Question 1

Both cash dividends and stock dividends decrease the total stockholders' equity.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Although the balance of the Retained Earnings account is decreased, a(n) ____________________ dividend will not result in a decrease in total stockholders' equity.

Accepted Answer

stock

Question 3

The Dividends Payable accounts appear on the balance sheet as ____________________ liabilities.

Accepted Answer

current

Question 4

When treasury stock is purchased, the Treasury Stock account is debited for the entire amount paid for the stock.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Selected transactions of the Streng Corporation during 2013 and 2014 are given below. Record the transactions on page 6 of a general journal. Omit descriptions.

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Question 6

The Topeka Corporation has 40,000 shares of $3 par value common stock outstanding. On July 1, the corporation declared a stock dividend payable July 31, 2014, to common stockholders of record on July 20, 2014, at the rate of one new share of common stock for each ten shares held. The estimated market value of the common stock is $36 per share. Record the transactions on page 15 of a general journal. Omit descriptions.

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The answer of The Topeka Corporation has 40,000 shares of...

Question 7

A corporation reported a net income of $200,000 for its fiscal year and declared and paid cash dividends of $90,000. A stock dividend recorded at $50,000 was also distributed during the year. If the ending balance of the Retained Earnings account was $300,000, calculate the beginning balance in the Retained Earnings account.

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The answer of A corporation reported a net income of...

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  The Common Stock Dividends Distributable account is shown as a current liability on the balance sheet. 
B)  When a stock dividend is distributed, no assets leave or enter the corporation. 
C)  When a stock dividend is declared, the total amount debited to Retained Earnings is the par value, or stated value, of the shares to be issued. 
D)  When a stock dividend is declared, the total amount of the dividend is debited to the Common Stock account. 
A)  The Common Stock Dividends Distributable account is shown as a current liability on the balance sheet. 
B)  When a stock dividend is distributed, no assets leave or enter the corporation. 
C)  When a stock dividend is declared, the total amount debited to Retained Earnings is the par value, or stated value, of the shares to be issued. 
D)  When a stock dividend is declared, the total amount of the dividend is debited to the Common Stock account.

Question 9

Treasury stock is

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A)  stock previously paid for in full by a stockholder, then repurchased by the issuing corporation. 
B)  donated by stockholders. 
C)  always preferred stock. 
D)  categorized under Paid-in Capital on the balance sheet and added to preferred and common stock. 
A)  stock previously paid for in full by a stockholder, then repurchased by the issuing corporation. 
B)  donated by stockholders. 
C)  always preferred stock. 
D)  categorized under Paid-in Capital on the balance sheet and added to preferred and common stock.

Question 10

If a corporation receives a gift of land valued at $10,000 from a city, the accountant will record a debit to Land and a credit to ___________________.

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The answer of If a corporation receives a gift of...

Question 11

The entry to record the distribution of a stock dividend includes a credit to Common Stock Dividend Distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Treasury Stock account is shown on the balance sheet as

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A)  an asset. 
B)  an addition to the Common Stock and Preferred Stock accounts in the Stockholders' Equity section. 
C)  a deduction from the Retained Earnings in the Stockholders' Equity section. 
D)  a deduction from the sum of all other items in the Stockholders' Equity section. 
A)  an asset. 
B)  an addition to the Common Stock and Preferred Stock accounts in the Stockholders' Equity section. 
C)  a deduction from the Retained Earnings in the Stockholders' Equity section. 
D)  a deduction from the sum of all other items in the Stockholders' Equity section.

Question 13

The worksheet for a corporation and a sole proprietorship are almost identical. The major difference is the

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A)  adjustment for accrued revenues. 
B)  adjustment for accrued expenses. 
C)  income tax adjustment. 
D)  adjustment for depreciation. 
A)  adjustment for accrued revenues. 
B)  adjustment for accrued expenses. 
C)  income tax adjustment. 
D)  adjustment for depreciation.

Question 14

The effect of an event or transaction that is infrequent in occurrence and highly unusual in nature is shown as a(n) ____________________ item on the income statement.

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The answer of The effect of an event or transaction...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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A)  Corporations must estimate and prepay their income taxes through quarterly tax deposits. 
B)  At the end of the year, when the worksheet is prepared, the Income Tax Expense account is adjusted only if the corporation owes additional taxes. 
C)  Income Tax Expense may be shown as an operating expense on a corporation's income statement. 
D)  On a corporate income statement, the tax effects of each extraordinary item is offset against each gain or loss to show the effect 'net of taxes.' 
A)  Corporations must estimate and prepay their income taxes through quarterly tax deposits. 
B)  At the end of the year, when the worksheet is prepared, the Income Tax Expense account is adjusted only if the corporation owes additional taxes. 
C)  Income Tax Expense may be shown as an operating expense on a corporation's income statement. 
D)  On a corporate income statement, the tax effects of each extraordinary item is offset against each gain or loss to show the effect 'net of taxes.'

Question 16

When the cumulative taxable income is higher than that reported on the financial statements, this gives rise to

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A)  a deferred income tax liability. 
B)  a deferred income tax asset. 
C)  Either of the above 
D)  Neither of the above. 
A)  a deferred income tax liability. 
B)  a deferred income tax asset. 
C)  Either of the above 
D)  Neither of the above.

Question 17

The effect of issuing a stock dividend is to convert a portion of the corporation's ____________________ to permanent capital.

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The answer of The effect of issuing a stock dividend...

Question 18

When the amount of future taxes that will be paid as a result of the MACRS depreciation deduction taken in this and prior years, an adjustment for the future taxes is made with a debit to

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A)  Tax Expense and a credit to Deferred Income Tax Liability. 
B)  Deferred Income Tax Liability and a credit to Tax Expense. 
C)  Tax Expense and a credit to Deferred Income Tax Asset. 
D)  Deferred Income Tax Asset and a credit to Tax Expense. 
A)  Tax Expense and a credit to Deferred Income Tax Liability. 
B)  Deferred Income Tax Liability and a credit to Tax Expense. 
C)  Tax Expense and a credit to Deferred Income Tax Asset. 
D)  Deferred Income Tax Asset and a credit to Tax Expense.

Question 19

A corporation reported a net income of $200,000 for its fiscal year and declared and paid cash dividends of $80,000. A stock dividend recorded at $40,000 was also distributed during the year. If the beginning balance of the Retained Earnings account was $60,000, calculate the ending balance in the Retained Earnings account.

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The answer of A corporation reported a net income of...

Question 20

The Retained Earnings Appropriated-Treasury Stock account is shown in the ____________________ section of the balance sheet.

Accepted Answer

Stockholde

Both cash dividends and stock dividends decrease the total stockholders' equity.

Although the balance of the Retained Earnings account is decreased, a(n) ____________________ dividend will not result in a decrease in total stockholders' equity.

The Dividends Payable accounts appear on the balance sheet as ____________________ liabilities.

When treasury stock is purchased, the Treasury Stock account is debited for the entire amount paid for the stock.

Selected transactions of the Streng Corporation during 2013 and 2014 are given below. Record the transactions on page 6 of a general journal. Omit descriptions.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Treasury stock is

If a corporation receives a gift of land valued at $10,000 from a city, the accountant will record a debit to Land and a credit to ___________________.

The entry to record the distribution of a stock dividend includes a credit to Common Stock Dividend Distribution.

The Treasury Stock account is shown on the balance sheet as

The worksheet for a corporation and a sole proprietorship are almost identical. The major difference is the

The effect of an event or transaction that is infrequent in occurrence and highly unusual in nature is shown as a(n) ____________________ item on the income statement.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

When the cumulative taxable income is higher than that reported on the financial statements, this gives rise to

The effect of issuing a stock dividend is to convert a portion of the corporation's ____________________ to permanent capital.

When the amount of future taxes that will be paid as a result of the MACRS depreciation deduction taken in this and prior years, an adjustment for the future taxes is made with a debit to

The Retained Earnings Appropriated-Treasury Stock account is shown in the ____________________ section of the balance sheet.

Notes Payable and Notes Receivable

Merchandise Inventory

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Accounting for Partnerships

Corporations: Formation and Capital Stock Transactions

Long-Term Bonds

Financial Statement Analysis

The Statement of Cash Flows

Departmentalized Profit and Cost Centers

Accounting for Manufacturing Activities

Job Order Cost Accounting

Process Cost Accounting

Controlling Manufacturing Costs: Standard Costs

Cost-Revenue Analysis for Decision Making

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Exam 21: Corporate Earnings and Capital Transactions

Both cash dividends and stock dividends decrease the total stockholders' equity.

Although the balance of the Retained Earnings account is decreased, a(n) ____________________ dividend will not result in a decrease in total stockholders' equity.

The Dividends Payable accounts appear on the balance sheet as ____________________ liabilities.

When treasury stock is purchased, the Treasury Stock account is debited for the entire amount paid for the stock.

Selected transactions of the Streng Corporation during 2013 and 2014 are given below. Record the transactions on page 6 of a general journal. Omit descriptions.

Which of the following statements is correct?

Treasury stock is

If a corporation receives a gift of land valued at $10,000 from a city, the accountant will record a debit to Land and a credit to ___________________.

The entry to record the distribution of a stock dividend includes a credit to Common Stock Dividend Distribution.

The Treasury Stock account is shown on the balance sheet as

The worksheet for a corporation and a sole proprietorship are almost identical. The major difference is the

The effect of an event or transaction that is infrequent in occurrence and highly unusual in nature is shown as a(n) ____________________ item on the income statement.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

When the cumulative taxable income is higher than that reported on the financial statements, this gives rise to

The effect of issuing a stock dividend is to convert a portion of the corporation's ____________________ to permanent capital.

When the amount of future taxes that will be paid as a result of the MACRS depreciation deduction taken in this and prior years, an adjustment for the future taxes is made with a debit to

The Retained Earnings Appropriated-Treasury Stock account is shown in the ____________________ section of the balance sheet.

Notes Payable and Notes Receivable

Merchandise Inventory

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Accounting for Partnerships

Corporations: Formation and Capital Stock Transactions

Long-Term Bonds

Financial Statement Analysis

The Statement of Cash Flows

Departmentalized Profit and Cost Centers

Accounting for Manufacturing Activities

Job Order Cost Accounting

Process Cost Accounting

Controlling Manufacturing Costs: Standard Costs

Cost-Revenue Analysis for Decision Making

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