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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act established standards for corporate responsibility and disclosure.

A) True
B) False

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Cash investments made by the owner in the business are reported on the statement of cash flows in the


A) financing activities section
B) investing activities section
C) operating activities section
D) supplemental statement

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Name and describe the four primary financial statements for a corporation.

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1. Income statement: A summary of the re...

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How does the payment of rent for equipment affect the accounting equation?


A) assets increase; assets decrease
B) assets decrease; stockholders' equity decreases
C) assets decrease; liabilities increase
D) assets increase; stockholders' equity increases

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is not a business transaction?


A) make a sales offer
B) sell goods for cash
C) receive cash for services to be rendered later
D) pay for supplies

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Managerial accountants would be responsible for providing information regarding


A) tax reports to government agencies
B) profit reports to stockholders and management
C) expansion of a product line report to management
D) consumer reports to customers

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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The following data were taken from Miller Company's balance sheet: ​ Dec. 31, Year 2 Dec. 31, Year 1 Total liabilities $150,000 $105,000 Total stockholders' equity 75,000 60,000 ​ (a) Compute the ratio of liabilities to stockholders' equity. Round your answer to one decimal place. (b) Has the creditors' risk increased or decreased from December 31, Year 1, to December 31, Year 2?

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(a) 12/31/Year 2: $1...

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Match each transaction with its effect on the accounting equation. Each letter may be used more than once. -Paid wages


A) Increase assets, increase liabilities
B) Increase liabilities, decrease stockholders' equity
C) Increase assets, increase stockholders' equity
D) No effect
E) Decrease assets, decrease liabilities
F) Decrease assets, decrease stockholders' equity

G) A) and C)
H) A) and F)

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A corporation is a business that is legally separate and distinct from its owners.

A) True
B) False

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All companies must use a calendar year as their fiscal year.

A) True
B) False

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(a) A vacant lot acquired for $83,000 cash is sold for $127,000 in cash. What is the effect of the sale on the total amount of the seller's (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) stockholders' equity? ​ (b) Assume that the seller owes $52,000 on a loan for the land. After receiving the $127,000 cash in (a), the seller pays the $52,000 owed. What is the effect of the payment on the total amount of the seller's (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) stockholders' equity?

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(a) (1) Total assets increased $44,000
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Which of the following is not a certification for accountants?


A) CIA
B) CMA
C) CISA
D) IRS

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Reports only revenues and expenses


A) Income statement
B) Balance sheet
C) Statement of stockholder's equity
D) Statement of cash flows

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Using the following accounts and their amounts, prepare in good format an income statement for Bright Futures Company for the month ended August 31. Ā TelĀ ephoneĀ expenseĀ 1,150Ā CashĀ 3,000Ā AccountsĀ payableĀ 1,540Ā DividendsĀ 800Ā FeesĀ earnedĀ 15,700Ā RentĀ expenseĀ 1,400Ā SuppliesĀ 140Ā AccountsĀ receivableĀ 1,500Ā ComputerĀ equipmentĀ 17,600Ā CommonĀ stockĀ 10,000Ā RetainedĀ earningsĀ (AugustĀ 1)4,320Ā WagesĀ expenseĀ 4,800Ā UtilitiesĀ expenseĀ 750Ā OfficeĀ expenseĀ 420\begin{array}{lr}\text { Tel ephone expense } & 1,150 \\\text { Cash } & 3,000 \\\text { Accounts payable } & 1,540 \\\text { Dividends } & 800 \\\text { Fees earned } & 15,700 \\\text { Rent expense } & 1,400 \\\text { Supplies } & 140 \\\text { Accounts receivable } & 1,500 \\\text { Computer equipment } & 17,600 \\\text { Common stock } & 10,000 \\\text { Retained earnings (August } 1) & 4,320 \\\text { Wages expense } & 4,800 \\\text { Utilities expense } & 750 \\\text { Office expense } & 420\end{array} ?

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Match each transaction with its effect on the accounting equation. Each letter may be used more than once. -Purchased supplies on credit


A) Increase assets, increase liabilities
B) Increase liabilities, decrease stockholders' equity
C) Increase assets, increase stockholders' equity
D) No effect
E) Decrease assets, decrease liabilities
F) Decrease assets, decrease stockholders' equity

G) D) and F)
H) C) and E)

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Match each transaction with its effect on the accounting equation. Each letter may be used more than once.

Premises
Received cash for services provided
Received utility bill to be paid next month
Contribution of land by stockholder
Paid part of an amount owed to a creditor
Paid cash for the purchase of supplies
Received payment from a customer on account
Payment of dividends
Provided a service to a customer on account
Purchased supplies on credit
Paid wages
Payment for common stock by stockholder
Borrowed money from a bank
Purchased equipment for cash
Received cash for providing services to customers
Used up supplies that were already on hand
Responses
Increase assets, increase liabilities
Increase liabilities, decrease stockholders' equity
Increase assets, increase stockholders' equity
No effect
Decrease assets, decrease liabilities
Decrease assets, decrease stockholders' equity

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Received cash for services provided
Received utility bill to be paid next month
Contribution of land by stockholder
Paid part of an amount owed to a creditor
Paid cash for the purchase of supplies
Received payment from a customer on account
Payment of dividends
Provided a service to a customer on account
Purchased supplies on credit
Paid wages
Payment for common stock by stockholder
Borrowed money from a bank
Purchased equipment for cash
Received cash for providing services to customers
Used up supplies that were already on hand

Redfox Pest Control Service had revenues of $425,000 and expenses of $338,000 for the current year, ended June 30. At the beginning of the year, the common stock was $110,000 and the retained earnings was $70,000. During the year, shareholders purchased an additional $25,000 in stock. Dividends of $16,750 were paid. What is the balance of stockholders' equity at the end of the year?


A) $292,000
B) $267,250
C) $205,250
D) $275,250

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Some of the major fraudulent acts by senior executives started as what they considered to be small ethical lapses which grew out of control.

A) True
B) False

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Any twelve-month accounting period adopted by a company is known as its fiscal year.

A) True
B) False

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Explain the meaning of:

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