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In reconciling a bank statement,which of the following items could cause the cash per the bank statement to be greater than the balance of cash shown in the depositor's accounting records?


A) An outstanding check
B) A check returned to the depositor marked NSF
C) Check 457 written for $643 was recorded by the depositor as $463
D) A bank service charge

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The ________ department ensures that the goods shipped match those ordered by the customer.


A) Customer Order
B) Billing
C) Accounting
D) Shipping

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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The term "financial asset" is synonymous with the term "cash equivalent."

A) True
B) False

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Reporting cash in the balance sheet (a. )The first asset shown in the balance sheet of many companies is labeled "cash and cash equivalents." Explain the term "cash equivalent" and give two examples.Why are cash and cash equivalents listed first in the balance sheet? (b. )The December bank statement for Kowal Publishing Co.reports a balance of $13,847.59 at December 31,2018.Kowal's accounting records,however,show a balance of $15,245.47 in the same bank account prior to preparation of the bank reconciliation. Which amount should be included in the amount of cash reported in Kowal's balance sheet at December 31,2018? Explain your answer.

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(a)Cash equivalents are very short-term ...

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At the beginning of the year,Robert Company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a $3,200 credit balance.During January,a provision of 2% of sales was made for uncollectible accounts expense.During January,sales totaled $350,000,and $2,900 of accounts receivable were written off as worthless.No recoveries of accounts previously written off were made during the month.Robert's financial statements for January show:


A) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts with a credit balance of $10,200.
B) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts with a credit balance of $7,300.
C) Uncollectible Accounts Expense of $9,900.
D) Uncollectible Accounts Expense of $4,100.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Assuming the maker of the note defaults on May 1,2018,Salem will record on this date:


A) An accounts receivable of $900,000 from the maker of the note.
B) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest expense of Assuming the maker of the note defaults on May 1,2018,Salem will record on this date: A) An accounts receivable of $900,000 from the maker of the note. B) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest expense of   C) An accounts receivable in the amount of $927,000,as well as interest revenue of   D) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest revenue of
C) An accounts receivable in the amount of $927,000,as well as interest revenue of Assuming the maker of the note defaults on May 1,2018,Salem will record on this date: A) An accounts receivable of $900,000 from the maker of the note. B) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest expense of   C) An accounts receivable in the amount of $927,000,as well as interest revenue of   D) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest revenue of
D) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest revenue of Assuming the maker of the note defaults on May 1,2018,Salem will record on this date: A) An accounts receivable of $900,000 from the maker of the note. B) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest expense of   C) An accounts receivable in the amount of $927,000,as well as interest revenue of   D) An accounts receivable in the amount of $900,000,as well as interest revenue of

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following items would cause cash per the bank statement to be smaller than the balance of cash shown in the accounting records?


A) Outstanding checks
B) Interest earned on the average balance of the checking account
C) Check no.824,in the amount of $620.30,is recorded by the bank as $602.30
D) Deposits in transit

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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On November 1,Willis Corporation sold merchandise in return for a 6%,three-month note receivable in the amount of $60,000.The proper adjusting entry at December 31 (end of Willis' fiscal year) includes a:


A) Credit to Interest Revenue of $600.
B) Debit to Cash of $600.
C) Debit to Interest Receivable of $300.
D) Credit to Notes Receivable of $900.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] The Cash account in the ledger of Hensley,Inc.showed a balance of $3,100 at June 30.The bank statement,however,showed a balance of $3,900 at the same date.The only reconciling items consisted of a $700 deposit in transit,a bank service charge of $7,and a large number of outstanding checks. -What is the total amount of the outstanding checks at June 30?


A) $1,500.
B) $1,513.
C) $1,486.
D) $1,507.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is not a basic means of achieving internal control over cash receipts?


A) Separate the functions of cash handling and maintenance of accounting records.
B) Prepare a daily listing of cash received through the mail.
C) Deposit all cash receipts daily in the petty cash fund.
D) Promptly reconcile bank statements with the accounting records.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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If the account Cash Over and Short has a debit balance,it is reported in the balance sheet as a current asset.

A) True
B) False

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A promissory note:


A) Is a conditional promise in writing to pay on demand or at a future date a definite sum of money.
B) Is recorded by the maker by crediting Note Receivable.
C) Is signed by the person promising to pay the note,called the payee.
D) Will be recorded on both the books of the payee and the maker.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Enclosed with the bank statement received by Sydney Company at October 31 was an NSF check for $300.No entry has yet been made by the company to reflect the bank's action in charging back the NSF check.During preparation of the bank reconciliation,the NSF check should be:


A) Deducted from the balance per the depositor's records.
B) Deducted from the balance per the bank statement.
C) Added to the balance per the bank statement.
D) Added to the balance per the depositor's records.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Bank reconciliation-classification Indicate how the following items would be treated in a bank reconciliation.You may choose from the following answers: (A)Deducted from the balance per accounting records. (B)Added to balance per accounting records. (C)Deducted from balance per bank statement. (D)Added to balance per bank statement. Bank reconciliation-classification Indicate how the following items would be treated in a bank reconciliation.You may choose from the following answers: (A)Deducted from the balance per accounting records. (B)Added to balance per accounting records. (C)Deducted from balance per bank statement. (D)Added to balance per bank statement.

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The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts represents:


A) Cash set aside to make up for bad debt losses.
B) The amount of uncollectible accounts written off to date.
C) The difference between total credit sales and collections on credit sales.
D) The difference between the face value of accounts receivable and the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] At the end of March,the unadjusted trial balance of Tutor,Inc.included the following accounts: [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] At the end of March,the unadjusted trial balance of Tutor,Inc.included the following accounts:    -Tutor uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense,and aging the accounts receivable indicates the estimated uncollectible portion to be $7,400.The net realizable value of Tutor's accounts receivable in the March 31 balance sheet is: A) $247,400. B) $240,000. C) $232,600. D) $352,600. -Tutor uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense,and aging the accounts receivable indicates the estimated uncollectible portion to be $7,400.The net realizable value of Tutor's accounts receivable in the March 31 balance sheet is:


A) $247,400.
B) $240,000.
C) $232,600.
D) $352,600.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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A compensating balance is often required by a bank as a condition for granting a loan.

A) True
B) False

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The direct write-off method is more conservative than the allowance method for valuation of receivables.

A) True
B) False

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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] At the end of January,the unadjusted trial balance of Windsor,Inc.included the following accounts: [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] At the end of January,the unadjusted trial balance of Windsor,Inc.included the following accounts:    -Windsor uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense,and aging the accounts receivable indicates the estimated uncollectible portion to be $7,400.What is the amount of uncollectible accounts expense recognized in Windsor's income statement for January? A) $7,400. B) $6,600. C) $8,200. D) $800. -Windsor uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense,and aging the accounts receivable indicates the estimated uncollectible portion to be $7,400.What is the amount of uncollectible accounts expense recognized in Windsor's income statement for January?


A) $7,400.
B) $6,600.
C) $8,200.
D) $800.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Bank reconciliation At March 31,the balance of the Cash account according to the records of Fisher Company was $7,261.The March 31 bank statement showed a balance of $8,798.You are to prepare the bank reconciliation of Fisher Company at March 31,using the following supplementary information and as per the given format: (a. )Deposit in transit at March 31,$6,772. (b. )Outstanding checks: no.120,$140;no.121,$932;no.127,$307;no.134,$2,200. (c. )Service charge by bank,$50. (d. )A note receivable for $5,050 left by Fisher Company with bank for collection that had been collected and credited to company's account.No interest involved. (e. )A check for $90 drawn by a customer,Stuart Sands,but deducted from Fisher's account by the bank and returned with the notation "NSF." (f. )Fisher's check no.480,issued in payment of $970 worth of office equipment,correctly written in the amount of $970 but erroneously recorded in Fisher's accounting records as $790. Bank reconciliation At March 31,the balance of the Cash account according to the records of Fisher Company was $7,261.The March 31 bank statement showed a balance of $8,798.You are to prepare the bank reconciliation of Fisher Company at March 31,using the following supplementary information and as per the given format: (a. )Deposit in transit at March 31,$6,772. (b. )Outstanding checks: no.120,$140;no.121,$932;no.127,$307;no.134,$2,200. (c. )Service charge by bank,$50. (d. )A note receivable for $5,050 left by Fisher Company with bank for collection that had been collected and credited to company's account.No interest involved. (e. )A check for $90 drawn by a customer,Stuart Sands,but deducted from Fisher's account by the bank and returned with the notation  NSF.  (f. )Fisher's check no.480,issued in payment of $970 worth of office equipment,correctly written in the amount of $970 but erroneously recorded in Fisher's accounting records as $790.     Bank reconciliation At March 31,the balance of the Cash account according to the records of Fisher Company was $7,261.The March 31 bank statement showed a balance of $8,798.You are to prepare the bank reconciliation of Fisher Company at March 31,using the following supplementary information and as per the given format: (a. )Deposit in transit at March 31,$6,772. (b. )Outstanding checks: no.120,$140;no.121,$932;no.127,$307;no.134,$2,200. (c. )Service charge by bank,$50. (d. )A note receivable for $5,050 left by Fisher Company with bank for collection that had been collected and credited to company's account.No interest involved. (e. )A check for $90 drawn by a customer,Stuart Sands,but deducted from Fisher's account by the bank and returned with the notation  NSF.  (f. )Fisher's check no.480,issued in payment of $970 worth of office equipment,correctly written in the amount of $970 but erroneously recorded in Fisher's accounting records as $790.

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