Question 1

If a company had income before interest and taxes in the amount of $2,345,540 and a times interest earned ratio of 5.2,what is the total amount of the company's interest expense?

Accepted Answer

To find the total interest expense, we need to use the formula for times interest earned ratio:

Times Interest Earned Ratio = (Income Before Interest and Taxes) / (Total Interest Expense)

We know the income before interest and taxes is $2,345,540 and the times interest earned ratio is 5.2.

5.2 = 2,345,540 / Total Interest Expense

Total Interest Expense = 2,345,540 / 5.2

Total Interest Expense = $451,065

Therefore, the answer is choice A.

Question 2

Mission Company has three employees:   
-What are Mission Company's total August payroll taxes for Clark?

Accepted Answer

The total August payroll taxes for Clark are $946.35.

Question 3

If a company had net income of $2,379,600,interest expense of 234,000,a tax rate of 40%,and operating income of $4,200,000,what is the times interest earned ratio?

Accepted Answer

The times interest earned ratio is calculated as operating income divided by interest expense. Here, it is $4,200,000 / $234,000 = 17.95.

Question 4

An employee earnings report:

Accepted Answer

An employee earnings report is a cumulative record of an employee's hours worked, gross earnings, deductions, and net pay. It provides a summary of the employee's earnings and deductions for a specific period of time. This report is important for both the employer and the employee as it ensures that the correct amount of taxes are being withheld and paid. It is different from a W-2 or W-4 which are forms used for tax purposes.

Question 5

On October 10,2013,Printfast Company sells a commercial printer for $2,350 with a one-year warranty that covers parts.Warranty expense is projected to be 4% of sales.On February 28,2014,the printer requires repairs.The cost of the parts for the repair is $80 and Printfast pays their technician $150 to perform the repair.
-What is the warranty liability for this printer at the end of 2013?

Accepted Answer

The warranty liability is the estimated cost of repairs that will be covered under the warranty. Since the warranty expense is projected to be 4% of sales and the printer was sold for $2,350, the warranty liability at the end of 2013 is:
$2,350 x 4% = $94.00
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Option A is too low, Option B is the amount of the repair costs only, Option D is incorrect because there is a liability, and Option E is the selling price of the printer.

Question 6

A table that shows the amount of federal income tax to be withheld from an employee's pay is the:

Accepted Answer

The Wage Bracket Withholding Table is used to determine the amount of federal income tax to withhold from an employee's pay based on their earnings and tax status.

Question 7

Mission Company has three employees:   
-What are Mission Company's total August payroll taxes for Smith?

Accepted Answer

The total August payroll taxes for Smith can be calculated as follows:
- Social Security tax: Smith's gross pay is $800, so their Social Security tax is 6.2% x $800 = $49.60
- Medicare tax: Smith's gross pay is $800, so their Medicare tax is 1.45% x $800 = $11.60
- Federal unemployment tax: Smith's gross pay is $800, so the federal unemployment tax is 0.6% x $800 = $4.80
- State unemployment tax: The state unemployment tax rate varies depending on the state, but assuming a rate of 3%, the state unemployment tax for Smith would be 3% x $800 = $24.00
Adding these up, we get $49.60 + $11.60 + $4.80 + $24.00 = $90.00 in total payroll taxes for Smith. Since Mission Company has three employees, the total August payroll taxes for all three employees would be $90.00 x 3 = $270.00. Dividing this by the number of pay periods in August (assuming a monthly pay schedule), we get $270.00 ÷ 2 = $135.00. However, the question is asking specifically for Smith's portion, which we already calculated to be $90.00. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) $138.50 (none of the answer choices match our calculation, so we must assume that there is an error in the question).

Question 8

If a company paid $350,000 in bonuses,and net income prior to the bonus was $4,200,000,what was the bonus percentage offered to the employees?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

On October 10,2013,Printfast Company sells a commercial printer for $2,350 with a one-year warranty that covers parts.Warranty expense is projected to be 4% of sales.On February 28,2014,the printer requires repairs.The cost of the parts for the repair is $80 and Printfast pays their technician $150 to perform the repair.
-What warranty expense is recorded for this printer during 2014?

Accepted Answer

The warranty expense is recorded at the time of sale, not when the repair occurs. The expense was already estimated and recorded in 2013.

Question 10

The main purpose of the wage bracket withholding table is to:

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of the wage bracket withholding table is to compute the amount of federal income tax that needs to be withheld from an employee's paycheck based on their taxable income and withholding allowances claimed on their W-4 form. It does not calculate social security, Medicare, or gross earnings, and it is not used to prepare the W-4 form itself.

Question 11

An employer's federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) are reported:

Accepted Answer

FUTA taxes are reported annually, typically using IRS Form 940.

Question 12

If a company uses a special payroll bank account:

Accepted Answer

If a company uses a special payroll bank account, they can draw one check for the entire payroll on the regular bank account and deposit it in the payroll bank account. This allows for easier tracking of payroll expenses and ensures that funds are readily available for payroll. However, the company still needs to issue paychecks and W-2's and may use any depository bank for the payroll. Additionally, a payroll register is still necessary to keep track of payroll expenses.

Question 13

If Jefferson Company paid a bonus equal to 8% of net income after bonuses and the total bonus distributed was $420,000,how much was net income for the year?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Mission Company has three employees:   
-What are Mission Company's total August payroll taxes for Cain?

Accepted Answer

We don't have any information about Cain's salary or the total payroll for Mission Company, so we cannot calculate the payroll taxes for Cain. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as none of the other options make sense without more information.

Question 15

On October 10,2013,Printfast Company sells a commercial printer for $2,350 with a one-year warranty that covers parts.Warranty expense is projected to be 4% of sales.On February 28,2014,the printer requires repairs.The cost of the parts for the repair is $80 and Printfast pays their technician $150 to perform the repair.
-What is the warranty liability for this printer at the at the end of 2014?

Accepted Answer

Warranty expense is 4% of sales, so the warranty liability is $2,350 x 4% = $94. The repairs cost $80 for parts and $150 for labor, for a total of $230. The warranty liability is reduced by the cost of the repairs, so the warranty liability at the end of 2014 is $94 - $230 = -$136. However, warranty liabilities cannot be negative, so the warranty liability is $0.

Question 16

For the year ended December 31,2013,Mason Company has implemented an employee bonus program equal to 7% of Mason's net income,which employees will share equally.Mason's net income (pre-bonus) is expected to be $3,500,000,and bonus expense is deducted in computing net income.What is the amount that needs to be recorded for estimated bonus liability for 2013?

Accepted Answer

The bonus is 7% of the net income after deducting the bonus itself. Let B be the bonus. Then, B = 0.07 * (3,500,000 - B). Solving for B gives B = $228,972.

Question 17

A special bank account used solely for the purpose of paying employees is created by depositing the amount of each employees' net pay into the account every pay period.This account is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

This type of account is commonly known as a payroll bank account or a separate payroll account, which is used solely for the purpose of paying employees. It is separate from the company's general bank account and is used to deposit net pay for each employee every pay period.

Question 18

Mission Company has three employees:   
-What is the amount that Mission Company will withhold from Smith's August gross pay?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Mission Company has three employees:  
-What is the amount that Mission Company will withhold from Clark's August gross pay?

Accepted Answer

Without knowing Clark's gross pay, we cannot calculate the exact amount of withholding. However, we can make an educated guess based on the given options. Option A is the lowest value and is most likely to be the correct answer. Option E is the lowest value in cents and is unrealistic. Option B and C are high values and are unlikely to be correct. Option D is an extremely high value and is definitely not correct. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 20

Conner Company borrows $185,600 cash on November 1,2013,by signing a 120-day,8% note.What is the total amount of interest that Conner will recognize for this note?

Accepted Answer

To find the interest expense for the note, we need to use the following formula:

Interest expense = Principal x Rate x Time

Where:
Principal = $185,600
Rate = 8% per year or 2% per quarter (8%/4 quarters)
Time = 120 days/360 days in a year (since the note is for 120 days)

Interest expense = $185,600 x 2% x (120/360) = $3,912

Therefore, the total amount of interest that Conner will recognize for this note is $4,949 ($3,912 + $1,037 - interest accrued from Nov 1 to Dec 31). The correct answer is A.

Quiz 9: Reporting and Analyzing Current Liabilities

If a company had income before interest and taxes in the amount of $2,345,540 and a times interest earned ratio of 5.2,what is the total amount of the company's interest expense?

Mission Company has three employees: -What are Mission Company's total August payroll taxes for Clark?

If a company had net income of $2,379,600,interest expense of 234,000,a tax rate of 40%,and operating income of $4,200,000,what is the times interest earned ratio?

An employee earnings report:

A table that shows the amount of federal income tax to be withheld from an employee's pay is the:

Mission Company has three employees: -What are Mission Company's total August payroll taxes for Smith?

If a company paid $350,000 in bonuses,and net income prior to the bonus was $4,200,000,what was the bonus percentage offered to the employees?

The main purpose of the wage bracket withholding table is to:

An employer's federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) are reported:

If a company uses a special payroll bank account:

If Jefferson Company paid a bonus equal to 8% of net income after bonuses and the total bonus distributed was $420,000,how much was net income for the year?

Mission Company has three employees: -What are Mission Company's total August payroll taxes for Cain?

A special bank account used solely for the purpose of paying employees is created by depositing the amount of each employees' net pay into the account every pay period.This account is referred to as a(n) :

Mission Company has three employees: -What is the amount that Mission Company will withhold from Smith's August gross pay?

Mission Company has three employees: -What is the amount that Mission Company will withhold from Clark's August gross pay?

Conner Company borrows $185,600 cash on November 1,2013,by signing a 120-day,8% note.What is the total amount of interest that Conner will recognize for this note?