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Which of the following is true about accounting for a troubled debt restructuring?


A) If a receivable becomes impaired, it is remeasured at the discounted present value of the cash flows that were originally expected to be collected, but at a revised discount rate.
B) Receivables are not remeasured; instead, fair values are obtained from reliable factors.
C) If a receivable is continued, but with modified terms, a loss is typically recorded.
D) Receivables are never settled outright at the time of a restructuring.

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Chen Inc. accepted a two-year noninterest-bearing note for $605,000 on January 1, 2018. The note was accepted as payment for merchandise with a fair value of $500,000. The effective interest rate is 10%. What is the correct entry to record the note?


A)  Note receivable 605,000 Accounts receivable 605,000\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Note receivable } & 605,000 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 605,000 \\\hline\end{array}
B)  Note receivable 500,000 Accounts receivable 500,000\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Note receivable } & 500,000 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 500,000 \\\hline\end{array}
C)  Note receivable 605,000 Discount on note receivable 105,000 Sales revenue 500,000\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}\hline \text { Note receivable } & 605,000 & \\\hline \text { Discount on note receivable } & & 105,000 \\\hline \text { Sales revenue } & & 500,000 \\\hline\end{array}
D)  Note receivable 605,000 Interest revenue 105,000 Cost of sales 500,000\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Note receivable } & 605,000 & \\\hline \text { Interest revenue } & & 105,000 \\\hline \text { Cost of sales } & & 500,000 \\\hline\end{array}

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If a long-term noninterest-bearing note is received in exchange for merchandise sold, the amount of sales revenue recognized will be greater than the amount of the note.

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If a company adopts an accounts receivable factoring program, and accounts for the factoring as a sale of receivables, which of the following is true in the period the company starts the program (all else equal) ?


A) The accounts receivable balance will increase.
B) Cash flow from operations may increase.
C) A retroactive restatement is necessary due to a change in accounting principle.
D) The factoring arrangement needs to be with a consolidated entity to qualify for sale accounting.

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Calistoga Produce estimates bad debt expense at ½% of credit sales. The company reported accounts receivable and allowance for uncollectible accounts of $471,000 and $1,650, respectively, at December 31, 2017. During 2018, Calistoga's credit sales and collections were $315,000 and $319,000, respectively, and $1,720 in accounts receivable were written off. - Calistoga's accounts receivable at December 31, 2018, are:


A) $467,000.
B) $473,280.
C) $465,280.
D) $469,280.

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Although the net method is theoretically more sound, many companies use the gross method of accounting for cash discounts related to sales on account. Explain this statement.

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The net method is superior, in theory, s...

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False Value Hardware began 2018 with a credit balance of $32,000 in the allowance for sales returns account. Sales and cash collections from customers during the year were $650,000 and $610,000, respectively. False Value estimates that 6% of all sales will be returned. During 2018, customers returned merchandise for credit of $28,000 to their accounts. - What is the balance in the allowance for sales returns account at the end of 2018?


A) $11,000.
B) $39,000.
C) $43,000.
D) $21,000.

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As of December 31, 2018, Amy Jo's Appliances had unadjusted account balances in accounts receivable of $311,000 and $970 in the allowance for uncollectible accounts, following 2018 write-offs of $6,450 in bad debts. An analysis of Amy Jo's December 31, 2018, accounts receivable suggests that the allowance for uncollectible accounts should be 2% of accounts receivable. Bad debt expense for 2018 should be:


A) $6,220.
B) $6,450.
C) $5,250.
D) None of these answer choices are correct.

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In deciding whether financing with receivables is a secured borrowing or a sale under IFRS, the critical element is the extent to which:


A) The transferee has received substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
B) The age of the receivables transferred differs from the average age of the receivables.
C) The transferor of the receivable surrenders control over the assets transferred.
D) The transferee relies on funds from the transferor to maintain operations.

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On May 12, 2018, Falwell Computing sold five computers to Computing Plus for $10,000, subject to terms 3/10, n/30. Falwell uses the net method of accounting for sales discounts. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record receipt of the payment, assuming the correct amount was received on May 20, 2018. 3. Prepare the journal entry to record receipt of the payment, assuming the correct amount was received on June 5, 2018.

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Accounting for the pledging of accounts receivable as collateral for a loan requires:


A) Reporting the receivables net of the borrowed amount.
B) Removal of the pledged receivables from current assets and including them with noncurrent investments.
C) Disclosure of the arrangement in notes to the financial statements.
D) None of these answer choices are correct.

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When a creditor's receivable becomes impaired, the receivable is revalued based on the discounted present value of currently expected cash flows at the loan's original effective rate.

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Oswego Clay Pipe Company sold $46,000 of pipe to Southeast Water District #45 on April 12 of the current year with terms 1/15, n/60. Oswego uses the gross method of accounting for cash discounts. What entry would Oswego make on April 12?


A)  Accounts receivable 46,000 Sales 46,000\begin{array}{|c|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 46,000 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 46,000 \\\hline\end{array}
B)  Accounts receivable 46,000 Sales 45,540 Sales discounts 460\begin{array}{|c|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 46,000 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 45,540 \\\hline \text { Sales discounts } & & 460 \\\hline\end{array}
C)  Accounts receivable 45,540 Sales 45,540\begin{array}{|c|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 45,540 \\\hline\end{array}
D)  Accounts receivable 45,540 Sales discounts 460 Sales 46,000\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Sales discounts } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 46,000 \\\hline\end{array}

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The net method of accounting for cash discounts requires adjusting entries for discounts taken.

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The following note disclosure is taken from the 2018 annual report to shareholders of Winchester International Corporation. NOTE 5: ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES The allowance for loan loss is maintained at a level to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and by recoveries on loans previously charged off, and reduced by charge-offs on loans. The following is a summary of the changes in the allowances for loan losses for three years: The following note disclosure is taken from the 2018 annual report to shareholders of Winchester International Corporation.  NOTE 5: ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES  The allowance for loan loss is maintained at a level to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and by recoveries on loans previously charged off, and reduced by charge-offs on loans.  The following is a summary of the changes in the allowances for loan losses for three years:   Winchester also reported (in thousands) in its comparative balance sheet that it held Loans receivable, net, of $6,869,11 and $6,819,209 at December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively. -Using a T-account for the Allowance for Loan Losses, identify the changes in the account during 2018. Winchester also reported (in thousands) in its comparative balance sheet that it held Loans receivable, net, of $6,869,11 and $6,819,209 at December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, respectively. -Using a T-account for the Allowance for Loan Losses, identify the changes in the account during 2018.

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Cashmere Soap Corporation had the following items listed in its trial balance at 12/31/2018: Currency and coins $650Balance in checking account 2,600 Customer checks waiting to be deposited1,200Treasury bills, purchased on 11/1/2018, mature on 4/30/2019 3,000Marketable equity securities 10,200 Commercial paper, purchased on 11 / 1 / 2018 ,mature on 1/30/2019 5,000\begin{array}{lr}\text {Currency and coins }&\$650\\\text {Balance in checking account }&2,600\\\text { Customer checks waiting to be deposited}&1,200\\\text {Treasury bills, purchased on 11/1/2018, }&\\\text {mature on 4/30/2019 }&3,000\\\text {Marketable equity securities }&10,200\\\text { Commercial paper, purchased on 11 / 1 / 2018 ,}&\\\text {mature on \( 1 / 30 / 2019 \) }&5,000\\\end{array} What amount will Cashmere Soap include in its year-end balance sheet as cash and cash equivalents?


A) $9,450.
B) $12,450.
C) $7,450.
D) $19,650.

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Harvey's Wholesale Company sold supplies of $46,000 to Northeast Company on April 12 of the current year, with terms 1/15, n/60. Harvey uses the net method of accounting for cash discounts. What entry would Harvey's make on April 23, assuming the customer made the correct payment on that date?


A)  Cash 45,540 Sales 460 Accounts receivable 46,000\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Cash } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 46,000 \\\hline\end{array}
B)  Cash 46,000 Sales discounts 460 Accounts receivable 46,000 Sales discounts forfeited 460\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Cash } & 46,000 & \\\hline \text { Sales discounts } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 46,000 \\\hline \text { Sales discounts forfeited } & & 460 \\\hline\end{array}
C)  Cash 45,540 Sales discounts 460 Accounts receivable 46,000\begin{array}{|l|r|l|}\hline \text { Cash } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Sales discounts } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 46,000 \\\hline\end{array}
D)  Cash 45,540 Accounts receivable 45,540\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Cash } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 45,540 \\\hline\end{array}

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On June 14, 2018, Rumsfeld Company sold 100 air-conditioning units to Powell Heating and Cooling. The units list for $600 each, but Powell was granted a 25% trade discount. All of Rumfeld's sales are subject to terms 2/10, n/30. Rumsfeld uses the gross method of accounting for sales discounts. Required: 1. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale. 2. Prepare the journal entry to record receipt of the payment, assuming the correct amount was received on June 22, 2018. 3. Prepare the journal entry to record receipt of the payment, assuming the correct amount was received on July 10, 2018.

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On November 10 of the current year, Flores Mills sold carpet to a customer for $8,000 with credit terms 2/10, n/30. Flores uses the gross method of accounting for cash discounts. What is the correct entry for Flores on December 5, assuming the correct payment was received on that date?


A)  Cash 8,000 Accounts receivable 7,840 Discounts revenue 160\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Cash } & 8,000 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 7,840 \\\hline \text { Discounts revenue } & & 160 \\\hline\end{array}
B)  Cash 8,000 Accounts receivable 7,840 Interest revenue 160\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Cash } & 8,000 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 7,840 \\\hline \text { Interest revenue } & & 160 \\\hline\end{array}
C)  Cash 8,160 Accounts receivable 8,000 Interest revenue 160\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Cash } & 8,160 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 8,000 \\\hline \text { Interest revenue } & & 160 \\\hline\end{array}
D)  Cash 8,000 Accounts receivable 8,000\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Cash } & 8,000 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 8,000 \\\hline\end{array}

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During Bricker Company's first year of operations, credit sales totaled $200,000 and collections on credit sales totaled $145,000. Bricker estimates that $1,000 of its ending accounts receivable balance will not be collected. By year-end, Bricker had written off $330 of specific accounts as uncollectible. Required: 1. Prepare all appropriate journal entries relative to uncollectible accounts and bad debt expense. 2. Show the year-end balance sheet presentation for accounts receivable.

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