Under IFRS, components of other comprehensive income:

Under IFRS, components of other comprehensive income: 




A. can be reported as part of a single statement of comprehensive income.
B. are not permitted to be reported.
C. must be reported in a separate statement of comprehensive income.
D. can be reported as part of a statement of shareholders' equity.




Answer: A

Which of the following statements is true with regard to preferred stock (preference shares)?

Which of the following statements is true with regard to preferred stock (preference shares)? 



A. Most preferred stock (preference shares) is reported under U.S. GAAP as debt.
B. Most preferred stock (preference shares) is reported under IFRS as equity.
C. Under U.S. GAAP, mandatorily redeemable preferred stock is reported as equity.
D. Under IFRS, preferred stock dividends are reported in the income statement as interest expense.




Answer: D

Heidi Aurora Imports applies International Financial Reporting Standards. The company issued shares of the company's Class B stock. Heidi Aurora Imports should report the stock in the company's statement of financial position:

Heidi Aurora Imports applies International Financial Reporting Standards. The company issued shares of the company's Class B stock. Heidi Aurora Imports should report the stock in the company's statement of financial position: 





A. among liabilities if the shares are mandatorily redeemable or redeemable at the option of the shareholder.
B. as equity unless the shares are mandatorily redeemable.
C. as equity unless the shares are redeemable at the option of the issuer.
D. among liabilities unless the shares are mandatorily redeemable.




Answer: A

Which of the terms or phrases listed below is more associated with financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP than with International Financial Reporting Standards?

Which of the terms or phrases listed below is more associated with financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP than with International Financial Reporting Standards? 




A. Accumulated other comprehensive income.
B. Investment revaluation reserve.
C. Share premium.
D. Preference shares.




Answer: A

F Co. declares a 5% stock dividend. If the market price at declaration is $12 per share, a shareholder with 110 shares likely would receive:

F Co. declares a 5% stock dividend. If the market price at declaration is $12 per share, a shareholder with 110 shares likely would receive: 



A. 5 additional shares.
B. fractional share rights for 5 ½ shares.
C. 5 additional shares and $6 in cash.
D. 5 additional shares and a fractional share right for 2 ½ shares.





Answer: C

R Co. has outstanding 100 million shares, $1 par common shares, selling for $8 per share. After a 1 for 4 reverse stock split:

R Co. has outstanding 100 million shares, $1 par common shares, selling for $8 per share. After a 1 for 4 reverse stock split: 




A. R would have 25 million shares, $4 par per share.
B. The market price per share would be about $2.
C. Fractional shares would be issued.
D. Retained earnings would be reduced.




Answer: A

Stock splits are issued primarily to:

Stock splits are issued primarily to: 




A. Increase the number of outstanding shares.
B. Increase the number of authorized shares.
C. Increase legal capital.
D. Induce a decline in market value per share.



Answer: D

The declaration and issuance of a dividend on shares of common stock:

The declaration and issuance of a dividend on shares of common stock: 



A. Has no effect on assets, liabilities, or total shareholders' equity.
B. Decreases total shareholders' equity and increases common stock.
C. Decreases assets and decreases total shareholders' equity.
D. Does not change retained earnings or paid-in capital.




Answer: A

Lucid Company declared a property dividend of 20,000 shares of $1 par Polk Company common stock. The Polk stock was purchased for $5 per share. Market value was $10 per share on the declaration date and $11 per share on the distribution date. What is the amount of the dividend?

Lucid Company declared a property dividend of 20,000 shares of $1 par Polk Company common stock. The Polk stock was purchased for $5 per share. Market value was $10 per share on the declaration date and $11 per share on the distribution date. What is the amount of the dividend? 




A. $100,000.
B. $200,000.
C. $220,000.
D. $300,000.



Answer: B

The board of directors of Capstone Inc. declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend on its $1 par common stock. On the date of declaration, there were 50,000 shares authorized, 20,000 shares issued, and 5,000 shares held as treasury stock. What is the entry for the dividend declaration?

The board of directors of Capstone Inc. declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend on its $1 par common stock. On the date of declaration, there were 50,000 shares authorized, 20,000 shares issued, and 5,000 shares held as treasury stock. What is the entry for the dividend declaration?



A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D





Answer: A

ABC declared a property dividend. The dividend consisted of 10,000 common shares of its investment in XYZ Company. The shares had originally been purchased at $4 per share and had a $1 par value. The value of the shares on the declaration date is $7 per share. What is the first entry that should be recorded related to this dividend?

ABC declared a property dividend. The dividend consisted of 10,000 common shares of its investment in XYZ Company. The shares had originally been purchased at $4 per share and had a $1 par value. The value of the shares on the declaration date is $7 per share. What is the first entry that should be recorded related to this dividend?



A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option D




Answer: D

Beagle Corporation has 20,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding and 10,000 shares of $100 par, 6% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock outstanding. Dividends have not been paid for the past two years. This year, a $300,000 dividend will be paid. What are the dividends per share payable to preferred and common, respectively?

Beagle Corporation has 20,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding and 10,000 shares of $100 par, 6% cumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock outstanding. Dividends have not been paid for the past two years. This year, a $300,000 dividend will be paid. What are the dividends per share payable to preferred and common, respectively? 




A. $6; $12.
B. $18; $6.
C. $6; $6.
D. None of the above is correct.




Answer: B

Pug Corporation has 10,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding and 20,000 shares of $100 par, 6% noncumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock outstanding. Dividends have not been paid for the past two years. This year, a $150,000 dividend will be paid. What are the dividends per share for preferred and common, respectively?

Pug Corporation has 10,000 shares of $10 par common stock outstanding and 20,000 shares of $100 par, 6% noncumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock outstanding. Dividends have not been paid for the past two years. This year, a $150,000 dividend will be paid. What are the dividends per share for preferred and common, respectively? 




A. $7.50; $0.
B. $6; $3.
C. $6; $1.50.
D. None of the above is correct.




Answer: B

At the beginning of 2009, Emily Corporation issued 10,000 shares of $100 par, 5%, cumulative, preferred stock for $110 per share. No dividends have been paid to preferred shareholders. What amount of dividends will a shareholder owning 100 shares received in 2011 if Emily pays $1,000,000 in dividends?

At the beginning of 2009, Emily Corporation issued 10,000 shares of $100 par, 5%, cumulative, preferred stock for $110 per share. No dividends have been paid to preferred shareholders. What amount of dividends will a shareholder owning 100 shares received in 2011 if Emily pays $1,000,000 in dividends? 




A. $500.
B. $1,500.
C. $1,650.
D. $10,000.






Answer: B

Preferred shares that are participating may:

Preferred shares that are participating may: 



A. Vote for the board of directors.
B. Be exchanged for common stock.
C. Receive extra cash during corporate liquidation.
D. Receive additional dividends beyond the stated amount.





Answer: D

Which of the following statements is true when dividends are not declared or paid on cumulative preferred stock?

Which of the following statements is true when dividends are not declared or paid on cumulative preferred stock? 



A. The shareholders must be allowed to convert their shares to common stock.
B. The unpaid dividends are accrued as a liability.
C. The unpaid dividends are reported in a note to the financial statements.
D. The unpaid dividends accrue interest until paid.






Answer: C

On June 1, 2011, Blue Co. distributed to its common stockholders 200,000 outstanding common shares of its investment in Red, Inc., an unrelated party. The carrying amount on Blue's books of Red's $1 par common stock was $2 per share. Immediately after the declaration, the market price of Red's stock was $2.50 per share. In its income statement for the year ended June 30, 2011, what amount should Blue report as gain before income taxes on disposal of the stock?

On June 1, 2011, Blue Co. distributed to its common stockholders 200,000 outstanding common shares of its investment in Red, Inc., an unrelated party. The carrying amount on Blue's books of Red's $1 par common stock was $2 per share. Immediately after the declaration, the market price of Red's stock was $2.50 per share. In its income statement for the year ended June 30, 2011, what amount should Blue report as gain before income taxes on disposal of the stock? 



A. $0.
B. $100,000.
C. $400,000.
D. $500,000.





Answer: B

On October 1, 2011, Chief Corporation declared and issued a 10% stock dividend. Prior to this date, Chief had 80,000 shares of $5 par common stock outstanding. The market value of Chief Corporation on the date of declaration was $10 per share. As a result of this dividend, Chief's retained earnings will:

On October 1, 2011, Chief Corporation declared and issued a 10% stock dividend. Prior to this date, Chief had 80,000 shares of $5 par common stock outstanding. The market value of Chief Corporation on the date of declaration was $10 per share. As a result of this dividend, Chief's retained earnings will: 




A. Decrease by $80,000.
B. Not change.
C. Decrease by $40,000.
D. Increase by $80,000.



Answer: A

Boxer Company owned 20,000 shares of King Company that were purchased in 2009 for $500,000. On May 1, 2011, Boxer declared a property dividend of 1 share of King for every 10 shares of Boxer stock. On that date, there were 50,000 shares of Boxer stock outstanding. The market value of the King stock was $30 per share on the date of declaration and $32 per share on the date of distribution. By how much is retained earnings reduced by the property dividend?

Boxer Company owned 20,000 shares of King Company that were purchased in 2009 for $500,000. On May 1, 2011, Boxer declared a property dividend of 1 share of King for every 10 shares of Boxer stock. On that date, there were 50,000 shares of Boxer stock outstanding. The market value of the King stock was $30 per share on the date of declaration and $32 per share on the date of distribution. By how much is retained earnings reduced by the property dividend? 



A. $0.
B. $150,000.
C. $160,000.
D. $300,000.




Answer: B

When preferred stock is purchased by the issuing corporation at a price below the original issue price and the stock is retired, the transaction:

When preferred stock is purchased by the issuing corporation at a price below the original issue price and the stock is retired, the transaction: 




A. Increases net income for the year.
B. Increases retained earnings.
C. Increases revenue for the year.
D. Increases paid-in capital share repurchase.




Answer: D

When treasury shares are resold at a price below cost:

When treasury shares are resold at a price below cost: 





A. Paid-in capital and/or retained earnings is reduced.
B. Paid-in capital and/or retained earnings is increased.
C. Retained earnings is always reduced.
D. A loss is taken on the income statement.



Answer: A

Coy, Inc. initially issued 200,000 shares of $1 par value stock for $1,000,000 in 2009. In 2010, the company repurchased 20,000 shares for $200,000. In 2011, 10,000 of the repurchased shares were resold for $160,000. In its balance sheet dated December 31, 2011, Coy, Inc.'s treasury stock account shows a balance of:

Coy, Inc. initially issued 200,000 shares of $1 par value stock for $1,000,000 in 2009. In 2010, the company repurchased 20,000 shares for $200,000. In 2011, 10,000 of the repurchased shares were resold for $160,000. In its balance sheet dated December 31, 2011, Coy, Inc.'s treasury stock account shows a balance of: 




A. $0.
B. $40,000.
C. $100,000.
D. $200,000.





Answer: C

Treasury shares are most often reported as:

Treasury shares are most often reported as: 




A. A reduction of total shareholders' equity.
B. A reduction of total paid-in capital.
C. A reduction to retained earnings.
D. An expense on the income statement.




Answer: A

In 2009, Winn, Inc. issued $1 par value common stock for $35 per share. No other common stock transactions occurred until July 31, 2011, when Winn acquired some of the issued shares for $30 per share and retired them. Which of the following statements correctly states an effect of this acquisition and retirement?

In 2009, Winn, Inc. issued $1 par value common stock for $35 per share. No other common stock transactions occurred until July 31, 2011, when Winn acquired some of the issued shares for $30 per share and retired them. Which of the following statements correctly states an effect of this acquisition and retirement? 



A. 2011 net income is decreased.
B. Additional paid-in capital is decreased.
C. 2011 net income is increased.
D. Retained earnings is increased.





Answer: B

Montgomery & Co., a well established law firm, provided 500 hours of its time to Fink Corporation in exchange for 1,000 shares of Fink's $5 par common stock. Mitchell's usual billing rate is $700 per hour, and Fink's stock has a book value of $250 per share. By what amount will Fink's Paid-in capital - excess of par increase for this transaction?

Montgomery & Co., a well established law firm, provided 500 hours of its time to Fink Corporation in exchange for 1,000 shares of Fink's $5 par common stock. Mitchell's usual billing rate is $700 per hour, and Fink's stock has a book value of $250 per share. By what amount will Fink's Paid-in capital - excess of par increase for this transaction? 




A. $345,000.
B. $295,000.
C. $350,000.
D. $300,000.





Answer: A

Olsson Corporation received a check from its underwriters for $72 million. This was for the issue of one million of its $5 par stock that the underwriters expect to sell for $52 per share. Which is the correct entry to record the issue of the stock?

Olsson Corporation received a check from its underwriters for $72 million. This was for the issue of one million of its $5 par stock that the underwriters expect to sell for $52 per share. Which is the correct entry to record the issue of the stock?



A. Option a
B. Option b
C. Option c
D. Option d





Answer: D

Rick Co. had 30 million shares of $1 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2011. In October, 2011, Rick Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 1% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $60 per share. In recording this transaction, Rick would:

Rick Co. had 30 million shares of $1 par common stock outstanding at January 1, 2011. In October, 2011, Rick Co.'s Board of Directors declared and distributed a 1% common stock dividend when the market value of its common stock was $60 per share. In recording this transaction, Rick would: 





A. Debit retained earnings for $18 million.
B. Credit paid-in capital - excess of par for $18 million.
C. Credit common stock for $18 million.
D. None of the above is correct.


Answer: A

The shareholders' equity of Red Corporation includes $200,000 of $1 par common stock and $400,000 of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors of Green declared cash dividends of $50,000 in 2011 after paying $20,000 cash dividends in 2010 and $40,000 in 2009. What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2011?

The shareholders' equity of Red Corporation includes $200,000 of $1 par common stock and $400,000 of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors of Green declared cash dividends of $50,000 in 2011 after paying $20,000 cash dividends in 2010 and $40,000 in 2009. What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2011? 




A. $18,000.
B. $22,000.
C. $26,000.
D. $28,000.




Answer: B

The shareholders' equity of Green Corporation includes $200,000 of $1 par common stock and $400,000 of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors of Green declared cash dividends of $50,000 in 2011 after paying $20,000 cash dividends in each of 2010 and 2009. What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2011?

The shareholders' equity of Green Corporation includes $200,000 of $1 par common stock and $400,000 of 6% cumulative preferred stock. The board of directors of Green declared cash dividends of $50,000 in 2011 after paying $20,000 cash dividends in each of 2010 and 2009. What is the amount of dividends common shareholders will receive in 2011? 




A. $18,000.
B. $26,000.
C. $28,000.
D. $32,000.





Answer: A

Despot declared a property dividend to give marketable securities to its common stockholders. The securities had cost Despot $7 million and currently have a fair value of $16 million. Which of the following would be included in recording the property dividend declaration?

Despot declared a property dividend to give marketable securities to its common stockholders. The securities had cost Despot $7 million and currently have a fair value of $16 million. Which of the following would be included in recording the property dividend declaration? 




A. Increase in a liability for $16 million.
B. Decrease in retained earnings for $7 million.
C. Decrease in marketable securities by $16 million.
D. All of the above are correct.




Answer: A

In February, 2011, Despot declared cash dividends of $12 million to be paid in April of that year. What effect did the April transaction have on Despot's accounts?

In February, 2011, Despot declared cash dividends of $12 million to be paid in April of that year. What effect did the April transaction have on Despot's accounts? 



A. Decreased assets and liabilities.
B. Decreased assets and shareholders' equity.
C. Increased liabilities and decreased shareholders' equity.
D. None of the above is correct.




Answer: A

The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. If a corporation has only one class of shares, they typically are labeled common shares. Each of the following are ownership rights held by common shareholders, unless specifically withheld by agreement except:

The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. If a corporation has only one class of shares, they typically are labeled common shares. Each of the following are ownership rights held by common shareholders, unless specifically withheld by agreement except: 




A. The right to vote on policy issues.
B. The right to share in profits when dividends are declared (in proportion to the percentage of shares owned by the shareholder).
C. The right to dividends equal to a stated rate time par value (if dividends are paid).
D. The right to share in the distribution of any assets remaining at liquidation after other claims are satisfied.





Answer: C

When more than one security is sold for a single price and the total selling price is not equal to the sum of the market prices, the cash received is allocated between the securities based on:

When more than one security is sold for a single price and the total selling price is not equal to the sum of the market prices, the cash received is allocated between the securities based on: 




A. Relative book values.
B. Par values.
C. Relative market values.
D. The earnings per share.





Answer: C

When stock is issued in exchange for property, the best evidence of fair value might be any of the following except:

When stock is issued in exchange for property, the best evidence of fair value might be any of the following except: 




A. The appraised value of the property received.
B. The selling price of the stock in a recent transaction.
C. The price of the stock quoted on the stock exchange.
D. The average book value of outstanding stock.





Answer: D

Share issue costs refer to the costs of obtaining the legal, promotional, and accounting services necessary to effect the sale of shares. The costs reduce the net cash proceeds from selling the shares and thus paid-in capital - excess of par, and are:

Share issue costs refer to the costs of obtaining the legal, promotional, and accounting services necessary to effect the sale of shares. The costs reduce the net cash proceeds from selling the shares and thus paid-in capital - excess of par, and are: 




A. not recorded separately.
B. recorded as an asset.
C. recorded as a liability.
D. amortized over time.




Answer: A

When stock traded on an active exchange is issued for a machine:

When stock traded on an active exchange is issued for a machine: 




A. No entry is recorded until restrictions are lifted.
B. An asset is recorded for the fair value of the stock.
C. An asset is recorded for the appraised value of the machine.
D. Paid-in capital is increased by the appraised value of the machine.




Answer: B

The par value of common stock represents:

The par value of common stock represents: 




A. The arbitrary dollar amount assigned to a share of stock.
B. The liquidation value of a share.
C. The book value of a share of stock.
D. The amount received when the stock was issued.




Answer: A

The preemptive right refers to the shareholder's right to:

The preemptive right refers to the shareholder's right to: 



A. Maintain a proportional ownership interest in the corporation.
B. Vote for members of the board of directors.
C. Receive a share of dividends.
D. Share in profits proportionally with all other stockholders.





Answer: A

A statement of comprehensive income does not include:

A statement of comprehensive income does not include: 




A. Gains resulting from the return on assets exceeding expectations.
B. Gains and losses on unsold held-to-maturity securities.
C. Losses resulting from the return on assets falling short of expectations.
D. Prior service cost




Answer: B

Accumulated other comprehensive income is reported:

Accumulated other comprehensive income is reported: 



A. In the balance sheet as an asset.
B. In the balance sheet as a liability.
C. In the balance sheet as a component of shareholders' equity.
D. In the statement of comprehensive income.





Answer: C

Accumulated other comprehensive income:

Accumulated other comprehensive income: 



A. is a liability.
B. might include prior service cost.
C. includes accumulated pension expense.
D. is reported in the income statement.




Answer: B

Heidi Aurora Imports issued shares of the company's Class B stock. Heidi Aurora Imports should report the stock in the company's statement of financial position

Heidi Aurora Imports issued shares of the company's Class B stock. Heidi Aurora Imports should report the stock in the company's statement of financial position 





A. among liabilities if the shares are mandatorily redeemable or redeemable at the option of the shareholder.
B. as equity unless the shares are mandatorily redeemable.
C. as equity unless the shares are redeemable at the option of the issuer.
D. among liabilities unless the shares are mandatorily redeemable.





Answer: B

The common stock account in a company's balance sheet is measured as:

The common stock account in a company's balance sheet is measured as: 




A. The number of common shares outstanding multiplied by the stock's par value per share.
B. The number of common shares outstanding multiplied by the stock's current market value per share.
C. The number of common shares issued multiplied by the stock's par value per share.
D. None of the above is correct.




Answer: C

The Model Business Corporation Act:

The Model Business Corporation Act: 




A. Uses the word "common" and "preferred" in describing distinguishing characteristics of stock.
B. Defines legal capital as the amount of net assets not available for distribution to shareholders.
C. Provides guidance for choosing an appropriate par value for new issues of stock.
D. Has affected the laws of most states.




Answer: D

Outstanding common stock is:

Outstanding common stock is: 



A. Stock that is performing well on the New York Stock Exchange.
B. Stock that has been authorized by the state for issue.
C. Stock held in the corporate treasury.
D. Stock in the hands of shareholders.




Answer: D

Details of each class of stock must be reported:

Details of each class of stock must be reported: 



A. On the face of the balance sheet only.
B. In disclosure notes only.
C. On the face of the balance sheet or in disclosure notes.
D. On the face of the balance sheet and in disclosure notes.





Answer: C