Question 1

The following adjusting journal entry found in the journal is missing an explanation. Select the best explanation for the entry.

Accepted Answer

A)  Record payment of taxes. 
B)  Record taxes expense incurred and to be paid in next period. 
C)  Record taxes paid in advance. 
D)  Record tax bill received from government. 
A)  Record payment of taxes. 
B)  Record taxes expense incurred and to be paid in next period. 
C)  Record taxes paid in advance. 
D)  Record tax bill received from government. B

Question 2

A company receives $360 for a 12-month trade magazine subscription on August 1. The adjusting entry on December 31 is a debit to Unearned Subscription Revenue, $150, and a credit to Subscription Revenue, $150.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

At the end of the fiscal year, the usual adjusting entry to prepaid insurance to record expired insurance was omitted. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  total assets at the end of the year will be understated. 
B)  stockholders' equity at the end of the year will be understated. 
C)  net income for the year will be overstated. 
D)  insurance expense will be overstated 
A)  total assets at the end of the year will be understated. 
B)  stockholders' equity at the end of the year will be understated. 
C)  net income for the year will be overstated. 
D)  insurance expense will be overstated C

Question 4

Using accrual accounting, revenues are recorded

Accepted Answer

A)  when cash is received without regard to when the services are performed or products have been delivered to customers 
B)  when a service has been performed or products have been delivered to customers without regard to when cash is received 
C)  when cash is received at the time services are performed or products have been delivered to customers 
D)  only if cash is received after the services are performed or products have been delivered to customers 
A)  when cash is received without regard to when the services are performed or products have been delivered to customers 
B)  when a service has been performed or products have been delivered to customers without regard to when cash is received 
C)  when cash is received at the time services are performed or products have been delivered to customers 
D)  only if cash is received after the services are performed or products have been delivered to customers

Question 5

The entry to adjust the accounts for salaries accrued at the end of the accounting period is

Accepted Answer

A)  debit Salaries Payable; credit Cash 
B)  debit Cash; credit Salaries Payable 
C)  debit Salaries Payable; credit Salaries Expense 
D)  debit Salaries Expense; credit Salaries Payable 
A)  debit Salaries Payable; credit Cash 
B)  debit Cash; credit Salaries Payable 
C)  debit Salaries Payable; credit Salaries Expense 
D)  debit Salaries Expense; credit Salaries Payable

Question 6

The matching principle supports matching expenses with the related revenues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Journalize the six entries to adjust the accounts at December 31. (Hint: One of the accounts was affected by two different adjusting entries).
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Accepted Answer

The answer of Journalize the six entries to adjust the...

Question 8

If there is a balance in the prepaid rent account after adjusting entries are made, it represents a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  deferral 
B)  accrual 
C)  revenue 
D)  liability 
A)  deferral 
B)  accrual 
C)  revenue 
D)  liability

Question 9

If there is a balance in the unearned subscriptions account after adjusting entries are made, it represents a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  deferral 
B)  accrual 
C)  dividend 
D)  revenue 
A)  deferral 
B)  accrual 
C)  dividend 
D)  revenue

Question 10

Even though GAAP requires the accrual basis of accounting, some businesses prefer using the cash basis of accounting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Adjustments for accruals are needed to record a revenue that has been earned or an expense that has been incurred but not recorded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A business makes a loan payment on the 15th of each month. At the end of December, it has accrued 16 days worth of interest on the loan, which amounts to $450. The adjusting entry necessary at the end of the fiscal period ending December 31 would be recorded as a

Accepted Answer

A)  debit to Interest Payable and a credit to Interest Expense of $450 
B)  debit to Prepaid Interest and a credit to Interest Expense of $450 
C)  debit to Interest Expense and a credit to Interest Payable of $450 
D)  debit to Interest Expense and a credit to Prepaid Interest of $450 
A)  debit to Interest Payable and a credit to Interest Expense of $450 
B)  debit to Prepaid Interest and a credit to Interest Expense of $450 
C)  debit to Interest Expense and a credit to Interest Payable of $450 
D)  debit to Interest Expense and a credit to Prepaid Interest of $450

Question 13

The difference between the balance of a fixed asset account and the related accumulated depreciation account is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  historical cost 
B)  contra asset 
C)  book value 
D)  market value 
A)  historical cost 
B)  contra asset 
C)  book value 
D)  market value

Question 14

The matching principle

Accepted Answer

A)  addresses the relationship between the journal and the balance sheet 
B)  determines whether the normal balance of an account is a debit or credit 
C)  requires that the dollar amount of debits equal the dollar amount of credits on a trial balance 
D)  states that the revenues and related expenses should be reported in the same period 
A)  addresses the relationship between the journal and the balance sheet 
B)  determines whether the normal balance of an account is a debit or credit 
C)  requires that the dollar amount of debits equal the dollar amount of credits on a trial balance 
D)  states that the revenues and related expenses should be reported in the same period

Question 15

Adjusting entries always include

Accepted Answer

A)  only income statement accounts 
B)  only balance sheet accounts 
C)  the cash account 
D)  at least one income statement account and one balance sheet account 
A)  only income statement accounts 
B)  only balance sheet accounts 
C)  the cash account 
D)  at least one income statement account and one balance sheet account

Question 16

If the adjustment for accrued salaries at the end of the period is inadvertently omitted, both liabilities and stockholders' equity will be understated for the period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

At the end of April, the first month of the company's year, the usual adjusting entry transferring rent earned to a revenue account from the unearned rent account was omitted. Indicate which items will be incorrectly stated, because of the error, on (a) the income statement for April and (b) the balance sheet as of April 30. Also indicate whether the items in error will be overstated or understated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the end of April, the first...

Question 18

At year-end, the balance in the prepaid insurance account, prior to any adjustments, is $6,000. The amount of the journal entry required to record insurance expense will be $4,000 if the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $2,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The company determines that the interest expense on a note payable for the period ending December 31 is $775. This amount is payable on January 1. Prepare the journal entries required on December 31 and January 1.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The company determines that the interest expense...

Question 20

Data for an adjusting entry described as "accrued taxes, $950" requires a

Accepted Answer

A)  debit to Taxes Expense and a credit to Unpaid Taxes Expense 
B)  debit to Retained Earnings and a credit to Taxes Expense 
C)  debit to Taxes Payable and a credit to Taxes Expense 
D)  debit to Taxes Expense and a credit to Taxes Payable 
A)  debit to Taxes Expense and a credit to Unpaid Taxes Expense 
B)  debit to Retained Earnings and a credit to Taxes Expense 
C)  debit to Taxes Payable and a credit to Taxes Expense 
D)  debit to Taxes Expense and a credit to Taxes Payable

The following adjusting journal entry found in the journal is missing an explanation. Select the best explanation for the entry.

A company receives $360 for a 12-month trade magazine subscription on August 1. The adjusting entry on December 31 is a debit to Unearned Subscription Revenue, $150, and a credit to Subscription Revenue, $150.

At the end of the fiscal year, the usual adjusting entry to prepaid insurance to record expired insurance was omitted. Which of the following statements is true?

Using accrual accounting, revenues are recorded

The entry to adjust the accounts for salaries accrued at the end of the accounting period is

The matching principle supports matching expenses with the related revenues.

Journalize the six entries to adjust the accounts at December 31. (Hint: One of the accounts was affected by two different adjusting entries).

If there is a balance in the prepaid rent account after adjusting entries are made, it represents a(n)

If there is a balance in the unearned subscriptions account after adjusting entries are made, it represents a(n)

Even though GAAP requires the accrual basis of accounting, some businesses prefer using the cash basis of accounting.

Adjustments for accruals are needed to record a revenue that has been earned or an expense that has been incurred but not recorded.

A business makes a loan payment on the 15^th of each month. At the end of December, it has accrued 16 days worth of interest on the loan, which amounts to $450. The adjusting entry necessary at the end of the fiscal period ending December 31 would be recorded as a

The difference between the balance of a fixed asset account and the related accumulated depreciation account is termed

The matching principle

Adjusting entries always include

If the adjustment for accrued salaries at the end of the period is inadvertently omitted, both liabilities and stockholders' equity will be understated for the period.

At year-end, the balance in the prepaid insurance account, prior to any adjustments, is $6,000. The amount of the journal entry required to record insurance expense will be $4,000 if the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $2,000.

The company determines that the interest expense on a note payable for the period ending December 31 is $775. This amount is payable on January 1. Prepare the journal entries required on December 31 and January 1.

Data for an adjusting entry described as "accrued taxes, $950" requires a

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Double-Entry Accounting

The Accounting Cycle

Accounting for Retail Businesses

Inventories

Internal Control and Cash

Receivables

Long-Term Assets: Fixed and Intangible

Liabilities: Current, Installment Notes, and Contingencies

Liabilities: Bonds Payable

Corporations: Organization, Stock Transactions, and Dividends

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Statement Analysis

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Exam 3: Adjustments: Accruals and Deferrals

The following adjusting journal entry found in the journal is missing an explanation. Select the best explanation for the entry.

A company receives $360 for a 12-month trade magazine subscription on August 1. The adjusting entry on December 31 is a debit to Unearned Subscription Revenue, $150, and a credit to Subscription Revenue, $150.

At the end of the fiscal year, the usual adjusting entry to prepaid insurance to record expired insurance was omitted. Which of the following statements is true?

Using accrual accounting, revenues are recorded

The entry to adjust the accounts for salaries accrued at the end of the accounting period is

The matching principle supports matching expenses with the related revenues.

Journalize the six entries to adjust the accounts at December 31. (Hint: One of the accounts was affected by two different adjusting entries). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

If there is a balance in the prepaid rent account after adjusting entries are made, it represents a(n)

If there is a balance in the unearned subscriptions account after adjusting entries are made, it represents a(n)

Even though GAAP requires the accrual basis of accounting, some businesses prefer using the cash basis of accounting.

Adjustments for accruals are needed to record a revenue that has been earned or an expense that has been incurred but not recorded.

A business makes a loan payment on the 15th of each month. At the end of December, it has accrued 16 days worth of interest on the loan, which amounts to $450. The adjusting entry necessary at the end of the fiscal period ending December 31 would be recorded as a

The difference between the balance of a fixed asset account and the related accumulated depreciation account is termed

The matching principle

Adjusting entries always include

If the adjustment for accrued salaries at the end of the period is inadvertently omitted, both liabilities and stockholders' equity will be understated for the period.

At year-end, the balance in the prepaid insurance account, prior to any adjustments, is $6,000. The amount of the journal entry required to record insurance expense will be $4,000 if the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $2,000.

The company determines that the interest expense on a note payable for the period ending December 31 is $775. This amount is payable on January 1. Prepare the journal entries required on December 31 and January 1.

Data for an adjusting entry described as "accrued taxes, $950" requires a

Accounting and Business

Double-Entry Accounting

The Accounting Cycle

Accounting for Retail Businesses

Inventories

Internal Control and Cash

Receivables

Long-Term Assets: Fixed and Intangible

Liabilities: Current, Installment Notes, and Contingencies

Liabilities: Bonds Payable

Corporations: Organization, Stock Transactions, and Dividends

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Statement Analysis

Investments

Filters

Journalize the six entries to adjust the accounts at December 31. (Hint: One of the accounts was affected by two different adjusting entries).

A business makes a loan payment on the 15^th of each month. At the end of December, it has accrued 16 days worth of interest on the loan, which amounts to $450. The adjusting entry necessary at the end of the fiscal period ending December 31 would be recorded as a