C) 1.48.
  4. D) 1.57.
  5. E) 2.40.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Acid-Test Ratio = Quick Assets/Current Liabilities

Acid-Test Ratio = $11,420/$12,190 = 0.94

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

92) Liquidity problems are likely to exist when a company’s acid-test ratio:

  1. A) Is less than the current ratio.
  2. B) Equals 1.
  3. C) Is higher than 1.
  4. D) Is substantially lower than 1.
  5. E) Is higher than the current ratio.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

93) The acid-test ratio differs from the current ratio in that:

  1. A) Liabilities are divided by current assets.
  2. B) Prepaid expenses and inventory are excluded from the calculation of the acid-test ratio.
  3. C) The acid-test ratio measures profitability and the current ratio does not.
  4. D) The acid-test ratio excludes short-term investments from the calculation.
  5. E) The acid-test ratio is a measure of liquidity but the current ratio is not.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

94) Using the following year-end information for Calvin’s Clothing, calculate the current ratio and acid-test ratio for the business:

 

     
Cash $ 52,000
Short-term investments   12,000
Accounts receivable   54,000
Inventory   325,000
Prepaid expenses   17,500
Accounts payable   106,500
Other current payables   25,000

 

 

  1. A) 1.80 and 1.00
  2. B) 1.97 and 1.52
  3. C) 2.73 and 1.52
  4. D) 3.50 and 0.90
  5. E) 1.80 and 0.90

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Current Ratio = Current Assets/Current Liabilities

Current Ratio = $460,500/$131,500 = 3.50

Acid-Test Ratio = Quick Assets/Current Liabilities

Acid-Test Ratio = $118,000/$131,500 = 0.90

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

95) The gross margin ratio:

  1. A) Is also called the net profit ratio.
  2. B) Indicates the percent of sales revenue remaining after covering the cost of the goods sold.
  3. C) Is also called the profit margin.
  4. D) Is a measure of liquidity and should exceed 2.0 to be acceptable.
  5. E) Should be greater than 1 for merchandising companies.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

96) A company’s gross profit (or gross margin) was $83,750 and its net sales were $347,800. Its gross margin ratio is:

  1. A) 4.2%.
  2. B) 24.1%.
  3. C) 75.9%.
  4. D) $83,750.
  5. E) $264,050.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Gross Margin Ratio = Gross Profit/Net Sales

Gross Margin Ratio = $83,750/$347,800 = 24.1%

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

97) A company’s net sales were $676,600, its cost of goods sold was $236,810 and its net income was $33,750. Its gross margin ratio equals:

  1. A) 5%.
  2. B) 9.6%.
  3. C) 35%.
  4. D) 65%.
  5. E) 285.7%.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Gross Margin Ratio = (Net Sales − Cost of Goods Sold)/Net Sales

Gross Margin Ratio = ($676,600 − $236,810)/$676,600 = 65%

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

98) A company had net sales of $752,000 and cost of goods sold of $543,000. Its net income was $17,530. The company’s gross margin ratio equals:

  1. A) 18.9%
  2. B) 24.5%
  3. C) 27.8%
  4. D) 34.7%
  5. E) 35.2%

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Gross Margin Ratio = (Net Sales − Cost of Goods Sold)/Net Sales

Gross Margin Ratio = ($752,000 − $543,000)/$752,000 = 27.8%

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

99) Mega Skateboard Supplier had net sales of $2.8 million, its cost of goods sold was $1.6 million, and its net income was $0.9 million. Its gross margin ratio equals:

  1. A) 32%.
  2. B) 175%.
  3. C) 43%.
  4. D) 57%.
  5. E) 56%.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Gross Margin Ratio = (Net Sales – Cost of Goods Sold)/Net Sales

Gross Margin Ratio = ($2.8 – $1.6)/$2.8 = 43%

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

100) The credit terms 2/10, n/30 are interpreted as:

  1. A) 2% cash discount if the amount is paid within 10 days, or the balance due in 30 days.
  2. B) 10% cash discount if the amount is paid within 2 days, or the balance due in 30 days.
  3. C) 30% discount if paid within 2 days.
  4. D) 30% discount if paid within 10 days.
  5. E) 2% discount if paid within 30 days.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

101) A trade discount is:

  1. A) A term used by a purchaser to describe a cash discount given to customers for prompt payment.
  2. B) A reduction in selling price below the list price.
  3. C) A term used by a seller to describe a cash discount granted to customers for prompt payment.
  4. D) A reduction in price for prompt payment.
  5. E) Also called a rebate.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

102) Jasper Company is a wholesaler that buys merchandise in large quantities. Its supplier’s catalog indicates a list price of $500 per unit on merchandise Jasper intends to purchase, and offers a 30% trade discount for large quantity purchases. The cost of shipping for the merchandise is $7 per unit. Jasper’s total purchase price per unit will be:

  1. A) $507.
  2. B) $350.
  3. C) $357.
  4. D) $343.
  5. E) $493.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Trade discount = $500 * 30% = $150

Total purchase price per unit = $500 − $150 + $7 = $357

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

103) Fragment Company is a wholesaler that sells merchandise in large quantities. Its catalog indicates a list price of $300 per unit on a particular product and a 40% trade discount is offered for quantity purchases of 50 units or more. The cost of shipping the merchandise is $7 per unit under terms FOB shipping point. If a customer purchases 100 units of this product, what is the amount of sales revenue that Fragment will record from this sale?

  1. A) $18,000
  2. B) $30,000
  3. C) $18,700
  4. D) $29,300
  5. E) $30,700

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Trade discount = $300 * 40% = $120

Total sales price per unit = $300 − $120 = $180

Total sales = $180 * 100 units = $18,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

104) The amount recorded for merchandise inventory includes all of the following except:

  1. A) Purchase discounts.
  2. B) Returns and allowances.
  3. C) Freight costs paid by the buyer.
  4. D) Freight costs paid by the seller.
  5. E) Trade discounts.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

105) A company uses the perpetual inventory system and recorded the following entry:

 

Accounts Payable 2,500  
Merchandise Inventory   50
Cash   2,450

 

This entry reflects a:

  1. A) Purchase of merchandise on credit.
  2. B) Return of merchandise.
  3. C) Sale of merchandise on credit.
  4. D) Payment of the account payable less a 2% cash discount taken.
  5. E) Payment of the account payable less a 1% cash discount taken.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

106) Which of the following is not included on a purchase invoice?

  1. A) Seller’s name and address.
  2. B) Name and address of the purchaser.
  3. C) Description of items purchased.
  4. D) Arrival date of items ordered.
  5. E) Credit terms.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

107) A company purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 8, it paid the full amount due. The amount of the cash paid on July 8 equals:

  1. A) $200.
  2. B) $1,564.
  3. C) $1,568.
  4. D) $1,600.
  5. E) $1,800.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Cash Paid = ($1,800 − $200) * 0.98 = $1,568

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

108) A company purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 28, it paid the full amount due. The amount of the cash paid on July 28 equals:

  1. A) $200.
  2. B) $1,564.
  3. C) $1,568.
  4. D) $1,600.
  5. E) $1,800.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Cash Paid = ($1,800 − $200) = $1,600

No discount may be taken because the payment was not within 10 days of the purchase.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

109) A company purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 28, it paid the full amount due. Assuming the company uses a perpetual inventory system, and records purchases using the gross method, The correct journal entry to record the purchase on July 5 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.
  2. B) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,800; credit Accounts Payable $1,800.
  3. C) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,800; credit Sales Returns $200; credit Cash $1,600.
  4. D) Debit Accounts Payable $1,800; credit Merchandise Inventory $1,800.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $1,800; credit Purchase Returns $200; credit Merchandise Inventory $1,600.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

110) A company purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 28, it paid the full amount due. Assuming the company uses a perpetual inventory system, and records purchases using the gross method, the correct journal entry to record the merchandise return on July 7 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.
  2. B) Debit Merchandise Inventory $200; credit Accounts Payable $200.
  3. C) Debit Merchandise Inventory $200; credit Sales Returns $200.
  4. D) Debit Accounts Payable $200; credit Merchandise Inventory $200.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $1,800; credit Purchase Returns $200; credit Merchandise Inventory $1,600.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

111) A company purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 28, it paid the full amount due. Assuming the company uses a perpetual inventory system, and records purchases using the gross method, the correct journal entry to record the payment on July 28 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.
  2. B) Debit Cash $1,600; credit Accounts Payable $1,600.
  3. C) Debit Accounts Payable $1,600; credit Merchandise Inventory $32; credit Cash $1,568.
  4. D) Debit Accounts Payable $1,800; credit Cash $1,800.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.

 

Answer:  E

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

112) A company purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 12, it paid the full amount due. Assuming the company uses a perpetual inventory system, and records purchases using the gross method, the correct journal entry to record the payment on July 12 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.
  2. B) Debit Cash $1,600; credit Accounts Payable $1,600.
  3. C) Debit Accounts Payable $1,600; credit Merchandise Inventory $32; credit Cash $1,568.
  4. D) Debit Accounts Payable $1,800; credit Cash $1,800.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

113) A company purchased $4,000 worth of merchandise. Transportation costs were an additional $350. The company returned $275 worth of merchandise and then paid the invoice within the 2% cash discount period. The total cost of this merchandise is:

  1. A) $3,725.00.
  2. B) $3,925.00.
  3. C) $3,995.00.
  4. D) $4,000.50.
  5. E) $4,075.00.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Cash Paid = [($4,000 – $275) * 0.98] + $350 = $4,000.50

No discount may be taken on the transportation costs.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

114) A buyer of $7,000 in merchandise inventory failed to take advantage of the vendor’s credit terms of 2/15, n/45, and instead paid the invoice in full at the end of 45 days. By not taking advantage of the cash discount, the buyer lost the discount of:

  1. A) $70.
  2. B) $1,050.
  3. C) $700.
  4. D) $100.
  5. E) $140.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  $7,000 * 0.02 = $140

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

115) Sales returns:

  1. A) Refer to merchandise that customers return to the seller after the sale.
  2. B) Refer to reductions in the selling price of merchandise sold to customers.
  3. C) Represent cash discounts.
  4. D) Represent trade discounts.
  5. E) Are not recorded under the perpetual inventory system until the end of each accounting period.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

116) Which of the following statements regarding sales returns and allowances is not true?

  1. A) A reduction in the selling price because of damaged merchandise is included in sales returns and allowances.
  2. B) Sales returns and allowances do not have an impact on gross profit.
  3. C) Sales returns and allowances are recorded in a separate contra-revenue account.
  4. D) Sales returns and allowances are rarely disclosed in published financial statements.
  5. E) Sales returns and allowances are closed to the Income Summary account.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

117) A debit to Sales Returns and Allowances and a credit to Accounts Receivable:

  1. A) Reflects an increase in amount due from a customer.
  2. B) Recognizes that a customer returned merchandise and/or received an allowance.
  3. C) Records the cost side of a sales return.
  4. D) Is recorded when a customer takes a discount.
  5. E) Reflects a decrease in amount due to a supplier.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

118) Sales less sales discounts, less sales returns and allowances equals:

  1. A) Net purchases.
  2. B) Cost of goods sold.
  3. C) Net sales.
  4. D) Gross profit.
  5. E) Net income.

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

119) Garza Company had sales of $135,000, sales discounts of $2,000, and sales returns of $3,200. Garza Company’s net sales equals:

  1. A) $5,200.
  2. B) $129,800.
  3. C) $133,000.
  4. D) $135,000.
  5. E) $140,200.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Net Sales = $135,000 − $2,000 − $3,200 = $129,800

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

120) On May 1, Shilling Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Anders, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Shilling uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method. The journal entry or entries that Shilling will make on May 1 is (are):

A)

Sales 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Sales 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800
Cost of goods sold 4,000  
Merchandise Inventory   4,000

C)

Accounts receivable 5,800  
Sales   5,800

D)

Accounts receivable 5,800  
Sales   5,800
Cost of goods sold 4,000  
Merchandise Inventory   4,000

E)

Accounts receivable 4,000  
Sales   4,000

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

121) On May 1, Anders Company purchased merchandise in the amount of $5,800 from Shilling, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. Anders uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method. The journal entry that Anders will make on May 1 is:

A)

Sales 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Merchandise Inventory 5,800  
Accounts payable   5,800

C)

Accounts payable 5,800  
Sales   5,800

D)

Merchandise Inventory 5,800  
Cash   5,800

E)

Purchases 5,800  
Accounts payable   5,800

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

122) On February 3, Smart Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Truman Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Smart uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method. Truman pays the invoice on February 8, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Smart makes on February 8 is:

A)

Cash 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Cash 4,000  
Accounts receivable   4,000

C)

Cash 3,920  
Sales discounts 80  
Accounts receivable   4,000

D)

Cash 5,684  
Accounts receivable   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Sales discounts 116  
Accounts receivable   5,800

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Sales Discounts = $5,800 * 0.02 = $116

Cash = $5,800 – $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

123) On July 1, Ferguson Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Tracey Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Ferguson uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method. On July 5, Tracey returns some of the merchandise. The selling price of the merchandise is $500 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. The entry or entries that Ferguson must make on July 5 is (are):

A)

Sales returns and allowances 500  
Accounts receivable   500
Merchandise inventory 350  
Cost of goods sold   350

B)

Sales returns and allowances 500  
Accounts receivable   500

C)

Accounts receivable 500  
Sales returns and allowances   500

D)

Accounts receivable 500  
Sales returns and allowances   500
Cost of goods sold 350  
Merchandise inventory   350

E)

Sales returns and allowances 350  
Accounts receivable   350

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

124) Juniper Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 16, it paid the full amount due. The amount of the cash paid on August 16 equals:

  1. A) $8,167.50.
  2. B) $9,652.50.
  3. C) $9,750.00.
  4. D) $8,250.00.
  5. E) $8,152.50.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Cash Paid = ($9,750 − $1,500) * 0.99 = $8,167.50

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

125) Juniper Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 26, it paid the full amount due. The amount of the cash paid on August 26 equals:

  1. A) $8,167.50.
  2. B) $9,652.50.
  3. C) $9,750.00.
  4. D) $8,250.00.
  5. E) $8,152.50.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Cash Paid = ($9,750 − $1,500) = $8,250

No discount may be taken because the payment was not within 10 days of the purchase.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

126) Juniper Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 16, it paid the full amount due. The correct journal entry to record the purchase on August 7 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $9,750; credit Cash $9,750.
  2. B) Debit Accounts Payable $9,750; credit Merchandise Inventory $9,750.
  3. C) Debit Merchandise Inventory $9,750; credit Sales Returns $1,500; credit Cash $8,250.
  4. D) Debit Merchandise Inventory $9,750; credit Accounts Payable $9,750.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $8,250; debit Purchase Returns $1,500; credit Merchandise Inventory $9,750.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

127) Juniper Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 26, it paid the full amount due. The correct journal entry to record the merchandise return on August 11 is:

  1. A) Debit Accounts Payable $1,500; credit Cash $1,500.
  2. B) Debit Accounts Payable $1,500; credit Merchandise Inventory $1,500.
  3. C) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,500; credit Sales Returns $1,500.
  4. D) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,500; credit Cash $1,500.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $1,500; credit Purchase Returns $1,500.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

128) Juniper Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 16, it paid the full amount due. The correct journal entry to record the payment on August 16 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $8,250; credit Cash $8,250.
  2. B) Debit Cash $8,250; credit Accounts Payable $8,250.
  3. C) Debit Accounts Payable $8,250; credit Merchandise Inventory $82.50; credit Cash $8,167.50.
  4. D) Debit Accounts Payable $9,750; credit Merchandise Inventory $97.50; credit Cash $9,652.50.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $8,167.50; credit Cash $8,167.50.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Cash Paid = ($9,750 − $1,500) * 0.99 = $8,167.50

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

129) A company records the following journal entry: debit Cash $1,470, debit Sales Discounts $30, and credit Accounts Receivable $1,500. This means that a customer has taken what percentage cash discount for early payment?

  1. A) 1%
  2. B) 2%
  3. C) 5%
  4. D) 10%
  5. E) 15%

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Discount = $30/$1,500 = 2%

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

130) Which of the following statements regarding inventory shrinkage is not true?

  1. A) Inventory shrinkage refers to the loss of inventory.
  2. B) Inventory shrinkage is determined by comparing a physical count of inventory with recorded inventory amounts.
  3. C) Inventory shrinkage is recognized by debiting an operating expense.
  4. D) Inventory shrinkage is recognized by debiting Cost of Goods Sold.
  5. E) Inventory shrinkage can be caused by theft or deterioration.

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

131) Frisco Company’s Merchandise Inventory account at year-end has a balance of $62,115, but a physical count reveals that only $61,900 of inventory exists. The adjusting entry to record this $215 of inventory shrinkage is:

A)

Merchandise Inventory 215  
Inventory shrinkage expense   215

B)

Purchases discounts 215  
Cost of goods sold   215

C)

Cost of goods sold 215  
Purchases discounts   215

D)

Inventory shrinkage expense 215  
Cost of goods sold   215

E)

Cost of goods sold 215  
Merchandise Inventory   215

 

Answer:  E

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

132) Which of the following accounts would be closed at the end of the accounting period with a debit?

  1. A) Sales Discounts.
  2. B) Sales Returns and Allowances.
  3. C) Cost of Goods Sold.
  4. D) Operating Expenses.
  5. E) Sales.

 

Answer:  E

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

133) An income statement that includes cost of goods sold as another expense and shows only one subtotal for total expenses is a:

  1. A) Balanced income statement.
  2. B) Single-step income statement.
  3. C) Multiple-step income statement.
  4. D) Combined income statement.
  5. E) Simplified income statement.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

134) Expenses that support the overall operations of a business and include the expenses relating to accounting, human resource management, and financial management are called:

  1. A) Cost of goods sold.
  2. B) Selling expenses.
  3. C) Purchasing expenses.
  4. D) General and administrative expenses.
  5. E) Non-operating activities.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

135) Prentice Company had cash sales of $94,275, credit sales of $83,450, sales returns and allowances of $1,700, and sales discounts of $3,475. Prentice’s net sales for this period equal:

  1. A) $94,275.
  2. B) $172,550.
  3. C) $174,250.
  4. D) $176,025.
  5. E) $177,725.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Net Sales = $94,275 + $83,450 − $1,700 − $3,475 = $172,550

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

136) Multiple-step income statements:

  1. A) Are required by the FASB and IASB.
  2. B) Contain more detail than a simple listing of revenues and expenses.
  3. C) Are required for the periodic inventory system.
  4. D) List cost of goods sold as an operating expense.
  5. E) Are only used in perpetual inventory systems.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

137) Expenses to promote sales by displaying and advertising merchandise, make sales, and deliver goods to customers are known as:

  1. A) General and administrative expenses.
  2. B) Cost of goods sold.
  3. C) Selling expenses.
  4. D) Purchasing expenses.
  5. E) Non-operating activities.

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

138) A company has net sales of $752,000 and cost of goods sold of $543,000. Its net income is $17,530. The company’s gross margin and operating expenses, respectively, are:

  1. A) $209,000 and $191,470.
  2. B) $191,470 and $209,000.
  3. C) $525,470 and $227,000.
  4. D) $227,000 and $525,470.
  5. E) $734,000 and $191,470.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Gross Margin = Net Sales − Cost of Goods Sold; $752,000 − $543,000 = $209,000

Operating Expenses = Gross Margin − Net Income; $209,000 − $17,530 = $191,470

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

139) Which of the following accounts is used in the periodic inventory system but not used in the perpetual inventory system?

  1. A) Merchandise Inventory
  2. B) Sales
  3. C) Sales Returns and Allowances
  4. D) Accounts Payable
  5. E) Purchases

 

Answer:  E

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

140) When preparing an unadjusted trial balance using a periodic inventory system, the amount shown for Merchandise Inventory is:

  1. A) The ending inventory amount.
  2. B) The beginning inventory amount.
  3. C) Equal to the cost of goods sold.
  4. D) Equal to the cost of goods purchased.
  5. E) Equal to the gross profit.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

141) On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Vander uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. The journal entry or entries that Vander will make on September 12 is (are):

A)

Sales 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Sales 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800
Cost of goods sold 4,000  
Merchandise Inventory   4,000

C)

Accounts receivable 5,800  
Sales   5,800

D)

Accounts receivable 5,800  
Sales   5,800
Cost of goods sold 4,000  
Merchandise Inventory   4,000

E)

Accounts receivable 4,000  
Sales   4,000

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

142) On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Jepson uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The journal entry that Jepson will make on September 12 is:

A)

Purchases 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Purchases 4,000  
Accounts receivable   4,000

C)

Purchases 5,800  
Accounts payable   5,800

D)

Merchandise inventory 5,800  
Accounts payable   5,800

E)

Accounts payable 4,000  
Merchandise inventory   4,000

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

143) On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Vander uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. Jepson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Vander makes on September 18 is:

A)

Cash 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Cash 4,000  
Accounts receivable   4,000

C)

Cash 3,920  
Sales discounts 80  
Accounts receivable   4,000

D)

Cash 5,684  
Accounts receivable   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Sales discounts 116  
Accounts receivable   5,800

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Sales Discounts = $5,800 * 0.02 = $116

Cash = $5,800 − $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

144) On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Jepson uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. Jepson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Jepson makes on September 18 is:

A)

Purchases 5,684  
Cash   5,684

B)

Accounts payable 5,800  
Merchandise inventory   116
Cash   5,684

C)

Accounts payable 5,800  
Purchases discounts   116
Cash   5,684

D)

Cash 5,684  
Accounts receivable   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Purchases discounts 116  
Accounts payable   5,800

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Purchases Discounts = $5,800 * 0.02 = $116

Cash = $5,800 – $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

145) On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Vander uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. On September 14, Jepson returns some of the non-defective merchandise, which is restored to inventory. The selling price of the returned merchandise is $500 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. The entry or entries that Vander must make on September 14 is (are):

A)

Sales returns and allowances 500  
Accounts receivable   500
Merchandise inventory 350  
Cost of goods sold   350

B)

Sales returns and allowances 500  
Accounts receivable   500

C)

Accounts receivable 500  
Sales returns and allowances   500

D)

Accounts receivable 500  
Sales returns and allowances   500
Cost of goods sold 350  
Merchandise inventory   350

E)

Sales returns and allowances 350  
Accounts receivable   350

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

146) On September 12, Vander Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Jepson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Vander uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. On September 14, Jepson returns some of the merchandise. The selling price of the merchandise is $500 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. Jepson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Vander makes on September 18 is:

A)

Cash 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Cash 4,000  
Accounts receivable   4,000

C)

Cash 5,194  
Sales discounts 106  
Accounts receivable   5,300

D)

Cash 5,684  
Accounts receivable   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Sales discounts 116  
Accounts receivable   5,800

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Accounts Receivable = $5,800 − $500 = $5,300

Sales Discounts = $5,300 * 0.02 = $106

Cash = $5,300 − $106 = $5,194

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

147) Cushman Company had $800,000 in net sales, $350,000 in gross profit, and $200,000 in operating expenses. Cost of goods sold equals:

  1. A) $150,000.
  2. B) $450,000.
  3. C) $800,000.
  4. D) $350,000.
  5. E) $200,000.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Cost of Goods Sold = Net Sales − Gross Profit; $800,000 − $350,000 = $450,000

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

148) Cushman Company had $800,000 in sales, sales discounts of $12,000, sales returns and allowances of $18,000, cost of goods sold of $380,000, and $275,000 in operating expenses. Gross profit equals:

  1. A) $770,000.
  2. B) $115,000.
  3. C) $390,000.
  4. D) $402,000.
  5. E) $408,000.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Gross Profit (Margin) = $800,000 − $12,000 − $18,000 − $380,000 = $390,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

149) Cushman Company had $800,000 in sales, sales discounts of $12,000, sales returns and allowances of $18,000, cost of goods sold of $380,000, and $275,000 in operating expenses. Net income equals:

  1. A) $770,000.
  2. B) $402,000.
  3. C) $390,000.
  4. D) $115,000.
  5. E) $408,000.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Net Income = $800,000 − $12,000 − $18,000 − $380,000 − $275,000 = $115,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

150) A company purchased $10,000 of merchandise on June 15 with terms of 3/10, n/45. On June 20, it returned $800 of that merchandise. On June 24, it paid the balance owed for the merchandise taking any discount it was entitled to. The cash paid on June 24 equals:

  1. A) $8,924.
  2. B) $9,700.
  3. C) $10,000.
  4. D) $9,800.
  5. E) $8,724.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Cash Paid = ($10,000 − $800) * 0.97 = $8,924

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

151) A company purchased $10,000 of merchandise on June 15 with terms of 3/10, n/45, and FOB shipping point. The freight charge, $500, was added to the invoice amount. On June 20, it returned $800 of that merchandise. On June 24, it paid the balance owed for the merchandise taking any discount it is entitled to. The cash paid on June 24 equals:

  1. A) $9,224.
  2. B) $10,200.
  3. C) $10,500.
  4. D) $10,300.
  5. E) $9,424.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Cash Paid = $10,000 − $800 = $9,200 * 0.97 = $8,924 + $500 = $9,424

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

152) A company’s current assets are $23,420, its quick assets are $13,890 and its current liabilities are $12,220. Its acid-test ratio equals:

  1. A) 0.88.
  2. B) 1.91.
  3. C) 1.14.
  4. D) 0.52.
  5. E) 1.41.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Acid-Test Ratio = Quick Assets/Current Liabilities

Acid-Test Ratio = $13,890/$12,220 = 1.14

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

153) Using the following year-end information for Bauman, LLC, calculate the current ratio and acid-test ratio:

   
Cash $ 48,000
Short-term investments   12,000
Accounts receivable   45,000
Inventory   225,000
Prepaid expenses   12,500
Accounts payable   86,500
Other current payables   22,000

 

  1. A) 3.01 and 1.21
  2. B) 3.16 and 0.97
  3. C) 3.04 and 1.21
  4. D) 1.09 and 4.77
  5. E) 3.16 and 1.21

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Current Ratio = Current Assets/Current Liabilities

Current Ratio = $342,500/$108,500 = 3.16

Acid-Test Ratio = Quick Assets/Current Liabilities

Acid-Test Ratio = $105,000/$108,500 = 0.97

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratios

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

154) A company’s net sales are $775,420, its costs of goods sold are $413,890, and its net income is $117,220. Its gross margin ratio equals:

  1. A) 46.6%.
  2. B) 53.4%.
  3. C) 28.3%.
  4. D) 31.5%.
  5. E) 40.5%.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Gross Margin Ratio = (Net Sales − Cost of Goods Sold)/Net Sales

Gross Margin Ratio = ($775,420 − $413,890)/$775,420 = 46.6%

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

155) Which of the following statements related to the multiple-step income statement is not true?

  1. A) Subtotals for total selling expenses and general and administrative expenses are reported.
  2. B) Interest revenue is included with other revenue and gains.
  3. C) The first section of the statement reports gross profit.
  4. D) Shows only one total for expenses.
  5. E) Nonoperating items are reported separately from operations.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Global; FN Reporting

156) A company purchases merchandise with a catalog price of $20,000. The company receives a 35% trade discount from the seller. The seller also offers credit terms of 2/10, n/30. Assuming no returns were made and that payment was made within the discount period, what is the net cost of the merchandise?

  1. A) $13,720.
  2. B) $19,600.
  3. C) $6,860.
  4. D) $13,000.
  5. E) $12,740.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Cost of Merchandise = $20,000 * 0.65 = $13,000; $13,000 * 0.98 = $12,740

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

157) A company has net sales of $825,000 and cost of goods sold of $547,000. Its net income is $98,500. The company’s gross margin and operating expenses, respectively, are:

  1. A) $209,000 and $191,470.
  2. B) $278,000 and $179,500.
  3. C) $278,000 and $98,500.
  4. D) $179,500 and $98,500.
  5. E) $645,500 and $179,500.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Gross Margin = Net Sales − Cost of Goods Sold; $825,000 − $547,000 = $278,000

Operating Expenses = Gross Margin − Net Income; $278,000 − $98,500 = $179,500

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

158) On March 12, Klein Company sold merchandise in the amount of $7,800 to Babson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,500. Klein uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. The journal entry or entries that Klein will make on March 12 is (are):

A)

Sales 7,800  
Accounts receivable   7,800

B)

Sales 7,800  
Accounts receivable   7,800
Cost of goods sold 4,500  
Merchandise Inventory   4,500

C)

Accounts receivable 7,800  
Sales   7,800

D)

Accounts receivable 7,800  
Sales   7,800
Cost of goods sold 4,500  
Merchandise Inventory   4,500

E)

Accounts receivable 4,500  
Sales   4,500

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

159) On March 12, Klein Company sold merchandise in the amount of $7,800 to Babson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,500. Klein uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. Babson pays the invoice on March 17, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Klein makes on March 17 is:

A)

Cash 7,800  
Accounts receivable   7,800

B)

Cash 4,500  
Accounts receivable   4,500

C)

Cash 7,644  
Sales discounts 156  
Accounts receivable   7,800

D)

Cash 7,644  
Accounts receivable   7,644

E)

Cash 4,410  
Sales discounts 90  
Accounts receivable   4,500

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Sales Discounts = $7,800 * 0.02 = $156

Cash = $7,800 − $156 = $7,644

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

160) On March 12, Klein Company sold merchandise in the amount of $7,800 to Babson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,500. Klein uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. On March 15, Babson returns some of the merchandise, which is not defective. The selling price of the returned merchandise is $600 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. The entry or entries that Klein must make on March 15 is (are):

A)

Sales returns and allowances 600  
Accounts receivable   600
Merchandise inventory 350  
Cost of goods sold   350

B)

Sales returns and allowances 600  
Accounts receivable   600

C)

Accounts receivable 600  
Sales returns and allowances   600

D)

Accounts receivable 600  
Sales returns and allowances   600
Cost of goods sold 350  
Merchandise inventory   350

E)

Sales returns and allowances 350  
Accounts receivable   350

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

161) On March 12, Klein Company sold merchandise in the amount of $7,800 to Babson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,500. Klein uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. On March 15, Babson returns some of the merchandise. The selling price of the merchandise is $600 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. Babson pays the invoice on March 20, and takes the appropriate discount. The amount that Klein receives from Babson on March 20 is:

  1. A) $7,800.
  2. B) $7,644.
  3. C) $7,044.
  4. D) $7,056.
  5. E) $7,200.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Accounts Receivable = $7,800 − $600 = $7,200

Sales Discounts = $7,200 * 0.02 = $144

Cash = $7,200 − $144 = $7,056

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

162) On March 12, Klein Company sold merchandise in the amount of $7,800 to Babson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,500. Klein uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. On March 15, Babson returns some of the merchandise. The selling price of the merchandise is $600 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. Babson pays the invoice on March 20, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Klein makes on March 20 is:

A)

Cash 7,800  
Accounts receivable   7,800

B)

Cash 4,500  
Accounts receivable   4,500

C)

Cash 7,056  
Sales discounts 144  
Accounts receivable   7,200

D)

Cash 7,056  
Accounts receivable   7,056

E)

Cash 7,644  
Sales discounts 156  
Accounts receivable   7,800

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Accounts Receivable = $7,800 − $600 = $7,200

Sales Discounts = $7,200 * 0.02 = $144

Cash = $7,200 − $144 = $7,056

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

163) Zenith Company’s Merchandise Inventory account at year-end has a balance of $91,820, but a physical count reveals that only $90,450 of inventory exists. The adjusting entry to record this $1,370 of inventory shrinkage is:

A)

Merchandise inventory 1,370  
Inventory shrinkage expense   1,370

B)

Purchases discounts 1,370  
Cost of goods sold   1,370

C)

Cost of goods sold 1,370  
Merchandise inventory   1,370

D)

Inventory shrinkage expense 1,370  
Cost of goods sold   1,370

E)

Cost of goods sold 90,450  
Merchandise inventory   90,450

 

Answer:  C

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

164) Which of the following statements regarding sales returns and allowances is not true?

  1. A) New revenue recognition rules require sellers to report sales net of expected returns and allowances for annual periods.
  2. B) The Inventory Returns Estimated account is a current liability account.
  3. C) Sales returns and allowances estimates are typically made as period-end adjustments.
  4. D) When sales returns and allowances adjustments are made to sales, an estimate must also be made for the cost side.
  5. E) Sales Refund Payable is a current liability account.

 

Answer:  B

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

165) In its first year of business, Borden Corporation had sales of $2,000,000 and cost of goods sold of $1,200,000. Borden expects returns in the following year to equal 8% of sales. The adjusting entry or entries to record the expected sales returns is (are):

A)

Accounts Receivable 2,000,000  
Sales   2,000,000

B)

Sales returns and allowances 160,000  
Sales   160,000
Cost of Goods Sold 96,000  
Inventory Returns Estimated   96,000

C)

Sales 2,000,000  
Sales Refund Payable   160,000
Accounts receivable   1,840,000

D)

Sales Refund Payable 160,000  
Accounts receivable   160,000

E)

Sales Returns and Allowances 160,000  
Sales Refund Payable   160,000
Inventory Returns Estimated 96,000  
Cost of goods sold   96,000

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Sales Refund Payable = $2,000,000 × 0.08 = $160,000

Inventory Returns Estimated = $1,200,000 × 0.08 = $96,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

166) In the current year, Borden Corporation had sales of $2,000,000 and cost of goods sold of $1,200,000. Borden expects returns in the following year to equal 8% of sales. The unadjusted balance in Inventory Returns Estimated is a debit of $6,000, and the unadjusted balance in Sales Refund Payable is a credit of $10,000. The adjusting entry or entries to record the expected sales returns is (are):

A)

Accounts Receivable 2,000,000  
Sales   2,000,000

B)

Sales returns and allowances 150,000  
Sales   150,000
Cost of Goods Sold 90,000  
Inventory Returns Estimated   90,000

C)

Sales 2,000,000  
Sales Refund Payable   160,000
Accounts receivable   1,840,000

D)

Sales Refund Payable 150,0000  
Accounts receivable   150,000

E)

Sales Returns and Allowances 150,000  
Sales Refund Payable   150,000
Inventory Returns Estimated 90,000  
Cost of goods sold   90,000

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Sales Refund Payable = $2,000,000 × 0.08 = $160,000 − $10,000 = $150,000

Inventory Returns Estimated = $1,200,000 × 0.08 = $96,000 − $6,000 = $90,000

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

167) Netherland Corporation has the following unadjusted balances: Accounts Receivable, $80,000 (debit), and Allowance for Sales Discounts $300 (credit). Of the receivables, $50,000 of them are within the 2% discount period, and Netherland expects buyers to take $1,000 in future-period discounts ($50,000 × 2%) arising from this period’s sales. The adjusting entry or entries to estimate sales discounts is (are):

A)

Accounts Receivable 80,000  
Sales   80,000

B)

Sales Discounts 50,000  
Sales   50,000
Cost of Goods Sold 1,000  
Inventory Returns Estimated   1,000

C)

Sales Discounts 700  
Allowance for Sales Discounts   700

D)

Sales Discounts 1,000  
Accounts receivable   1,000

E)

Sales Discounts 1,000  
Allowance for Sales Discounts   1,000

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Allowance for Sales Discounts = $50,000 × 0.02 = $1,000 − $300 = $700

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

168) An expense resulting from failing to take advantage of cash discounts when using the net method of recording purchases is called:

  1. A) Sales discounts.
  2. B) Trade discounts.
  3. C) Purchases discounts.
  4. D) Discounts lost.
  5. E) Discounts earned.

 

Answer:  D

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

169) A company that uses the net method of recording purchases and a perpetual inventory system purchased $1,800 of merchandise on July 5 with terms 2/10, n/30. On July 7, it returned $200 worth of merchandise. On July 28, it paid the full amount due. The correct journal entry to record the payment on July 28 is:

  1. A) Debit Merchandise Inventory $1,600; credit Cash $1,600.
  2. B) Debit Cash $1,600; credit Accounts Payable $1,600.
  3. C) Debit Accounts Payable $1,600; credit Merchandise Inventory $32; credit Cash $1,568.
  4. D) Debit Accounts Payable $1,800; credit Cash $1,800.
  5. E) Debit Accounts Payable $1,568; debit Discounts Lost $32; credit Cash $1,600.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Purchase, net of discount = $1,800 × 0.98 = $1,764

Purchase return, net of discount = $200 × 0.98 = $196

Debit to Accounts Payable = $1,764 − 196 = $1,568

No discount may be taken because the payment is made after the discount period.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

170) Morgan, Inc. uses a perpetual inventory system and the net method of recording purchases. On May 12, a merchandise purchase of $15,000 was made on credit, 2/10, n/30. The journal entry to record this purchase is:

A)

Merchandise Inventory 15,000  
Accounts Payable   15,000

B)

Accounts Payable 15,000  
Merchandise Inventory   15,000

C)

Purchases 15,000  
Accounts Payable   15,000

D)

Purchases 14,700  
Accounts Payable   14,700

E)

Merchandise Inventory 14,700  
Accounts Payable   14,700

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  $15,000 × 0.98 = $14,700

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

171) The net method of recording purchases refers to recording:

  1. A) Purchases at the invoice price less any cash discounts.
  2. B) Specified amounts and timing of payments that a buyer agrees to in return for being granted credit.
  3. C) Purchases at the full invoice price, without deducting any cash discounts.
  4. D) Inventory at its selling price.
  5. E) Inventory at the lower of cost or market.

 

Answer:  A

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

172) On March 12, Klein Company sold merchandise in the amount of $7,800 to Babson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,500. Klein uses the perpetual inventory system and the net method of accounting for sales. On March 15, Babson returns some of the merchandise, which is not defective. The selling price of the returned merchandise is $600 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. The entry or entries that Klein must make on March 15 is (are):

A)

Sales returns and allowances 588  
Accounts receivable   588
Merchandise inventory 350  
Cost of goods sold   350

B)

Sales returns and allowances 588  
Accounts receivable   588
Merchandise inventory 343  
Cost of goods sold   343

C)

Accounts receivable 600  
Sales returns and allowances   600

D)

Accounts receivable 600  
Sales returns and allowances   600
Cost of Goods Sold 350  
Merchandise inventory   350

E)

Sales returns and allowances 350  
Accounts receivable   350

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Net return = Sales − discount

$588 = $600 − $12

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

173) On September 12, Ryan Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Johnson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Ryan uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for sales. The journal entry or entries that Ryan will make on September 12 is (are):

A)

Sales 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Accounts receivable 5,684  
Sales   5,684
Cost of goods sold 4,000  
Merchandise Inventory   4,000

C)

Accounts receivable 5,800  
Sales   5,800

D)

Accounts receivable 5,800  
Sales   5,800
Cost of Goods Sold 4,000  
Merchandise inventory   4,000

E)

Accounts receivable 5,684  
Sales   5,684

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Sales Discounts = $5,800 × 0.02 = $116

Accounts receivable = $5,800 − $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

174) On September 12, Ryan Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Johnson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Johnson uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for purchases. The journal entry that Johnson will make on September 12 is:

A)

Purchases 5,800  
Accounts payable   5,800

B)

Purchases 5,684  
Accounts payable   5,684

C)

Merchandise inventory 5,684  
Accounts payable   5,684

D)

Merchandise inventory 5,800  
Accounts payable   5,800

E)

Accounts payable 4,000  
Merchandise inventory   4,000

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Purchase Discounts = $5,800 × 0.02 = $116

Accounts Payable = $5,800 − $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

175) On September 12, Ryan Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Johnson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Ryan uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for sales. Johnson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Ryan makes on September 18 is:

A)

Cash 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Cash 4,000  
Accounts receivable   4,000

C)

Cash 3,920  
Sales discounts 80  
Accounts receivable   4,000

D)

Cash 5,684  
Accounts receivable   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Sales discounts 116  
Accounts receivable   5,800

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Sales Discounts = $5,800 × 0.02 = $116

Cash = $5,800 − $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

176) On September 12, Ryan Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Johnson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Johnson uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for purchases. Johnson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Johnson makes on September 18 is:

A)

Purchases 5,684  
Cash   5,684

B)

Accounts payable 4,000  
Merchandise inventory   80
Cash   3,920

C)

Accounts payable 5,800  
Purchases discounts   116
Cash   5,684

D)

Accounts payable 5,684  
Cash   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Purchases discounts 116  
Accounts payable   5,800

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Purchases Discounts = $5,800 × 0.02 = $116

Cash = $5,800 − $116 = $5,684

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

177) On September 12, Ryan Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Johnson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Ryan uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for sales. On September 14, Johnson returns some of the non-defective merchandise, which is restored to inventory. The selling price of the returned merchandise is $500 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. The entry or entries that Ryan must make on September 14 is (are):

A)

Sales returns and allowances 490  
Accounts receivable   490
Merchandise inventory 350  
Cost of goods sold   350

B)

Sales returns and allowances 500  
Accounts receivable   500

C)

Sales returns and allowances 490  
Accounts receivable   490

D)

Sales returns and allowances 490  
Accounts receivable   490
Merchandise inventory 343  
Cost of goods sold   343

E)

Sales returns and allowances 350  
Accounts receivable   350

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Sales return = $500 * (1 − 0.02) = $490

Sales return = $500 * 0.98 = $490

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

178) On September 12, Ryan Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Johnson Company, with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The cost of the items sold is $4,000. Ryan uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for sales. On September 14, Johnson returns some of the merchandise. The selling price of the merchandise is $500 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350. Johnson pays the invoice on September 18, and takes the appropriate discount. The journal entry that Ryan makes on September 18 is:

A)

Cash 5,800  
Accounts receivable   5,800

B)

Cash 5,194  
Accounts receivable   5,194

C)

Cash 5,194  
Sales discounts 106  
Accounts receivable   5,300

D)

Cash 5,684  
Accounts receivable   5,684

E)

Cash 5,684  
Sales discounts 116  
Accounts receivable   5,800

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Accounts Receivable = ($5,800 × 0.98) − ($500 × 0.98) = $5,194

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

179) Match the following definitions and terms by placing the letter for the terms A through J in the blank space next to the best definition.

  1. Trade discount F. Acid-test ratio
  2. General and administrative expenses G. Merchandise inventory
  3. FOB shipping point H. Selling expenses
  4. Single-step income statement I. Multiple-step income statement
  5. FOB destination J. Inventory shrinkage

 

___      1. A measure of a company’s ability to pay its current liabilities that excludes less liquid current assets such as inventory and prepaid expenses.

___      2. An income statement format that lists cost of goods sold as another expense and shows only one subtotal for total expenses.

___      3. The point of ownership transfer from seller to buyer that takes place when the goods arrive at the buyer’s place of business.

___      4. Products a company owns and intends to sell.

___      5. The expenses that support a company’s overall operations and include costs related to accounting, human resources and finance.

___      6. The point of ownership transfer from seller to buyer that takes place when the goods depart the seller’s place of business.

___      7. Inventory losses that require an adjusting entry to account for losses from theft or deterioration.

___      8. An income statement format that shows detailed computations of net sales and other costs and expenses, and reports subtotals for various classes of items.

___      9. A given percent deducted from a list price often granted to customers purchasing large quantities of merchandise.

___      10. The expenses of advertising merchandise, making sales, and delivering goods to customers.

 

Answer:  1. F; 2. D; 3. E; 4. G; 5. B; 6. C; 7. J; 8. I; 9. A; 10. H

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratio; Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser; Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers; Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.; 05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.; 05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.; 05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

180) Match the following terms with the appropriate definition.

  1. Shrinkage
  2. Credit period
  3. Credit terms
  4. Purchase allowance
  5. Discount period
  6. Gross profit
  7. Periodic inventory system
  8. Perpetual inventory system
  9. Sales discount
  10. Purchases discounts

 

__        1. An inventory accounting method that updates accounting records for each purchase and each sale of inventory.

__        2. An inventory accounting method that updates the accounting records for purchases and sales of inventory only at the end of a period.

__        3. The time period in which reduced payment can be made by the buyer because of a cash discount offered by a seller of goods on credit.

__        4. The loss of inventory from theft and deterioration.

__        5. A cash discount granted, from the view of the purchaser intended to encourage buyers to pay amounts owed earlier.

__        6. Price reduction granted by the seller to a buyer of defective or unacceptable merchandise.

__        7. A cash discount granted from the view of the seller, indicated in the credit terms on the invoice.

__        8. The calculation of net sales minus cost of goods sold.

__        9. The description of the amounts and timing of payments from a buyer to a seller for a purchase.

__        10. The amount of time allowed before full payment is due.

 

Answer:  1. H; 2. G; 3. E; 4. A; 5. J; 6. D; 7. I; 8. F; 9. C; 10. B

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities; Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Accounting for Merchandise Sales; Financial Statement Formats; Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.; 05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.; 05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.; 05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

181) Identify and explain the key components of a merchandiser’s net income.

 

Answer:  The basic components of income begin with net sales. Cost of goods sold is subtracted from net sales to determine gross profit (also called gross margin). Operating expenses are then subtracted from gross margin to determine net income.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

182) Describe the difference between wholesalers and retailers.

 

Answer:  A wholesaler buys products from manufacturers or other wholesalers and sells to retailers or other wholesalers. A retailer buys products from manufacturers or wholesalers and sells them to consumers.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

183) Define inventory for a merchandising company and describe how inventory is valued and reported.

 

Answer:  Merchandise inventory refers to products a company owns and intends to sell. Its costs include all necessary expenses to buy the goods, ship them to the store, and make them ready for sale. Merchandise inventory is a current asset on a merchandiser’s balance sheet.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

184) What are the steps of the operating cycle for a merchandiser with credit sales?

 

Answer:  The steps are: (1) cash purchases of merchandise; (2) inventory for sale; (3) credit sales (4) accounts receivable; (5) cash collection.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

185) Describe the difference between the periodic and perpetual inventory accounting systems.

 

Answer:  A periodic inventory system updates the accounting records for merchandise transactions only at the end of a period. A perpetual inventory system continually updates accounting records for merchandise transactions–specifically for those records of inventory available for sale and inventory sold. The perpetual inventory system is increasing in popularity due to technological advances and competitive pressures because it gives managers immediate access to detailed information on sales and inventory levels that a periodic system does not.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

186) Explain the way in which costs flow through the merchandise inventory account to a merchandiser’s income statement.

 

Answer:  Beginning inventory plus the net cost of purchases is the merchandise available for sale. As inventory is sold, its cost is recorded in cost of goods sold on the income statement. What remains is the ending inventory on the balance sheet. A period’s ending inventory becomes the next period’s beginning inventory.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

187) What is the acid-test ratio? How does it measure a company’s liquidity?

 

Answer:  The acid-test ratio is a measure of a merchandiser’s ability to pay its current liabilities. It is calculated by dividing quick assets (cash, current receivables, and short-term investments) by current liabilities. It excludes those current assets that are less liquid, such as inventory and prepaid expenses that take longer to be converted to cash. As a rule of thumb, an acid test ratio less than 1 means that current liabilities exceed quick assets and the company may face near-term liquidity problems.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

188) What is gross margin ratio?  How is it used as an indicator of profitability?

 

Answer:  The gross margin ratio computes the relationship between a company’s gross profit and sales. It is calculated by dividing gross margin (net sales less cost of goods sold) by net sales. The gross margin ratio measures a firm’s profitability in selling its inventory. The gross margin must be large enough to cover operating expenses and provide sufficient net income to the owner(s).  Without sufficient gross margin, a merchandiser will likely fail.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

189) Describe the differences between FOB shipping point and FOB destination.

 

Answer:  If goods are shipped FOB shipping point, ownership transfers to the buyer when the goods depart the seller’s place of business, and the seller records revenue at that time. The buyer is then responsible for paying shipping costs and bearing the risk of damage or loss while goods are in transit.  If goods are shipped FOB destination, ownership of the goods transfers to the buyer when the goods arrive at the buyer’s place of business. The seller is responsible for paying shipping costs and bears the risk of damage or loss in transit. The seller does not record revenue until the goods arrive at the destination because the transaction is not complete before that point.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

190) Describe the recording process (including costs) for the types of transactions involved in purchasing merchandise inventory when a perpetual inventory system is used.

 

Answer:  The cost of merchandise purchased for resale, net of trade discounts, is added (debited) to the Merchandise Inventory account. Purchases discounts for early payment on credit and purchases returns and allowances are subtracted (credited) from Merchandise Inventory. Transportation-in costs are also added (debited) to Merchandise Inventory because they are a necessary cost of acquiring the merchandise.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

191) Describe the recording process (including costs) for the types of transactions associated with sales of merchandise inventory using a perpetual inventory system.

 

Answer:  Sales of goods are recorded at list price less any trade discounts as a credit to the Sales account. At the same time, the cost of items sold is transferred from Merchandise Inventory to Cost of Goods Sold. Refunds or credits for returned merchandise are recorded (debited) to Sales Returns and Allowances. When cash discounts from the sales price are taken, the seller records (debits) the amount of the discounts to Sales Discounts. These accounting processes are recorded each time sales transactions occur. In this way, merchandise inventory, cost of sales, sales and receivables (or cash) reflect sales transactions on a timely basis.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

192) What is inventory shrinkage?  How do managers account for shrinkage?

 

Answer:  Inventory shrinkage is the loss of merchandise inventory due to theft or deterioration or similar occurrences. It is computed by comparing a physical count of the inventory with recorded amounts. A physical count is usually performed at least once annually and an adjusting entry is prepared to account for any differences. Inventory shrinkage is typically added (debited) to the cost of goods sold and deducted (credited) from Merchandise Inventory.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

193) How do closing entries for a merchandising company that uses the perpetual inventory system differ from the closing entries for a service company?

 

Answer:  Closing entries are similar for service and merchandising companies using a perpetual inventory system, but merchandising companies have some temporary accounts that must be closed that service companies do not. Generally, revenue for merchandising companies is called Sales rather than Fees Earned. It is closed with a debit, as are other revenues. Merchandising companies have Sales Discounts, Sales Returns and Allowances, and Cost of Goods Sold that all have debit balances and must be closed with credits.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

194) Explain the difference between the single-step and multiple-step income statements.

 

Answer:  A single-step income statement format includes cost of goods sold as another expense, and shows only one subtotal for total expenses. The calculation of net income is simply total revenues minus total expenses. A multiple-step income statement format shows detailed computation of net sales and other costs and expenses, and reports subtotals for various classes of items.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

195) Distinguish between selling expenses and general and administrative expenses.

 

Answer:  Selling expenses include the expenses of promoting sales by displaying and advertising merchandise, making sales, and delivering goods to customers. General and administrative expenses support a company’s overall operations and include expenses related to accounting, human resource management, and financial management. Some expenses can relate to both areas and are allocated between them.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

196) Describe the difference(s) between the periodic and the perpetual inventory accounting systems.

 

Answer:  Under a perpetual system each purchase, purchase return and allowance, purchase discount, and cost for transportation-in is recorded in the merchandise inventory account. Under a periodic system, a separate temporary account is set up for each of these items. Because inventory is updated for each purchase and sale of merchandise, the perpetual inventory system yields more timely information for managers to better monitor and control inventory costs and levels.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales; Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.; 05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

197) Describe why tracking inventory activities are necessary for a merchandising company.

 

Answer:  Tracking merchandise activities are necessary to set prices and to manage discounts, allowances and returns for both sales and purchases. A perpetual inventory system enables a business to stock the right type and amounts of merchandise and to avoid the costs of being out-of-stock and carrying excess inventory.  Most merchandisers and retailers understand the importance of managing inventory costs to get the most profit and in calculating working capital.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

198) Discuss the period-end adjusting entries that are required in the new revenue recognition standards for estimating sales discounts and sales returns and allowances.

 

Answer:  Sellers are required to estimate both expected sales discounts and expected sales returns and allowances in the period of sale by making two adjusting entries.  The entry to adjust for expected sales discounts is to debit Sales Discounts and credit Allowance for Sales Discounts. Allowance for Sales Discounts is a contra-asset account that is reported on the balance sheet as a reduction to Accounts Receivable. The adjusting entry, for the revenue side of sales returns and allowances, is to debit Sales Returns and Allowances and credit Sales Refund Payable for the expected amount to be refunded to customers.  The adjusting entry for the cost side is to debit Inventory Returns Estimated and credit Cost of Goods Sold for the cost of expected returns.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Understand

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

199) Farmen Company had net sales of $600,000 and cost of goods sold of $450,000. Calculate Farmen’s gross profit.

 

Answer:  Gross Profit = Sales – Cost of Goods Sold; $600,000 – $450,000 = $150,000

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

200) National Storage Company had sales of $1,000,000, sales discounts of $2,500, sales returns and allowances of $15,000, and cost of goods sold of $525,000. Calculate National’s gross profit.

 

Answer:  Gross Profit = Sales – Sales Discounts – Sales Returns and Allowances – Cost of Goods Sold

$1,000,000 – $2,500 – $15,000 – $525,000= $457,500

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

201) Harley’s Antique Shop had net sales of $772,000. The gross profit was $415,000. Calculate Harley’s cost of goods sold.

 

Answer:  Cost of Goods Sold = Net Sales – Gross Profit; $772,000 – $415,000 = $357,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

202) Fill in the blanks (a) through (g) for the Morrison Company for each of the income statements for years 1, 2, and 3.

 

Morrison Company

Income Statements

For the years ended December 31

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Sales $7,500 $10,000 (f)
Cost of goods sold      
    Merchandise inventory (beginning) (a) 375 750
    Total cost of merchandise purchases 2,400 3,625 4,875
    Merchandise inventory (ending) (b)       750      625
    Cost of goods sold    2,770 (d)   5,000
Gross profit (c) 6,750 5,200
Operating expenses   3,750   3,750 (g)
Net income  $   980 (e) $ 2,500
       

 

 

 

Answer:

Morrison Company

Income Statements

For the years ended December 31

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Sales $7,500 $10,000 (f) $10,200
Cost of goods sold      
    Merchandise inventory (beginning) (a)   745 375 750
    Total cost of merchandise purchases 2,400 3,625 4,875
    Merchandise inventory (ending) (b)   375        750        625
    Cost of goods sold    2,770 (d) 3,250     5,000
Gross profit (c) 4,730 6,750 5,200
Operating expenses   3,750       3,750 (g) 2,700
Net income  $    980 (e) $3,000 $   2,500
       

 

(a) 2,770 + 375 -2400 = 745

(b) 375, the beginning inventory for Year 2 is the ending inventory for Year 1

(c) 980 + 3,750 = 4,730

(d) 10,000 – 6,750 = 3,250

(e) 6,750 – 3,750 = 3,000

(f) 5,000 + 5,200 = 10,200

(g) 5,200 – 2,500 = 2,700

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Merchandising Activities ; Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.; 05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

203) Fill in the blanks (a) through (g) for the Corman Company for each of the income statements for years 1 and 2

 

Corman Company

Income Statements

For the years ended December 31

  Year 1 Year 2
Sales $10,000 (e)
Cost of goods sold    
    Merchandise inventory (beginning) 375 750
    Total cost of merchandise purchases 3,625 4,875
    Merchandise inventory (ending)       750 (d)
    Cost of goods sold (a) 5,000
Gross profit 6,750 5,200
Operating expenses   3,750 (c)
Net income (b) $ 2,500

 

 

 

Answer:

Corman Company

Income Statements

For the years ended December 31

 
  Year 1 Year 2
Sales $10,000 (e) $10,200
Cost of goods sold    
    Merchandise inventory (beginning) 375 750
    Total cost of merchandise purchases 3,625 4,875
    Merchandise inventory (ending)        750 (d)    625
    Cost of goods sold (a) 3,250     5,000
Gross profit 6,750 5,200
Operating expenses       3,750 (c) 2,700
Net income (b) $3,000 $   2,500

 

(a) Merchandise inventory, beginning + purchases – Merchandise inventory, ending = Cost of goods sold; $375 + $3,625 – $750 = $3,250

(b) Gross profit – Operating expenses = Net Income; $6,750 -$3,750 = $3,000

(c) Gross profit – Net income = Operating expenses; $5,200 – $2,500 = $2,700

(d) Merchandise inventory, beginning + Purchases – Cost of goods sold= Merchandise inventory, ending; $750 + 4,875 – $5,000 = $625

(e) Cost of goods sold + Gross profit = Sales; $5,200 + $5,000 = $10,200

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Merchandising Activities ; Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.; 05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

204) The following information is available for Flanders and its two main competitors in the industry, Sanders and Anders:

 

  Flanders Sanders Anders
Cash $ 9,800 $10,500 $26,500
Short-term investments 6,400 8,200 12,500
Accounts receivable 12,500 8,500 14,350
Merchandise inventory 30,150 40,000 40,150
Prepaid expense 900 6,750 2,450
Accounts payable 19,400 13,750 26,800
Salaries payable 1,200 3,500 6,250
Other current payables 600 1,200 2,150

 

The industry standard for the current ratio is 1.8 and the industry standard for the acid-test ratio is 1.

 

Required:

  1. Calculate the current ratio and acid-test ratio for each firm.
  2. Rank the firms in decreasing order of liquidity.
  3. Comment on Flanders’ relative liquidity position.

 

 

 

Answer:  Part 1

                                                                      Flanders           Sanders             Anders

Cash                                                                $ 9,800           $10,500           $26,500

Short-term investments                                      6,400               8,200             12,500

Accounts receivable                                         12,500               8,500             14,350

Merchandise inventory                                    30,150             40,000             40,150

Prepaid expense                                                    900               6,750              2,450

Total current assets                                        $59,750           $73,950           $95,950

Accounts payable                                           $19,400           $13,750           $26,800

Salaries payable                                                 1,200               3,500               6,250

Other current payables                                          600               1,200               2,150

Total current liabilities                                  $21,200           $18,450           $35,200

 

Flanders           Sanders             Anders

Current ratio:

$59,750/21,200 =                                                 2.82

$73,950/$18,450 =                                                                       4.01

$95,950/$35,200 =                                                                                               2.73

 

Flanders           Sanders             Anders

Cash…………………………………            $ 9,800           $10,500           $26,500

Short-term investments……………                  6,400               8,200             12,500

Accounts receivable…………………             12,500               8,500             14,350

Total quick assets…………………              $28,700          $27,200           $53,350

 

Flanders           Sanders             Anders

Acid-test ratio:

$28,700/$21,200 =                                               1.35

$27,200/$18,450 =                                                                       1.47

$53,350/$35,200 =                                                                                               1.52

 

Part 2: Rank order:

Current ratio                                                    Acid-test ratio

Sanders                                   4.01                 Anders                       1.52

Flanders                                  2.82                 Sanders                      1.47

Anders                                    2.73                 Flanders                     1.35

Industry average                     1.80                 Industry average        1.00

 

 

 

Part 3: Flanders’ current ratio lags behind Sanders’ but is ahead of both Anders and the industry average. Flanders’ acid test ratio is behind both Anders and Sanders but is ahead of the industry average. Overall, Flanders appears reasonably strong on liquidity.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

205) The following information refers to Percy’s Records and its competitors in the music store business.

 

  Current Ratio Quick Ratio
Percy’s Records 2.0 0.95
Jewel CDs 1.5 1.00
Rudy’s Raps 1.8 1.20
Marvin’s Jazz 1.9 0.80
Industry Average 2.0 1.00

 

Required:

Comment on the relative liquidity positions of these companies.

 

Answer:  Both Jewel CDs and Rudy’s Raps have acceptable levels of liquidity. However, even though Percy’s Records and Marvin’s Jazz have acceptable current ratios, their quick ratios indicate a potential liquidity problem. We should attempt to collect additional information to support or refute the evidence of a potential liquidity problem.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Critical Thinking; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

206) A company reported the following year-end information:

 

Cash $  52,000
Short-term investments    12,000
Accounts receivable    54,000
Inventory   325,000
Prepaid expenses    17,500
Accounts payable   106,500
Other current payables    25,000

 

Required:

  1. Explain the purpose of the acid-test ratio.
  2. Calculate the acid-test ratio for this company.
  3. What does the acid-test ratio reveal about this company?

 

Answer:

  1. The acid-test ratio measures the ability of a firm to pay its current liabilities. It is a more stringent test of liquidity as compared to the current ratio.

2.

Quick assets:               Cash…………………………          $ 52,000

Short-term investments………            12,000

Accounts receivable…………             54,000

Total quick assets……………         $118,000

Current liabilities:        Accounts payable……………         $106,500

Other current payables…………         25,000

$131,500

 

Quick assets                $118,000 = 0.90

Current liabilities            $131,500

 

  1. This company does not have enough quick assets to be considered in a strong liquidity position. The company may have too much money tied up in inventory or other less liquid current (or noncurrent) assets. Additional analyses should be undertaken to verify or refute this apparent liquidity concern.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Critical Thinking; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

207) Calculate the gross margin ratio for each of the following separate cases A through C:

 

  A B C
Net sales $145,000  $623,500   $37,800
Cost of goods sold   83,600   269,200    13,230

 

Answer:  A = ($145,000 – $83,600)/$145,000 = 42.3%

B = ($623,500 – $269,200)/$623,500 = 56.8%

C = ($37,800 – $13,230)/$37,800 = 65%

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

208) A company reported the following information for the month of July:

 

Sales $50,475
Sales discounts   1,235
Sales returns and allowances   2,840
Cost of goods sold  33,975

 

Required: Calculate this company’s gross profit.

 

Answer:

Sales  $50,475
Less: Sales discounts   (1,235)
Less: Sales returns and allowances   (2,840)
   Net sales  $46,400
Less: Cost of goods sold  (33,975)
   Gross profit  $12,425

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

209) A company reported the following information for the month of July:

 

Net Sales $57,500
Cost of goods sold 33,200

 

Required: Calculate this company’s gross margin ratio.

 

Answer:

Net sales $57,500
Less: Cost of goods sold (33,200)
   Gross profit $24,300
   Gross margin ratio (24,300/57,500)  42.3%

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

210) The following information is for Barrel and its competitor Crate.

 

  Barrel Crate
  Year 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 2
Net sales $347,850 $365,418 $579,750 $664,395
Cost of sales 121,747 146,167 318,862 312,265

 

Required:

  1. Calculate the dollar amount of gross margin and the gross margin ratio to the nearest percent, for each company for both years.
  2. Which company had the more favorable ratio for each year?
  3. Which company had the more favorable change in the gross margin ratio over this 2-year period?

 

Answer:

Barrel                                               Crate

Year 1              Year 2               Year 1            Year 2

Net sales                  $347,850         $365,418          $579,750        $664,395

Cost of sales              121,747           146,167            318,862          312,265

Gross Margin           $226,103         $219,251          $260,888        $352,130

 

Barrel                             Crate

      Year 1              Year 2               Year 1              Year 2     

Gross profit $226,103 = 65%   $219,251 = 60%    $260,888 = 45%       $352,130 = 53%

ratio      $347,850         $365,418          $579,750             $664,395

 

  1. Barrel had the more favorable ratio for each year.
  2. Crate’s gross margin ratio is increasing, while Barrel’s is decreasing. Moreover, these changes appear significant and warrant further analysis.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Critical Thinking; FN Risk Analysis

 

 

 

211) A company that uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases purchased $8,500 of merchandise on March 25 with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The invoice was paid in full on April 4. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions on March 25 and April 4.

Answer:  March 25    Merchandise Inventory……………   8,500

Accounts Payable…………                                  8,500

April 4      Accounts Payable……………………    8,500

Merchandise Inventory………                                 170

Cash…………………………                               8,330

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

212) Sabor Company uses a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases.  Sabor purchased $17,800 of merchandise on April 7 with credit terms of 1/10, n/30. Merchandise with a cost of $1,800 was damaged and returned to the seller on April 10. On April 16 the company paid the amount due. Prepare the journal entries to record the transactions on all three dates.

 

Answer:  April 7        Merchandise Inventory………………       17,800

Accounts Payable………………                         17,800

April 10    Accounts Payable…………………… 1,800

Merchandise Inventory………..                       1,800

April 16    Accounts Payable…………………… 16,000

Merchandise Inventory………                          160

Cash……………………………                     15,840

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

213) Tahoe Ski Company uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. The company had the following transactions during January:

 

January 6:                    Purchased $4,000 of inventory. The seller’s credit terms are 2/10, n/30.

January 8:                    Returned $200 worth of defective units and received full credit.

January 15:         Paid the amount due, less the returned items.

 

Prepare journal entries to record each of the preceding transactions.

 

Answer:  January 6:       Merchandise Inventory……………..       4,000

Accounts Payable……………                          4,000

January 8:      Accounts Payable………………….   200

Merchandise Inventory…….                               200

January 15:     Accounts Payable………………….   3,800

Merchandise Inventory……..                                 76

Cash…………………………                            3,724

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

214) Serene Spa Sales uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases and sales, and had the following transactions during August.

 

Aug 1

 

Sold merchandise on credit for $5,000, terms 3/10, n/30. The items sold had a cost of $3,500.
3 Purchased merchandise for cash, $2,720.
4 Purchased merchandise on credit for $2,600, terms 1/20, n/30.
5

 

 

Customer returns $3,000 of merchandise purchased July 20. The returned items had a cost of $2,010.  The returned items are restored to inventory and the customer’s Accounts Receivable is credited.
10 Received payment for merchandise sold August 1.
15

 

Granted an allowance from the seller for the return of defective merchandise purchased on August 4 for $600.
18

 

Paid freight charges of $200 for merchandise ordered last month. (FOB shipping point)
23

 

Paid for the merchandise purchased August 4 less the portion that was returned.
24

 

Sold merchandise on credit for $7,000, terms 2/10, n/30. The items had a cost of $4,900.
31 Received payment for merchandise sold on August 24.

 

Required:

Prepare the general journal entries to record these transactions.

 

 

 

Answer:

Aug 1 Accounts Receivable 5,000  
          Sales   5,000
    Cost of goods sold 3,500  
          Merchandise Inventory   3,500
         
  3 Merchandise Inventory 2,720  
          Cash   2,720
         
  4 Merchandise Inventory 2,600  
          Accounts Payable   2,600
         
  5 Sales Returns and Allowances 3,000  
          Accounts Receivable   3,000
    Merchandise Inventory 2,010  
          Cost of goods sold   2,010
         
  10 Cash 4,850  
    Sales Discounts   150  
          Accounts Receivable   5,000
         
  15 Accounts Payable   600  
          Merchandise Inventory   600
         
  18 Merchandise Inventory   200  
          Cash   200
         
  23 Accounts Payable ($2,600 – $600) 2,000  
          Merchandise Inventory ($2,000 × .01)        20
          Cash   1,980
         
  24 Accounts Receivable 7,000  
          Sales   7,000
    Cost of goods sold 4,900  
          Merchandise Inventory   4,900
         
  31 Cash 6,860  
    Sales Discounts    140  
          Accounts Receivable   7,000

 

 

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

215) Craig’s Snowboards uses the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales, and had the following sales transactions during June:

 

June 2

 

Sold merchandise to General Sports Store on credit for $4,800, terms 1/15, n/60. The items sold had a cost of $2,700.
June 4

 

General Sports Store returned merchandise that had a selling price of $200. The cost of the merchandise returned was $110.
June 13

 

General Sports Store paid for the merchandise sold on June 2 less the return, taking any appropriate discount earned.

 

Prepare the journal entries that Craig’s Snowboards must make to record these transactions.

Answer:

June 2 Accounts receivable    4,800  
       Sales      4,800
  Cost of goods sold    2,700  
       Merchandise inventory      2,700
       
June 4 Sales returns and allowances       200  
       Accounts receivable        200
  Merchandise inventory      110  
       Cost of goods sold        110
       
June 13 Cash    4,554  
  Sales discounts        46  
       Accounts receivable      4,600

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

216) Forrest’s Cycle Shop uses a perpetual inventory accounting system and the gross method of accounting for sales had the following transactions during the month of July:

 

July 3

 

Sold merchandise to a customer on credit for $600, terms 2/10, n30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $350.
July 4

 

Sold merchandise to a customer for cash of $425. The cost of the merchandise was $250.
July 6

 

Sold merchandise to a customer on credit for $1,300, terms 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $750.
July 8

 

The customer from July 3 returned merchandise with a selling price of $100. The cost of the merchandise returned was $55.
July 15

 

The customer from July 6 paid the full amount due, less any appropriate discounts earned.
July 31

 

The customer from July 3 paid the full amount due, less any appropriate discounts earned.

 

Answer:  July 3       Accounts receivable……………………………           600

Sales……………………………………….                           600

Cost of goods sold……………………………..    350

Merchandise inventory…………………….                          350

July 4       Cash…………………………………………   425

Sales………………………………………..                          425

Cost of goods sold…………………………….. 250

Merchandise inventory…………………….                          250

July 6       Accounts receivable………………………….. 1,300

Sales……………………………………….                         1,300

Cost of goods sold…………………………….  750

Merchandise inventory…………………….                           750

July 8       Sales returns and allowances………………….   100

Accounts receivable……………………….                             100

Merchandise inventory…………………………       55

Cost of goods sold…………………………                              55

July 15      Cash……………………………………………. 1,274

Sales discounts………………………………….        26

Accounts receivable………………………..                         1,300

Calculation:   Discount = $1,300 * .02 = $26

July 31    Cash……………………………………………    500

Accounts receivable……………………….                            500

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

217) Following is the year-end adjusted trial balance for Fred’s Corner Grocery for the current year:

 

    Fred’s Corner Grocery

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31

     
        Dr. Cr.
Cash…………………………………………………… $ 67,500  
Accounts receivable…………………………………… 46,000  
Merchandise inventory………………………………… 60,000  
Store supplies…………………………………………. 800  
Accounts payable………………………………………   $  16,000
Salaries payable………………………………………..   850
F. Brewster, Capital……………………………………..   125,630
F. Brewster, Withdrawals………………………………. 45,000  
Sales……………………………………………………..   550,000
Sales returns & allowances…………………………… 4,500  
Sales discounts………………………………………… 4,250  
Cost of goods sold..……………………………………. 382,450  
Sales salaries expense………………………………… 44,000  
Advertising expense……………………………………. 8,150  
Store salaries expense………………………………… 24,325  
Store supplies expense……………………………….. 450  
Interest expense…………………………………………       5,055  
Totals…………………………………………………….. $692,480 $692,480

 

Prepare the closing entries at December 31 for the current year.

 

 

Answer:

Dec 31 Sales 550,000  
         Income Summary…………………    

550,000

 

  31 Income Summary…………………………………… 473,180  
         Sales Returns and Allowances…………   4,500
         Sales Discounts………………………………..   4,250
         Cost of goods sold……………………………   382,450
         Sales Salaries Expense……………………..   44,000
         Advertising Expense………………………..   8,150
         Store Salaries Expense……………………..   24,325
         Store Supplies Expense…………………….   450
    Interest Expense…………………………………..   5,055

 

  31 Income Summary………………………………… 76,820  
         F. Brewster, Capital…………………………   76,820

 

  31 F. Brewster, Capital…………………………….. 45,000  
         F. Brewster, Withdrawals…………………   45,000

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

218) The year-end adjusted trial balance of Gordon Produce for the current year, is shown below:

 

GORDON PRODUCE

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31

  Debit Credit
Cash $ 1,500  
Store supplies 500  
Merchandise inventory 11,000  
Store equipment 18,000  
Accum. depr.–store equipment   $ 3,000
Accounts payable   6,000
J. Gordon, Capital   50,000
J. Gordon, Withdrawals 22,000  
Sales   60,500
Cost of goods sold 48,000  
Depreciation expense–Store equipment 1,000  
Store supplies expense 1,500  
Salaries expense 14,000  
Rent expense 2,000  
  $119,500 $119,500

 

Prepare closing entries at December 31 for the current year.

 

 

 

Answer:

Dec. 31 Sales 60,500  
       Income Summary   60,500
31 Income Summary 66,500  
       Cost of goods sold   48,000
       Salaries Expense   14,000
       Rent Expense   2,000
       Store Supplies Expense   1,500
       Depreciation Expense–Store Equip.   1,000

 

31 J. Gordon, Capital 6,000  
       Income Summary   6,000
  J. Gordon, Capital 22,000  
       J. Gordon, Withdrawals   22,000

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

219) From the adjusted trial balance for Brookstone Art Supplies given below, prepare a multiple-step income statement in good form.

 

Brookstone Art Supplies

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31

  Debit Credit
Cash $9,400  
Accounts receivable 25,000  
Merchandise inventory 36,000  
Office supplies 900  
Store equipment 75,000  
Accumulated depreciation–store equipment   $22,000
Office equipment 60,000  
Accumulated depreciation–office equipment   15,000
Accounts payable   42,000
Notes payable   10,000
A. Brookstone, Capital   110,700
A. Brookstone, Withdrawals 48,000  
Sales   325,000
Sales discounts 6,000  
Sales returns and allowances 16,500  
Cost of goods sold 195,000  
Selling expenses 32,500  
General and administrative expenses 19,800  
Interest expense 600  
Totals $524,700 $524,700
     

 

 

 

Answer:

Brookstone Art Supplies

Income Statement

For the year ended December 31

Sales   $325,000
Less: Sales discounts $ 6,000  
     Sales returns and allowance 16,500       22,500
     Net sales   $302,500
Cost of goods sold   195,000
Gross profit   107,500
Operating expenses    
     Selling expenses 32,500  
     General and administrative expenses 19,800  
    Total operating expenses   52,300
Income from operations   55,200
Other expenses    
     Interest expense              600
Net income   $ 54,600
     

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking; Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

 

220) From the adjusted trial balance for Fabricated Products Company given below, prepare the necessary closing entries.

 

Fabricated Products Company

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31

  Debit Credit
Cash $19,400  
Accounts receivable 25,000  
Merchandise inventory 26,000  
Office supplies 1,900  
Store equipment 84,000  
Accumulated depreciation–store equipment   $22,000
Office equipment 40,000  
Accumulated depreciation–office equipment   15,000
Accounts payable   12,000
Notes payable   40,000
P. Card, Capital   110,700
P. Card, Withdrawals 28,000  
Sales   245,000
Sales discounts 6,000  
Sales returns and allowances 16,500  
Cost of goods sold 145,000  
Sales salaries expense 32,500  
Depreciation expense–store equipment 11,000  
Depreciation expense–office equipment 7,500  
Office supplies expense 1,300  
Interest expense 600  
Totals $444,700 $444,700
     

 

 

 

Answer:

Dec. 31 Sales 245,000  
       Income Summary   245,000
Dec. 31 Income Summary 220,400  
       Sales discounts   6,000
       Sales returns and allowances   16,500
       Cost of goods sold   145,000
       Sales salaries expense   32,500
       Depreciation expense–store equipment   11,000
       Depreciation expense–office equipment   7,500
       Office supplies expense   1,300
       Interest expense   600
Dec. 31 Income Summary 24,600  
       P. Card, Capital   24,600
Dec. 31 P. Card, Capital 28,000  
       P. Card, Withdrawals   28,000

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

221) Johnnycake Restaurant uses a periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for purchases. Prepare general journal entries to record the following transactions for Johnnycake:

 

Aug. 10

 

 

Johnnycake purchased merchandise on credit from Foster Foods for $9,000, terms 2/10, n/30, FOB destination. Transportation costs of $350 were paid by Foster.
12 Johnnycake returned $600 of merchandise from the August 10 purchase.
19 Johnnycake paid Foster for the August 10 purchase.

 

Answer:

Aug. 10 Purchases ……………………………………. 9,000  
      Accounts Payable……………………….…   9,000
       
12 Accounts Payable…………………………..… 600  
      Purchases Returns and Allowances…   600
       
19 Accounts Payable……………………………… 8,400  
      Cash………………………………………..   8,232
      Purchases Discounts ($8,400 x .02)………….   168

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

222) Austin’s Pub Supply uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales.  The company had the following sales transactions during August:

 

August 2

 

Sold merchandise to Jo’s Pub and Grub on credit for $3,750, terms 2/15, n/60. The items sold had a cost of $1,200.
August 4

 

Jo’s Pub and Grub returned merchandise that had a selling price of $300. The cost of the merchandise returned was $110.
August 13

 

Jo’s Pub and Grub paid for the merchandise sold on August 2, taking any appropriate discount earned.

 

Prepare the journal entries that Austin’s Pub Supply must make to record these transactions.

 

Answer:

 Aug. 2 Accounts receivable 3,750  
       Sales   3,750
 Aug. 4 Sales returns and allowances 300  
       Accounts receivable   300
Aug. 13 Cash 3,381  
  Sales discounts 69  
       Accounts receivable   3,450

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

223) Preston Office Furniture uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method of accounting for sales. It had the following transactions during the month of May:

 

May   3

 

Sold merchandise to a customer on credit for $600, terms 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $350.
May   4

 

Sold merchandise to a customer for cash of $425. The cost of the merchandise was $250.
May   6

 

Sold merchandise to a customer on credit for $1,300, terms 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $750.
May   8

 

The customer from May 3 returned merchandise with a selling price of $100. The cost of the merchandise returned was $55.
May 15

 

The customer from May 6 paid the full amount due, less any appropriate discounts earned.
May 31

 

The customer from May 3 paid the full amount due, less any appropriate discounts earned.

 

The customer from May 3 paid the full amount due, less any appropriate discounts earned.

Prepare the required journal entries that Preston Office Furniture must make to record these transactions.

 

Answer:

May 3 Accounts receivable…………………….… 600  
    Sales……………………………………   600
May 4 Cash…………………………………….…. 425  
    Sales………………………………….…   425
May 6 Accounts Receivable………………….… 1,300  
    Sales…………………………….……..   1,300
May 8 Sales returns and allowances……………… 100  
    Accounts receivable………………….…   100
May 15 Cash………………………………………. 1,274  
  Sales Discounts…………….…………….. 26  
    Accounts receivable……………………   1,300
    Calculation: Discount = $1,300 * .02 = $26    
May 31 Cash……………………………………… 500  
    Accounts receivable……………………   500

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

224) At its fiscal year-end of June 30, Kendall Wholesale’s general ledger shows the following selected account balances. Kendall Wholesale uses the perpetual inventory system.

 

Merchandise Inventory $60,000
Sales 940,000
Sales discounts 16,000
Sales returns and allowances 8,000
Cost of goods sold 456,000

 

A physical count of its June 30 year-end inventory discloses that the cost of the merchandise inventory still available is $58,160. Prepare the entry to record any inventory shrinkage.

 

Answer:  June 30    Cost of goods sold…………………………………..        1,840

Merchandise Inventory………………………………..                  1,840

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

225) Prepare journal entries to record the following merchandising transactions of Margin Company, which applies the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of recording invoices. Margin Company offers all of its credit customers credit terms of 2/10, n/30.

 

May 1

 

Purchased merchandise from Craft Company for $7,800 under credit terms of 1/10, n/30, FOB shipping point, invoice dated May 1.
May 2

 

Purchased merchandise from Bow Company for $10,600 under credit terms 2/05, n/20, FOB destination.
May 3

 

Sold merchandise to Sting Company for $5,600, FOB shipping point, invoice dated May 3. The merchandise had cost $3,000.
May 4 Paid $300 cash for the freight charges on the May 1 purchase of merchandise.
May 5

 

Granted an $800 allowance from Craft Company for the return of part of the merchandise purchased on May 1.
May 6 Paid Bow Company the balance due within the discount period.
May 8

 

Sold merchandise to Skeet Company for $3,300, FOB shipping point, invoice dated May 8. The merchandise had a cost of $1,500.
May 11 Paid Craft Company the balance due within the discount period.
May 13 Received the balance due from Sting Company within the discount period.
May 14

 

Granted a credit of $300 to Skeet Company for an allowance on defective merchandise.
May 17 Received the balance due from Skeet Company within the discount period.

 

 

 

Answer:

May 1 Merchandise Inventory 7,800  
       Accounts Payable-Craft Co.   7,800

 

May 2 Merchandise Inventory 10,600  
        Accounts Payable-Bow Co.   10,600

 

May 3 Accounts receivable-Sting Co. 5,600  
       Sales   5,600
  Cost of goods sold 3,000  
       Merchandise inventory   3,000

 

May 4 Merchandise Inventory 300  
       Cash   300

 

May 5 Accounts payable-Craft Co. 800  
       Merchandise inventory   800

 

May 6 Accounts payable-Bow Co. 10,600  
       Merchandise inventory ($10,600 * .02)   212
       Cash ($10,600 – $212)   10,388

 

May 8 Accounts receivable-Skeet Co. 3,300  
       Sales   3,300
  Cost of goods sold 1,500  
       Merchandise inventory   1,500

 

May 11 Accounts payable-Craft Co. ($7,800 – $800) 7,000  
       Merchandise inventory ($7,000 * .01)   70
       Cash ($7,000 – $70)   6,930

 

May 13 Cash ($5,600 * .98) 5,488  
  Sales Discounts ($5,600 * .02) 112  
       Accounts receivable–Sting Co.   5,600

 

May 14 Sales returns and allowances 300  
       Accounts receivable–Skeet Co.   300

 

May 17 Cash (($3,300 – $300)* .98) 2,940  
  Sales discounts ($3,000 * .02) 60  
       Accounts receivable–Skeet ($3,300 – 300)   3,000

 

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandising Purchases     ; Accounting for Merchandising Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

226) Prepare journal entries to record the following merchandising transactions of Margin Company, which applies the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of recording invoices. Margin Company offers all of its credit customers credit terms of 2/10, n/30.

 

May 1

 

Purchased merchandise from Craft Company for $7,800 under credit terms of 1/10, n/30, FOB shipping point, invoice dated May 1.
May 2

 

Purchased merchandise from Bow Company for $10,600 under credit terms 2/05, n/20, FOB destination.
May 4

 

Paid $300 cash for the freight charges on the May 1 purchase of merchandise.
May 5

 

Granted an $800 allowance from Craft Company for the return of part of the merchandise purchased on May 1.
May 6 Paid Bow Company the balance due within the discount period.
May 11 Paid Craft Company the balance due within the discount period.

 

Answer:

May 1 Merchandise Inventory 7,800  
        Accounts Payable-Craft Co.   7,800

 

May 2 Merchandise Inventory 10,600  
       Accounts Payable-Bow Co.   10,600

 

May 4 Merchandise Inventory 300  
       Cash   300

 

May 5 Accounts payable-Craft Co. 800  
       Merchandise inventory   800

 

May 6 Accounts payable-Bow Co. 10,600  
       Merchandise inventory ($10,600 * .02)   212
       Cash ($10,600 – $212)   10,388

 

May 11 Accounts payable-Craft Co. ($7,800 – $800) 7,000  
       Merchandise inventory ($7,000 * .01)   70
       Cash ($7,000 – $70)   6,930

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandising Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

227) Prepare journal entries to record the following merchandising transactions of Margin Company, which applies the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of recording invoices. Margin Company offers all of its credit customers credit terms of 2/10, n/30.

 

May 3

 

Sold merchandise to Sting Company for $5,600, FOB shipping point, invoice dated May 3. The merchandise had cost $3,000.
May 8

 

Sold merchandise to Skeet Company for $3,300, FOB shipping point, invoice dated May 8. The merchandise had a cost of $1,500.
May 13 Received the balance due from Sting Company within the discount period.
May 14

 

Granted a $300 allowance to Skeet Company for an allowance on defective merchandise.
May 17

 

Received the balance due from Skeet Company within the discount period.

 

Answer:

May 3 Accounts receivable-Sting Co. 5,600  
       Sales   5,600
  Cost of goods sold 3,000  
       Merchandise inventory   3,000
May 8 Accounts receivable-Skeet Co. 3,300  
       Sales   3,300
  Cost of goods sold 1,500  
       Merchandise inventory   1,500
May 13 Cash ($5,600 * .98) 5,488  
  Sales Discounts ($5,600 * .02) 112  
       Accounts receivable-Sting Co.   5,600
May 14 Sales returns and allowances 300  
       Accounts receivable-Skeet Co.   300
May 17 Cash (($3,300 – $300)* .98) 2,940  
  Sales discounts ($3,000 * .02) 60  
       Accounts receivable–Skeet ($3,300 – 300)   3,000

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandising Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

228) From the adjusted trial balance given below for the Grayson Company, prepare a multiple-step income statement in good form. Salaries expense and building depreciation expense should be equally divided between selling activities and the general and administrative activities.

 

Grayson Company

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31

  Debit Credit
Cash $  19,500  
Accounts receivable 27,000  
Merchandise inventory 38,000  
Office supplies 1,200  
Store equipment 80,000  
Accumulated depreciation–store equipment   $  25,000
Building 260,000  
Accumulated depreciation–building   121,600
Accounts payable   28,500
Salaries payable   10,000
N. Grayson, Capital   169,900
N. Grayson, Withdrawals 45,000  
Sales   450,000
Sales discounts 8,000  
Sales returns and allowances 24,500  
Cost of goods sold 210,000  
Salaries expense 38,000  
Depreciation expense–store equipment 16,000  
Depreciation expense–building 24,000  
Advertising expense 12,300  
Office supplies expense 3,500  
Gain on disposal of store equipment   3,000
Interest expense 1,000  
Totals $808,000 $808,000
     

 

 

 

Answer:

Grayson Company

Income Statement

For the year ended December 31

Sales   $450,000
Less: Sales discounts $ 8,000  
     Sales returns and allowances 24,500 32,500
Net sales   $417,500
Cost of goods sold   210,000
Gross profit   207,500
Operating expenses    
  Selling expenses    
     Sales salaries expense $ 19,000  
     Depreciation expense–store equipment 16,000  
     Depreciation expense–building 12,000  
     Advertising expense 12,300  
     Total selling expenses 59,300  
  General and administrative expenses    
     Salaries expense $ 19,000  
     Depreciation expense–building 12,000  
     Office supplies expense 3,500  
     Total general and administrative expenses 34,500  
  Total operating expenses   93,800
Income from operations   113,700
  Other revenues and gains (expenses and losses)    
     Gain on disposal of store equipment 3,000  
     Interest expense       (1,000) 2,000
Net income   $ 115,700
     

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

229) Vincent Company purchased merchandise from Liu Company with an invoice price of $300,000 and credit terms of 2/10, n/30. Liu Company’s cost for the merchandise was $200,000. Vincent Company paid within the discount period. Assume that both buyer and seller use a perpetual inventory system and the gross method of recording invoices.

  1. Prepare entries that Vincent should record for (a) the purchase and (b) the cash payment.
  2. Prepare entries that Liu should record for (a) the sale and (b) the cash collection.
  3. Assume that the buyer borrowed enough cash to pay the balance on the last day of the discount period at an annual interest rate of 9% and paid it back on the last day of the credit period. Compute how much the buyer saved by following this strategy. (Assume a 365-day year and round dollar amounts to the nearest cent.)

 

Answer:

1. a. Merchandise Inventory…………………………… 300,000  
       Accounts Payable……………………………   300,000
       
1. b. Accounts Payable………………………………… 300,000  
       Merchandise inventory………………..……   6,000
       Cash   294,000

 

2. a. Accounts Receivable……………………………… 300,000  
       Sales   300,000
  Cost of goods sold………………………………… 200,000  
       Merchandise inventory………………..…….   200,000
       
2. b. Cash……………………………………………….. 294,000  
  Sales discounts…………………………………… 6,000  
       Accounts receivable………………….…….   300,000
  Discount = $300,000 * .02 = $6,000    

 

  1. By borrowing the money on the last day of the discount period and repaying it on the last day of the credit period, the loan would be outstanding for 20 days (30-10). Interest on the loan is calculated at 9% for 20 days. The amount saved is the difference between the discount received for paying on time and the amount of interest expense that would be paid to the bank.

 

Discount taken                                                    $6,000.00

Interest expense ($294,000 *.09 * 20/365)          1,449.86

Amount saved                                                     $4,550.14

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

230) Prepare journal entries to record the following merchandise transactions of Martinez Excavation Equipment, which applies the perpetual inventory system and the gross method of recording invoices.

 

May 1

 

Purchased merchandise from Kona Company for $12,700 under credit terms of 2/15, n/45, FOB destination, and invoice dated May 1.
3

 

Sold merchandise to Walton for $8,000 under credit terms of 1/10, n/30, FOB destination, invoice date May 3. The merchandise had cost $5,000.
5 Paid $350 cash for shipping charges related to the May 3 sale.
6

 

Returned $2,000 of the merchandise purchased on May 1 to Kona Company.
7

 

 

Walton returned merchandise from the May 3 sale that had cost Martinez $625 and had been sold for $1,000. The merchandise was restored to inventory.
13 Received the balance due from Walton less the return.
14 Paid the amount due Kona Company.

 

 

 

Answer:

May 1 Merchandise Inventory…………………………… 12,700  
       Accounts Payable…………………………   12,700
       
3 Accounts receivable……………………………..   8,000  
       Sales     8,000
  Cost of goods sold……………………………….   5,000  
       Merchandise inventory……………………….     5,000
       
5 Delivery expense………………………………….    350  
       Cash……………………………………………      350
       
6 Accounts payable………………………………….    2,000  
       Merchandise inventory……………………….     2,000
       
7 Sales returns and allowances…………………….   1,000  
       Accounts Receivable……………………….     1,000
  Merchandise Inventory…………………………..     625  
       Cost of goods sold………………………….       625
       
13 Cash ($8,000 – $1,000) * .99 ……………………..   6,930  
  Sales discounts ($8,000 – $1,000) * .01 …………..        70  
       Accounts receivable………………………..     7,000
       
14 Accounts payable ($12,700 – $2,000) ……………. 10,700  
      Merchandise inventory ($10,700 * .02)……..       214
       Cash ($10,700 – $214)………………………..   10,486

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases; Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.; 05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

 

231) In its first month of business, Clausen Corporation reports sales of $1,750,000 and cost of goods sold of $950,000.  Clausen estimates that current and future returns and allowances will equal 4% of those sales. Prepare the October 31 adjusting entries necessary to record the revenue side and cost side estimates for returns and allowances.

 

Answer:

Oct 31 Sales Returns and Allowances…………………….. 70,000  
       Sales Refund Payable ($1,750,000 × .04)……   70,000
       
Oct 31 Inventory Returns Estimated ($950,000 × .04)…. 38,000  
       Cost of Goods Sold………………..…………   38,000

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

232) Stevenson Corporation reports unadjusted first-year sales of $400,000 and cost of goods sold of $240,000. The company expects future returns and allowances equal to 3% of sales and 3% of cost of sales. Prepare the adjusting entries necessary to record the revenue side and cost side estimates for returns and allowances.

 

Answer:

Dec. 31 Sales Returns and Allowances…………………. 12,000  
       Sales Refund Payable ($400,000 × .03)…   12,000
       
Dec. 31 Inventory Returns Estimated ($240,000 × .03)…    7,200  
       Cost of Goods Sold……………………….      7,200

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

233) Martin Corporation allows customers to return merchandise within 60 days of purchase.  At year-end, Martin estimates that sales of $20,000, with a cost of $14,000 will be returned in the upcoming year. The unadjusted balance in Inventory Returns Estimated is a debit of $4,000, and the unadjusted balance in Sales Refund Payable is a credit of $2,500. Prepare the adjusting entries necessary to record the revenue side and cost side estimates for returns and allowances.

 

Answer:

Dec 31 Sales Returns and Allowances…………………….. 17,500  
      Sales Refund Payable ($20,000 – $2,500)……   17,500
       
Dec 31 Inventory Returns Estimated ($14,000 – $4,000)….       10,000  
      Cost of Goods Sold……………………………   10,000

 

Difficulty: 3 Hard

Topic:  Adjusting Entries under New Revenue Recognition Rules

Learning Objective:  05-P6 Appendix 5B-Prepare adjustments for discounts, returns, and allowances per revenue recognition rules.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

234) Tahoe Ski Company uses the perpetual inventory system and the net method of accounting for purchases.  The company had the following transactions during January:

 

January 6:        Purchased $4,000 of inventory. The seller’s credit terms are 2/10, n/30.

January 8:        Returned $200 worth of defective units and received full credit.

January 15:     Paid the amount due, less the returned items.

 

Prepare journal entries to record each of the preceding transactions.

 

Answer:  January 6:    Merchandise Inventory……………..     3,920

Accounts Payable……………                    3,920

January 8:    Accounts Payable………………….         196

Merchandise Inventory…….                       196

January 15:   Accounts Payable………………….       3,724

Cash…………………………                     3,724

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

 

 

 

235) Barbara’s Boats uses the periodic inventory system and the net method of accounting for purchases. The company had the following transactions during January:

 

January 6:                    Purchased $10,000 of inventory. The seller’s credit terms are 2/10, n/30.

January 31:                  Due to an oversight, the invoice was not paid within the discount period.  Full payment was made on January 31.

 

Prepare journal entries to record each of the preceding transactions.

 

Answer:  January 6:    Purchases                                  9,800

Accounts Payable                                                   9,800

January 31:   Accounts Payable                            9,800

Purchases Discounts Lost                           200

Cash                                                                      10,000

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Recording Transactions under the Net Method

Learning Objective:  05-P7 Appendix 5C-Record and compare merchandising transactions using the gross method and net method.

Bloom’s:  Apply

AACSB/Accessibility:  Analytical Thinking / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Measurement

236) A  ________ buys products from manufacturers and sells to retailers.

 

Answer:  wholesaler

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Merchandising Activities

Learning Objective:  05-C1 Describe merchandising activities and identify income components for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

237) A  ________ company’s operating cycle begins with the purchase of merchandise and ends with the collection of cash from merchandise sales.

 

Answer:  merchandising

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

238) Products that a company owns and intends to sell are called  ________.

 

Answer:  Merchandise inventory

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

239) A  ________ inventory system updates the accounting record for inventory only at the end of an accounting period.

 

Answer:  periodic

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

240) The  ________ inventory system updates accounting records for each purchase and each sale of inventory.

 

Answer:  perpetual

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

241) Beginning inventory plus the net cost of purchases is the  ________.

 

Answer:  merchandise available for sale

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

242) A period’s beginning inventory is equal to the prior period’s  ________.

 

Answer:  ending inventory

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Reporting Inventory for a Merchandiser

Learning Objective:  05-C2 Identify and explain the inventory asset and cost flows of a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

243) The liquidity of a company can be measured using the current ratio and the  ________, which only includes the most liquid current assets in its calculation.

 

Answer:  acid-test ratio

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Acid-Test Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A1 Compute the acid-test ratio and explain its use to assess liquidity.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

244) The gross margin ratio equals net sales less  ________ divided by net sales.

 

Answer:  cost of goods sold

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Gross Margin Ratio

Learning Objective:  05-A2 Compute the gross margin ratio and explain its use to assess profitability.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

245) ________ are the amounts and timing of payment from a buyer to a seller.

 

Answer:  Credit terms

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

246) A  ________ is a price reduction granted by the seller to a buyer of defective or unacceptable merchandise.

 

Answer:  purchase allowance

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

247) FOB  ________ means the buyer accepts ownership when the goods depart the seller’s place of business. The buyer is responsible for paying shipping costs and bears the risk of damage or loss when goods are in transit.

 

Answer:  shipping point

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

248) FOB  ________ means ownership of goods transfers to the buyer when the goods arrive at the buyer’s place of business. The seller is responsible for paying shipping charges and bears the risk of damage or loss in transit.

 

Answer:  destination

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Purchases

Learning Objective:  05-P1 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise purchases using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

 

 

249) Merchandise that customers return to the seller after a sale is referred to as  ________.

 

Answer:  sales returns

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

250) Reductions in the selling price of merchandise sold to customers, often involving damaged or defective merchandise that a customer is willing to purchase with a decrease in the selling price is referred to as  ________.

 

Answer:  sales allowances

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

251) The seller might offer a(n)  ________ to a buyer that is not satisfied with the goods received.

 

Answer:  allowance

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

252) ________ can benefit a seller by decreasing the delay in receiving cash and reducing future collection efforts.

 

Answer:  Sales discounts

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Accounting for Merchandise Sales

Learning Objective:  05-P2 Analyze and record transactions for merchandise sales using a perpetual system.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

253) Inventory shrinkage can be computed by comparing the  ________ of inventory with recorded quantities and amounts.

 

Answer:  physical count (or count)

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Adjusting and Closing Entries for Merchandisers

Learning Objective:  05-P3 Prepare adjustments and close accounts for a merchandising company.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

 

254) ________ expenses are those costs that support a company’s overall operations and include expenses related to accounting, human resources, and finance.

 

Answer:  General and administrative

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

255) A  ________ income statement format shows net sales and reports subtotals for various types of items such as gross profit, income for operations, and net income.

 

Answer:  multiple-step

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

256) A ________ income statement lists cost of goods sold as another expense and shows only one subtotal for total expenses.

 

Answer:  single-step

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

257) Non-operating activities that include interest, dividends and rent revenues, and gains from asset disposals are called  ________.

 

Answer:  other revenues and gains

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

258) Non-operating activities that include interest expense, losses from asset disposals, and casualty losses are reported as  ________.

 

Answer:  other expenses and losses

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

259) When a company has no reportable non-operating activities, its income from operations is reported as  ________.

 

Answer:  net income

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Financial Statement Formats

Learning Objective:  05-P4 Define and prepare multiple-step and single-step income statements.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Reporting

 

 

 

260) Under the ________ inventory accounting system, each purchase, purchase return and allowance, purchase discount, and transportation-in transaction is recorded in a separate temporary account.

 

Answer:  periodic

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Periodic Inventory System

Learning Objective:  05-P5 Appendix 5A-Record and compare merchandising transactions using both periodic and perpetual inventory systems.

Bloom’s:  Remember

AACSB/Accessibility:  Communication / Keyboard Navigation

AICPA:  BB Industry; FN Decision Making

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