Question 1

Ramiro Company purchased 40% of the outstanding stock of Marco Company on January 1, 2015. Marco reported net income of $95,000 and declared dividends of $35,000 during 2015. How much would Ramiro adjust their investment in Marco Company under the equity method?

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Question 2

Albright Company purchased as a long-term investment $500,000 of Benton Corporation 10-year, 9% bonds. Present entries to record the following selected transactions:

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Question 3

On May 1, 2012, Chase Inc. purchases $60,000 of 10-year, Manus Corporation 8% bonds dated March 1, 2012 at 100 plus accrued interest. What entry would Chase record when receiving its semiannual interest on March 1, 2013?

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Question 4

Purchased $400,000 of ABC Co. 5% bonds at 100 plus accrued interest of $4,500. Sold $250,000 of bonds at 97. The journal entry for the purchase would include:

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When purchasing bonds, the buyer must pay accrued interest to the seller. This creates a liability for the buyer called interest receivable, which is the amount of interest that has been earned by the seller but not yet paid. Therefore, the journal entry for the purchase would include a debit to Bonds Payable for $400,000 and a debit to Interest Receivable for $4,500 (the amount of accrued interest paid).

Question 5

On August 1, 2011, Airport Company sold Paxton Company $1,000,000 of 10-year, 6% bonds, dated July 1 at 100 plus accrued interest. On March 1, 2012, Paxton sold half of the bonds for $520,000 plus accrued interest. Present entries to record the following transactions:

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Question 6

Herberto Company had a net income of $74,000, and other comprehensive loss of $8,500 for 2012. On January 1, 2012, the Retained Earnings balance was $425,000 and the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance was $52,000. Determine the (a) comprehensive income for 2012, (b) Retained Earnings balance on December 31, 2012, and (c) the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on December 31, 2012.

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Question 7

The income statement for Dodson Corporation reported net income of $22,400 for the year ended December 31, 2012 before considering the following:
During the year the company purchased available-for-sale securities. At year end, the fair value of the investment portfolio was $2,100 more than cost.
The balance of retained earnings was $83,000 on December 31, 2011. Dobson Corporation paid $9,000 in cash dividends in 2012. Calculate the balance of retained earnings on December 31, 2012.

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Question 8

Gerardo Company had a net income of $75,000, and other comprehensive income of $12,500 for 2012. On January 1, 2012, the Retained Earnings balance was $525,000 and the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance was $55,000. Determine the (a) comprehensive income for 2012, (b) Retained Earnings balance on December 31, 2012, and (c) the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on December 31, 2012.

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Question 9

Journalize the entries to record the following selected transactions of Oliver Co.:

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Question 10

On February 12, Addison, Inc. purchased 6,000 shares of Lucas Company at $22 per share plus a $240 brokerage fee. On August 22, Lucas paid a $0.42 dividend per share. On November 10, 4,000 shares of Lucas stock were sold for $28 per share less a $160 brokerage fee. The journal entry for the sale would include:

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Question 11

On January 1, 2012, Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments had a zero balance. On December 31, 2012, the cost of the available-for-sale securities was $48,700, and the fair value was $39,200. Prepare the adjusting entry to record the unrealized gain or loss for available-for-sale investments on December 31, 2012.

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Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Debt Securities
Business Combination
Equity Method
Available-for-sale Securities
Equity Securities
Investee
Held-to-maturity Securities
Investor
Trading Securities
Cost Method

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Question 13

Compare and contrast why companies invest cash in short-term temporary investments vs. long-term investments.

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Question 14

Purchased $400,000 of ABC Co. 5% bonds at 100 plus accrued interest of $4,500. Sold $250,000 of bonds at 97 plus accrued interest. The journal entry for the sale would include:

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Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Cost Method
Consolidated Financial Statements
Dividend Yield
Unrealized Gain or Loss on Investments.
Subsidiary Company
Amortized Cost
Equity Method
Fair Value
Valuation Allowance for Investments
Parent Company

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Question 16

Define (1) debt securities and (2) equity securities. Include their similarities and differences in your discussion.

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Question 17

On May 1, 2015, Chase Inc. purchases $60,000 of 10-year, Manus Corporation 6% bonds dated March 1, 2015 at 100 plus accrued interest. What entry would Chase record when receiving its semiannual interest on September 1?

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Question 18

The income statement for Hudson Company reported net income of $345,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012 before considering the following:
During the year the company purchased trading securities. At year end, the fair value of the investment portfolio was $23,000 less than cost.
The balance of retained earnings was $823,000 on December 31, 2011. Hudson Company paid $43,000 in cash dividends in 2012. Calculate the balance of retained earnings on December 31, 2012.

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Question 19

Pepito Company purchased 40% of the outstanding stock of Reyes Company on January 1, 2012. Reyes reported net income of $75,000 and declared dividends of $15,000 during 2012. How much would Pepito adjust their investment in Reyes Company under the equity method?

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Question 20

On February 12, Addison, Inc. purchased 6,000 shares of Lucas Company at $22 per share plus a $240 brokerage fee. On August 22, Lucas paid a $0.42 dividend per share. On November 10, 4,000 shares of Lucas stock were sold for $28 per share less a $160 brokerage fee. The journal entry to record the purchase would include:

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