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

Exam 5: Accounting for Merchandising Operations

A seller usually prepares a ____________________ to confirm a buyer's return or allowance,and informs the buyer of the seller's credit to the buyer's Account Receivable on the seller's books.

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Question 101

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

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Question 102

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

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Question 103

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

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Question 104

Ceres Computer Sales uses the perpetual inventory system and had the following transactions during December. Dec 1 Sold merchandise on credit for $5,000,terms 3/10,n/30.The items sold had a cost of $3,500. 3 Purchased merchandise for cash,$720. 4 Purchased merchandise on credit for $2,600,terms 1/20,n/30. 5 Issued a credit memorandum for $300 to a customer who returned merchandise purchased November 29.The returned items had a cost of $210. 11 Received payment for merchandise sold December 1. 15 Received a credit memorandum for the return of faulty merchandise purchased on December 4 for $600. 18 Paid freight charges of $200 for merchandise ordered last month.(FOB shipping point) 23 Paid for the merchandise purchased December 4 less the portion that was returned. 24 Sold merchandise on credit for $7,000,terms 2/10,n/30.The items had a cost of $4,900. 31 Received payment for merchandise sold on December 24. Required: Prepare the general journal entries to record these transactions.

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Question 105

A company's gross profit was $83,750 and its net sales were $347,800.Its gross margin ratio equals:

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Question 106

On October 1,Courtland Company sold merchandise in the amount of $5,800 to Carter Company,with credit terms of 2/10,n/30.The cost of the items sold is $4,000.Courtland uses the periodic inventory system.On October 4,Carter returns some of the merchandise.The selling price of the merchandise is $500 and the cost of the merchandise returned is $350.The entry or entries that Courtland must make on October 4 is:

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Question 107

Merchandise inventory consists of products that a company acquires to resell to customers.

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Question 108

All of the following statements regarding inventory shrinkage are true except:

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Question 109

_____________________ refers to products that a company owns and intends to sell.

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Question 110

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

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Question 111

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

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Question 112

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

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Question 113

Merchandise inventory:

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Question 114

Explain the cost flows and operating activities of a merchandising company.

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Question 115

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

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Question 116

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

The catalog price of an item before any trade discount is deducted.

Merchandise inventory

An income statement format that shows only one subtotal for total expenses.

Multiple-step income statement

The expenses of promoting sales by displaying and advertising merchandise, making sales, and delivering goods to customers.

List price

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The catalog price of an item before any trade discount is deducted.

An income statement format that shows only one subtotal for total expenses.

The expenses of promoting sales by displaying and advertising merchandise, making sales, and delivering goods to customers.

The abbreviation for free on board; refers to the point when ownership of goods passes to the buyer.

A ratio used to assess a company's ability to pay its current liabilities; defined as quick assets divided by current liabilities.

Inventory losses that can occur as a result of theft or deterioration.

The abbreviation for end-of-month; used to describe credit terms for some transactions.

Expenses that support overall operations and includes expenses related to accounting, human resource management and financial management.

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

Products a company owns and intends to sell.

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Question 117

Multiple-step income statements:

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Question 118

Cost of goods sold:

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Question 119

Sales discounts can benefit a seller by decreasing the delay in receiving cash and ___________.

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Exam 5: Accounting for Merchandising Operations

A seller usually prepares a ____________________ to confirm a buyer's return or allowance,and informs the buyer of the seller's credit to the buyer's Account Receivable on the seller's books.

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

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

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

A company's gross profit was $83,750 and its net sales were $347,800.Its gross margin ratio equals:

Merchandise inventory consists of products that a company acquires to resell to customers.

All of the following statements regarding inventory shrinkage are true except:

_____________________ refers to products that a company owns and intends to sell.

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

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

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

Merchandise inventory:

Explain the cost flows and operating activities of a merchandising company.

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

Multiple-step income statements:

Cost of goods sold:

Sales discounts can benefit a seller by decreasing the delay in receiving cash and ___________.

Accounting in Business

Analyzing and Recording Transactions

Adjusting Accounts and Preparing Financial Statements

Completing the Accounting Cycle

Accounting Information Systems

Cash and Internal Controls

Accounting for Receivables

Plant Assets, natural Resources, and Intangibles

Current Liabilities and Payroll Accounting

Accounting for Partnerships

Accounting for Corporations

Long-Term Liabilities

Investments and International Operations

Reporting the Statement of Cash Flows

Analysis of Financial Statements

Managerial Accounting Concepts and Principles

Job Order Costing

Process Costing

Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

Master Budgets and Planning

Flexible Budgets and Standard Costs

Performance Measurement and Responsibility Accounting

Capital Budgeting and Managerial Decisions

Time Value of Money B

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