ACCT205 Chapter 6 & 7 Questions

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The primary difference between a periodic and perpetual inventory system is that a 1.) periodic system records the cost of the sale on the date the sale is made 2) periodic system provides an easy means to determine inventory shrinkage 3) periodic system determines the inventory on hand only at the end of the accounting period 4) periodic system keeps a record showing the inventory on hand at all times
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periodic system determines the inventory on hand only at the end of the accounting period
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Under the perpetual inventory system, all purchases of merchandise are debited to the account 1) Cost of Merchandise Available for Sale 2) Cost of Merchandise Sold 3) Purchases 4) Merchandise Inventory
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Merchandise Inventory
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Who is responsible for the freight cost when the terms are FOB destination? Question options: 1) the buyer 2) the seller 3) either the buyer or the seller 4) the customer
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the seller
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Which account is not classified as a selling expense? Question options: 1) Delivery Expense 2) Sales Salaries 3) Advertising Expense 4) Cost of Goods Sold​
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Cost of Goods Sold​
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If the physical count of the inventory revealed $158,000 of merchandise on hand and the inventory records reported $163,000, what would be the necessary adjusting entry to record inventory shrinkage? Question options: 1) debit Merchandise Inventory, $5,000; credit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $5,000 2) debit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $5,000; credit Merchandise Inventory, $5,000 3) debit Merchandise Inventory, $158,000; credit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $158,000 4) debit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $163,000; credit Merchandise Inventory, $158,000
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debit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $5,000; credit Merchandise Inventory, $5,000
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The Corbit Corp. sold merchandise for $10,000 cash. The cost of the merchandise sold was $7,590. The journal entries to record this transaction under the perpetual inventory system would be 1) Cash 10,000 Merchandise Inventory 10,000 ​ Cost of Merchandise Sold 7,590 Sales 7,590 2) Cash 10,000 Sales 10,000 ​ Cost of Merchandise Sold 10,000 Merchandise Inventory 10,000 3) Cash 10,000 Sales 10,000 ​ Cost of Merchandise Sold 7,590 Merchandise Inventory 7,590 4) Cash 7,590 Sales 7,590 ​ Cost of Merchandise Sold 7,590 Merchandise Inventory 7,590
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Cash 10,000 Sales 10,000 ​ Cost of Merchandise Sold 7,590 Merchandise Inventory 7,590
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Merchandise inventory is classified on the balance sheet as a 1) current liability 2) long-term asset 3) current asset 4) long-term liability
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current asset
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When comparing a retail business to a service business, the financial statement that changes the least is the Question options: 1) statement of cash flows 2) statement of owner's equity 3) income statement 4) balance sheet
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statement of owner's equity
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In recording the cost of merchandise sold for cash, based on data available from perpetual inventory records, the journal entry is Question options: 1) debit Cost of Merchandise Sold; credit Merchandise Inventory 2) debit Merchandise Inventory; credit Cost of Merchandise Sold 3) debit Accounts Receivable; credit Merchandise Inventory 4) debit Cost of Merchandise Sold; credit Sales
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debit Cost of Merchandise Sold; credit Merchandise Inventory
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If merchandise sells for $3,500, with terms of 3/15, n/45 and the cost of the inventory sold is $2,100, the amount charged to sales is Question options: 1) $3,500 2) $3,395 3) $2,037 4) $2,100
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$3,395
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Merchandise with an invoice price of $6,000 is purchased on September 2 subject to terms of 2/10, n/30, FOB destination. Freight costs paid by the seller totaled $200. What is the cost of the merchandise if paid on September 12, assuming the discount is taken? 1) $6,090 2) $5,940 3) $5,880 4) $6,120
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$5,880
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Merchandise is ordered on November 10; the merchandise is shipped by the seller and the invoice is prepared, dated, and mailed by the seller on November 13; the merchandise is received by the buyer on November 18; the entry is made in the buyer's accounts on November 20. The credit period begins with what date? Question options: 1) November 18 2) November 10 3) November 13 4) November 20
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November 13
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When the perpetual inventory system is used, the inventory sold is debited to Question options: 1) Supplies Expense 2) Cost of Merchandise Sold 3) Merchandise Inventory 4) Sales
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Cost of Merchandise Sold
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Which of the following is not a difference between a retail business and a service business? Question options: 1) in what is sold 2) the inclusion of gross profit on the income statement 3) accounting equation 4) merchandise inventory included on the balance sheet
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accounting equation
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Using a perpetual inventory system, the entry to record the sale of merchandise on account includes a Question options: 1) credit to Accounts Receivable 2) credit to Merchandise Inventory 3) debit to Merchandise Inventory 4) debit to Sales
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credit to Merchandise Inventory
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Merchandise with a sales price of $5,000 is sold on account with terms 2/10, n/30. The journal entry to record the sale would include a Question options: 1) debit to Sales Discounts for $100 2) debit to Accounts Receivable for $4,880 3) debit to Cash for $5,000 4) credit to Sales for $4,900
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credit to Sales for $4,900
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To encourage a buyer to pay before the end of the credit period, the seller may offer a Question options: 1) purchases discount 2) sales discount 3) payment discount 4) trade discount
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purchases discount
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Which of the following accounts will only be found in the chart of accounts of a merchandising company? Question options: 1) Accounts Receivable 2) Accounts Payable 3) Sales 4) Merchandise Inventory
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Merchandise Inventory
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Jacob Co. sells merchandise on credit to Isaiah Co. in the amount of $9,700. The invoice is dated on May 1 with terms of 1/15, net 45. What is the amount of the discount and up to what date must the invoice be paid in order for the buyer to take advantage of the discount? Question options: 1) $194, May 15 2) $194, May 16 3) $97, May 15 4) $97, May 16
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$97, May 16
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Which of the following accounts has a normal credit balance? Question options: 1) Merchandise Inventory 2) Sales 3) Accounts Receivable 4) Delivery Expense
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Sales
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When the perpetual inventory system is used, the inventory sold is shown on the income statement as Question options: 1) cost of merchandise sold 2) purchases returns and allowances 3) net purchases 4) purchases
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cost of merchandise sold
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If merchandise sold on account is returned to the seller, the seller may inform the customer of the details by issuing a Question options: 1) sales invoice 2) debit memo 3) credit memo 4) purchase invoice
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credit memo
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Abbey Co. sold merchandise to Gomez Co. on account, $35,000, terms 2/15, net 45. The cost of the merchandise sold is $24,500. Abbey Co. issued a credit memo for $3,600 for merchandise returned that originally cost $1,700. Gomez Co. paid the invoice within the discount period. What is the amount of gross profit earned by Abbey Co. on the above transactions? Question options: 1) $30,772 2) $10,500 3) $31,400 4) $7,972
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$7,972
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In credit terms of 3/15, n/45, the "3" represents the Question options: 1) number of days in the discount period 2) full amount of the invoice 3) percent of the cash discount 4) number of days when the entire amount is due
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percent of the cash discount
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When merchandise purchased on account is returned under the perpetual inventory system, the buyer would debit Question options: 1) Accounts Payable 2) Merchandise Inventory 3) Accounts Receivable 4) Purchases Returns and Allowances
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Accounts Payable
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The amount of the total cash paid to the seller for merchandise purchased for consumption would normally include Question options: 1) only the sales tax 2) only the list price 3) the list price less the sales tax 4) the list price plus the sales tax
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the list price plus the sales tax
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Which of the following accounts has a normal debit balance? Question options: 1) Accounts Payable 2) Sales 3) Merchandise Inventory 4) Interest Revenue
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Merchandise Inventory
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Sales to customers who use bank credit cards such as MasterCard and Visa are usually recorded by a Question options: 1) debit to Sales, debit to Credit Card Expense, and a credit to Cash 2) debit to Cash and a credit to Sales 3) debit to Cash, credit to Credit Card Expense, and a credit to Sales 4) debit to Bank Credit Card Sales, debit to Credit Card Expense, and a credit to Sales
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debit to Cash and a credit to Sales
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The arrangements between buyer and seller as to when payments for merchandise are to be made are called Question options: 1) cash on demand 2) credit terms 3) net cash 4) gross cash
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credit terms
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Pierce Company sold to Stanton Company merchandise on account FOB shipping point, 2/10, net 30, for $20,000. Pierce prepaid the $500 shipping charge. Which of the following entries does Pierce make to record this sale? Question options: 1) Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $20,000; Sales, credit $20,000, and Delivery Expense, debit $500; Cash, credit $500 2) Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $20,100; Sales, credit $20,100 3) Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $20,000; Sales, credit $20,000 4) Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $19,600; Sales, credit $19,600, and Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $500; Cash, credit $500
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Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $19,600; Sales, credit $19,600, and Accounts Receivable—Stanton, debit $500; Cash, credit $500
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What is the term applied to the excess of net revenue from sales over the cost of merchandise sold? Question options: 1) gross profit 2) net income 3) gross sales 4) income from operations
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gross profit
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Under the periodic inventory system, the journal entry to record the purchase of merchandise inventory will include a debit to Question options: 1) Accounts Payable 2) Cost of Merchandise Purchased 3) Merchandise Inventory 4) Purchases
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Purchases
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Net income plus operating expenses is equal to Question options: 1) sales 2) gross profit 3) cost of merchandise available for sale 4) cost of merchandise sold
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gross profit
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When purchases of merchandise are made on account with a perpetual inventory system, the transaction is recorded with which entry? Question options: 1) debit Accounts Payable; credit Merchandise Inventory 2) debit Merchandise Inventory; credit Purchases 3) debit Merchandise Inventory; credit Cash Discounts 4) debit Merchandise Inventory; credit Accounts Payable
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debit Merchandise Inventory; credit Accounts Payable
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Merchandise subject to terms 2/10, n/30, FOB shipping point, is sold on account to a customer for $25,000. What is the amount of the sales discount allowable? Question options: 1) $260 2) $460 3) $500 4) $150
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$500
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Cumberland Co. sells $2,000 of inventory to Hancock Co. for cash. Cumberland paid $1,250 for the merchandise. Under a perpetual inventory system, which of the following journal entry(ies) would be recorded? Question options: 1) debit Cash, $1,250; credit Sales, $1,250 2) debit Cash, $2,000; credit Sales, $2,000; and debit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $1,250; credit Merchandise Inventory, $1,250 3) debit Accounts Receivable, $2,000; credit Sales, $2,000; and debit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $1,250; credit Merchandise Inventory, $1,250 4) debit Cash, $2,000; credit Merchandise Inventory, $1,250
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debit Cash, $2,000; credit Sales, $2,000; and debit Cost of Merchandise Sold, $1,250; credit Merchandise Inventory, $1,250
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Generally, the revenue account for a merchandising business is entitled Question options: 1) Gross Profit 2) Sales 3) Fees Earned 4) Gross Sales
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Sales
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Calculate the gross profit for Jefferson Company based on the following: Sales $764,000 Selling Expenses 42,500 Cost of Merchandise Sold 538,000 1) $226,000 2) $183,500 3) $721,500 4) $495,500
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$226,000
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Which of the following items would not​​ affect the cost of merchandise inventory acquired during the period? Question options: 1) quantity discounts 2) sales discounts 3) freight-in 4) sales commissions
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sales commissions
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Merchandise is sold for cash. The selling price of the merchandise is $6,000 and the sale is subject to a 7% state sales tax. The journal entry to record the sale would include a credit to Question options: 1) cash for $6,000 2) sales for $6,240 3) sales tax payable for $420 4) sales for $5,580
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sales tax payable for $420
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When the three sections of a balance sheet are presented on a page in a downward sequence, it is called the Question options: 1) comparative form 2) account form 3) horizontal form 4) report form
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report form
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If the seller is to pay the freight costs of delivering merchandise, the delivery terms are stated as Question options: 1) FOB shipping point 2) FOB n/30 3) FOB seller 4) FOB destination
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FOB destination
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Bountiful Company had sales of $650,000 and cost of merchandise sold of $200,000 during the year. The total assets balance at the beginning of the year was $175,000 and at the end of the year was $167,000. Calculate the ratio of sales to total assets. Question options: 1) 0.29 2) 3.80 3) 3.00 4) 0.26
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3.80
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Taking advantage of a 2/10, n/30 purchases discount is equal to a savings yearly rate of approximately Question options: 1) 20% 2) 24% 3) 36% 4) 2%
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36%
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Using a perpetual inventory system, the entry to record the return of merchandise purchased on account includes a Question options: 1) credit to Sales 2) credit to Accounts Payable 3) debit to Cost of Merchandise Sold 4) credit to Merchandise Inventory
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credit to Merchandise Inventory
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What type of company would normally offer trade discounts to its customers? Question options: 1) service companies 2) online retailers 3) retailers 4) wholesalers
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wholesalers
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Gross profit is equal to Question options: 1) sales plus selling expenses 2) sales plus cost of merchandise sold 3) sales less cost of merchandise sold 4) sales less selling expenses
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sales less cost of merchandise sold
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Dollar Co. sold merchandise to Pound Co. on account, $25,500, terms 2/15, net 45. The Pound Co. paid the invoice within the discount period. What is amount of sales from the above transactions? Question options: 1) $24,990 2) $16,000 3) $26,010 4) $25,500
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$24,990
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Norfolk Sporting Goods purchases merchandise with a catalog list price of $30,000. The retailer receives a 30% trade discount and credit terms of 2/10, n/30. What amount should Norfolk debit to the Merchandise Inventory account? Question options: 1) $30,000 2) $20,580 3) $21,000 4) $29,400
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...$20,580
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If the buyer is to pay the freight costs of delivering merchandise, delivery terms are stated as Question options: 1) FOB buyer 2) FOB shipping point 3) FOB n/30 4) FOB destination
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FOB shipping point
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When comparing a retail business to a service business, the financial statement that changes the most is the Question options: 1) statement of cash flows 2) income statement 3) balance sheet 4) statement of owner's equity
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income statement
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If title to merchandise purchases passes to the buyer when the goods are shipped from the seller, the terms are Question options: 1) consigned 2) FOB shipping point 3) FOB destination 4) n/30
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FOB shipping point
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Emma Co. sold to Isabella Co. merchandise on account FOB shipping point, 2/10, net 30, for $15,000. Emma Co. prepaid the $750 shipping charge. Using the perpetual inventory method, which of the following entries will Isabella Co. make to record payment of the merchandise if Isabella Co. pays within the discount period? 1) Accounts Payable—Emma Co., debit $15,750; Merchandise Inventory, debit $300; Cash, credit $16,050 2) Accounts Payable—Emma Co., debit $15,000; Freight In, debit $750; Cash, credit $15,750 3) Accounts Payable—Emma Co., debit $15,000; Cash, credit $15,000 4) Accounts Payable—Emma Co., debit $15,450; Cash, credit $15,450
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Accounts Payable—Emma Co., debit $15,450; Cash, credit $15,450
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What is the major difference between a periodic and perpetual inventory system? Question options: 1) Under the periodic inventory system, the purchase of inventory will be debited to the Purchases account. 2) Under the periodic inventory system, no journal entry is recorded at the time of the sale of inventory for the cost of the inventory. 3) Under the periodic inventory system, all adjustments such as purchases returns and allowances and discounts are reconciled at the end of the month. 4) All of the answers are correct.
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All of the answers are correct.
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Inventory shrinkage is recorded when Question options: 1) there is a difference between a physical count of inventory and inventory records 2) merchandise is returned by a buyer 3) merchandise purchased from a seller is incomplete or short 4) merchandise is returned to a seller
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there is a difference between a physical count of inventory and inventory records
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Using a perpetual inventory system, the entry to record the purchase of $30,000 of merchandise on account would include a 1) debit to Merchandise Inventory 2) debit to Accounts Payable 3) credit to Merchandise Inventory 4) credit to Sales
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debit to Merchandise Inventory
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A chart of accounts for a merchandising business Question options: 1) usually requires more accounts than does the chart of accounts for a service business 2) usually is standardized by the FASB for all merchandising businesses 3) usually is the same as the chart of accounts for a service business 4) always uses a three-digit numbering system
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usually requires more accounts than does the chart of accounts for a service business
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Which of the following accounts usually has a debit balance? Question options: 1) Sales Tax Payable 2) Accounts Payable 3) Sales 4) Merchandise Inventory
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Merchandise Inventory
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The journal entry to record the receipt of inventory purchased for cash in a perpetual inventory system would be Question options: 1) Jan. 1 Purchases 1,500 Accounts Payable 1,500 2) Jan. 1 Office Supplies 1,500 Cash 1,500 3) Jan. 1 Merchandise Inventory 1,500 Cash 1,500 4) Jan. 1 Cash 1,500 Accounts Receivable 1,500
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Jan. 1 Merchandise Inventory 1,500 Cash 1,500
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Who is responsible for the freight costs when the terms are FOB shipping point? Question options: 1) the ultimate customer 2) either the seller or the buyer 3) the seller 4) the buyer
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the buyer
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If title to merchandise purchases passes to the buyer when the goods are shipped from the seller, the terms are Question options: 1) FOB destination 2) consigned 3) n/30 4) FOB shipping point
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FOB shipping point
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A retailer purchases merchandise with a catalog list price of $30,000. The retailer receives a 15% trade discount and credit terms of 2/10, n/30. How much cash will be needed to pay this invoice within the discount period? Question options: 1) $24,900 2) $29,400 3) $30,000 4) $24,990
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$24,990
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Using a perpetual inventory system, the entry to record the return from a customer of merchandise sold on account includes a Question options: 1) debit to Cash 2) credit to Customer Refunds Payable 3) debit to Merchandise Inventory 4) credit to Merchandise Inventory
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debit to Merchandise Inventory
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Which of the following accounts should be closed to Income Summary at the end of the fiscal year? Question options: 1) Merchandise Inventory 2) Drawing 3) Accumulated Depreciation 4) Cost of Merchandise Sold
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Cost of Merchandise Sold
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Under a perpetual inventory system Question options: 1) accounting records continuously disclose the amount of inventory 2) there is no need for a year-end physical count 3) the purchase returns and allowances account is credited when goods are returned to vendors 4) increases in inventory resulting from purchases are debited to Purchases
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accounting records continuously disclose the amount of inventory
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Which of the following items should not be included in the cost of ending merchandise inventory? Question options: 1) purchased units in transit, shipped FOB shipping point 2) purchased units in transit, shipped FOB destination 3) units on hand in the warehouse 4) sold units in transit, not invoiced, and shipped FOB destination
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purchased units in transit, shipped FOB destination
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A sales invoice included the following information: merchandise price, $12,000; terms 1/10, n/eom, FOB shipping point with prepaid freight of $900 added to the invoice. Assuming that a credit for merchandise returned of $500 is granted prior to payment and that the invoice is paid within the discount period, what is the amount of cash that should be received by the seller? Question options: 1) $12,285 2) $11,500 3) $11,385 4) $10,480
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$12,285
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If title to merchandise purchases passes to the buyer when the goods are delivered to the buyer, the terms are Question options: 1) FOB shipping point 2) consigned 3) FOB destination 4) n/30
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FOB destination
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Expenses that are incurred directly or entirely in connection with the sale of merchandise are classified as Question options: 1) administrative expenses 2) other expenses 3) general expenses 4) selling expenses
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selling expenses
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President's salaries, depreciation of office furniture, and office supplies are Question options: 1) administrative expenses 2) miscellaneous expenses 3) inventory expenses 4) selling expenses
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administrative expenses
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The inventory system employing accounting records that continuously disclose the amount of inventory is called Question options: 1) retail 2) physical 3) periodic 4) perpetual
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perpetual
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Calculate income from operations for Jonas Company based on the following data: Sales $764,000 Operating expenses 52,500 Cost of merchandise sold 538,000 Question options: 1) $711,500 2) $485,500 3) $173,500 4) $226,000
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$173,500
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The statement of owner's equity shows Question options: 1) only net income, beginning capital, and withdrawals 2) only net income, beginning and ending capital 3) only total assets, beginning and ending capital 4) beginning and ending capital and all the changes in the owner's capital as a result of net income (loss), and withdrawals
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beginning and ending capital and all the changes in the owner's capital as a result of net income (loss), and withdrawals
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The form of income statement that derives its name from the fact that the total of all expenses is deducted from the total of all revenues is called a Question options: 1) revenue statement 2) multiple-step statement 3) single-step statement 4) report-form statement
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single-step statement
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When a buyer returns merchandise purchased for cash, the buyer will record the transaction as a Question options: 1) debit to Merchandise Inventory; a credit to Cash 2) debit to Sales; a credit to Accounts Payable 3) debit to Cash; a credit to Merchandise Inventory 4) debit to Cash; a credit to Sales
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debit to Cash; a credit to Merchandise Inventory
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Sales to customers who use bank credit cards, such as MasterCard and Visa, are generally treated as Question options: 1) sales returns 2) sales when the credit card company remits the cash 3) cash sales 4) sales on account
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cash sales
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Which account will be included in both service and merchandising companies, closing entries? Question options: 1) Sales Returns and Allowances 2) Purchase Discounts 3) Cost of Merchandise Sold 4) Sales
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Sales
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The entry to record the return of merchandise from a customer would include a Question options: 1) debit to Sales 2) debit to Customer Refunds Payable 3) debit to Estimated Returns Inventory 4) credit to Sales
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debit to Customer Refunds Payable
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Bradford Company had $700,000 in sales for the year. The total assets at the beginning of the year were $240,000 and total assets at the end of the year were $280,000. The ratio of sales to total assets is (round answer to 2 decimal places) Question options: 1) 0.34 2) 2.92 3) 0.40 4) 2.69
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2.69
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Kaden Co. sells merchandise on credit to Jase Co. in the amount of $9,600. The invoice is dated on July 15 with terms of 1/15, net 45. If Jase Co. chooses not to take the discount, by when should the payment be made? Question options: 1) July 30 2) August 15 3) August 29 4) July 25
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August 29
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Multiple-step income statements show Question options: 1) neither gross profit nor income from operations 2) gross profit but not income from operations 3) both gross profit and income from operations 4) income from operations but not gross profit
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both gross profit and income from operations
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When goods are shipped FOB destination and the seller pays the freight charges, the buyer Question options: 1) does not take a discount 2) journalizes a reimbursement to the seller 3) makes no journal entry for the freight 4) journalizes a reduction for the cost of the merchandise
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makes no journal entry for the freight
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The inventory costing method that reports the earliest costs in ending inventory is Question options: 1) LIFO 2) specific identification 3) weighted average 4) FIFO
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LIFO
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $60 First purchase 25 units at $65 Second purchase 30 units at $68 Third purchase 15 units at $75 The firm uses the periodic system and there are 25 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of the inventory at the end of the year using the LIFO method? Question options: 1) $1,805 2) $1,575 3) $3,815 4) $1,685
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$1,575
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If a manufacturer ships merchandise to a retailer on consignment, the unsold merchandise should be included in the inventory of the Question options: 1) retailer 2) consignee 3) shipper 4) manufacturer
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manufacturer
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Which of the following methods is appropriate for a business whose inventory consists of a relatively small number of unique, high-cost items? Question options: 1) specific identification 2) LIFO 3) FIFO 4) average
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specific identification
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $55 First purchase 25 units at $60 Second purchase 30 units at $65 Third purchase 15 units at $70 The firm uses the periodic inventory system. During the year, 60 units of the item were sold. ​The value of ending inventory using LIFO is ​ Question options: 1) $1,250 2) $1,375 3) $1,150 4) $1,350
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$1,150
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Ending inventory is made up of the oldest purchases when a company uses Question options: 1) average cost 2) last-in, first-out 3) retail method 4) first-in, first-out
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last-in, first-out
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Merchandise inventory at the end of the year was understated. Which of the following statements correctly states the effect of the error? Question options: 1) net income is understated 2) cost of merchandise sold is understated 3) merchandise inventory reported on the balance sheet is overstated 4) net income is overstated
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net income is understated
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Which document authorizes the purchase of the inventory from an approved vendor?​ Question options: 1) ​the purchase order 2) ​the petty cash voucher 3) the receiving report 4) the vendor's invoice
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​the purchase order
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If merchandise inventory is being valued at cost and the purchase price is steadily falling, which method of costing will yield the largest net income? Question options: 1) weighted average 2) LIFO 3) FIFO 4) average cost
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LIFO
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Under the _____ inventory method, accounting records maintain a continuously updated inventory value. Question options: 1) retail 2) perpetual 3) physical 4) periodic
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perpetual
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During times of rising prices, which of the following is not an accurate statement? Question options: 1) LIFO will result in a higher cost of merchandise sold than FIFO. 2) Average costing will yield results that are between those of FIFO and LIFO. 3) LIFO will result in higher income taxes than FIFO. 4) FIFO will result in a higher net income than LIFO.
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LIFO will result in higher income taxes than FIFO.
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Merchandise inventory at the end of the year is overstated. Which of the following statements correctly states the effect of the error? Question options: 1) cost of merchandise sold is overstated 2) gross profit is understated 3) owner's equity is overstated 4) net income is understated
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owner's equity is overstated
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FIFO reports higher gross profit and net income than the LIFO method when ​ Question options: 1) ​prices remain stable 2) ​prices are reduced by 50% 3) ​prices are decreasing 4) ​prices are increasing
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​prices are increasing
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If Beginning Inventory (BI) + Purchases (P) - Ending Inventory (EI) = Cost of Merchandise Sold (COMS), an equivalent equation can be written as​ Question options: 1) BI - P = COMS + EI 2) BI + P = COMS + EI 3) BI + P = COMS - EI 4) EI + P = COMS - BI
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BI + P = COMS + EI
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Which of the following will be the same amount regardless of the cost flow assumption adopted? Question options: 1) ​gross profit 2) ​ending merchandise inventory 3) ​number of items ordered 4) ​cost of goods sold
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​number of items ordered
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During the taking of its physical inventory on December 31, 2014, Barry's Bike Shop incorrectly counted its inventory as $350,000 instead of the correct amount of $280,000. The effect on the balance sheet and income statement would be Question options: 1) assets overstated by $70,000; retained earnings understated by $70,000; and no effect on the income statement 2) assets and retained earnings overstated by $70,000; and net income understated by $70,000 3) assets overstated by $70,000; retained earnings understated by $70,000; and net income statement understated by $70,000 4) assets, retained earnings, and net income all overstated by $70,000
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assets, retained earnings, and net income all overstated by $70,000
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The Boxwood Company sells blankets for $60 each. The following was taken from the inventory records during May. The company had no beginning inventory on May 1. May 3 - Purchase 5 at $20 10 -Sale 3 17 - Purchase 10 at $24 20 - Sale 6 23 - Sale 3 30 - Purchase 10 at $30 ​ Assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the gross profit for the sale of May 23 using the FIFO inventory cost method. Question options: 1) $120 2) $180 3) $108 4) $72
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$108
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When using a perpetual inventory system, the journal entry to record the cost of merchandise sold is: Question options: 1) debit Cost of Merchandise Sold; credit Sales 2) debit Cost of Merchandise Sold; credit Merchandise Inventory 3) debit Merchandise Inventory; credit Cost of Merchandise Sold 4) No journal entry is made to record the cost of merchandise sold.
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debit Cost of Merchandise Sold; credit Merchandise Inventory
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All of the following are documents used for inventory control except Question options: 1) a ​petty cash voucher 2) ​a receiving report 3) a ​vendor's invoice 4) ​a purchase order
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a ​petty cash voucher
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The Boxwood Company sells blankets for $60 each. The following was taken from the inventory records during May. The company had no beginning inventory on May 1. May 3 - Purchase 5 at $20 10 -Sale 3 17 - Purchase 10 at $24 20 - Sale 6 23 - Sale 3 30 - Purchase 10 at $30 Assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the cost of merchandise sold for the sale of May 20 using the LIFO inventory cost method. Question options: 1) $120 2) $180 3) $136 4) $144
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$144
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Addison, Inc. uses a perpetual inventory system. The following is information about one inventory item for the month of September: Sep. 1 Inventory 20 units at $20 4 Sold 10 units 10 Purchased 30 units at $25 17 Sold 20 units 30 Purchased 10 units at $30 ​ ​ If Addison uses LIFO, the cost of the ending merchandise inventory on September 30 is Question options: 1) $750 2) $700 3) $650 4) $800
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$750
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Which of the following companies would be more likely to use the specific identification inventory costing method? Question options: 1) Lowe's 2) Walmart 3) Best Buy 4) Gordon's Jewelers
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Gordon's Jewelers
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If a company mistakenly counts more items during a physical inventory than actually exist, how will the error affect their bottom line? Question options: 1) net income will be overstated 2) net income will be understated 3) no change to net income 4) only gross profit will be affected
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net income will be overstated
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $55 First purchase 25 units at $60 Second purchase 30 units at $65 Third purchase 15 units at $70 The firm uses the periodic inventory system. During the year, 60 units of the item were sold. The value of ending inventory rounded to nearest dollar using average cost is: Question options: 1) $1,353 2) $1,263 3) $1,375 4) $1,150
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$1,263
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The inventory method that assigns the most recent costs to cost of merchandise sold is Question options: 1) LIFO 2) specific identification 3) FIFO 4) weighted average
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LIFO
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Nov. 1 Inventory 20 units at $19 4 Sold 10 units 10 Purchased 30 units at $20 17 Sold 20 units 30 Purchased 10 units at $21 Using a perpetual system, what is the cost of the merchandise sold for November if the company uses FIFO? Question options: 1) $580 2) $610 3) $600 4) $590
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$580
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​Excess inventory results in all of the following except Question options: 1) ​increased risk of loss due to damage 2) ​increased storage expense 3) ​lost sales 4) ​tied-up funds that could be used to improve operations
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​lost sales
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Merchandise inventory at the end of the year was inadvertently overstated. Which of the following statements correctly states the effect of the error on net income, assets, and owner's equity? Question options: 1) net income is understated, assets are understated, and owner's equity is overstated 2) net income is understated, assets are understated, and owner's equity is understated 3) net income is overstated, assets are overstated, and owner's equity is overstated 4) net income is overstated, assets are overstated, and owner's equity is understated
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net income is overstated, assets are overstated, and owner's equity is overstated
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $55 First purchase 25 units at $60 Second purchase 30 units at $65 Third purchase 15 units at $70 The firm uses the periodic inventory system. During the year, 60 units of the item were sold. The value of ending inventory using FIFO is ​ Question options: 1) $1,150 2) $1,375 3) $1,250 4) $1,350
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$1,375
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Cost flow is in the reverse order in which costs were incurred when using Question options: 1) average cost 2) weighted average 3) last-in, first-out 4) first-in, first-out
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last-in, first-out
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The two most widely used methods for determining the cost of inventory are Question options: 1) LIFO and average cost 2) FIFO and average cost 3) FIFO and LIFO 4) gross profit and average cost
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FIFO and LIFO
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Nov. 1 Inventory 20 units at $19 4 Sold 10 units 10 Purchased 30 units at $20 17 Sold 20 units 30 Purchased 10 units at $21 Using a perpetual system, what is the cost of the merchandise sold for November if the company uses LIFO? Question options: 1) $600 2) $580 3) $610 4) $590
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$590
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Which document establishes an initial record of the receipt of the inventory?​ Question options: 1) ​petty cash voucher 2) ​vendor's invoice 3) ​purchase order 4) ​receiving report
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​receiving report
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $30 First purchase 25 units at $32 Second purchase 30 units at $34 Third purchase 10 units at $35 ​ The firm uses the periodic system and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of inventory at the end of the year rounded to nearest dollar according to the average cost method? Question options: 1) $690 2) $659 3) $655 4) $620
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$659
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Cost flow is in the order in which costs were incurred when using Question options: 1) average cost 2) weighted average 3) first-in, first-out 4) last-in, first-out
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first-in, first-out
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Too much inventory on hand Question options: 1) ties up funds that could be used to improve operations 2) increases the cost to safeguard the assets 3) increases the losses due to price declines 4) all of these
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all of these
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If the cost of an item of inventory is $60 and the current replacement cost is $75, the amount included in inventory according to the lower of cost or market is Question options: 1) $135 2) $75 3) $60 4) $15
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$60
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​The primary objectives of control over inventory are Question options: 1) ​safeguarding inventory from damage and reporting inventory in the financial statements 2) ​safeguarding the inventory from damage and maintaining constant observation of the inventory 3) ​reporting inventory in the financial statements 4) ​maintaining constant observation of the inventory and reporting inventory in the financial statements
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​safeguarding inventory from damage and reporting inventory in the financial statements
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $30 First purchase 25 units at $32 Second purchase 30 units at $34 Third purchase 10 units at $35 The firm uses the periodic system and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of inventory at the end of the year according to the FIFO method? Question options: 1) $659 2) $690 3) $655 4) $620
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$690
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The Boxwood Company sells blankets for $60 each. The following was taken from the inventory records during May. The company had no beginning inventory on May 1. May 3 - Purchase 5 at $20 10 -Sale 3 17 - Purchase 10 at $24 20 - Sale 6 23 - Sale 3 30 - Purchase 10 at $30 Assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the ending inventory for the month of May using the LIFO inventory cost method. Question options: 1) $364 2) $324 3) $372 4) $320
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$364
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The Boxwood Company sells blankets for $60 each. The following was taken from the inventory records during May. The company had no beginning inventory on May 1. May 3 - Purchase 5 at $20 10 -Sale 3 17 - Purchase 10 at $24 20 - Sale 6 23 - Sale 3 30 - Purchase 10 at $30 Assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the Gross Profit for the month of May using the LIFO cost method. Question options: 1) $452 2) $444 3) $348 4) $356
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$444
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Beginning inventory 5 units at $61 First purchase 15 units at $63 Second purchase 10 units at $74 Third purchase 10 units at $77 ​ The firm uses the periodic system and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. ​ What is the amount of cost of good sold for the year according to the average cost method? Question options: 1) $1,375 2) $1,510 3) $1,380 4) $1,250
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$1,380
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Under a periodic inventory system Question options: 1) a separate account for each type of merchandise is maintained in a subsidiary ledger 2) a physical inventory is taken at the end of the period 3) accounting records continuously disclose the amount of inventory 4) merchandise inventory is debited when goods are returned to vendors
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a physical inventory is taken at the end of the period
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Addison, Inc. uses a perpetual inventory system. The following is information about one inventory item for the month of September: Sep. 1 Inventory 20 units at $20 4 Sold 10 units 10 Purchased 30 units at $25 17 Sold 20 units 30 Purchased 10 units at $30 ​ ​ If Addison uses FIFO, the cost of the ending merchandise inventory on September 30 is Question options: 1) $700 2) $800 3) $750 4) $650
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$800
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The Boxwood Company sells blankets for $60 each. The following was taken from the inventory records during May. The company had no beginning inventory on May 1. May 3 - Purchase 5 at $20 10 -Sale 3 17 - Purchase 10 at $24 20 - Sale 6 23 - Sale 3 30 - Purchase 10 at $30 Assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the cost of merchandise sold for the sale of May 20 using the FIFO inventory cost method. Question options: 1) $180 2) $144 3) $120 4) $136
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$136
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The inventory costing method that reports the most current prices in ending inventory is Question options: 1) average cost 2) FIFO 3) LIFO 4) specific identification
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FIFO
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Beginning inventory 5 units at $61 First purchase 15 units at $63 Second purchase 10 units at $74 Third purchase 10 units at $77 ​ The firm uses the periodic system and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. ​ What is the amount of cost of merchandise sold for the year according to the LIFO method? Question options: 1) $1,375 2) $1,510 3) $1,380 4) $1,250
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$1,510
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $30 First purchase 25 units at $32 Second purchase 30 units at $34 Third purchase 10 units at $35 ​ The firm uses the periodic system and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of inventory at the end of the year according to the LIFO method? Question options: 1) $620 2) $659 3) $690 4) $655
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$620
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If merchandise inventory is being valued at cost and the price level is steadily rising, the method of costing that will yield the highest net income is Question options: 1) periodic 2) average cost 3) LIFO 4) FIFO
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FIFO
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Damaged merchandise that can be sold only at prices below cost should be valued at Question options: 1) LIFO 2) FIFO 3) average cost 4) net realizable value
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net realizable value
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During a period of consistently rising prices, the method of inventory that will result in reporting the greatest cost of merchandise sold is Question options: 1) average cost 2) FIFO 3) weighted average 4) LIFO
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LIFO
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Kristin's Boutiques has identified the following items for possible inclusion in its December 31 inventory. Which of the following would not be included in the year-end inventory? Question options: 1) Kristin has sent merchandise to various retailers on a consignment basis. 2) Kristin has merchandise on hand which has been returned by customers because of wrong size. 3) Merchandise purchased FOB shipping point was picked up by the freight company but had still not arrived at Kristin's Boutique as of December 31. 4) Kristin has in its warehouse merchandise on consignment from Abby Co.
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Kristin has in its warehouse merchandise on consignment from Abby Co.
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If a company mistakenly counts less items during a physical inventory than actually exist, how will the error affect the cost of merchandise sold? Question options: 1) understated 2) overstated 3) no change 4) only inventory will be affected
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overstated
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When merchandise sold is assumed to be in the order in which the purchases were made, the company is using Question options: 1) average cost 2) first-in, last-out 3) last-in, first-out 4) first-in, first-out
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first-in, first-out
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Which of the following is not an example for safeguarding inventory? Question options: 1) Storing inventory in restricted areas. 2) Returning inventory that is defective or broken. 3) Physical devices such as two-way mirrors, cameras, and alarms. 4) Matching receiving documents, purchase orders, and vendor's invoice.
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Returning inventory that is defective or broken.
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The Boxwood Company sells blankets for $60 each. The following was taken from the inventory records during May. The company had no beginning inventory on May 1. May 3 - Purchase 5 at $20 10 -Sale 3 17 - Purchase 10 at $24 20 - Sale 6 23 - Sale 3 30 - Purchase 10 at $30 ​Assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the ending inventory value for the month of May using the FIFO inventory cost method. Question options: 1) $324 2) $372 3) $320 4) $364
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$372
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If the revenues are correctly reported and the gross profit of a company is understated, what is the effect on owner's equity? Question options: 1) understated 2) overstated 3) correctly stated 4) none of these
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understated
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Taking a physical count of inventory Question options: 1) is not necessary when a periodic inventory system is used 2) should be done near year-end 3) is not necessary when a perpetual inventory system is used 4) has no internal control relevance
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should be done near year-end
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Under a perpetual inventory system, the amount of each type of merchandise on hand is available in the Question options: 1) inventory ledger 2) customer's ledger 3) purchase ledger 4) creditor's ledger
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inventory ledger
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $60 First purchase 25 units at $65 Second purchase 30 units at $68 Third purchase 15 units at $75 The firm uses the periodic system and there are 25 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of the inventory at the end of the year using the FIFO method? Question options: 1) $1,685 2) $1,805 3) $3,585 4) $1,575
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$1,805
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Beginning inventory 10 units at $60 First purchase 25 units at $65 Second purchase 30 units at $68 Third purchase 15 units at $75 The firm uses the periodic system and there are 25 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of the inventory at the end of the year rounded to nearest dollar using the average cost method? Question options: 1) $1,685 2) $1,575 3) $3,705 4) $1,805
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$1,685
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Control of inventory should begin as soon as the inventory is received. Which of the following internal control steps is not done to meet this goal? Question options: 1) check the invoice to the purchase order 2) check the invoice extensions and totals 3) check the invoice with the person who specifically purchased the item 4) check the invoice to the receiving report
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check the invoice with the person who specifically purchased the item
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Beginning inventory 5 units at $61 First purchase 15 units at $63 Second purchase 10 units at $74 Third purchase 10 units at $77 ​ The firm uses the periodic system and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the amount of cost of merchandise sold for the year according to the FIFO method? Question options: 1) $1,375 2) $1,380 3) $1,510 4) $1,250
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$1,250
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Weighted average =
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(Total cost of units available for sale / Units for sale) * Units left