Intro to Financial Statements
Hard Practice Test
Financial Accounting
Introduction to Financial Statements
Hard Practice Test
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1. Which of the following statements related to generally accepted accounting principles is true?
a. it is government law that must be followed
b. it is a never changing set of principles and rules
c. it is determined by government regulators
d. it is a set of principles and guidelines at a given point in time
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d. GAAP is a set of principles and guidelines at a point in time. It changes as business situations change. It is not legally binding; however, due to the SEC adopting GAAP it must be followed by publicly traded companies.
2. External users of financial statement do not include
a. stockholders
b. lenders
c. investors
d. board of directors
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d. The board of directors is internal management. All others are external.
Investors and stockholders are the same thing.
3. An accounting system is used to provide information for which of the following
a. internal management
b. external shareholders
c. government regulators
d. all of the above
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d. The accounting system records transactions and provides the general ledger which is used for preparing financial statements for external users, internal reports for management, and the tax return for the IRS.
4. An audit report is issued by
a. management
b. internal auditors
c. a certified public accountant
d. the government
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c. The audit report is provided by an independent certified public accounting firm after examining accounts and determining if the financial statements are materially stated in accordance with GAAP. Internal auditors are accountants that work for the company.
5. Determine expenses for the period given the company had the following:
Retained earnings, beginning | $2,000 | Retained earnings, ending | $5,000 | |
Revenues this period | $8,000 | Dividends paid this period | $1,000 |
a. $9,000
b. $4,000
c. $7,000
d. $3,000
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b. The difference in beginning and ending retained earnings consists of profits and losses and dividends paid. Therefore beginning retained earnings of $2,000 +- profits/losses ??? less dividends paid of $1,000 must equal ending retained earnings of $5,000. Profits have to be $4,000. ($2,000 + $4,000 – $1,000 = $5,000) If revenues are $8,000 – expenses have to equal $4,000. Therefore, expenses have to be $4,000.
6. When total assets decrease and liabilities and common stock do not change and there are no dividends paid
a. retained earnings remains the same
b. revenues are less than expenses
c. revenues are greater than assets
d. the company had to purchase assets with cash
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b. The accounting equation has to stay in balance – Assets = Liabilities + O. Eq.
If assets decrease and liabilities do not change, owner’s equity has to decrease also.
When common stock does not change, the decrease must be to retained earnings. When dividends are not paid, a decrease comes from a loss. A loss occurs when revenues are less than expenses. (c.) will increase retained earnings because it is a profit. (d) will not change total assets; one asset is traded for another.
7. A company spent cash to purchase equipment. This transaction results in
a. total liabilities increased
b. total equity increased
c. total assets increased
d. none of the above
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d. Using cash to purchase equipment is trading one asset for another which leaves total assets the same. It does not change liabilities or equity.
8. A company provided services and will be paid next period. The transaction results in
a. total assets increased
b. total equity decreased
c. total liabilities decreased
d. total expenses increased
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a. Providing services is a revenue and the customer owes which is a receivable, increasing assets. Revenues increasing will increase owner’s equity, not decrease. This transactions does not impact liabilities or expenses.
9. Which cash flow is an operating activity?
a. purchase of long term assets
b. repayment of long term debt
c. collecting cash from customers
d. paying a dividend to shareholders
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c. Collecting cash from customers is a day to day operating transaction. It involves revenues which increases operating income. (a) is an investing activity. (b.) is a financing activity. (d.) is a financing activity.
10. A company earned $5,000 in revenues, collected $7,500 from customers and paid $3,000 for expenses incurred this period. What will be reported on the financial statements for this period?
a. assets are decreased
b. liabilities are increased
c. equity is increased
d. liabilities are decreased
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c. Revenues less expenses = profits of $2,000. Profits increase retained earnings, an owner’s equity account. Assets will increase by 7,500 less 3,000. Liabilities do not change.
11. Which of the following would not be a statement that reports services provided and the cost of providing services?
a. statement of income
b. statement of earnings
c. statement of financial position
d. statement of operations
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c. The statement of financial position is another name used for the balance sheet. All other choices are names that are used for the Income Statement which reports services provided and the cost of providing services; which are revenues and expenses.
12. A balance sheet reports cash of $3,000, accrued expenses of $1,300, equipment of $10,000 and common stock of $2,500. Retained earnings must be:
a. $7,500
b. $9,200
c. $12,500
d. $11,200
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b. Assets must = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity.
$3,000 + $10,000 = $1,300 + $2,500 + ? retained earnings
Retained earnings must be $9,200
13. You decide to open a concession stand to sell snacks and drinks at the little league baseball field. You have the following transactions occur from April to June.
a. purchase snacks and drinks on account for $2,300
b. pay $2,500 for snacks and drinks
c. pay $600 to the city for the use of the snack shack during this period
d. pay yourself $1,500 in wages to work the snack shack during this period
e. pay $166 for menu boards and racks to hold the drinks and snacks
f. pay $175 for ice to keep the drinks cold
g. receive $3,000 from family members at the beginning of April in exchange for ownership
h. sell $4,600 in drinks and $3,340 in snacks for cash during the summer that cost a total of $2,100
i. borrowed $1,000 from your parents to make sure you didn’t run out of cash
Prepare an income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows for the period April 1st to June 30th
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First, go through each transaction and identify which transactions impact revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity will be reported on the balance sheet. Revenues and expenses during this period will be reported on the income statement.
a. purchase snacks and drinks on account for $2,300
This is acquiring an asset (inventory) in exchange for a liability (A/P)
This is not a revenue or expense
b. pay $2,500 for snacks and drinks
This is exchanging one asset (cash) for another (inventory)
This is not revenue or expense
c. pay $600 to the city for the use of the snack shack during this period
This is paying for a service that was provided to you. The city gave
you the right to use the snack shack – This is rent expense
d. pay yourself $1,500 in wages to work the snack shack during this period
This is paying for a service that was provided to the company.
The employee (you) worked to provide the service – This is an expense
e. pay $166 for menu boards and racks to hold the drinks and snacks
This is exchanging one asset (cash) for another asset (furniture/fixtures)
This is not a revenue or an expense.
f. pay $175 for ice to keep the drinks cold
This is exchanging one asset (cash) for another asset (ice – supplies)
When the asset is used up, it is an expense. This is an expense since the ice is used up very shortly after purchase.
g. received $3,000 in exchange for ownership
This is receiving an asset (cash) in exchange for giving owner’s equity (common stock)
h. sell $4,600 in drinks and $3,340 in snacks for cash during the summer that cost a total of $2,100
Selling drinks and snacks is providing a service. This is a revenue
Giving up the snacks to the customers is using an asset to provide the service and the cost of the asset used is an expense (cost of goods sold)
i. borrowed $1,000 from your parents to make sure you didn’t run out of cash
This is receiving an asset (cash) in exchange for a liability (notes payable)
This is not a revenue or expense.
Income Statement:
Sales $7,940 h.
– Cost of goods sold ($2,100) h.
=Gross Profit $5,840
– Operating expenses:
Supplies expense ($175) f.
Wage expense ($1,500) d.
Rent expense ($ 600) c.
Operating Income $3,565
Balance Sheet:
Assets: Liabilities:
Cash 6,999 Accounts Payable 2,300
Inventory 2,700
Notes Payable 1,000
P/P/E:
Furniture & Fixtures 166 Total Liabilities 3,300
Owner’s Equity:
Total Assets 9,865 Common Stock 3,000
Retained Earnings 3,565
Total Owner’s Equity 6,565
Total Liabilities & O.Eq. 9,865
Cash: -2,500 – 600 -1,500 -166 -175 +3,000 +7,940 + 1,000
Inventory: 2,300 + 2,500 – 2,100
Cash Flow Statement:
Cash collected from customers 7,940
Cash paid for inventory/to supplies (2,500)
Cash paid for rent ( 600)
Cash paid for wages (1,500)
Cash paid for supplies ( 175)
Total cash from operating activities 3,165
Cash paid for furniture & fixtures ( 166)
Total cash used for investing activities ( 166)
Cash from borrowings 1,000
Cash from issuing stock 3,000
Total cash from financing activities 4,000
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Total change in cash 6,999
14. For each of the following transactions, determine if owner’s equity is increased, decreased, or no impact on owner’s equity.
a. purchase snacks and drinks on account for $2,300
b. pay $2,200 for snacks and drinks
c. pay $300 to the city for the use of the snack shack
d. pay yourself $1,500 in wages to work the snack shack
e. pay $166 for menu boards and racks to hold the drinks and snacks
f. pay $175 for ice to keep the drinks cold
g. receive $3,000 from family members at the beginning of April in exchange
for ownership
h. sell $4,600 in drinks and $3,340 in snacks for cash during the summer that
cost a total of $2,100
i. borrowed $1,000 from your parents to make sure you didn’t run out of cash
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Refer to the explanation in problem 13. Only those that result in a revenue or expense will change retained earnings, which is owner’s equity. Revenues increase owner’s equity. Expenses decrease owner’s equity. Transaction (g) which increases common stock increases owner’s equity.
a. no affect
b. no affect
c. expense – decreases
d. expense – decreases
e. no affect
f. expense – decreases
g. increase to common stock
h. increase – revenues are greater than the expense
i. no affect
Accounts Payable | 14 | Loss on Sale of Land | 9 | |
Notes Receivable (3 year) | 8 | Common Stock | 10 | |
Treasury Stock | 5 | Retained Earnings | ?? | |
Goodwill | 6 | Patents | 7 | |
Salary Expense | 12 | Tax Expense | 8 | |
Buildings | 125 | Accrued Expenses | 15 | |
Notes Payable (1 year) | 11 | Additional Paid in Capital | 23 | |
Accumulated Depreciation | 40 | Long-term Debt | 42 | |
Account Receivable | 26 | Bonds Payable (5 year) | 36 | |
Depreciation Expense | 24 | Interest Receivable | 1 | |
Cash | 35 | Income Tax Payable | 3 | |
Sales | 190 | Administrative Expenses | 22 | |
Inventory | 34 | Prepaid Expenses | 2 | |
Cost of Goods Sold | 90 | Rent Expense | 10 |
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XYZ Company
Balance Sheet
As of a 12/31/xxxx
Assets | Liabilities | ||
Cash | 35 | Accounts Payable | 14 |
Accounts Receivable | 26 | Accrued Expenses | 15 |
Inventory | 34 | Income Tax Payable | 3 |
Prepaid expenses | 2 | Notes Payable | 11 |
Interest Receivable | 1 | ||
Bonds Payable | 36 | ||
Long Term Debt | 42 | ||
Total Liabilities | 121 | ||
Notes Receivable | 8 | ||
Buildings | 125 | Owner’s Equity: | |
– Accum. Deprec | (40) | ||
Net P/P/E | 85 | Common Stock | 10 |
Additional PIC | 23 | ||
Patents | 7 | Retained Earnings | 55 plug |
Goodwill | 6 | – Treasury Stock | (5) |
___ | Total O.Eq, | 83 | |
Total Assets | 204 | Total L + O. Eq. | 204 |
XYZ Company
Income Statement
For the year ended 12/31
Sales | 190 |
– Cost of goods sold | (90) |
=Gross Profit | 100 |
– Operating expenses: | |
Administrative expense | (22) |
Depreciation expense | (24) |
Salary expense | (12) |
Rent expense | (10) |
Operating Income | 32 |
Loss on sale of land | (9) |
Income before tax | 23 |
Income tax expense | (8) |
Net Income | 15 |
This is not the first year of operations. Retained earnings is not equal to net income.
Retained earnings is cumulative for all years and net income is for this year only.