Business

At the end of every accounting period, the bookkeeper for Tina’s Toy S

QUESTION At the end of every accounting period, the bookkeeper for Tina’s Toy Shack does a check for accuracy. What is this called? A) ledger report B) balance sheet check C) income statement review D) trial balance run E) financial statement overview   ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) At the end of every accounting period, […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

If Geraldine is an accountant for a not-for profit, which of the follo

QUESTION If Geraldine is an accountant for a not-for profit, which of the following is TRUE about her? A) She is mostly concerned with the organization’s efficiency. B) She prepares exactly the same types of reports as for-profit accountants. C) She’s employed only by large corporations. D) She cannot become a CPA. E) She cannot […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Susan is a marketing manager at an electronics company. Which of the f

QUESTION Susan is a marketing manager at an electronics company. Which of the following is how Susan is most likely to make use of managerial accounting? A) to analyze the cost of production B) to determine the effect of promotional strategies C) to determine whether the company’s salaries are appropriate D) to see whether the […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following shows a firm’s assets and liabilities? A) the

QUESTION Which of the following shows a firm’s assets and liabilities? A) the balance sheet B) the income statement C) the cash flow statement D) the profit-and-loss statement E) the operating expenses report   ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) A balance sheet represents a firm’s financial condition by showing the balance of the firm’s assets […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Michaelson Micro Parts supplies specialized springs and other parts to

QUESTION Michaelson Micro Parts supplies specialized springs and other parts to Acme Widgets. As a supplier, how is Michaelson most likely to use Acme’s financial information? A) to determine Acme’s tax liability B) to reconcile it with its own financial information C) to determine whether to extend Acme credit D) to see whether Acme is […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Kevin, a local accountant, recently was hired to make an assessment of

QUESTION Kevin, a local accountant, recently was hired to make an assessment of Seaport Seafood Restaurant’s financial condition. What was most likely Kevin’s means for making this evaluation? A) trial balance B) double-entry bookkeeping C) ratio analysis D) journal entries E) forensic accounting   ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) When an accountant makes an assessment […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Carlos is a managerial accountant for the Procade Paper Products firm.

QUESTION Carlos is a managerial accountant for the Procade Paper Products firm. Which of the following would he NOT be responsible for? A) preparing budgets B) analyzing the costs of production and marketing C) determining whether departments are staying within their budgets D) supplying financial analyses to stockholders and creditors E) evaluating the impact of […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020