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Under FOB shipping point terms, who is responsible for freight charges?
Under FOB shipping point terms, who is responsible for freight charges?
Which term indicates that the freight charge is already paid by the seller?
Which term indicates that the freight charge is already paid by the seller?
What occurs under FAS shipping terms?
What occurs under FAS shipping terms?
When does ownership of the goods pass under CIF terms?
When does ownership of the goods pass under CIF terms?
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What does 'freight collect' mean in shipping terms?
What does 'freight collect' mean in shipping terms?
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In which shipping term does the risk of loss pass to the buyer once the goods are unloaded?
In which shipping term does the risk of loss pass to the buyer once the goods are unloaded?
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Which of the following statements about 'freight terms' is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about 'freight terms' is incorrect?
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What is the implication of using CIF shipping terms for the buyer?
What is the implication of using CIF shipping terms for the buyer?
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Which statement is true regarding consigned goods?
Which statement is true regarding consigned goods?
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What is the primary requirement for using the periodic inventory system?
What is the primary requirement for using the periodic inventory system?
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In the event of a sale of consigned goods, what does the consignee retain from the sales proceeds?
In the event of a sale of consigned goods, what does the consignee retain from the sales proceeds?
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What is the main difference between the periodic and perpetual inventory systems?
What is the main difference between the periodic and perpetual inventory systems?
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How should inventories be presented in the statement of financial position?
How should inventories be presented in the statement of financial position?
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Which type of inventory system is generally more beneficial for items with a large individual peso investment?
Which type of inventory system is generally more beneficial for items with a large individual peso investment?
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What must be disclosed in the notes to financial statements regarding inventories?
What must be disclosed in the notes to financial statements regarding inventories?
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Which statement is accurate regarding the cash remittance made to the consignor?
Which statement is accurate regarding the cash remittance made to the consignor?
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What percentage of accounts receivable is estimated for doubtful accounts?
What percentage of accounts receivable is estimated for doubtful accounts?
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What is the correct journal entry for doubtful accounts expense when the total allowance is $60,000?
What is the correct journal entry for doubtful accounts expense when the total allowance is $60,000?
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What approach does the percent of sales method primarily favor?
What approach does the percent of sales method primarily favor?
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What is a significant drawback of the percent of sales method in accounting for accounts receivable?
What is a significant drawback of the percent of sales method in accounting for accounts receivable?
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Which of the following accurately describes inventories?
Which of the following accurately describes inventories?
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Which type of inventory classification involves a business buying and selling goods in the same form as purchased?
Which type of inventory classification involves a business buying and selling goods in the same form as purchased?
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To determine the appropriate rate for calculating doubtful accounts expense, what should prior years' bad debt losses be divided by?
To determine the appropriate rate for calculating doubtful accounts expense, what should prior years' bad debt losses be divided by?
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What may happen if there is a significant fluctuation in the proportion of cash and credit sales?
What may happen if there is a significant fluctuation in the proportion of cash and credit sales?
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What is the primary purpose of trade discounts?
What is the primary purpose of trade discounts?
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How should a physical count of inventory be conducted in a perpetual system?
How should a physical count of inventory be conducted in a perpetual system?
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What does cash discount primarily encourage?
What does cash discount primarily encourage?
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Which method records purchases at the gross amount of the invoice?
Which method records purchases at the gross amount of the invoice?
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Which statement is true regarding the net method of recording purchases?
Which statement is true regarding the net method of recording purchases?
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What is a significant drawback of the gross method?
What is a significant drawback of the gross method?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the cost of inventories?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cost of inventories?
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What is the likely outcome when using the gross method consistently over time?
What is the likely outcome when using the gross method consistently over time?
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Which component is NOT included in the cost of purchase for inventories?
Which component is NOT included in the cost of purchase for inventories?
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What does the cost of conversion primarily consist of?
What does the cost of conversion primarily consist of?
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How is fixed production overhead allocated to the cost of conversion?
How is fixed production overhead allocated to the cost of conversion?
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Which category of production overhead varies directly with the volume of production?
Which category of production overhead varies directly with the volume of production?
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What happens to unallocated fixed overhead?
What happens to unallocated fixed overhead?
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How is variable production overhead allocated to units of production?
How is variable production overhead allocated to units of production?
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What is NOT considered a direct attributable cost for bringing inventories to their present location?
What is NOT considered a direct attributable cost for bringing inventories to their present location?
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Which factor does NOT affect the allocation of fixed production overhead?
Which factor does NOT affect the allocation of fixed production overhead?
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What inventory costing method is now disallowed under the current accounting standards?
What inventory costing method is now disallowed under the current accounting standards?
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How does the First in, First out (FIFO) method affect net income during periods of inflation?
How does the First in, First out (FIFO) method affect net income during periods of inflation?
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What measurement approach does PAS 2 state for inventories?
What measurement approach does PAS 2 state for inventories?
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What does net realizable value (NRV) account for?
What does net realizable value (NRV) account for?
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What is a significant drawback of the FIFO inventory method?
What is a significant drawback of the FIFO inventory method?
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Which of the following situations does NOT impact the recoverability of inventory costs?
Which of the following situations does NOT impact the recoverability of inventory costs?
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What is a primary conclusion regarding the FIFO method in declining price scenarios?
What is a primary conclusion regarding the FIFO method in declining price scenarios?
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Which statement holds true about the cost of goods sold under the FIFO method?
Which statement holds true about the cost of goods sold under the FIFO method?
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Study Notes
Trade Receivables
- Claims arising from the sale of goods/services in the ordinary course of business
- Examples include accounts receivable, trade debtors, and trade accounts receivable
- Supported by formal promises to pay (notes receivable)
Nontrade Receivables
- Claims from sources other than the sale of goods/services in the ordinary course of business
- Examples include advances to shareholders, directors, officers, or employees
Current and Non-current Receivables
- Receivables expected to be collected within one year are current assets
- Receivables expected to be collected in more than one year are non-current assets
Trade and Other Receivables
- A combined line item on the balance sheet
- Details are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements
Accounts Receivable Examples
- $5,000,000.00
- ($200,000.00) Allowance for doubtful accounts
- $1,000,000.00 Notes Receivable
- $150,000.00 Accrued interest on note receivable
- $100,000.00 Advances to officers and employees
- $250,000.00 Dividends receivable
Total Trade and Other Receivables
- $6,300,000.00
Initial Measurement of Accounts Receivable
- Recognized at fair value plus transaction costs
- Fair value is typically the transaction price
- Short-term receivables are measured at face amount or original invoice amount
Subsequent Measurement
- Accounts receivable measured at amortized cost (net realizable value)
- Net realizable value is the amount of cash expected to be collected, or the estimated recoverable amount
Customer Credit Balances
- Result from overpayments, returns, allowances, and advance payments from customers
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