• Q : Net operating losses problem....
    Accounting Basics :

    After applying the net operating losses for 2008, 2011 and 2012 to prior years ( if and where permitted), what amount, if any, is available as a net operating loss to be carried forward to future ye

  • Q : Prepare a letter to smith manufacturings management....
    Accounting Basics :

    Prepare a letter to Smith Manufacturing's management. In the letter identify some of the concerns you may have regarding the purchase. For example; How are the assets valued? Is there goodwill? Will

  • Q : What is this settlement worth to him today....
    Accounting Basics :

    Kris will receive $800 a month for the next 5 years from an insurance settlement. The interest rate is 4 percent, compounded monthly, for the first 2 years and 5 percent, compounded monthly, for the

  • Q : What is the direct materials price variance....
    Accounting Basics :

    Myles Company budgeted 10,500 pounds of direct materials costing $23.50 per pound to make 5,300 units of product. The company actually purchased 11,000 pounds of direct materials costing $25.00 per

  • Q : Theory of variable overhead efficiency variance....
    Accounting Basics :

    What does the variable overhead efficiency variance tell management?

  • Q : Advantage of post-audits of capital investments....
    Accounting Basics :

    Which of the following is not an advantage of post-audits of capital investments?

  • Q : Net operating losses be carried back....
    Accounting Basics :

    To what years can the 2008,2011 and 2012 net operating losses be carried back? (show amount of carryback and years involved)

  • Q : Income and deductions-current year activities....
    Accounting Basics :

    What income and deductions will Monte and Allie report from Raider's current year activities?

  • Q : How to increase total tax liability....
    Accounting Basics :

    Assuming that Susan has a marginal tax rate of 30%, the net effect of her having this hobby will be to increase her total tax liability by:___________________.

  • Q : Depreciation deductions-gain or loss on the sale....
    Accounting Basics :

    Thad then sells the machine on October 5, 2012 for $80,000. Compute Thad's depreciation deductions for 2010 through 2012, the adjusted basis of the machine on October 5, 2012, and the gain or loss o

  • Q : What are the depreciation deductions....
    Accounting Basics :

    Luby Corporation acquires a 100% business use automobile (MACRS 5-year recovery) on July 1, 2010 for $36,000. Luby does not elect Sec. 179, but the company otherwise desires to claim the maximum MAC

  • Q : Amortization amount for each intangible asset....
    Accounting Basics :

    a. How would Vicki's assets be recorded for tax purposes by Palm Corporation b. What is the amortization amount for each intangible asset in the current year?

  • Q : Bonus depreciation and depreciation deduction....
    Accounting Basics :

    This machine is the sole depreciable asset she placed in service in 2012. Assume that both Section 179 expense election depreciation and 50% bonus depreciation do not apply. Compute Samantha's depre

  • Q : Effect of perfection of john security interest....
    Accounting Basics :

    John, the secured party, perfects its security interest by filing a financing statement. What is the effect of perfection of John's security interest?

  • Q : Problem on deal related to contract....
    Accounting Basics :

    Alpha Company offers to sell Beta, Inc., 1,000 computers for a $1 million, states that the offer will be open for six days, and asks for a response by fax. On the fourth day, Beta sends an acceptanc

  • Q : Ten piano lessons to quinn in exchange....
    Accounting Basics :

    Pat, a world famous musician and composer, agrees to give ten piano lessons to Quinn in exchange for $1,000. Pat's attempt to delegate his contract to Ruth, an inexperienced pianist, will probably b

  • Q : Consideration of the services....
    Accounting Basics :

    Mary promises to pay her assistant Ned $10,000 in consideration of the services he provided over the years. Mary never pays Ned. Mary is:

  • Q : Is there an enforceable contract....
    Accounting Basics :

    On November 2, 201 at 3:00 p.m., Zena sent an acceptance by overnight mail. It did not reach Ted until November 5, 2011. Ted refused to complete the sale to Zena. Is there an enforceable contract?

  • Q : Ambiguities appear in the contract....
    Accounting Basics :

    Nora enters into a contract with Owen's Transport Company for the delivery of a shipment of fresh produce. If ambiguities appear in the contract, they will be construed against

  • Q : Account at investment bank....
    Accounting Basics :

    Holly writes a check on her account at Investment Bank to Jerry to pay a debt. Jerry negotiates the check by indorsement to Kelly, who negotiates the check by indorsement to Lisa, who presents it fo

  • Q : Consideration exchanged by the parties to the contract....
    Accounting Basics :

    In determining whether the consideration requirement to form a contract has been satisfied, the consideration exchanged by the parties to the contract must be:

  • Q : Financing statement covering inventory....
    Accounting Basics :

    A party who filed a financing statement covering inventory on April 1, 2012 would have a superior interest to which of the following parties?

  • Q : Concept regarding binding contract....
    Accounting Basics :

    On July 27, 2012 Summerson sent Fallson a letter offering to sell Fallson a vacation home for $150,000. On August 2, 2012 Fallson replied by mail agreeing to buy the home for $145,000. Summerson did

  • Q : Problem related to negotiation....
    Accounting Basics :

    Carlton executed and delivered to Raymond a $1,000 negotiable note payable to Raymond or bearer. Raymond then negotiated it to Fred and endorsed it on the back by merely signing his name. Which of t

  • Q : Selling and administrative costs....
    Accounting Basics :

    The company has just received a special one-time order for 600 medals at $102 each. For this particular order, no variable selling and administrative costs would be incurred. This order would also h

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