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Which of the following is true with regard to groups? A group influences our emotional reactions Which of the following is true regarding formal groups? They are marked by stipulated behaviors in pursuit of organizational goals. An informal group is characterized by the Fulfillment of the need for social contact Which of the following differentiates […]
Read moreT/F: The balance of the Merchandise Inventory account that appears in the Trial Balance section of the worksheet represents the stock of goods on hand at the beginning of the current period. True An adjusting entry is usually not required for a revenue item when it is A. budgeted, paid for, and partially earned in […]
Read moreSearch engine optimization (SEO) techniques play a minor role in a Web site’s search ranking because only well-written content matters. FALSE Clickstream analysis does not need users to enter their perceptions of the Web site or other feedback directly to be useful in determining their preferences. TRUE Having more Web traffic coming from organic search […]
Read moreIn each pay period, the payroll information for each employee is recorded on his or her employee earnings record True The payroll register provides all the payroll information needed to prepare a payroll False A business deposits the total of gross wages in a separate payroll checking account False Employer taxes are business expenses True […]
Read moreA source document prepared by the seller that lists the items shipped, their cost, and the method of shipment is commonly referred to by the seller as the sales invoice. Form 941 is a(n) Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. (Appendix) A purchase was made for $200 on account with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. The […]
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Read moreThe Cash in Bank account is debited for the amount fo the employees actually earn in the pay period. false The only taxes that the employer must pay are unemployment taxes. false The amount entered for Payroll Tax Expense is the total gross earnings of the pay period. false Social security tax is paid by […]
Read moreThe journal entry to record the employer’s payroll taxes includes: a. a credit to Cash. b. a credit to Social Security Tax Payable. c. both \”a debit to Payroll Tax Expense\” and \”a credit to Social Security Tax Payable\”. d. a debit to Payroll Tax Expense. e. a credit to Employee Income Tax payable. C […]
Read morequestion Accounts Payable answer Balance Sheet – Credit question Accounts Receivable answer Balance Sheet – Debit question Accumulated Depreciation-Office Equipment answer Balance Sheet – Credit question Accumulated Depreciation-Store Equipment answer Balance Sheet – Credit question Advertising Expense answer Income Statement – Debit question Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts answer Balance Sheet – Credit question Capital Stock […]
Read morequestion Assets, Expenses, and Dividends answer Debits go up in these accounts question Liabilities, Revenues, and Common Stock answer Credits go up in these accounts question Cash, Common Stock answer Investors contributed $8,000 to the corporation in exchange for common stock question Equipment, Accounts Payable answer Purchased equipment for $2,000 on account question Office Supplies, […]
Read morequestion Each of the following is an example of a qualified retirement plan EXCEPT a: A) profit-sharing plan. B) defined benefit plan. C) deferred compensation plan. D) Keogh plan. answer Answer: C A deferred compensation plan is considered a nonqualified plan because IRS approval is not required to initiate such a plan for employees. question […]
Read morequestion Budget Involves answer 1. Planning 2. Directing 3. Controlling Budgets should be established to avoid human behavior problems question Planning answer Involves setting goals to guide decisions and help motivate employees. Discussing when/where operations can be improved. question Directing answer Involving decisions and actions to achieve budgeted goals. question Controlling answer Involving comparing actual […]
Read morequestion Activity Based Costing answer Which allocates overhead based on each product’s use of particular activities in making the product. In addition to providing more accurate product costing, ABC also can contribute to increased efficiency in the value chain. For example, suppose one of a company’s overhead pools is allocated based on the number of […]
Read morequestion Accountant answer A person who keeps the financial history of the transactions of an economic unit in written form. (p. 4) question Accounting answer The process of analyzing, classifying, recording, summarizing, and interpreting business transactions in financial or monetary terms. (p. 3) question Economic unit answer Includes both business enterprises and not-for-profit entities. (p. […]
Read morequestion False answer True or False The net income or net loss for the period is shown in the Assets section of the balance sheet. question True answer True or False The income or net loss for the period is shown on both the income statement and the statement of owner’s equity. question False answer […]
Read morequestion Contra Revenue Account (3 Accounts) answer Typically have a debit balance (as opposed to the credit balance in the typical revenue account). 3 Accounts are: Sales returns Sales allowances Sales discounts question Cash Equivalents answer Short-term, highly liquid investments that are: 1. Readily convertible to a known cash amount 2. Close to maturity date […]
Read morequestion This theory argues that equals should be treated equally in relationship to their relevant equalities and differences: answer Distributive Justice question A value that is almost universally respected by stakeholder groups is: answer Hypernorm question \”A problem with this theory is that the categorical imperative does not provide clear guidelines for deciding what is […]
Read morequestion Describe the purpose of accounting answer The purpose of accounting is to provide financial information about a business to individuals and organizations question Describe the accounting process answer The six major steps of the accounting process are analyzing, recording, classifying, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting question Define GAAP and describe the process used by FASB […]
Read morequestion An accounting system is designed to do which of the following activities: a. Classify the data in a meaningful way b. Change data to increase profitability c. Accumulate data about a firm’s financial activities d. Summarize information in financial statements answer Classify the data in a meaningful way, Accumulate data about a firm’s financial […]
Read morequestion Income Statement answer The first financial accounting statement question Statement of Owner’s Equity answer The second financial accounting statement question Balance Sheet answer The third and last financial accounting statement question Income Statement answer Revenue – Expenses = Net Income question Statement of Owner’s Equity answer Beginning Capital + Net Income (or loss) + […]
Read morequestion Bank Statement answer A report of deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances sent to a depositor by a bank question Blank Endorsement answer An endorsement consisting only of the endorser’s signature question Checking Account answer A bank account from which payments can be ordered by a depositor question Code of Conduct answer A Statement that […]
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