Question 1

The measurement principle that says assets are reported at the price that would be received if the item were sold is called

Accepted Answer

A)  fairvalue.
B)  historical cost.
C)  materiality.
D)  going concern.

Question 2

The debt to total assets ratio measures the percentage of assets financed by creditors rather than shareholders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Use the following information to answer questions 
 
-The total obligations that have resulted from past transactions are

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A)  $ 20,000.
B)  $ 40,000.
C)  $ 96,000.
D)  $170,000.

Question 4

The qualitative characteristic that says the value of information should exceed the cost of preparing it is called

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A)  relevance.
B)  understandability.
C)  cost constraint.
D)  verifiability.

Question 5

Use the following information to answer questions 
 
-The total dollar amount of assets to be classified as net property, plant, and equipment is

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A)  $329,500.
B)  $164,500.
C)  $252,000.
D)  $235,000.

Question 6

Use the following information to answer questions 
 
-The dollar amount of net property, plant and equipment is

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A)  $ 80,000.
B)  $180,000.
C)  $210,000.
D)  $350,000.

Question 7

The going concern assumption assumes that the business

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A)  will be liquidated in the near future.
B)  will be purchased by another business.
C)  is in a growth industry.
D)  will remain in operation for the foreseeable future.

Question 8

Solvency ratios measure the short-term ability of the company to pay its maturing obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered a measure of liquidity?

Accepted Answer

A)  current ratio
B)  working capital
C)  both current ratio and working capital
D)  debt to total assets

Question 10

A short-term creditor is primarily interested in the ___ of the borrower.

Accepted Answer

A)  liquidity
B)  profitability
C)  comparability
D)  solvency

Question 11

In general, standard setters require that most assets be recorded using historical cost because

Accepted Answer

A)  fair values may overstate assets and equity.
B)  fair values may not always be representationally faithful.
C)  cost often cannot be verified.
D)  cost values may or may not be relevant.

Question 12

Intracompany comparisons are based on comparisons with competitors in the same industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The current ratio

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A)  is calculated by dividing total assets by total liabilities.
B)  takes into account the composition of current assets.
C)  takes into account the composition of current assets and current liabilities.
D)  is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.

Question 14

A conceptual framework is still under development for companies using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The cost basis of accounting states that assets and liabilities should be recorded at their cost not only when originally acquired, but also during the time the entity holds them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which one of the following is a fundamental qualitative characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  relevance
B)  timeliness
C)  understandability
D)  comparability

Question 17

What is the difference between intracompany and intercompany comparisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intracompany comparisons are based on comparisons with a competitor in the same industry, while intercompany comparisons cover two or more periods for the same company.
B)  Intercompany comparisons cover two or more periods for the same company, while intracompany comparisons are based on comparisons to average ratios for the industry that a company operates in.
C)  Intracompany comparisons are based on comparisons to average ratios for the industry that a company operates in, while intercompany comparisons are based on comparisons with a competitor in the same industry.
D)  Intercompany comparisons are based on comparisons with a competitor in the same industry, while intracompany comparisons cover two or more periods for the same company.

Question 18

Office equipment is classified on the statement of financial position as

Accepted Answer

A)  a current asset.
B)  property, plant, and equipment.
C)  shareholders' equity.
D)  a long-term investment.

Question 19

Use the following information to answer questions 
 
-The dollar amount of current assets is

Accepted Answer

A)  $ 26,000.
B)  $ 40,000.
C)  $ 25,000.
D)  $196,000.

Question 20

A liability is normally classified as a current liability if it is to be paid within the coming year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: A Further Look at Financial Statements

The cost basis of accounting states that assets and liabilities should be recorded at their cost not only when originally acquired, but also during the time the entity holds them.

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Solvency ratios measure the short-term ability of the company to pay its maturing obligations.

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Intracompany comparisons are based on comparisons with competitors in the same industry.

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What is the difference between intracompany and intercompany comparisons?

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Use the following information to answer questions -The dollar amount of net property, plant and equipment is

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A conceptual framework is still under development for companies using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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Use the following information to answer questions -The dollar amount of current assets is

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The measurement principle that says assets are reported at the price that would be received if the item were sold is called

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Which one of the following is a fundamental qualitative characteristic?

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Office equipment is classified on the statement of financial position as

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The qualitative characteristic that says the value of information should exceed the cost of preparing it is called

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Use the following information to answer questions -The total dollar amount of assets to be classified as net property, plant, and equipment is

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The current ratio

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A short-term creditor is primarily interested in the ___ of the borrower.

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Which of the following is not considered a measure of liquidity?

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A liability is normally classified as a current liability if it is to be paid within the coming year.

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The going concern assumption assumes that the business

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In general, standard setters require that most assets be recorded using historical cost because

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Use the following information to answer questions -The total obligations that have resulted from past transactions are

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The debt to total assets ratio measures the percentage of assets financed by creditors rather than shareholders.

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