In a limited-liability company, the ________. A) members are personally liable to pay the entity’s debts B) business pays income tax on earnings C) members are liable for each other’s actions D) members pay income tax on their share of earnings ANSWER D
Joshua Thomas Corporation manufactures and retails computer hardware. The president of the corporation bought a new car as a gift for his daughter and paid for it using cash from the business Since the corporation paid for the car, it was recorded in its books as an asset. Which of the following concepts or principles […]
Johnson Company purchased land for $30,000. The president of Johnson Company believes that the land is actually worth $35,000. The land can be recorded at $35,000. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE .The cost principle states that acquired assets are recorded at their actual cost.
The ultimate control of the corporation rests with the ________. A) board of directors B) stockholders C) chairperson D) chief operating officer ANSWER B
Since cost is a reliable measure, the cost principle holds that the accounting records should continue reporting an asset at its historical cost over its useful life. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
According to the ________, acquired assets should be recorded at the amount actually paid rather than at the estimated market value. A) going concern assumption B) economic entity concept C) cost principle D) monetary unit assumption ANSWER C
Lorna Smith decided to start her own CPA practice as a professional corporation, Smith CPA PC. Her corporation purchased an office building for $35,000 that her real estate agent said was worth $50,000 in the current market The corporation recorded the building as a $50,000 asset because Lorna believes that is the real value of […]
Which of the following actions determines when a corporation comes into existence? A) The charter is obtained from the state. B) The incorporators pay fees, sign the charter, and file required documents with the state. C) The first share of stock is issued. D) The corporate bylaws are written. ANSWER C
A business purchases a building for $250,000. The current market value is $375,000. The assessment value is $325,000. What value should the building be recorded at, and which accounting principle supports your answer? What will be an ideal response ANSWER The building should be recorded at the actual cost of $250,000. This is supported by […]
Regarding the separation of corporate ownership and management, which of the following is a true statement? A) The corporate officers elect the board of directors. B) The corporation runs better with day-to-day input from stockholders. C) None of the stockholders have the ability to manage the business of the corporation. D) Stockholders own the business, […]