On April 1, 2020, Wildhorse Company assigns $539,700 of its accounts receivable to the Third National Bank as collateral for a $304,400 loan due July 1, 2020. The assignment agreement calls for Wildhorse to continue to collect the receivables. Third National Bank assesses a finance charge of 3% of the accounts receivable, and interest on the loan is 10% (a realistic rate of interest for a note of this type).

Required:
a. Prepare the journal entry for Rasheed's collection of $350,000 of the accounts receivable during the period from April 1, 2014, through June 20, 2020.
b. On July 1, 2020, Rasheed paid Third National all that was due from the loan it secured on April 1, 2020. Prepare the journal entry to record this payment.

Answer:

A. Dr Cash $350,000

Cr Accounts receivable $350,000

B. Dr Notes payable $304,400

Dr Interest expense $7,610

Cr Cash $312,010

Explanation:

A.Preparation of the journal entry for Rasheed's collection of $350,000 of the accounts receivable

Dr Cash $350,000

Cr Accounts receivable $350,000

(To record collection of accounts receivable )

B. Preparation of the journal entry to record the payment.

Dr Notes payable $304,400

Dr Interest expense $7,610

(10%*$304,400*3/12)

Cr Cash $312,010

($304,400+$7,610)

(To record payment)

Park Co. is considering an investment that requires immediate payment of $27,215 and provides expected cash inflows of $8,400 annually for four years. Assume Park Co. requires a 8% return on its investments. 1-a. What is the net present value of this investment

Bulluck Corporation makes a product with the following standard costs: Standard Quantity or Hours Standard Price or Rate Direct materials 4.90 grams $ 2.40 per gram Direct labor 0.90 hours $ 25.00 per hour Variable overhead 0.90 hours $ 3.40 per hour The company reported the following results concerning this product in July. Actual output 4,400 units Raw materials used in production 12,770 grams Actual direct labor-hours 3,800 hours Purchases of raw materials 13,500 grams Actual price of raw materials purchased $ 2.60 per gram Actual direct labor rate $ 12.80 per hour Actual variable overhead rate $ 3.50 per hour The company applies variable overhead on the basis of direct labor-hours. The direct materials purchases variance is computed when the materials are purchased. The variable overhead efficiency variance for July is: Multiple Choice $560 U $544 U $560 F $544 F

Bill Blumberg owns an auto parts business called Bill's Auto Parts. The following transactions took place during July of the current year.
July 5 Purchased merchandise on account from Wheeler Warehouse, $4,300.
8 Paid freight charge on merchandise purchased, $230.
12 Sold merchandise on account to Big Time Spoiler, $3,500. The merchandise
cost $2,500.
15 Received a credit memo from Wheeler Warehouse for merchandise, $670.
22 Issued a credit memo to Big Time Spoiler for merchandise returned, $820.
The cost of the merchandise is $550.
Required:
1. Journalize the above transactions in a general journal using the periodic inventory method.
2. Journalize the above transactions in a general journal using the perpetual inventory method.

You are considering a project in Honduras that would generate 1.5 million dollars in cash flows per year going forever. The cost of the project is 8 million dollars. The discount rate for the project is 12%. You believe that there is some probability of expropriation prior to the 4th year (after the 3rd cash flow). Which of the following fully describes when this is a good project?
a. This is a good project if the probability of expropriation is larger than 0.33
b. This is a good project if the probability of expropriation is smaller than 0.33
c. This is a good project if the probability of expropriation is smaller than 0.5
d. This is a good project if the probability of expropriation is smaller than 0.66 7.

Burbank Company owns the building occupied by its administrative office. The office building was reflected in the accounts at the end of last year as follows:
Cost when acquired …………………………………….…… $330,000
Accumulated depreciation (based on straight-line depreciation, an
estimated life of 50 years, and a $30,000 residual value) ………. 78,000
During January of this year, on the basis of a careful study, management decided that the total estimated useful life should be changed to 30 years (instead of 50) and the residual value reduced to $22,500 (from $30,000). The depreciation method will not change, i.e. they will keep using straight-line deprecation.
Required:
1. Compute the annual depreciation expense prior to the change in estimates.
2. Compute the annual depreciation expense after the change in estimates.
3. What will be the net effect of changing estimates on the balance sheet, net income, and cash flows for the year?

You have decided to start a lawn service business to help pay your tuition so that you can complete your undergraduate accounting degree. You plan to provide various lawn maintenance services that will include lawn mowing services, aeration and fertilization. You and two of your friends have agreed to work for you in this new business endeavor. Which of the following would best describe organizing for your new business?
A. Preparing monthly billing statements for clients.
B. Determining the types of lawn services that you will provide for clients.
C. Providing employees with the authority to make decisions regarding a client.
D. Hiring and training new employees.

Indicate the effect each separate transaction has on investing cash flows.

a. Sold a truck costing $42,500, with $23,000 of accumulated depreciation, for $9,000 cash.
b. The sale results in a $10,500 loss. Sold a machine costing $11,600, with $8,500 of accumulated depreciation, for $6,000 cash.
c. The sale results in a $2,900 gain. Purchased stock investments for $16,500 cash. The purchaser believes the stock is worth at least $31,000.

Two companies, A and B, both have $1 million in assets, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $160,000, and the same tax rate. Company A is all equity financed, and Company B is 50% debt financed and 50% equity financed. If Company B's pretax cost of debt is 8%, then Company A will have a ROA that is _____ and a ROE that is _____ than Company B's. a. Option D b. Option C c. Option B d. Option A

The common stock of Dayton Repair sells for $43.19 a share. The stock is expected to pay $2.20 per share next year when the annual dividend is distributed. The firm has established a pattern of increasing its dividends by 2.25 percent annually and expects to continue doing so. What is the market rate of return on this stock

Clementine Company makes skateboards. They prepare master and flexible budgets and then perform variance analysis after the budget plan period elapses. Their data is as follows: Budget Actual Selling price per unit $96 $104 Variable cost per unit $52 $55 Quantity sold 996 1,024 What is the Clementine's volume variance for SALES? If the variance is unfavorable put a minus sign in front of your answer. Enter your answer without commas or decimals.

Sales promotions that provide consumers an incentive to buy a product, such as a cents-off coupons or a discount, are widely used, especially for the type of products we buy in the grocery store. For the company offering the discounts and coupons, one of the risks with such a strategy is that _______________.it is challenging to track usage of the couponsit will not provide a believable messageretailers are typically not interested in helping out with such campaignsconsumers who typically buy other brands will switch to the promoted brandit might only appeal to already loyal customers who stockpile the product when it is on sale for later consumption

Built-Tight is preparing its master budget for the quarter ended September 30. Budgeted sales and cash payments for product costs for the quarter follow. July August September Budgeted sales $ 60,000 $ 76,000 $ 52,000 Budgeted cash payments for Direct materials 16,960 14,240 14,560 Direct labor 4,840 4,160 4,240 Factory overhead 21,000 17,600 18,000 Sales are 30% cash and 70% on credit. All credit sales are collected in the month following the sale. The June 30 balance sheet includes balances of $15,000 in cash; $45,800 in accounts receivable; and a $5,800 balance in loans payable. A minimum cash balance of $15,000 is required. Loans are obtained at the end of any month when a cash shortage occurs. Interest is 1% per month based on the beginning-of-the-month loan balance and is paid at each month-end. If an excess balance of cash exists, loans are repaid at the end of the month. Operating expenses are paid in the month incurred and consist of sales commissions (10% of sales), office salaries ($4,800 per month), and rent ($7,300 per month).
Part 1 (1) Prepare a cash receipts budget for July, August, and September.
Part 2 (2) Prepare a cash budget for each of the months of July, August, and September. (Negative balances and Loan repayment amounts (if any) should be indicated with minus sign. Enter your final answers in whole dollars.)

On January 1 of this year, Nowell Company issued bonds with a face value of $240,000 and a coupon rate of 6.0 percent. The bonds mature in five years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31. When the bonds were sold, the annual market rate of interest was 6.0%.
1. What was the issue price on January 1 of this year?
2. What amount of interest expense should be recorded on June 30 and December 31 of this year?
3. What amount of cash is owed to investors on June 30 and December 31 of this year?
4. What is the book value of the bonds on December 31 of this year, December 31 of next year?

Fiona is a manager who believes in Theory Y of leadership. What does she assume about her employees according to this theory? A. Employees have to be reprimanded for bad ideas. B. Employees are self-motivated in their work. C. Employees need constant supervision. D. Employees are always ready to leave the company.

Smith and Sons, Inc. Income Statement (in millions)

2016 2015
Net sales 10,300 9,800
Cost of goods sold (5,500) (5,200)
Gross profit 4,800 4,600
Selling and administrative expenses (2,800) (2,700)
Income from operations 2,000 1,900
Interest expense (300) (250)
Income before income taxes 1,700 1,650
Income tax expense (420) (400)
Net income 1,280 1,250

Smith and Sons, Inc. Balance Sheet

Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 450 650
Accounts receivable 900 800
Inventory 750 900
Other current assets 400 250
Total current assets 2,500 2,600
Property, plant & equipment, net 2,350 2,250
Other assets 5,700 5,900
Total Assets 10,550 10,750

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities 3,250 3,150
Long-term liabilities 5,000 5,400
Total liabilities 8,250 8,550
Stockholders' equity-common 2,300 2,200
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 10,550 10,750

Required:
Calculate the quick ratio for Smith & Sons, Inc., for 2015 and 2016.

First National Bank of America has more than 75% of its assets in first residential fixed-rate mortgages that mature in more than 5 years. Suppose that a 12-month Gap Analysis predicts a decrease in 2021 interest income of $3 million if there is a sudden 1% drop in market interest rates. From your knowledge of the practical flaws in gap analysis, a realistic simulation analysis would predict that:_______.
1. Interest income will drop by more than $3 million for a sudden 1% drop in market interest rates
2. Interest income will drop by less than $3 million for a sudden 1% drop in market interest rates

A firm produces and sells two products, Plus and Max. The following information is available relating to setup costs (a part of factory overhead): Plus Max Units produced 200 16,000 Batch size (units) 10 400 Number of setups 20 40 Direct labor hours per unit 5 5 Total direct labor hours 1,000 80,000 Cost per setup$1,080 Total setup cost$64,800 Using number of setups as the activity base, the amount of setup cost allocated to each unit of product for Plus and Max, respectively is:Multiple Choice$21.60; $.54.$60.00; $60.00.$108.00; $2.70.$54.00; $27.00.$200.00; $16,000.00

Help! Select the qualification that is best demonstrated in each example.

Melanie is a fitness instructor who encourages her students to achieve their goals. ____
1. Ability to handle money
2. Accuracy and attention to detail
3. Leadership skills
4. Organizational skills
Jacob counts and organizes cash at a casino. _____
1. Maintenance of safety
2. Communication skills
3. Teamwork skills
4. Ability to handle money
Adra is proud that she has never had an accident while running a ride at an amusement park. ______
1. Organizational skills
2. Leadership skills
3. Ability to operate equipment safety
4. Communication skills

Juan plans fun activities for groups of people. _____
1. Communication skills
2. Accuracy
3. Teamwork skills
4. Organizational

In 1933, U.S. manufacturers, which used to enjoy steady relationships with their foreign distributors and export nearly 30% of their output, realized that their exports had fallen to only 10% of total output. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this decrease in exports?

a. The low quality of U.S. products
b. Retaliatory tariffs by trading partners
c. War between the United States and Mexico

Lester sold a warehouse with an original cost of $150,000 for $230,000. The warehouse had accumulated depreciation of $40,000. The recognized gain on the sale was $ . The amount of the gain that is unrecaptured Section 1250 gain is $ and will be taxed at a maximum rate of percent. The remaining $ will be taxed at a maximum rate of 20%.

Ellis Corporation is a manufacturer that uses job-order costing. The company has supplied the following data for the just completed year: Raw materials purchased on account $475,000 Raw materials (all direct) requisitioned for use in production $476,000 Direct labor cost $640,000 Manufacturing overhead: Indirect labor cost $174,000 Other manufacturing overhead costs incurred $498,000 Cost of goods manufactured $1,469,000 Cost of goods sold (unadjusted) $1,430,000 6. The journal entry to record the transfer of completed goods from Work in Process to Finished Goods is:

Exercise 8-4A (Static) Determining sales and variable cost volume variances LO 8-3 Cherokee Manufacturing Company established the following standard price and cost data. Sales price $ 12.00 per unit Variable manufacturing cost $ 7.20 per unit Fixed manufacturing cost $ 3,600 total Fixed selling and administrative cost $ 1,200 total Cherokee planned to produce and sell 2,000 units. Actual production and sales amounted to 2,200 units. Required Determine the sales and variable cost volume variances. Classify the variances as favorable (F) or unfavorable (U). Determine the amount of fixed cost that will appear in the flexible budget. Determine the fixed cost per unit based on planned activity and the fixed cost per unit based on actual activity.

Teal Company is constructing a building. Construction began on February 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were $3,420,000 on March 1, $2,280,000 on June 1, and $5,700,000 on December 31. Teal Company borrowed $1,900,000 on March 1 on a 5-year, 10% note to help finance construction of the building. In addition, the company had outstanding all year a 12%, 5-year, $3,800,000 note payable and an 11%, 4-year, $6,650,000 note payable. Compute avoidable interest for Teal Company. Use the weighted-average interest rate for interest capitalization purposes

Dess Inc., a manufacturing company, has provided the following data for the month of August. The balance in the Work in Process inventory account was $10,000 at the beginning of the month and $22,000 at the end of the month. During the month, the used direct material cost was $63,000, and direct labor cost was $39,000. The manufacturing overhead cost was $43,000.
1. The manufacturing costs for August was:
A. $59,000
B. $67,000
C. $145,000
D. $133,000
2. The cost of goods manufactured for August was:
A. $133,000
B. $142,000
C. $145,000
D. $130,000

The CEO is considering your recommendations, and it will take time to make some of these changes. However, you know that it's not just the structure of the department that is stifling creativity. You believe that the culture could be significantly improved, and you want to start working on these issues ASAP. It will be a slow process to make some of these changes, but the time to get started is now. You have a lot of ideas, but only a few should be implemented initially. Which three do you think should be started immediately

Pina Colada Corp. just began business and made the following four inventory purchases in June: June 1 171 units $1026 June 10 228 units 1596 June 15 228 units 1824 June 28 171 units 1539 $5985 A physical count of merchandise inventory on June 30 reveals that there are 228 units on hand. Using the FIFO inventory method, the amount allocated to ending inventory for June is $1995. $2052. $1369. $1425.

Many influential economists, politicians, and business leaders think that a shift toward a more integrated and interdependent global economy is a good thing.

a. True
b. False

The following refers to units processed by a breakfast cereal maker in August. Compute the total equivalent units of production with respect to conversion for August using the weighted-average inventory method. Units of ProductPercent of Conversion Added Beginning Work in Process230,00060% Units started570,000100% Units completed620,000100% Ending Work in Process180,00070% Multiple Choice 758,000 800,000 620,000 746,000 884,000

Some advertising campaigns aim to change consumer attitudes about a product. When a firm is trying to change attitudes, advertising campaign objectives are stated in ____ terms. Which of the following is not a public relations tool? a. News release. b. Publicity. c. Free samples d. Press conference e. Feature article Many trade sales promotion methods, such as temporary price reductions, encourage the marketing channel to "overload" the channel with inventory that will not be sold soon. Overloading can increase sales in the short run but hurt sales in the longer term. Which trade sales promotion method can fight channel overloading?

Precision Castparts, a manufacturer of processed engine parts in the automotive and airline industries, borrows $39.4 million cash on October 1, 2021, to provide working capital for anticipated expansion. Precision signs a one-year, 9% promissory note to Midwest Bank under a prearranged short-term line of credit. Interest on the note is payable at maturity. Each firm has a December 31 year-end.

Required:
a. Prepare the journal entries on October 1, 2021, to record the issuance of the note.
b. Record the adjustments on December 31, 2021.
c. Prepare the journal entries on September 30, 2021, to record payment of the notes payable at maturity.