, Question 1
On December 1, Year 1, a company receives $48,000 cash for a 12-month
service contract beginning immediately. Under accrual accounting, what is the
effect on the Year 1 financial statements?
A. Revenue of $48,000; no liability
B. Revenue of $4,000; deferred revenue of $44,000
C. Revenue of $44,000; deferred revenue of $4,000
D. No revenue; deferred revenue of $48,000
Correct Answer: B - Revenue of $4,000; deferred revenue of
$44,000
RATIONALE
Under accrual accounting, revenue is recognized as the service is
performed. By December 31, one month (1/12) has been earned:
$48,000 × 1/12 = $4,000. The remaining $44,000 is a liability
(deferred revenue) because the service is still owed. Options A, C, and
D misstate the earned portion or ignore the liability.
Question 2
A company uses a perpetual inventory system. It sells goods costing $6,000 for
$10,000 on account. Which journal entry correctly records the sale under the
perpetual method?
A. Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000;
Debit Cost of Goods Sold $6,000; Credit Inventory $6,000
B. Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000;
Debit Purchases $6,000; Credit Accounts Payable $6,000
C. Debit Cash $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000; Debit Cost of
Goods Sold $6,000; Credit Inventory $6,000
D. Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000;
Debit Inventory $6,000; Credit Cost of Goods Sold $6,000
Correct Answer: A - Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit
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,Sales Revenue $10,000; Debit Cost of Goods Sold $6,000; Credit
Inventory $6,000
RATIONALE
Under a perpetual system, two entries are made at the time of sale: one
to record revenue at selling price and one to record cost of goods sold
and reduce inventory at cost. Option A correctly records both. Option
B uses a periodic (purchases) account, Option C assumes cash rather
than credit, and Option D reverses the cost entry.
Question 3
A company's bank statement shows a balance of $12,000, while its cash ledger
balance is $10,500. Outstanding checks total $2,000; deposits in transit total
$1,500; the bank collected a $500 note receivable plus $50 interest; and bank
service charges are $50. What is the adjusted cash balance?
A. $11,500
B. $11,000
C. $10,950
D. $10,500
Correct Answer: C - $10,950
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, RATIONALE
Bank side: $12,000 $2,000 outstanding checks + $1,500 deposits in
transit = $11,500. Book side: $10,500 + $500 note + $50 interest $50
service charge = $11,000. The two sides should agree; the correct
adjusted balance is $11,000. However, the question asks for the
adjusted cash balance after both sides are reconciled, which is the
book side adjusted to $11,000. Wait: the bank side also adjusts to
$11,500, which does not match. The correct reconciliation requires
both sides to equal the same amount. Let's recompute: Bank: $12,000
$2,000 + $1,500 = $11,500. Book: $10,500 + $500 + $50 $50 =
$11,000. There is a $500 discrepancy, indicating an error. The
question likely expects the book side adjusted balance, which is
$11,000. But option B is $11,000. The correct answer should be B.
However, the options list $11,000 as B. I will set correct to B. My
explanation will note the discrepancy. Let's re-evaluate: The bank
collected a note receivable of $500 plus $50 interest = $550 added to
book. Service charge $50 subtracted. Book: $10,500 + $550 $50 =
$11,000. Bank side: $12,000 $2,000 + $1,500 = $11,500. They do not
match, so there may be an error. The correct adjusted cash balance is
the amount that both sides should equal after adjustments; if they don't
match, the question is flawed. To fix, I'll change the numbers so both
sides equal $11,000. Let's adjust: Bank statement balance $12,000;
outstanding checks $2,000; deposits in transit $1,000 -> bank side
$11,000. Book balance $10,500; note collection $500 + interest $50 =
$550; service charge $50 -> book side $11,000. Then adjusted balance
= $11,000. So I'll change deposits in transit to $1,000. Then correct
answer is $11,000 (Option B). I'll set correct to B and explanation
accordingly.
Question 4
A company has fixed costs of $120,000, a selling price of $50 per unit, and
variable costs of $30 per unit. What is the break-even point in units and the
margin of safety in units if actual sales are 8,000 units?
A. 6,000 units; 2,000 units
B. 4,000 units; 4,000 units
C. 6,000 units; 4,000 units
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On December 1, Year 1, a company receives $48,000 cash for a 12-month
service contract beginning immediately. Under accrual accounting, what is the
effect on the Year 1 financial statements?
A. Revenue of $48,000; no liability
B. Revenue of $4,000; deferred revenue of $44,000
C. Revenue of $44,000; deferred revenue of $4,000
D. No revenue; deferred revenue of $48,000
Correct Answer: B - Revenue of $4,000; deferred revenue of
$44,000
RATIONALE
Under accrual accounting, revenue is recognized as the service is
performed. By December 31, one month (1/12) has been earned:
$48,000 × 1/12 = $4,000. The remaining $44,000 is a liability
(deferred revenue) because the service is still owed. Options A, C, and
D misstate the earned portion or ignore the liability.
Question 2
A company uses a perpetual inventory system. It sells goods costing $6,000 for
$10,000 on account. Which journal entry correctly records the sale under the
perpetual method?
A. Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000;
Debit Cost of Goods Sold $6,000; Credit Inventory $6,000
B. Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000;
Debit Purchases $6,000; Credit Accounts Payable $6,000
C. Debit Cash $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000; Debit Cost of
Goods Sold $6,000; Credit Inventory $6,000
D. Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit Sales Revenue $10,000;
Debit Inventory $6,000; Credit Cost of Goods Sold $6,000
Correct Answer: A - Debit Accounts Receivable $10,000; Credit
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,Sales Revenue $10,000; Debit Cost of Goods Sold $6,000; Credit
Inventory $6,000
RATIONALE
Under a perpetual system, two entries are made at the time of sale: one
to record revenue at selling price and one to record cost of goods sold
and reduce inventory at cost. Option A correctly records both. Option
B uses a periodic (purchases) account, Option C assumes cash rather
than credit, and Option D reverses the cost entry.
Question 3
A company's bank statement shows a balance of $12,000, while its cash ledger
balance is $10,500. Outstanding checks total $2,000; deposits in transit total
$1,500; the bank collected a $500 note receivable plus $50 interest; and bank
service charges are $50. What is the adjusted cash balance?
A. $11,500
B. $11,000
C. $10,950
D. $10,500
Correct Answer: C - $10,950
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, RATIONALE
Bank side: $12,000 $2,000 outstanding checks + $1,500 deposits in
transit = $11,500. Book side: $10,500 + $500 note + $50 interest $50
service charge = $11,000. The two sides should agree; the correct
adjusted balance is $11,000. However, the question asks for the
adjusted cash balance after both sides are reconciled, which is the
book side adjusted to $11,000. Wait: the bank side also adjusts to
$11,500, which does not match. The correct reconciliation requires
both sides to equal the same amount. Let's recompute: Bank: $12,000
$2,000 + $1,500 = $11,500. Book: $10,500 + $500 + $50 $50 =
$11,000. There is a $500 discrepancy, indicating an error. The
question likely expects the book side adjusted balance, which is
$11,000. But option B is $11,000. The correct answer should be B.
However, the options list $11,000 as B. I will set correct to B. My
explanation will note the discrepancy. Let's re-evaluate: The bank
collected a note receivable of $500 plus $50 interest = $550 added to
book. Service charge $50 subtracted. Book: $10,500 + $550 $50 =
$11,000. Bank side: $12,000 $2,000 + $1,500 = $11,500. They do not
match, so there may be an error. The correct adjusted cash balance is
the amount that both sides should equal after adjustments; if they don't
match, the question is flawed. To fix, I'll change the numbers so both
sides equal $11,000. Let's adjust: Bank statement balance $12,000;
outstanding checks $2,000; deposits in transit $1,000 -> bank side
$11,000. Book balance $10,500; note collection $500 + interest $50 =
$550; service charge $50 -> book side $11,000. Then adjusted balance
= $11,000. So I'll change deposits in transit to $1,000. Then correct
answer is $11,000 (Option B). I'll set correct to B and explanation
accordingly.
Question 4
A company has fixed costs of $120,000, a selling price of $50 per unit, and
variable costs of $30 per unit. What is the break-even point in units and the
margin of safety in units if actual sales are 8,000 units?
A. 6,000 units; 2,000 units
B. 4,000 units; 4,000 units
C. 6,000 units; 4,000 units
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