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Which of the following is a limitation of the balance sheet?
a. Many items that are of financial value are omitted. b. Judgments and estimates are used. c. Current fair value is not reported. d. All of these answer choices are correct. |
All of these answer choices are correct.
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The balance sheet is useful for analyzing all of the following except
a. liquidity. b. solvency. c. profitability. d. financial flexibility. |
profitability.
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Balance sheet information is useful for all of the following except to
a. compute rates of return b. analyze cash inflows and outflows for the period c. evaluate capital structure d. assess future cash flows |
analyze cash inflows and outflows for the period
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Balance sheet information is useful for all of the following except
a. assessing a company's risk b. evaluating a company's liquidity c. evaluating a company's financial flexibility d. determining free cash flows. |
determining free cash flows.
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A limitation of the balance sheet that is not also a limitation of the income statement is
a. the use of judgments and estimates b. omitted items c. the numbers are affected by the accounting methods employed d. valuation of items at historical cost |
valuation of items at historical cost
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The balance sheet contributes to financial reporting by providing a basis for all of the following except
a. computing rates of return. b. evaluating the capital structure of the enterprise. c. determining the increase in cash due to operations. d. assessing the liquidity and financial flexibility of the enterprise. |
determining the increase in cash due to operations.
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One criticism not normally aimed at a balance sheet prepared using current accounting and reporting standards is
a. failure to reflect current value information. b. the extensive use of separate classifications. c. an extensive use of estimates. d. failure to include items of financial value that cannot be recorded objectively. |
the extensive use of separate classifications
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The amount of time that is expected to elapse until an asset is realized or otherwise converted into cash is referred to as
a. solvency. b. financial flexibility. c. liquidity. d. exchangeability. |
liquidity.
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The net assets of a business are equal to
a. current assets minus current liabilities. b. total assets plus total liabilities. c. total assets minus total stockholders' equity. d. none of these answer choices are correct. |
none of these answer choices are correct.
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The correct order to present current assets is
a. cash, accounts receivable, prepaid items, inventories. b. cash, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid items. c. cash, inventories, accounts receivable, prepaid items. d. cash, inventories, prepaid items, accounts receivable. |
cash, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid items.
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The basis for classifying assets as current or noncurrent is conversion to cash within
a. the accounting cycle or one year, whichever is shorter. b. the operating cycle or one year, whichever is longer. c. the accounting cycle or one year, whichever is longer. d. the operating cycle or one year, whichever is shorter. |
the operating cycle or one year, whichever is longer
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The basis for classifying assets as current or noncurrent is the period of time normally required by the accounting entity to convert cash invested in
a. inventory back into cash, or 12 months, whichever is shorter. b. receivables back into cash, or 12 months, whichever is longer. c. tangible fixed assets back into cash, or 12 months, whichever is longer. d. inventory back into cash, or 12 months, whichever is longer. |
inventory back into cash, or 12 months, whichever is longer.
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The current assets section of the balance sheet should include
a. machinery. b. patents. c. goodwill. d. inventory. |
inventory.
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Which of the following is a current asset?
a. Cash surrender value of a life insurance policy of which the company is the beneficiary. b. Investment in equity securities for the purpose of controlling the issuing company. c. Cash designated for the purchase of tangible fixed assets. d. Trade installment receivables normally collectible in 18 months. |
Trade installment receivables normally collectible in 18 months.
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Current assets are presented in the balance sheet in
a. ascending order of their balances. b. descending order of their balances. c. order of their liquidity. d. reverse order of their liquidity. |
order of their liquidity.
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Receivables are valued based on their ________.
a. fair value b. estimated amount collectible c. lower-of-cost-or-market value d. historical cost |
estimated amount collectible
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When a portion of inventories has been pledged as security on a loan,
a. the value of the portion pledged should be subtracted from the debt. b. an equal amount of retained earnings should be appropriated. c. the fact should be disclosed but the amount of current assets should not be affected. d. the cost of the pledged inventories should be transferred from current assets to noncurrent assets. |
the fact should be disclosed but the amount of current assets should not be affected.
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Which of the following is not a long-term investment?
a. Cash surrender value of life insurance b. Franchise c. Land held for speculation d. A sinking fund |
Franchise
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A generallyaccepted method of valuation is
1. trading securities at market value. 2. accountsreceivable at net realizable value. 3. inventories atcurrent cost. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 1 and 2 |
1 and 2 |
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Which item below is not a current liability?
a. Unearned revenue b. Stock dividends distributable c. The currently maturing portion of long-term debt d. Trade accounts payable |
Stock dividends distributable
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Working capital is
a. capital which has been reinvested in the business. b. unappropriated retained earnings. c. cash and receivables less current liabilities. d. none of these answer choices are correct. |
unappropriated retained earnings.
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An example of an item which is not an element of working capital is
a. accrued interest on notes receivable. b. goodwill. c. goods in process. d. temporary investments. |
goodwill.
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Long-term liabilities include
a. obligations not expected to be liquidated within the operating cycle. b. obligations payable at some date beyond the operating cycle. c. deferred income taxes and most lease obligations. d. all of these answer choices are correct. |
all of these answer choices are correct.
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Which of the following should be excluded from long-term liabilities?
a. Obligations payable at some date beyond the operating cycle b. Most pension obligations c. Long-term liabilities that mature within the operating cycle and will be paid from a sinking fund d. None of these answer choices are correct. |
None of these answer choices are correct.
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Treasury stock should be reported as a(n)
a. current asset. b. investment. c. other asset. d. reduction of stockholders' equity. |
reduction of stockholders' equity.
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Which of the following should be reported for capital stock?
a. The shares authorized b. The shares issued c. The shares outstanding d. All of these answer choices are correct. |
All of these answer choices are correct.
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Which of the following would be classified in a different major section of a balance sheet from the others?
a. Capital stock b. Common stock subscribed c. Stock dividend distributable d. Stock investment in affiliate |
Stock investment in affiliate
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The stockholders' equity section is usually divided into what three parts?
a. Preferred stock, common stock, treasury stockb. Preferred stock, common stock, retained earnings c. Capital stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings d. Capital stock, appropriated retained earnings, unappropriated retained earnings |
Capital stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings
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Which of the following is not an acceptable major asset classification?
a. Current assets b. Long-term investments c. Property, plant, and equipment d. Deferred charges |
Deferred charges
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The financial statement which summarizes operating, investing, and financing activities of an entity for a period of time is the
a. retained earnings statement. b. income statement. c. statement of cash flows. d. statement of financial position. |
statement of cash flows.
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The statement of cash flows provides answers to all of the following questions except
a. where did the cash come from during the period? b. what was the cash used for during the period? c. what is the impact of inflation on the cash balance at the end of the year? d. what was the change in the cash balance during the period? |
what is the impact of inflation on the cash balance at the end of the year?
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The statement of cash flows reports all of the following except
a. the net change in cash for the period. b. the cash effects of operations during the period. c. the free cash flows generated during the period. d. investing transactions. |
the free cash flows generated during the period.
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The statement of cash flows helps meet the objective of financial reporting, which is to assess all of the following except the
a. amount of future cash flows. b. source of future cash flows. c. timing of future cash flows. d. uncertainty of future cash flows. |
source of future cash flows.
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If common stock was issued to acquire an $8,000 machine, how would the transaction appear on the statement of cash flows?
a. It would depend on whether you are using the direct or the indirect method. b. It would be a positive $8,000 in the financing section and a negative $8,000 in the investing section. c. It would be a negative $8,000 in the financing section and a positive $8,000 in the investing section. d. It would not appear on the statement of cash flows but rather on a schedule of noncash investing and financing activities. |
It would not appear on the statement of cash flows but rather on a schedule of noncash investing and financing activities.
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Which of the following events will appear in the cash flows from financing activities section of the statement of cash flows?
a. Cash purchases of equipment. b. Cash purchases of bonds issued by another company. c. Cash received as repayment for funds loaned.d. Cash purchase of treasury stock. |
Cash purchase of treasury stock.
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Making and collecting loans and disposing of property, plant, and equipment are
a. operating activities. b. investing activities. c. financing activities. d. liquidity activities |
investing activities
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In preparing a statement of cash flows, sale of treasury stock at an amount greater than cost would be classified as a(n)
a. operating activity. b. financing activity. c. extraordinary activity. d. investing activity. |
financing activity
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In preparing a statement of cash flows, cash flows from operating activities
a. are always equal to accrual accounting income. b. are calculated as the difference between revenues and expenses. c. can be calculated by appropriately adding to or deducting from net income those items in the income statement that do not affect cash.d. can be calculated by appropriately adding to or deducting from net income those items in the income statement that do affect cash. |
can be calculated by appropriately adding to or deducting from net income those items in the income statement that do not affect cash.
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In preparing a statement of cash flows, which of the following transactions would be considered an investing activity?
a. Sale of equipment at book value b. Sale of merchandise on credit c. Declaration of a cash dividend d. Issuance of bonds payable at a discount |
Sale of equipment at book value
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Preparing the statement of cash flows involves all of the following except determining the
a. cash provided by operations. b. cash provided by or used in investing and financing activities. c. change in cash during the period. d. cash collections from customers during the period. |
cash collections from customers during the period.
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The cash debt coverage is computed by dividing net cash provided by operating activities by
a. average long-term liabilities. b. average total liabilities. c. ending long-term liabilities. d. ending total liabilities. |
average total liabilities
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The current cash debt coverage is often used to assess
a. financial flexibility. b. liquidity. c. profitability. d. solvency |
liquidity.
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A measure of a company’s financial flexibility is the
a. cash debt coverage. b. current cash debt coverage. c. free cash flow. d. cash debt coverage and free cash flow. |
cash debt coverage and free cash flow.
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Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less
a. capital expenditures. b. dividends. c. capital expenditures and dividends. d. capital expenditures and depreciation. |
capital expenditures and dividends.
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One of the benefits of the statement of cash flows is that it helps users evaluate financial flexibility. Which of the following explanations is a description of financial flexibility?
a. The nearness to cash of assets and liabilities.b. The firm's ability to respond and adapt to financial adversity and unexpected needs and opportunities. c. The firm's ability to pay its debts as they mature. d. The firm's ability to invest in a number of projects with different objectives and costs. |
The firm's ability to respond and adapt to financial adversity and unexpected needs and opportunities
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Net cash provided by operating activities divided by average total liabilities equals the
a. current cash debt coverage. b. cash debt coverage. c. free cash flow. d. current ratio. |
cash debt coverage
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Which of the following balance sheet classifications would normally require the greatest amount of supplementary disclosure?
a. Current assets b. Current liabilities c. Plant assets d. Long-term liabilities |
Long-term liabilities
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Level 1 of fair value hierarchy measures are based on:
a. market prices for identical assets. b. market prices for similar assets. c. unobservable inputs. d. historical cost of similar assets. |
market prices for identical assets
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Which of the following is not a required supplemental disclosure for the balance sheet?
a. Contingencies b. Financial forecasts c. Accounting policies d. Contractual situations |
Financial forecasts
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Typical contractual situations that are disclosed in the notes to the balance sheet include all of the following except
a. debt covenants b. lease obligations c. advertising contracts d. pension obligations |
advertising contracts
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Accounting policies disclosed in the notes to the financial statements typically include all of the following except
a. the cost flow assumption used b. the depreciation methods used c. significant estimates made d. significant inventory purchasing policies |
significant inventory purchasing policies
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Which of the following best exemplifies a contingency that is reported in the notes to the financial statements?
a. Losses from potential future lawsuits b. Loss from a lawsuit settled out of court prior to the end of the fiscal year c. Warranty claims on future sales d. Estimated loss from an ongoing lawsuit |
Estimated loss from an ongoing lawsuit
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Which of the following is not a method of disclosing pertinent information?
a. Supporting schedules b. Parenthetical explanations c. Cross reference and contra items d. All of these are methods of disclosing pertinent information. |
All of these are methods of disclosing pertinent information.
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Significant accounting policies may not be
a. selected on the basis of judgment. b. selected from existing acceptable alternatives.c. unusual or innovative in application. d. omitted from financial-statement disclosure. |
omitted from financial-statement disclosure.
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A general description of the depreciation methods applicable to major classes of depreciable assets
a. is not a current practice in financial reporting. b. is not essential to a fair presentation of financial position. c. is needed in financial reporting when company policy differs from income tax policy.d. should be included in corporate financial statements or notes thereto. |
should be included in corporate financial statements or notes thereto.
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It is mandatory that the essential provisions of which of the following be clearly stated in the notes to the financial statements?
a. Stock option plans b. Pension obligations c. Lease contracts d. All of these answer choices are correct |
All of these answer choices are correct
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Which of the following is a contra account?
a. Premium on bonds payable b. Unearned revenue c. Patents d. Accumulated depreciation |
Accumulated depreciation
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__________ ratios measure how effectively a company uses its assets.
a. Liquidity b. Activity c. Profitability d. Coverage |
Activity
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