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In published annual reports


A) subdivisions within the stockholders' equity section are routinely reported in detail.
B) capital surplus is used in place of retained earnings.
C) the individual sources of additional paid-in capital are often combined.
D) retained earnings is often not shown separately.

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Which of the following statements concerning taxation is accurate?


A) Partnerships pay state income taxes but not federal income taxes.
B) Corporations pay federal income taxes but not state income taxes.
C) Corporations pay federal and state income taxes.
D) Only the owners must pay taxes on corporate income.

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Legal capital per share cannot be equal to the


A) par value per share of par value stock.
B) total proceeds from the sale of par value stock above par value.
C) stated value per share of no-par value stock.
D) total proceeds from the sale of no-par value stock.

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The purchase of treasury stock


A) decreases common stock authorized.
B) decreases common stock issued.
C) decreases common stock outstanding.
D) has no effect on common stock outstanding.

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Aaron, Inc. paid $120,000 to buy back 10,000 shares of its $1 par value common stock. This stock was sold later at a selling price of $8 per share. The entry to record the sale includes a


A) debit to Retained Earnings for $40,000.
B) credit to Retained Earnings for $10,000.
C) debit to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock for $120,000.
D) credit to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock for $10,000.

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Jungle Corporation's stockholders' equity section at December 31, 2017 appears below: Jungle Corporation's stockholders' equity section at December 31, 2017 appears below:   On June 30, 2018, the board of directors of Kenner Corporation declared a 15% stock dividend, payable on July 31, 2018, to stockholders of record on July 15, 2018. The fair value of Kenner Corporation's stock on June 30, 2018, was $15. On December 1, 2018, the board of directors declared a 2 for 1 stock split effective December 15, 2018. Jungle Corporation's stock was selling for $20 on December 1, 2018, before the stock split was declared. Par value of the stock was adjusted. Net income for 2018 was $190,000 and there were no cash dividends declared. Instructions (a) Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock dividend and the stock split. (b) Fill in the amount that would appear in the stockholders' equity section for Jungle Corporation at December 31, 2018, for the following items:  On June 30, 2018, the board of directors of Kenner Corporation declared a 15% stock dividend, payable on July 31, 2018, to stockholders of record on July 15, 2018. The fair value of Kenner Corporation's stock on June 30, 2018, was $15. On December 1, 2018, the board of directors declared a 2 for 1 stock split effective December 15, 2018. Jungle Corporation's stock was selling for $20 on December 1, 2018, before the stock split was declared. Par value of the stock was adjusted. Net income for 2018 was $190,000 and there were no cash dividends declared. Instructions (a) Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock dividend and the stock split. (b) Fill in the amount that would appear in the stockholders' equity section for Jungle Corporation at December 31, 2018, for the following items: Jungle Corporation's stockholders' equity section at December 31, 2017 appears below:   On June 30, 2018, the board of directors of Kenner Corporation declared a 15% stock dividend, payable on July 31, 2018, to stockholders of record on July 15, 2018. The fair value of Kenner Corporation's stock on June 30, 2018, was $15. On December 1, 2018, the board of directors declared a 2 for 1 stock split effective December 15, 2018. Jungle Corporation's stock was selling for $20 on December 1, 2018, before the stock split was declared. Par value of the stock was adjusted. Net income for 2018 was $190,000 and there were no cash dividends declared. Instructions (a) Prepare the journal entries on the appropriate dates to record the stock dividend and the stock split. (b) Fill in the amount that would appear in the stockholders' equity section for Jungle Corporation at December 31, 2018, for the following items:

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The following information is available for Gaynor Corporation: The following information is available for Gaynor Corporation:   Instructions Based on the preceding information, calculate return on common stockholders' equity. Instructions Based on the preceding information, calculate return on common stockholders' equity.

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The following information is available for Gordon Corporation:  Common stock ($5 par )$600,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par-common 200,000 Retained earnings 180,000 Treasury stock 80,000 Common shares issued 100,000 shares  Common shares outstanding 90,000\begin{array} { l r } \text { Common stock } ( \$ 5 \text { par } ) & \$ 600,000 \\\text { Paid-in capital in excess of par-common } & 200,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } & 180,000 \\\text { Treasury stock } & 80,000 \\\text { Common shares issued } & 100,000 \text { shares } \\\text { Common shares outstanding } & 90,000\end{array} Instructions Based on the preceding information, calculate the book value per share.

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Book value per share...

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The two ways that a corporation can be classified by purpose are


A) general and limited.
B) profit and not-for-profit.
C) state and federal.
D) publicly held and privately held.

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In the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet,


A) Common Stock Dividends Distributable will be classified as part of additional paid-in capital.
B) Common Stock Dividends Distributable will appear in its own subsection of the stock- holders' equity.
C) Additional Paid-in Capital appears under the subsection Paid-in Capital.
D) Dividends in arrears will appear as a restriction of Retained Earnings.

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The entry to record the declaration of a stock dividend increases _______________, and decreases ________________.

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Paid-in Ca...

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A corporation acts under its own name rather than in the name of its stockholders.

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The cost of a noncash asset acquired in exchange for common stock should be either the fair value of the consideration given up or the consideration received, whichever is more clearly determinable.

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Darman Company issued 700 shares of no-par common stock for $7,700. Which of the following journal entries would be made if the stock has a stated value of $2 per share? Darman Company issued 700 shares of no-par common stock for $7,700. Which of the following journal entries would be made if the stock has a stated value of $2 per share?

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Karl Corporation was organized on January 2, 2018. During 2018, Karl issued 40,000 shares at $24 per share, purchased 6,000 shares of treasury stock at $26 per share, and had net income of $600,000. What is the total amount of stockholders' equity at December 31, 2018?


A) $1,280,000
B) $1,404,000
C) $1,416,000
D) $1,440,000

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Bellingham Corporation has the following stockholders' equity balances at December 31, 2018. Bellingham Corporation has the following stockholders' equity balances at December 31, 2018.

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Number of shares outstanding: ...

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Each of the following is reported for common stock except the


A) par value.
B) shares issued.
C) shares outstanding.
D) liquidation value.

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The return on ________________ shows how many dollars of net income were earned for each dollar invested by owners.

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common sto...

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Record the following transactions for Quik Corporation on the dates indicated. 1. On March 31, 2018, Quik Corporation discovered that Depreciation Expense on equipment for the year ended December 31, 2017, had been recorded twice, for a total amount of $84,000 instead of the correct amount of $42,000. 2. On June 30, 2018, the company's internal auditors discovered that the April 2018 telephone bill for $2,400 had erroneously been charged to the Interest Expense account. 3. On August 14, 2018, cash dividends on preferred stock of $150,000 declared on July 1, 2018, were paid.

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The par value of common stock must always be equal to its market value on the date the stock is issued.

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