Question 1

Common stock represents an external source of stockholders' equity, whereas retained earnings represents an internal source.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The primary focus for financial accounting information is to provide information useful for: Investing decisions  \quad Credit decisions
a.  \quad\quad Yes \quad\quad\quad\quad  Yes
b.  \quad\quad Yes \quad\quad\quad\quad  No
c. \quad\quad  No  \quad\quad\quad\quad Yes
d.  \quad\quad No \quad\quad\quad\quad  No

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A)   Option a
B)   Option b
C)   Option c
D)   Option d E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Financial reporting objectives do not include providing information:

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A)   Useful to investors and creditors in making decisions.
B)   To determine market values, assess profit potential, and evaluate management.
C)   Helpful to investors in predicting cash flows.
D)   That tells about a company's economic resources and claims to those resources.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The balance sheet depicts which of the following equations?

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A)   Net income = revenue - expenses.
B)   Ending retained earnings = beginning retained earnings + net income - dividends.
C)   Assets = liabilities + stockholders' equity.
D)   Net cash flows = total cash inflows - total cash outflows.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following items is reported in the statement of stockholders' equity?

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A)   Total assets.
B)   Total expenses.
C)   Net income.
D)   Operating cash flows.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Below are incomplete financial statements for Beasley, Incorporated. Calculate the missing amounts.

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Question 7

Stimpleton Company engages in the following cash payments:   Purchase equipment $2,000 Pay rent 500 Repay loan to the bank 5,000 Pay workers’ salaries 1,000\begin{array} { l r } 	ext { Purchase equipment } & \$ 2,000 \	ext { Pay rent } & 500 \	ext { Repay loan to the bank } & 5,000 \	ext { Pay workers&#x27; salaries } & 1,000\end{array} Purchase equipment  Pay rent  Repay loan to the bank  Pay workers’ salaries ​$2,0005005,0001,000​  What is the total amount of cash paid for operating activities?

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A)   $6,000.
B)   $2,000.
C)   $7,000.
D)   $1,500. E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

How does the value of an audit affect financial statements?

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Question 9

Liabilities are shown in which of the following statements?

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A)   Income statement.
B)   Statement of cash flows.
C)   Balance sheet.
D)   Statement of stockholders' equity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The primary purpose(s)  of financial accounting is (are)  to:

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A)   Measure and record business transactions.
B)   Prepare federal and state tax returns.
C)   Communicate financial results to investors and creditors.
D)   a and cE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

At the end of the current period, Maltese, Inc. reports the following amounts: Assets = $50,000; Liabilities = $28,000; Dividends = $4,000; Revenues = $22,000; Expenses = $16,000. Calculate net income and stockholders' equity at the end of the period.

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Question 12

Independent auditors express an opinion on the:

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A)   Fairness of financial statements.
B)   Amount of income taxes a company owes to the government.
C)   Quality of the company's products.
D)   Quality of a company's workforce.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Limited liability means:

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A)   Stockholders of a corporation are not obligated to pay the corporation's debts out of their own pocket.
B)   Liabilities of a company cannot exceed its assets.
C)   Companies are not allowed to borrow unless they are profitable.
D)   Companies are less likely to be sued if they are formed as a corporation.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Enhancing qualitative characteristics of accounting information include:

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A)   Relevance and comparability.
B)   Comparability and consistency.
C)   Faithful representation and relevance.
D)   Cost effectiveness and materiality.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Accounting is a system of maintaining records of a company's operations and communicating this information to decision makers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Operating activities include transactions that relate to the primary operations of the company.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the three fundamental business activities that accountants measure. What account classifications are typically associated with each type of business activity?

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Question 18

The International Accounting Standards Board:

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A)   Is governed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
B)   Can overrule the FASB when their policies disagree.
C)   Promotes the use of high-quality, understandable global accounting standards.
D)   Is the primary standard-setting body in the United States.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a major section in the statement of cash flows?

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A)   Cash flows from operating activities.
B)   Cash flows from financing activities.
C)   Cash flows from customers.
D)   Cash flows from investing activities.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The accounting equation is defined as:

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A)   Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity.
B)   Assets = Liabilities - Stockholders' Equity.
C)   Net Income = Revenues - Expenses.
D)   Liabilities + Revenues = Assets.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 1: Accounting Information and Decision Making

Financial reporting objectives do not include providing information:

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Liabilities are shown in which of the following statements?

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Which of the following items is reported in the statement of stockholders' equity?

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The International Accounting Standards Board:

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How does the value of an audit affect financial statements?

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Common stock represents an external source of stockholders' equity, whereas retained earnings represents an internal source.

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Describe the three fundamental business activities that accountants measure. What account classifications are typically associated with each type of business activity?

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Enhancing qualitative characteristics of accounting information include:

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The primary purpose(s) of financial accounting is (are) to:

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Accounting is a system of maintaining records of a company's operations and communicating this information to decision makers.

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At the end of the current period, Maltese, Inc. reports the following amounts: Assets = $50,000; Liabilities = $28,000; Dividends = $4,000; Revenues = $22,000; Expenses = $16,000. Calculate net income and stockholders' equity at the end of the period.

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The accounting equation is defined as:

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The balance sheet depicts which of the following equations?

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Which of the following is not a major section in the statement of cash flows?

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Below are incomplete financial statements for Beasley, Incorporated. Calculate the missing amounts.

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Limited liability means:

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Independent auditors express an opinion on the:

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Operating activities include transactions that relate to the primary operations of the company.

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Liabilities are shown in which of the following statements?

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The accounting equation is defined as:

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