Liabilities and Equity in Accounting
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What does liquidity refer to?

  • Issuing bonds at par value
  • Paying interest on notes payable
  • Having enough assets to cover short-term obligations (correct)
  • Having enough assets to cover long-term obligations

What is the formula for calculating interest expense on a note payable?

Interest Expense = Note Face Amount x Interest Rate x Time Note is Outstanding

A company purchases goods by issuing a 2-month note of $40,000 with an interest rate of 9% on March 1. What is the interest expense on April 30?

$600

What is the journal entry to record the payment of the note in the previous question on April 30?

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If a company's year-end is December 31 and it issued a 2-month note of $40,000 with an interest rate of 9% on December 1 of Year 1. What is the adjusting journal entry for year-end?

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What is the difference between a bond's market rate and its contract rate?

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When a bond is issued at par value, what does that mean?

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When a bond is issued at par value, the company debits Bonds Payable and credits Cash.

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If a company issues bonds with a par value of $500,000 and an 8% interest rate payable semiannually, how much interest expense is recorded each semiannual period?

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Cosmo Corporation issues 12%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $450,000 that pay interest semiannually. How much money does Cosmo Corporation get in exchange for issuing the bonds?

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Cosmo Corporation issues 12%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $450,000 that pay interest semiannually. How much interest will investors receive annually?

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Cosmo Corporation issues 12%, 10-year bonds with a par value of $450,000 that pay interest semiannually. How much cash will the company have to pay for each bond interest payment?

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If the market rate is higher than the bond's contract rate, the bond will be issued at a premium.

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The times-interest-earned ratio measures the ability of a company to meet its interest obligations with operating income.

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What is the difference between shares authorized and shares issued?

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Treasury stock is a contra equity account.

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When a company declares a stock dividend, it debits Dividends Payable and credits Cash

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What is the difference between a small stock dividend and a large stock dividend?

<p>A small stock dividend is less than 25% of outstanding shares, while a large stock dividend is more than 25% of outstanding shares. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stock splits change the total number of shares outstanding but do not affect the total stockholders' equity.

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Which of the following is not a component of the Times-Interest-Earned Ratio?

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In horizontal analysis, all numbers are converted into a percentage of total revenue or total assets of the same year.

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Trend analysis focuses on changes in financial performance across multiple accounting periods, comparing each period to a base year.

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Which of the following is not a component of the DuPont framework?

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A high Equity Multiplier indicates that a company relies heavily on debt financing.

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Cash flow from operating activities is typically negative in the start-up stage.

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Cash flow from investing activities is typically negative in the growth stage.

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Cash flow from financing activities is typically positive in the maturity stage.

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Cash flow from operating activities is typically positive in the decline stage.

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Investing activities involve transactions that affect long-term liabilities, such as notes payable, bonds payable, and equity.

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Net cash provided by operating activities can be calculated using both the direct and indirect methods.

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Reconciling the statement of cash flows involves examining how individual line items changed from one period to the next.

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Which of the following is not a source of cash flow?

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Flashcards

Current Liabilities Definition

Obligations due within one year of the balance sheet date.

Long-Term Liabilities Definition

Obligations due after one year from the balance sheet date.

Liquidity

A company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.

Current Ratio

Measures a company's ability to pay current liabilities with its current assets.

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Interest Expense on a Note Payable

Calculated as: Note Face Amount x Interest Rate x Time Note is Outstanding

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Accrued Interest

Interest expense that has been incurred but not yet paid.

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Bonds

Debt instruments that allow companies to raise capital.

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Issuing Bonds

The process of selling bonds to investors.

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Par Value

The face value of a bond, also known as the face amount.

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Contract Rate

The interest rate stated on the bond certificate.

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Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate for similar bonds in the market.

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Bond Issued at Par Value

Occurs when the contract rate equals the market rate.

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Journal Entry for Bond Issuance at Par

Debit Cash, Credit Bonds Payable.

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Bond Interest Expense

The interest expense incurred on a bond.

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Bond Issued at a Premium

Occurs when the contract rate is higher than the market rate.

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Bond Issued at a Discount

Occurs when the contract rate is lower than the market rate.

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Times-Interest Earned Ratio

Measures a company's ability to cover its interest expense with operating income.

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Common Stock Issuance

The process of selling shares of common stock to investors.

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Par Value of Stock

The stated value of a share of common stock.

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Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value

The amount received for common stock that exceeds the par value.

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Authorized Shares

The maximum number of shares a company can issue.

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Issued Shares

The total number of shares that have been sold to investors.

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Outstanding Shares

The number of shares that are currently held by investors.

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Treasury Stock

Shares of stock that have been bought back by the company.

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Dividend Declaration Date

The date when the board of directors announces a dividend.

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Record Date

The date when the company identifies shareholders eligible for the dividend.

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Payment Date

The date when the company actually pays the dividend.

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Stock Dividend

A distribution of additional shares of stock to shareholders.

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Small Stock Dividend

A distribution of 25% or less of previously outstanding shares.

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Large Stock Dividend

A distribution of more than 25% of previously outstanding shares.

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Stock Split

A reduction in the par value of a share of stock.

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Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Measures a company's profits per share of common stock.

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Study Notes

Liabilities

  • Current liabilities are obligations due within one year.
  • Long-term liabilities are obligations due after one year.
  • Classifying liabilities as current or long-term helps assess a company's liquidity.
  • Interest Expense is calculated as: Note Face Amount x Interest Rate x Time Note is Outstanding.

Notes Payable

  • Interest expense is recorded in the period the interest is accrued.
  • Example entries for calculating interest expense and recording note payments are illustrated.

Bonds Payable

  • Bonds are debt instruments for raising capital.
  • Bonds issued at par value have the contract rate equal to the market rate.
  • The journal entry for issuing bonds at par value is debiting cash and crediting bonds payable.
  • Bonds typically pay interest semiannually.
  • The journal entry for interest expense on a bond is debiting interest expense and crediting cash.

Equity

  • Stock is often issued above par value.
  • Issued stock increases total shares outstanding
  • Issued stock increases total equity.
  • Treasury stock is a contra-equity account.
  • Dividend declaration, record, and payment dates are important dates in dividend accounting.

Horizontal Analysis

  • Stakeholders use horizontal analysis to compare financial performance over time.
  • Financial statement items are compared to a base year.
  • The changes in financial statement items are calculated in both dollar and percentage terms to gauge trends.

Vertical Analysis

  • Vertical analysis expresses each item on a financial statement as a percentage of a base amount for that statement.
  • Income statement items are expressed as a percentage of revenue.
  • Balance sheet items are expressed as a percentage of total assets.

Return on Equity (ROE)

  • ROE is a profitability measure calculated as net income divided by total equity.
  • DuPont framework analyzes ROE components (profit margin, asset turnover, equity multiplier)—higher ratios indicate better performance.

Statement of Cash Flows

  • The statement of cash flows explains the sources and uses of cash during a period.
  • Cash flow activities are categorized into operating, investing, and financing.
  • The statement's purpose is to reconcile beginning and ending cash balances.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to liabilities and equity in accounting, including current and long-term liabilities, notes payable, bonds payable, and stock issuance. Test your understanding of how these elements influence a company's financial health and liquidity.

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