Questions and Answers
Which of the following items has no effect on retained earnings? (Select one)
Revenue recognition requires what?
What is La More's 2011 net income using accrual accounting? (Select one)
The Unearned Service Revenue account is classified as a(n)?
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Should a journal entry be made on March 6 when Freeze Company hires a new employee? (Select one)
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What entry is made when Decker Industries purchased supplies of $500 on account? (Select one)
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Accrued expenses are?
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Depreciation is the process of?
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All of the following are characteristics of accounting information except?
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Debits?
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Net income results when?
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What did Barnes Company show as total credits on its trial balance? (Select one)
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Which accounts normally have credit balances?
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The accounting equation may be expressed as?
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Study Notes
Retained Earnings
- Land purchases have no effect on retained earnings.
- Retained earnings are influenced by expenses, dividends, and revenues.
Revenue Recognition
- Revenue must be recognized in the period it is earned.
- Accurate reporting requires recognizing a receivable on the statement of financial position.
- All choices mentioned are correct regarding revenue recognition.
Net Income Calculation
- La More Company had sales of $4,500 on account; collected $2,000 for future services; paid $1,375 in salaries; and purchased airline tickets for $250.
- Using accrual accounting, La More's 2011 net income totals $3,125.
Unearned Service Revenue
- The Unearned Service Revenue account is classified as a liability.
- It reflects services owed to customers that have been paid in advance.
Employee Hiring Journal Entry
- Hiring an employee does not require a journal entry upon hiring, as it's not recognized as an economic event yet.
- All obligations must have a measurable dollar amount to be recorded in accounting.
Purchase of Supplies
- Decker Industries’ purchase of supplies for $500 on account is recorded with a debit to Supplies and a credit to Accounts Payable.
Accrued Expenses
- Accrued expenses are costs incurred but not yet paid or recorded in the financial statements.
Depreciation
- Depreciation allocates the cost of an asset to expense over its useful life in a systematic manner.
Characteristics of Accounting Information
- Flexibility is not considered a primary characteristic of accounting information; key characteristics include reliability, comparability, and relevance.
Debits and Credits
- Debits increase assets and decrease liabilities, while credits increase liabilities and revenues.
Net Income Determination
- Net income results when revenues exceed expenses.
Trial Balance Credits
- Total credits on Barnes Company’s trial balance amount to $33,400, including common stock and service revenues.
Accounts with Credit Balances
- Accounts typically maintaining credit balances include revenues, liabilities, and retained earnings.
Accounting Equation
- The accounting equation is expressed as Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity, representing the foundational balance in accounting.
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Test your understanding of key accounting concepts including retained earnings, revenue recognition, and net income calculation. This quiz covers essential topics for mastering financial statements and journal entries related to employee hiring and unearned revenue.