Balance Sheet quiz

 

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Balance Sheet

30 questions in 30 minutes

Pass Score 70%

The questions change when you repeat the exam

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A liquidity-based balance sheet, on which assets and liabilities are not classified as current or non-current, is permitted under :

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Which of the following characteristics are required for recognition of a balance sheet asset ?

Characteristic #1: Future economic benefits to the firm are probable.

Characteristic #2: The asset is tangible and is obtained at a cost.

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Earlier this year, Slayton Corporation repurchased 5% of its total shares outstanding. At the time, the book value of Slayton shares exceeded their market value. The shares are expected to be reissued in the future when the market price of Slayton's stock increases. Do Slayton's repurchased shares continue to have voting rights and to pay cash dividends ?

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One of a firm's assets is 270-day commercial paper that the firm intends to hold to maturity. One of its liabilities is a short position in a common stock, which the firm holds for trading purposes. How should this asset and this liability be classified on the firm's balance sheet ?

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Galaxy Corporation manufactures custom motorcycles. Galaxy finances the motorcycles over 36 months for customers who make a minimum down payment of 10%. Historically, Galaxy has experienced bad debt losses equal to 1% of sales. Galaxy also provides a 24 month unlimited warranty on all new motorcycles. In the past, warranty expense has averaged 3% of sales. Ignoring taxes, how does the recognition of bad debt expense and warranty expense at the time of sale affect Galaxy's liabilities ?

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Century Company’s balance sheet follows :

Century company Balance sheet  (in millions)
2023 2022
Current assets 340 280
Noncurrent assets 660 630
Total assets  1000 910
Current liabilities 170 110
Noncurrent liabilities 50 50
Total liabilities 220 160
Equity 780 750
Total liabilities and equity 1000 910

Century’s balance sheet presentation is known as :

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The following data is from Delta's common size financial statement:

Earnings after taxes 18 %
Equity 40 %
Current assets 60 %
Current liabilities 30 %
Sales $ 300
Total assets $ 1,400

What is Delta's total liabilities to equity ratio ?

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A U.S. GAAP reporting company invests $50 million in a bond portfolio yielding 4% with an average maturity of seven years. After one year, interest rates have fallen by 50 basis points. The company will report the highest retained earnings if the securities in the portfolio are classified as:

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Which of the following is most likely an essential characteristic of an asset ?

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Current assets that arise from the accrual process most likely include :

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GTO Corporation purchased all of the common stock of Charger Company for $4 million. At the time, Charger reported total assets of $3 million and total liabilities of $1 million. At the acquisition date, the fair value of Charger's assets was $3.5 million and the fair value of Charger's liabilities was $1.3 million. What amount of goodwill should GTO report as a result of the acquisition and is it necessary for GTO to amortize the goodwill ?

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Duster Company reported the following financial information at the end of 2022 :

in millions
240 Unearned revenue
30 Common stock at par
440 Capital in excess of par
1,150 Accounts payable
2,000 Treasury stock
5,160 Retained earnings
830 Accrued expenses
210 Accumulated other comprehensive loss
1,570 Long-term debt

Calculate Duster's liabilities and stockholders' equity as of December 31, 2022.

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Under U.S. GAAP, land owned by the firm is most likely to be reported on the balance sheet at :

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The balance sheet is most likely to provide an analyst with information about a firm's :

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Selected balance sheet data for Parker Company are as follows :

Current assets 3,000
Long-lived assets 7,000
Total assets 10,000
Current liabilities 2,000
Long-term liabilities 4,000
Total liabilities 6,000
Shareholders' equity 4,000

On a common-size balance sheet, Parker's current liabilities would be stated as :

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A key limitation of balance sheets in financial analysis is that :

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What is the appropriate measurement basis for equipment used in the manufacturing process ?

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Resources controlled as a result of past transactions that are expected to provide future benefits are referred to as :

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At the beginning of the year, Company P purchased $80,000 face value of Company S corporate bonds for $77,000. Company P intends to hold these bonds for several years but sell them before they mature. At the end of the year, the market value of the bonds was $75,000. What amount should Company P report on its balance sheet at year-end for the investment in Company S bonds ?

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Under IFRS, a firm may report the value of property, plant, and equipment using :

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The most appropriate measurement base for unimpaired goodwill is :

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Which of the following statements about a classified balance sheet is least likely accurate ? A classified balance sheet :

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Miller Corporation has 160,000 shares of common stock authorized. There are 92,000 shares issued and 84,000 shares outstanding. How many shares of treasury stock does Miller own ?

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Balance sheet data for two comparable firms are presented below :

Brevis, Inc Amplus, Inc
500 3,800 Cash and equivalents
700 2,400 Accounts receivable
1,100 5,800 Inventories
2,300 12,000 Current assets
100 400 Land
6,400 24,600 Property, plant and equipment
6,500 25,000 Noncurrent assets
8,800 37,000 Total assets 
400 1,800 Accounts payable
100 600 Unearned revenue
500 2,400 Current liabilities
3,300 9,600 Long-term borrowing
3,800 12,000 Total liabilities
300 1,500 Common stock
4,700 23,500 Retained earnings
5,000 25,000 Total equity
8,800 37,000 Total liabilities and equity 

Based on common-size analysis of the two firms' balance sheets, Amplus Company:

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Which of the following ratios are used to measure a firm’s liquidity and solvency ?

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 Given the following income statement and balance sheet for a company :

Balance Sheet
Year 2023 Year 2022
 : Assets
450 500 Cash
660 600 Accounts Receivable
550 500 Inventory
1660 1600 Total CA
1250 1000 Plant, prop. equip
2910 2600 Total Assets
: Liabilities
550 500 Accounts Payable
1002 700 Long term debt
1552 1200 Total liabilities
: Equity
538 400 Common Stock
820 1000 Retained Earnings
2910 2600 Total Liabilities & Equity
Income Statement
3000 Sales
- 1000 Cost of Goods Sold
2000 Gross Profit
- 500 SG&A
- 151 Interest Expense
1349 EBT
- 405 Taxes (30%)
944 Net Income

What is the current ratio for 2023 ?

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An analyst has gathered the following information about a company :

Balance Sheet
Assets :
100 Cash
750 Accounts Receivable
300 Marketable Securities
850 Inventory
900 Property, Plant & Equip
-150 Accumulated Depreciation
2750 Total Assets 
Liabilities and Equity :
300 Accounts Payable
130 Short-Term Debt
700 Long-Term Debt
1000 Common Stock
620 Retained Earnings
2750 Total Liab. and Stockholder's equity


Income Statement
1500 Sales
1100 COGS
400 Gross Profit
150 SG&A
250 Operating Profit
25 Interest Expense
75 Taxes
150 Net Income 

What is the quick ratio ?

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At the beginning of the year, Parent Company purchased all 500,000 shares of Sub Incorporated for $15 per share. Just before the acquisition date, Sub’s balance sheet reported net assets of $6 million. Parent determined the fair value of Sub’s property and equipment was $1 million higher than reported by Sub. What amount of goodwill should Parent report as a result of its acquisition of Sub ?

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Which of the following would most likely result in a current liability ?

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For which of the following balance sheet items is a change in market value most likely to affect net income?

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