MCQs Flashcards

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Scott corporation sold a fixed asset used for operations for greater than its carrying amount. Scott should report the transaction in the income statement using the?

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Net concept, showing the total gain as a part of continuing operations, not net of income taxes

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One of the elements of a financial statement is comprehensive income. Comprehensive income excludes changes in equity, resulting from which of the following?
A. Gain on foreign currency transactions
B. Dividends paid to stockholders
C. Unrealized loss on investments and non current marketable equity securities
D. Loss from discontinued operations

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B. Dividends paid to stockholders.

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On September 22, Year 4, Yumi Corp purchased merchandise from an unaffiliated foreign company for 10,000 units of the foreign company’s local currency. On that date, the spot rate was 0.55
Yuri paid the bill in full on March 20, Year 5, when the spot rate was .65. The spot rate was 0 70 o. December 31, Year 4. What amount should Yumi report as a foreign currency transaction loss in its income statement for the year ended December 31, Year 4?
A. 0
B. 1,500
C. 500
D. 1000

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B. 1500
On September 22, the liability denominated in dollars equals $5,500 (10,000 units x 0.55 spot rate)
On December 31, the liability denominated in dollars equals $7,000 (10,000 units x 0.70 spot rate)
At year end, the foreign currency transaction loss equals $1500 ($7000-$5500)

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For a company to obtain a retail business license in a particular state, the company is required to pay the state.The equivalent of three months of sales taxes on its projected retail sales, this amount is fully refundable after five years, provided, the company has filed all required sales tax returns and paid all sales taxes due. Initially the company should report the payment related to this licensing requirement as:
A. A non-current asset
B. A non current liability
C. A current asset
D. An expense

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A. A non-current asset
Paying the equivalent of three months sales taxes on projected retail sales and satisfaction of the licensing requirement.That is fully refundable after five years is a noncurrent asset. Because the transaction is expected to result in the realization of cash in the future, the payment is an asset. It is a noncurrent asset because the cash will be realized at a time behind the normal operating cycle or one year.

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A companies year and comparative statement of financial position reflects the following changes from prior year: cash increased by $40,000, total liabilities increased by $32,000, and all other assets decreased by $65,000. Which of the following statements is correct?Regarding the current ear change and the company’s stockholder equity?
A. It decreased by $32,000
B. It decreased by $57,000
C. It increased by $105,000
D. It increased by $25,000

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B. It decreased by $57,000
Assets= liabilities+ stockholders’ equity. If cash increased by $40,000 and other assets decreased by $65,000, the net change in assets is a decline of $25,000. Liabilities increased $32,000
Setting up the equation to reflect the changes in each category
-$25,000=$32,000+SE
SE= -$57,000

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Which of the following best describes the primary objective of financial reporting according to the FASB Conceptual Framework?

A. To provide information useful to management in making operational decisions
B. To provide information useful to existing and potential investors, lenders, and other creditors in making decisions about providing resources to the entity
C. To provide information that ensures consistency and comparability across all reporting entities
D. To provide information that minimizes the cost of preparing financial statements

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B. To provide information useful to existing and potential investors, lenders, and other creditors in making decisions about providing resources to the entity

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Which financial statement reports an entity’s financial position at a specific point in time?

A. Statement of cash flows
B. Statement of comprehensive income
C. Balance sheet
D. Statement of changes in equity

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C. Balance Sheet

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Under ASC 606, which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the revenue recognition model?

A. Identify the contract with a customer
B. Determine the transaction price
C. Allocate the transaction price to performance obligations
D. Recognize revenue when cash is collected

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D. Recognize revenue when cash is collected

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During periods of rising prices, which inventory method results in the highest ending inventory and lowest cost of goods sold?

A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. Weighted-average
D. Specific identification

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A. FIFO

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Which of the following costs should be capitalized as part of equipment?

A. Annual maintenance contract
B. Routine repairs to maintain operating condition
C. Cost to install and test the equipment before use
D. Training costs for employees operating the equipment

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C. Cost to install and test the equipment before use

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An asset is purchased for $120,000 with an estimated residual value of $20,000 and a useful life of 5 years.
Using straight-line depreciation, what is annual depreciation expense?

A. $20,000
B. $24,000
C. $16,000
D. $28,000

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A. $20,000

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A bond with a face value of $100,000 is issued at 102. How much cash does the issuer receive?

A. $98,000
B. $100,000
C. $102,000
D. $104,000

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C. $102,000

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Which of the following requires a lessee to classify a lease as a finance lease under ASC 842?

A. Lease term equals 70% of the asset’s economic life
B. Present value of lease payments equals substantially all of the asset’s fair value
C. Lease contains variable lease payments based on usage
D. Lease does not transfer ownership at the end of the lease

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B. Present value of lease payments equals substantially all of the asset’s fair value

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Which of the following transactions increases retained earnings?

A. Declaration of a cash dividend
B. Issuance of common stock at a premium
C. Net income for the period
D. Purchase of treasury stock

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C. Net income for the period

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Which of the following is reported as an operating activity under the indirect method?

A. Cash paid to purchase equipment
B. Cash received from issuing bonds
C. Depreciation expense
D. Cash paid to repay long-term debt

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C. Depreciation expense

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At year-end, a company recorded salaries payable of $18,000. Salaries expense for the year was $142,000. How much cash was paid for salaries during the year?

A. $124,000
B. $142,000
C. $160,000
D. $18,000

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A. 124,000

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Which fund is used to account for the general operations of a state or local government?

A. General Fund
B. Capital Projects Fund
C. Enterprise Fund
D. Internal Service Fund

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A. General Fund

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Which of the following funds uses modified accrual accounting and the current financial resources measurement focus?

A. General Fund
B. Enterprise Fund
C. Pension Trust Fund
D. Private-purpose Trust Fund

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A. General Fund

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Which of the following results in an increase in net assets with donor restrictions for a not-for-profit organization?

A. Contribution received with no donor restrictions
B. Satisfaction of a donor-imposed restriction
C. Contribution restricted for a specific future purpose
D. Transfer from net assets without donor restrictions

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C. Contribution restricted for a specific future purpose

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A company issues a $100,000, 5-year bond at a discount of $4,000. Using the straight-line method, how much discount is amortized each year?

A. $400
B. $800
C. $4,000
D. $20,000

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B. $800

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At lease commencement, a lessee records:

A. Lease liability only
B. Right-of-use asset only
C. Lease liability and right-of-use asset
D. Lease expense

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C. Lease liability and right-of-use asset

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Which of the following intangible assets is amortized?

A. Goodwill
B. Trademark with an indefinite life
C. Copyright
D. Brand recognition

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C. Copyright

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A long-lived asset held for use is considered impaired when:

A. Carrying amount exceeds fair value
B. Carrying amount exceeds undiscounted future cash flows
C. Fair value exceeds carrying amount
D. Discounted future cash flows exceed carrying amount

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B. Carrying amount exceeds undiscounted future cash flows

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Which of the following is reported as an operating activity under U.S. GAAP? A. Cash paid for interest B. Cash received from sale of equipment C. Cash paid for dividends D. Cash received from issuing common stock
A. Cash paid for interest
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Which of the following is included in other comprehensive income (OCI)? A. Net income B. Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities C. Cash dividends declared D. Depreciation expense
B. Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities
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Which of the following best describes relevance as a qualitative characteristic of financial information? A. Information that is free from bias B. Information that can influence the decisions of users C. Information that is consistent across reporting periods D. Information that is faithfully represented
B. Information that can influence the decisions of users
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Which financial statement reports an entity’s results of operations for a period of time? A. Balance sheet B. Statement of cash flows C. Income statement D. Statement of changes in equity
C. Income statement
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At which point should revenue be recognized under ASC 606? A. When cash is collected B. When the contract is signed C. When a performance obligation is satisfied D. When goods are shipped to the customer
C. When a performance obligation is satisfied
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During periods of rising prices, which inventory method results in the highest gross profit? A. FIFO B. LIFO C. Weighted-average D. Specific identification
A. FIFO
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Which of the following costs should be capitalized as part of the cost of equipment? A. Routine maintenance performed annually B. Cost to install and test the equipment C. Training costs for employees D. Annual insurance premiums on the equipment
B. Cost to install and test the equipment
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A machine costing $90,000 has an estimated residual value of $10,000 and a useful life of 8 years. What is the annual straight-line depreciation expense? A. $10,000 B. $11,250 C. $12,500 D. $9,000
A. $10,000
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A bond with a face value of $200,000 is issued at 98. How much cash does the issuer receive? A. $196,000 B. $200,000 C. $204,000 D. $202,000
A. $196,000
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A $100,000, 10-year bond is issued at a premium of $6,000. Using the straight-line method, what amount of premium is amortized each year? A. $600 B. $1,000 C. $6,000 D. $10,000
A. $600 6000/10=600
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Which of the following alone would require a lease to be classified as a finance lease by the lessee? A. Lease term equals 70% of the asset’s economic life B. Present value of lease payments equals substantially all of the asset’s fair value C. Lease includes variable payments based on usage D. Lease does not transfer ownership at the end
B. Present value of lease payments equals substantially all of the asset’s fair value
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Which of the following transactions increases retained earnings? A. Declaration of a cash dividend B. Issuance of common stock at a premium C. Net income for the period D. Purchase of treasury stock
C. Net income for the period
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Which of the following is added back to net income when preparing the statement of cash flows using the indirect method? A. Gain on sale of equipment B. Cash paid to suppliers C. Depreciation expense D. Dividends paid
C. Depreciation expense
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At the end of the year, prepaid insurance increased by $6,000. What is the effect on cash paid for insurance compared to insurance expense? A. Cash paid is $6,000 more than insurance expense B. Cash paid is $6,000 less than insurance expense C. Cash paid equals insurance expense D. Insurance expense is $6,000 more than cash paid
A. Cash paid is $6,000 more than insurance expense
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Which fund is used to account for resources restricted or committed for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities? A. General Fund B. Capital Projects Fund C. Enterprise Fund D. Debt Service Fund
B. Capital Projects Fund
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Which basis of accounting is used by governmental funds? A. Full accrual B. Modified accrual C. Cash basis D. Accrual with economic resources focus
B. Modified accrual
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Which of the following increases net assets with donor restrictions for a not-for-profit organization? A. Contribution received without donor restrictions B. Satisfaction of a donor-imposed restriction C. Contribution restricted for a future period D. Transfer from net assets without donor restrictions
C. Contribution restricted for a future period
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Which of the following intangible assets is NOT amortized? A. Copyright B. Patent with a finite life C. Goodwill D. Franchise with a finite term
C. Goodwill
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A long-lived asset held for use is considered impaired when: A. Fair value is less than carrying amount B. Carrying amount exceeds undiscounted future cash flows C. Discounted future cash flows are less than carrying amount D. Carrying amount exceeds discounted future cash flows
B. Carrying amount exceeds undiscounted future cash flows
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Under U.S. GAAP, which of the following is classified as an operating activity? A. Cash paid for dividends B. Cash paid for interest C. Cash received from issuing bonds D. Cash paid to purchase equipment
B. Cash paid for interest
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Which of the following accounting changes is accounted for prospectively? A. Change in depreciation method B. Correction of an error C. Change in inventory method D. Change from LIFO to FIFO
A. Change in depreciation method
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At year-end, accounts payable increased by $9,000. What is the effect on cash paid to suppliers compared to cost of goods sold? A. Cash paid is $9,000 more than COGS B. Cash paid is $9,000 less than COGS C. Cash paid equals COGS D. COGS is $9,000 more than cash paid
B. Cash paid is $9,000 less than COGS
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Which change would increase net cash provided by operating activities under the indirect method? A. Increase in inventory B. Decrease in accounts payable C. Increase in accounts receivable D. Decrease in prepaid expenses
D. Decrease in prepaid expense
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Under modified accrual accounting, revenues are recognized when they are: A. Earned and realized B. Measurable and available C. Earned and collectible D. Received in cash
B. Measurable and available
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Under modified accrual accounting, which of the following is recognized as an expenditure when incurred? A. Depreciation expense B. Issuance of long-term debt C. Interest on long-term debt D. Purchase of inventory
D. Purchase of inventory
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A not-for-profit organization receives a cash contribution with a donor-imposed restriction that must be used next year. How should the contribution be reported when received? A. As revenue without donor restrictions B. As deferred revenue (liability) C. As revenue with donor restrictions D. As an increase to net assets without donor restrictions
C. As revenue with donor restrictions
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For an operating lease under ASC 842, how is lease expense recognized by the lessee? A. Front-loaded over the lease term B. Straight-line over the lease term C. Only when cash payments are made D. Based on variable usage
B. Straight-line over the lease term
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A company issues a bond at a discount. Compared to the cash interest paid, the interest expense recognized each period will be: A. Less than cash interest paid B. Equal to cash interest paid C. Greater than cash interest paid D. Zero until maturity
C. Greater than cash interest paid
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Under U.S. GAAP, inventory is reported at the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV). NRV is best defined as: A. Estimated selling price less estimated costs of completion and disposal B. Replacement cost C. Historical cost adjusted for inflation D. Estimated selling price less a normal profit margin
A. Estimated selling price less estimated costs of completion and disposal
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Which of the following represents the most restrictive classification of fund balance in a governmental fund? A. Assigned B. Committed C. Restricted D. Nonspendable
D. Nonspendable
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A not-for-profit receives a promise to give cash that is conditional upon achieving a specific outcome. How should the NFP account for the promise when received? A. Record contribution revenue with donor restrictions B. Record contribution revenue without donor restrictions C. Record a refundable advance (liability) D. Disclose in the notes only
C. Record a refundable advance (liability)
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Which change would decrease net cash provided by operating activities? A. Decrease in accounts receivable B. Increase in accounts payable C. Increase in inventory D. Decrease in prepaid expenses
C. Increase in inventory
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A bond was issued at a premium. Compared to the cash interest paid, the interest expense recognized each period will be: A. Greater than cash interest paid B. Equal to cash interest paid C. Less than cash interest paid D. Zero until maturity
C. Less than cash interest paid
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Which of the following is true for both finance and operating leases under ASC 842? A. Lease expense is front-loaded B. A right-of-use asset is recognized C. Only finance leases are recorded on the balance sheet D. Lease payments are expensed only when paid
B. A right-of-use asset is recognized
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A not-for-profit receives a conditional promise to give cash next year. What is recorded at the time of the promise? A. Contribution revenue with donor restrictions B. Contribution revenue without donor restrictions C. Refundable advance (liability) D. Nothing recorded (ignore completely)
C. Refundable advance (liability)
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Under U.S. GAAP, which of the following is classified as a financing activity? A. Cash paid for interest B. Cash paid for dividends C. Cash received from customers D. Cash paid to suppliers
B. Cash paid for dividends
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Which statement best describes expense recognition for a finance lease by the lessee? A. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis B. Interest and amortization create a front-loaded expense pattern C. Lease payments are expensed only when paid D. No expense is recognized until ownership transfers
B. Interest and amortization create a front-loaded expense pattern
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Which of the following adjustments would be added to net income when calculating net cash provided by operating activities? A. Increase in accounts receivable B. Decrease in accounts payable C. Gain on sale of equipment D. Depreciation expense
D. Depreciation expense
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A company issues bonds at a discount. Compared to the cash interest paid, the interest expense recognized each period will be: A. Less than cash interest paid B. Equal to cash interest paid C. Greater than cash interest paid D. Zero until maturity
C. Greater than cash interest paid
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At lease commencement, which of the following is recorded by the lessee? A. Lease expense only B. Lease liability only C. Right-of-use asset only D. Lease liability and right-of-use asset
D. Lease liability and right-of-use asset
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Under U.S. GAAP, which of the following is classified as a financing activity? A. Cash paid for interest B. Cash paid for dividends C. Cash received from customers D. Cash paid to suppliers
B. Cash paid for dividends
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Which statement correctly describes expense recognition for an operating lease under ASC 842? A. Interest and amortization result in a front-loaded expense pattern B. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term C. Lease payments are expensed only when paid D. No expense is recognized until ownership transfers
B. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term
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Which of the following funds uses modified accrual accounting and the current financial resources measurement focus? A. Enterprise Fund B. Pension Trust Fund C. General Fund D. Internal Service Fund
C. General Fund
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Which of the following is NOT a governmental fund? A. General Fund B. Capital Projects Fund C. Enterprise Fund D. Permanent Fund
C. Enterprise Fund
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Under modified accrual accounting, revenues are recognized when they are: A. Earned and realizable B. Earned and collectible C. Measurable and available D. Received in cash
C. Measurable and availabl
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Under modified accrual accounting, interest on long-term debt is recognized as an expenditure when: A. The interest is incurred B. The interest is accrued C. The interest is due and payable D. The debt is issued
C. The interest is due and payable
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Which fund balance classification includes inventory and prepaid items? A. Restricted B. Committed C. Assigned D. Nonspendable
D. Nonspendable
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Where are capital assets (buildings, equipment) reported for a governmental fund? A. In the General Fund financial statements using modified accrual B. In the government-wide financial statements using full accrual C. In the Capital Projects Fund as expenditures only D. They are not reported anywhere
B. In the government-wide financial statements using full accrual
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Which of the following correctly describes net assets without donor restrictions? A. Assets restricted by donors for a specific purpose B. Assets that must be maintained permanently C. Assets available for general use by the organization D. Assets restricted for future periods
C. Assets available for general use by the organization
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When a not-for-profit organization satisfies a donor-imposed restriction, which of the following occurs? A. Net assets with donor restrictions increase B. Net assets without donor restrictions decrease C. Net assets with donor restrictions are reclassified to without donor restrictions D. Contribution revenue is deferred
C. Net assets with donor restrictions are reclassified to without donor restrictions
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Which of the following best indicates a conditional contribution? A. A donor restricts funds to be used next year B. A donor requires funds be used for a specific program C. A donor requires a measurable outcome before funds are retained D. A donor restricts funds for a specific purpose
C. A donor requires a measurable outcome before funds are retained
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Which of the following is reported as an other financing source in a governmental fund? A. Purchase of equipment B. Issuance of long-term bonds C. Depreciation expense D. Payment of principal on long-term debt
B. Issuance of long-term bonds
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Which of the following is recorded as an expenditure in a governmental fund? A. Depreciation on government buildings B. Purchase of equipment C. Issuance of long-term bonds D. Accrual of interest on long-term debt
B. Purchase of equipment
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Which of the following is reported only in the government-wide financial statements and not in governmental fund statements? A. Expenditures for police salaries B. Cash and receivables C. Long-term bonds payable D. Revenues from property taxes
C. Long-term bonds payable
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Property tax revenue is levied in November, due in January, and expected to be collected within 60 days after year-end. When should the revenue be recognized in the General Fund? A. When the levy is made B. When cash is collected in January C. In the current year, when measurable and available D. In the following year, when cash is received
C. In the current year, when measurable and available
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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Debt Service Fund? A. To account for resources used to acquire capital assets B. To account for resources accumulated to pay principal and interest on long-term debt C. To account for general operating activities D. To account for business-type activities of the government
B. To account for resources accumulated to pay principal and interest on long-term debt
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A not-for-profit organization receives cash with a donor stipulation that the funds must be used only if the organization raises matching funds from other donors. How should the NFP report the cash received? A. Contribution revenue without donor restrictions B. Contribution revenue with donor restrictions C. Refundable advance (liability) D. Deferred revenue recognized over time
C. Refundable advance (liability)