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Explain how a company could manipulate cash flow from operations by changing the extent to which it factors accounts receivable and treats those factoring arrangements as sales of receivables.

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For 2018, Rahal's Auto Parts estimates bad debt expense at 1% of credit sales. The company reported accounts receivable and an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $86,500 and $2,100, respectively, at December 31, 2017. During 2018, Rahal's credit sales and collections were $404,000 and $408,000, respectively, and $2,340 in accounts receivable were written off. - Rahal's final balance in its allowance for uncollectible accounts at December 31, 2018, is:


A) $4,340.
B) $4,100.
C) $3,800.
D) $4,040.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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If cash has been collected from a customer, recognizing estimated sales returns results in recognizing a refund liability.

A) True
B) False

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The transferor is considered to have surrendered control over its receivables if:


A) The transferred assets have been isolated from the transferor.
B) Each transferee has the right to pledge or exchange the assets it received.
C) The transferor does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either repurchase or redemption agreements before maturity or the ability to cause the transferee to return the assets.
D) All of these answer choices must occur.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The Fitzgerald Company maintains a checking account at the Bank of the North. The bank provides a bank statement along with canceled checks on the last day of each month. The October 31, 2018, bank statement included the following information: The Fitzgerald Company maintains a checking account at the Bank of the North. The bank provides a bank statement along with canceled checks on the last day of each month. The October 31, 2018, bank statement included the following information:   The company's general ledger cash (checking) account had a balance of $42,544 at the end of October. Deposits outstanding totaled $4,224, and all checks written by the company were processed by the bank except for those totaling $5,620. In addition, a check for $500 for the purchase of office furniture was incorrectly recorded by the company as a $50 disbursement. The bank correctly processed the check during October. Required: 1. Prepare a bank reconciliation for the month of October. 2. Prepare the necessary journal entries at the end of October to adjust the general ledger cash account. The company's general ledger cash (checking) account had a balance of $42,544 at the end of October. Deposits outstanding totaled $4,224, and all checks written by the company were processed by the bank except for those totaling $5,620. In addition, a check for $500 for the purchase of office furniture was incorrectly recorded by the company as a $50 disbursement. The bank correctly processed the check during October. Required: 1. Prepare a bank reconciliation for the month of October. 2. Prepare the necessary journal entries at the end of October to adjust the general ledger cash account.

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1. Fitzgerald Company's Bank Reconciliat...

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Which of the following is considered a sale of receivables?


A) Pledging receivables.
B) Assigning receivables.
C) Factoring receivables without recourse.
D) None of these answer choices are correct.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The following information relates to Halloran Co.'s accounts receivable for 2018: Accounts receivable balance, 1/1/2018 $840,000Credit sales for 2018 3,300,000Accounts receivable written off during 2018 70,000 Collections from customers during 20183,100,000Allowance for uncollectible accounts balance, 12 / 31 / 2018 120,000\begin{array}{lr}\text {Accounts receivable balance, 1/1/2018 }&\$840,000\\\text {Credit sales for 2018 }&3,300,000\\\text {Accounts receivable written off during 2018 }&70,000\\\text { Collections from customers during 2018}&3,100,000\\\text {Allowance for uncollectible accounts balance, 12 / 31 / 2018 }&120,000\\\end{array} What amount should Halloran report for accounts receivable, before allowances, at December 31, 2018?


A) $1,040,000.
B) $970,000.
C) $760,000.
D) None of these answer choices are correct.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Alliance Software began 2018 with accounts receivable of $115,000. All sales are made on credit. Sales and cash collections from customers for the year were $780,000 and $700,000, respectively. Cost of goods sold for the year was $450,000. What was Alliance's receivables turnover ratio (rounded) for 2018?


A) 4.00.
B) 5.03.
C) 2.90.
D) 6.78.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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A company's investment in receivables is influenced by several variables, including:


A) The level of sales.
B) The nature of the product or service sold.
C) The credit and collection policies.
D) All of these answer choices are correct.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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For 2018, Rahal's Auto Parts estimates bad debt expense at 1% of credit sales. The company reported accounts receivable and an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $86,500 and $2,100, respectively, at December 31, 2017. During 2018, Rahal's credit sales and collections were $404,000 and $408,000, respectively, and $2,340 in accounts receivable were written off. - Rahal's accounts receivable at December 31, 2018, are:


A) $90,500.
B) $88,160.
C) $82,500.
D) $80,160.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Briefly explain the accounting treatment for estimated sales returns at the end of an accounting period for which accounts receivable remain outstanding.

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If sales returns are material, an allowa...

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From a financial accounting perspective, the main purposes of a system of internal control are to improve the accuracy and reliability of accounting information and to safeguard assets.

A) True
B) False

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As of January 1, 2018, Farley Co. had a credit balance of $520,000 in its allowance for uncollectible accounts. Based on experience, 2% of Farley's credit sales have been uncollectible. During 2018, Farley wrote off $650,000 of accounts receivable. Credit sales for 2018 were $18,000,000. In its December 31, 2018, balance sheet, what amount should Farley report as allowance for uncollectible accounts?


A) $230,000.
B) $360,000.
C) $590,000.
D) $880,000.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Rebound Inc. reports under IFRS. In 2018 Rebound recognized an impairment of $200,000 due to a troubled debt restructuring. In 2019 Rebound was pleased to determine that more cash flows would be received from the receivable than was previously thought, such that, if the total impairment were to be calculated in 2019, it would be estimated as $150,000 rather than $200,000. How should Rebound treat this in its 2019 income statement?


A) Rebound should ignore the change, given that recovery of its previous impairments is not allowed under IFRS.
B) Rebound should make a prior period adjustment of 2018 income, given that the impairment charge was in error.
C) Rebound should recognize an increase in 2019 net income of $50,000.
D) None of these answer choices are correct.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Oswego Clay Pipe Company sold $46,000 of pipe to Southeast Water District #45 on April 12 of the current year with terms 1/15, n/60. Oswego uses the gross method of accounting for cash discounts. What entry would Oswego make on April 23, assuming the customer made the correct payment on that date?


A)  Cash 45,540 Sales 460 Accounts receivable 46,000\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Cash } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 46,000 \\\hline\end{array}
B)  Cash 46,000 Sales discounts 460 Accounts receivable 46,000 Sales discounts forfeited 460\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Cash } & 46,000 & \\\hline \text { Sales discounts } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 46,000 \\\hline \text { Sales discounts forfeited } & & 460 \\\hline\end{array}
C)  Cash 45,540 Sales discounts 460 Accounts receivable 46,000\begin{array}{|l|r|l|}\hline \text { Cash } & 45,540 & \\\hline \text { Sales discounts } & 460 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 46,000 \\\hline\end{array}
D)  Cash 46,000 Accounts receivable 45,540 Sales 460\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Cash } & 46,000 & \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 45,540 \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 460 \\\hline\end{array}

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Unless specific sales criteria are met, the factoring of accounts receivable with recourse is accounted for as a loan.

A) True
B) False

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On November 10 of the current year, Cherokee Industries sold materials to a customer for $8,000 with credit terms 2/10, n/30. Cherokee uses the net method of accounting for cash discounts. What entry would Cherokee make on November 10?


A)  Accounts receivable 7,840 Sales 7,840\begin{array}{|c|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 7,840 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 7,840 \\\hline\end{array}
B)  Accounts receivable 8,000 Sales 8,000\begin{array}{|c|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 8,000 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 8,000 \\\hline\end{array}
C)  Accounts receivable 7,840 Cash discounts 160 Sales 8,000\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 7,840 & \\\hline \text { Cash discounts } & 160 & \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 8,000 \\\hline\end{array}
D)  Accounts receivable 8,000 Cash discounts 160 Sales 7,840\begin{array}{|c|r|r|}\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 8,000 & \\\hline \text { Cash discounts } & & 160 \\\hline \text { Sales } & & 7,840 \\\hline\end{array}

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Compensating balances represent:


A) Funds in a bank account that can't be spent.
B) Balances in a payroll checking account.
C) Accounts that are subject to bank service charges.
D) Accounts on which banks pay interest, e.g., NOW accounts.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Brewer Inc. is owed $200,000 by Carol Co. under a 10% note with two years remaining to maturity. Due to financial difficulties Carol Co. did not pay the prior year's interest. Brewer agrees to settle the receivable (and accrued interest) in exchange for a cash payment of $150,000. The journal entry that Brewer would make to record this transaction would include a loss on troubled debt restructuring of:


A) $0.
B) $20,000.
C) $50,000.
D) $70,000.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Rusty Hardware makes only cash sales. It began 2018 with a credit balance of $32,000 in the refund liability account. Sales during 2018 were $600,000. Rusty estimates that 6% of all sales will be returned. During 2018, customers returned merchandise for credit of $28,000 to their accounts. -What is the balance in the allowance for sales returns account at the end of 2018?


A) $32,000.
B) $39,000.
C) $43,000.
D) $40,000.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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