• Q : Theoretical methods of accounting for gains and loss....
    Accounting Basics :

    Discuss the supporting arguments for each of the three theoretical methods of accounting for gains and losses from the early extinguishment of debt.

  • Q : Postretirement benefit obligation....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem 1. How are deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards classified under SFAS 109? Problem 2. What is different about the expected postretirement benefit obligation and

  • Q : Fixed overhead spending variance....
    Accounting Basics :

    The fixed overhead rate is based on total budgeted fixed overhead costs of $50,000. During the period, the company produced and sold 24,000 units incurring fixed overhead of $50,000. The fixed over

  • Q : Firms estimated pre-tax profit....
    Accounting Basics :

    Small Industries has fixed costs of $ 100,000 and breakeven sales of $ 800,000. What is the firm's estimated pre-tax profit at $1,200,000 sales?

  • Q : Product costs versus general selling....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem 1: Which of the following statements is true with regard to product costs versus general, selling, and administrative costs?

  • Q : Calculate the annual cash dividends....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: Calculate the annual cash dividends required to be paid for each of the following preferred stock issuances:

  • Q : Operating income-income from continuing operations....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem : Use the appropriate information from the data provided below for the year ended December 31, 2009 to calculate the following: a. Operating income b. Income from continuing operations c. Ne

  • Q : Calculate the current break-even point in units....
    Accounting Basics :

    a.Calculate the current break-even point in units sold and total revenues. b.Management is considering the use of automated production equipment. If this were done, variable costs would drop to $15.

  • Q : Hess break-even point in units....
    Accounting Basics :

    Hess can buy a newer production machine that will increase total fixed costs by $22,800 but variable costs will be decreased by $0.40 per unit. What effect would the purchase of the new machine have

  • Q : Contingency loss reporting....
    Accounting Basics :

    According to SFAS No. 5, only contingencies in which the possible future event may indicate an asset is impaired or a liability has been incurred on the balance sheet date are candidates for accrual

  • Q : Batch size decision and constraints....
    Accounting Basics :

    Q1. Calculate the additional profit associated with running larger batch sizes through the powder-coating process. Q2. What potential problems are created by the larger batch sizes?

  • Q : Abc health care insufficient record-tracking system....
    Accounting Basics :

    ABC Health Care's insufficient record-tracking system has created a backlog of incomplete medical records. The department has three open shelving units to store the incomplete records.

  • Q : Product cost for the month under variable costing....
    Accounting Basics :

    What is the unit product cost for the month under variable costing? A) $69 B) $84 C) $89  D) $74

  • Q : What is the present value of tax savings....
    Accounting Basics :

    Assume a tax rate of 40 percent and that current losses can be used to offset taxable income in future years. What is the present value of tax savings related to the operating losses in years 1 and

  • Q : Determine useful life of intangible assets....
    Accounting Basics :

    For each of the intangible assets, determine their useful life. Assuming that the company does not use the revaluation model, explain how each asset should be treated in the company's financial stat

  • Q : Total overhead to be applied per unit of product....
    Accounting Basics :

    Q1. Determine the total overhead to be applied per unit of product in 2010. Q2. Prepare journal entries to record the application of overhead to Work in Process Inventory and the incurrence of $128,

  • Q : Amortize the cost of display houses....
    Accounting Basics :

    Would it be preferable to amortize the cost of display houses on the basis of (1) the passage of time or (2) the number of shell houses sold? Explain.

  • Q : Cost accounting and cost tracking over time....
    Accounting Basics :

    Please discuss how a company may also evolve their cost accounting and cost tracking over time.

  • Q : Importance of asset allocation in investment portfolio....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: Discuss the importance of asset allocation in constructing the investment portfolio. Make sure you cover the following:

  • Q : Compute the budgeted manufacturing oh rate....
    Accounting Basics :

    1. Present an overview diagram of Lynn's job-costing system. Compute the budgeted manufacturing OH rate for each department.

  • Q : Total interest paid-working capital considerations....
    Accounting Basics :

    Analyze the monthly payments, total cost, total interest paid, working capital considerations, PV, and FV elements to consider in this financial decision.

  • Q : Partnerships and corporations-accounting processes....
    Accounting Basics :

    Problem: How do partnerships and corporations differ in accounting processes? Reporting? Financial Statements? What are the benefits of each? How would you select one from another?

  • Q : Estimated operating profit for the year....
    Accounting Basics :

    The Blade Division of Axe Company produces hardened steel blades. One-third of Blade's output is sold to the Forestry Products Division of Axe; the remainder is sold to outside customers. Blades' es

  • Q : Eliminations for consolidation....
    Accounting Basics :

    Create the eliminations for consolidation due to the following transaction for 2006 and 2009. That would be TA, ED, *TA, and *ED,

  • Q : Tax rates and deferrals associated with capital investments....
    Accounting Basics :

    Stockholders would receive capital gains instead of the cash dividends and because of the lower tax rates and deferrals associated with capital investments; it would ultimately lower their taxes. So

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