ACCY111 / SAMPLE TEST PAPER Q & A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (Answers are on page no 16 onwards) Q. What is the primary objective of most businesses? a. To maximize profits b. To pay dividends to stockholders c. To provide a benefit to society d. To manufacture a quality product ANS:
Q. When a business borrows money, it incurs a(n) a. tax. b. liability. c. receivable. d. addtional equity. ANS: Q. When a product is sold, this cost is often called a. cost of goods sold. b. revenue. c. products. d. retained earnings. ANS: Q. The financial resources a business owns are called a. assets. b. liabilities. c. earnings. d. stockholders' equity. ANS:
Q. Rights to receive money from customers are a. liabilities. b. prepaid expenses. c. accounts
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b. balance sheet. c. statement of cash flows. d. retained earnings statement. ANS:
Q. The debt created by a business when it makes a purchase on credit is referred to as an a. account payable. b. account receivable. c. asset. d. expense payable. ANS:
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ACCY111 / SAMPLE TEST PAPER Q & A
Q. If there was 10,000 O equity at start, net income of $20,000, and O equity at end of $16,000, how much were withdrawn? a. $10,000 b. $4,000 c. $6,000 d. $14,000 ANS:
Q.During 2010, Smith Corporation had an increase in total assets of $70,000 and an increase in total liabilities of $90,000. Assuming that capital introduced by $5,000 and no money withdrawn, calculate Smith’s net income or net loss for 2010. a. Net loss of $15,000 b. Net loss of $20,000 c. Net loss of $25,000 d. Net income of $15,000 ANS: Q. The "rules" of accounting are called a. income tax regulations. b. SEC regulations. c. Internet rules. d. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. ANS:
Q. Which principle determines the amount initially entered into the records for purchases? a. Cost principle b. Going concern concept c. Business entity concept d. Objectivity concept ANS:
Q. Expressing financial data as if a business will continue operating for an indefinite period time refers to which concept? a. Business entity concept b. Going concern concept c. Objectivity concept d. Adequate disclosure concept ANS:
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ACCY111 / SAMPLE TEST PAPER Q
8. If a company has $181,000 in total liabilities and $225,000 in total assets, what percentage of total assets is being financed with the use of other people’s money? 80.4 (http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Ratio-Analysis.topicArticleId-21248,articleId-21213.html)
b. Describe what it means for a business to "recognize" revenues. What specific accounts and financial statements are
Briefly summarize the key facts you noted in your study of the five components of internal control and the rationale for the conclusions you made in the audit program concerning whether each component was adequately designed and implemented.
1. For the year-end December 31, 2007, financial statements, what amount should M record as a liability?
Accounts Receivable, Other Receivables, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Bad Debt ExpenseInventories and Reserve for Inventory Obsolescence
Student Cases with Solutions to accompany Accounting & Auditing Research: Tools & Strategies (7th edition)
b. The firm is required to make a cash payment for the goods or services.
7. Debt to capitalization = Long-term Debt in Balance Sheet / Long term debt + Net Assets in
The ______ provides a financial summary of the firm 's operating results during a specified period.
b. Describe what it means for a business to "recognize" revenues. What specific accounts and financial statements are
Another theory used in accounting is that of Materiality. This notion necessitates that accounting centers on material facts and not on facts that are immaterial to figuring revenues. Only transactions that have monetary
Accounts Receivable: This portion shows legally enforceable claims on customers for prior services or goods.
2. At the end of its first year of operations, Matlocke Company has total assets of $2,000,000 and total liabilities of $1,200,000. The owner originally invested $200,000 in the business, but has not made any further investments or taken any withdrawals. What is the first year 's net income for Matlocke Company?