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Chapter 4
Adjustments, Financial Statements, and
Financial Results
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
1. Adjusting entries are made at the end of the accounting period to record all
revenues and expenses that have not been recorded but belong in the current
period. These adjustments also ensure that the related accounts on the balance
sheet and income statement are up–to–date and complete.
2. (a) The time period assumption states that the long life of a company can be
divided into shorter time periods. Adjustments are required by GAAP to
ensure that a company’s financial statements include all the transactions of
the given time period.
(b) The revenue recognition principle states that revenues should be recorded
when earned. Adjustments assist in recording revenues during the period in
which they are earned, rather than when cash is received.
(c) The expense recognition or “matching” principle states that expenses are
recorded when incurred to generate revenues. Adjustments ensure that the
expenses incurred during a particular period are, in fact, recorded during that
period.
8.
Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
Dec Cash 9,000
=
31 Prepaid Rent +9,000
Jan Prepaid Rent 3,000 Rent 3,000
=
31 Expense (+E)
Feb Prepaid Rent 3,000 Rent 3,000
=
28 Expense (+E)
Mar Prepaid Rent 3,000 Rent 3,000
=
31 Expense (+E)
12. The net income from the income statement is included on the statement of retained
earnings to determine the ending retained earnings balance, which is then reported
on the balance sheet as a stockholders’ equity account.
13. Closing journal entries are made at the end of the accounting period to transfer the
balances in the temporary accounts to retained earnings. The closing journal
entries reduce the revenue, expense, and dividends accounts to a zero balance so
that they can be used for the accumulation process during the next period. Closing
entries must be entered into the system through the journal and posted to the
ledger accounts to state properly the temporary and permanent account balances
(i.e., zero balances in the temporary accounts).
14. Permanent accounts are balance sheet accounts (for assets, liabilities, and
stockholders’ equity accounts). These accounts are not closed at the end of
each period.
Temporary accounts include all income statement accounts (for revenues and
expenses) and the Dividends account. These accounts are used to track results
of only the current period, so they are closed (into Retained Earnings) at the
end of each year.
Balance sheet accounts are not closed at the end of the period because they reflect
permanent accumulated balances of assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity.
Permanent accounts show the business’s financial position at the end of the period
and are the beginning amounts for the next period.
16. A post–closing trial balance is a list of all the accounts and their balances taken
from the ledger, after the adjusting and closing journal entries have been
journalized and posted. It is not a necessary part of the accounting information
processing cycle but it is useful because it demonstrates the equality of the debits
and credits in the ledger, after the closing entries have been journalized and
posted. It also shows that all temporary accounts (revenues, expenses, dividends)
contain zero balances (after the closing entries have been posted).
17. The owner is correct; the adjustment process does consume a lot of time and it
delays month–end reporting of financial results. However, prior to adjustments, the
financial results are not complete or up–to–date. Important information relating to
assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses has not yet been incorporated into the
accounting records. Without this information, the owner may make decisions that
are inappropriate for the business. Only after adjustments have been completed,
will the owner have accurate information on which to base her decisions.
Skills Continuing
Mini–exercises Exercises Problems Development Case
Cases*
No. Time No. Time No. Time No. Time No. Time
1 5 1 10 CP4–1 20 1 20 1 45
2 5 2 10 CP4–2 20 2 20
3 5 3 15 CP4–3 15 3 30
4 5 4 10 CP4–4 45 4 25
5 5 5 20 PA4–1 20 5 25
6 5 6 20 PA4–2 20 6 40
7 5 7 20 PA4–3 15 7 45
8 5 8 15 PA4–4 45
9 5 9 15 PB4–1 20
10 5 10 20 PB4–2 20
11 10 11 5 PB4–3 15
12 5 12 15 PB4–4 45
13 5 13 10 C4–1 45
14 5 14 20 C4–2 60
15 5 15 20 C4–3 60
16 10 16 10 C4–4 60
17 5 17 15 C4–5 45
18 5 18 10 C4–6 45
19 5 19 20
20 5
21 5
22 10
23 10
24 10
25 10
26 10
* Due to the nature of cases, it is very difficult to estimate the amount of time students
will need to complete them. As with any open–ended project, it is possible for students
to devote a large amount of time to these assignments. While students often benefit
from the extra effort, we find that some become frustrated by the perceived difficulty of
the task. You can reduce student frustration and anxiety by making your expectations
clear, and by offering suggestions (about how to research topics or what companies to
select). The skills developed by these cases are indicated on the following page.
1. A, D
2. A, E
3. B, C
4. B, F
M4–2
1. A, E
2. A, D
3. B, F
4. B, C
M4–4
Assets =
Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
a Unearned 800 Rent +800
=
Revenue Revenue (+R)
b Prepaid Insurance 50 = Insurance 50
Expense (+E)
c Accum. Depn–Equip. 400 = Depreciation 400
(+xA) Expense (+E)
M4–6
M4–7
Assets =
Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
A Accounts +600 Utilities 600
=
Payable Expense (+E)
B Salaries +3,000 Salaries and 3,000
and Wages
=
Wages Expense (+E)
Payable
C Interest +100 Interest +100
=
Receivable Revenue (+R)
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(a) Utilities Expense (+E, SE) ............................... 600
Accounts Payable (+L) ............................ 600
To record utilities expense incurred but not yet paid.
M4–9
a)
Sept. 30 Prepaid Rent (+A) 4,000
Cash (–A) 4,000
b)
Sept. 30 Cash (+A) 16,000
Unearned Revenue (+L) 16,000
c)
Sept. 30 Prepaid Insurance (+A) 3,000
Cash (–A) 3,000
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a)
Dec. 31 Cash (+A) 12,000
Unearned Revenue (+L) 12,000
c)
Dec. 31 Cash (+A) 3,000
Unearned Revenue (+L) 3,000
M4–11
M4–13
MACRO COMPANY
Adjusted Trial Balance
At June 30
Cash $ 1,020
Accounts Receivable 550
Supplies 710
Prepaid Rent 40
Equipment 1,400
Accumulated Depreciation–Equipment $ 250
Software 200
Accumulated Amortization 150
Accounts Payable 300
Income Tax Payable 30
Unearned Revenue 100
Notes Payable (long–term) 1,300
Common Stock 300
Retained Earnings 120
Sales Revenue 3,600
Interest Revenue 50
Office Expense 820
Salaries and Wages Expense 660
Rent Expense 400
Depreciation Expense 110
Interest Expense 180
Income Tax Expense 110
Totals $ 6,200 $ 6,200
Revenues:
Sales Revenue $ 42,030
Rent Revenue 300
Total Revenues 42,330
Expenses:
Salaries and Wages Expense 21,600
Rent Expense 6,000
Utilities Expense 4,220
Insurance Expense 1,400
Depreciation Expense 1,300
Income Tax Expense 2,900
Total Expenses 37,420
The Sky Blue Corporation generated $4,910 of net income during the year.
M4–15
SKY BLUE CORPORATION
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended December 31
Sky Blue’s total assets are financed more by debt ($9,920) than by equity ($8,010).
M4–17
M4–19
M4–20
M4–21
M4–23
M4–24
Cash $ ?
Accounts Receivable 500
Supplies 9,000
Prepaid Insurance 7,200
Equipment 28,000
Accumulated Depreciation–Equipment $ 4,000
Accounts Payable 200
Unearned Revenue 5,000
Notes Payable 3,000
Common Stock 22,000
Retained Earnings 5,700
Dividends 3,000
Service Revenue 33,800
Salaries and Wages Expense 20,000
Depreciation Expense 1,000
Totals $ ? $ 73,700
Total debits must equal total credits, so total debits must sum to $73,700. Thus, the
missing balance for Cash is $5,000.
Income statement:
Insurance Expense $10,000 $10,000
ANSWERS TO EXERCISES
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E4–1
Req. 1
Depreciation Exp. Acc. Depn.–Equip. Inc. Tax Expense Inc. Tax Payable
0 18,100 0 2,030
3,000 3,000 26,200 26,200
3,000 21,100 26,200 28,230
GIBSON COMPANY
Adjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
Cash $ 178,000
Accounts Receivable 225,400
Supplies 12,200
Prepaid Rent 10,200
Equipment 323,040
Accumulated Depreciation–Equipment $ 21,100
Land 60,000
Accounts Payable 86,830
Unearned Revenue 32,500
Income Taxes Payable 28,230
Notes Payable (long–term) 160,000
Common Stock 233,370
Retained Earnings * 171,160
Service Revenue 2,564,200
Salaries and Wages Expense 1,590,000
Office Expense 632,250
Rent Expense 152,080
Utilities Expense 25,230
Supplies Expense 42,590
Interest Expense 17,200
Depreciation Expense 3,000
Income Tax Expense 26,200
Totals $ 3,297,390 $ 3,297,390
Because debits must equal credits in a trial balance, the balance in Retained
Earnings is determined in this exercise as the amount in the credit column
necessary to make debits equal credits (a “plugged” figure).
E4–1 (continued)
Because the temporary accounts for 2015 have not yet been closed to Retained
Earnings, the Retained Earnings balance determined in requirement 1 must represent
the balance as of December 31, 2014.
E4–2
Req. 1
Req. 2
Req. 3
FEDEX CORP.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended May 31, 2013
Req. 3 (continued)
FEDEX CORP.
Statement of Retained Earnings
For the Year Ended May 31, 2013
FEDEX CORP.
Balance Sheet
At May 31, 2013
Assets Liabilities
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash $ 4,900 Accounts Payable $ 2,900
Accounts Receivable 5,000 Salaries and Wages Payable 1,700
Interest Receivable 10 Notes Payable (short-term) 300
Prepaid Rent 850 Income Tax Payable 900
Supplies 450 Total Current Liabilities 5,800
Total Current Assets 11,210
Notes Payable (long-term) 7,700
Equipment $38,100 Total Liabilities 13,500
Accum. Depn. (19,600)
Equipment, Net 18,500 Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock 2,700
Goodwill 3,800 Retained Earnings 17,310
Total Stockholders’ Equity 20,010
Total Liabilities and
Total Assets $ 33,510 Stockholders' Equity $ 33,510
Req. 1
The annual reporting period for this company is November 1 through October 31.
Req. 2
Both transactions are accruals because revenue has been earned and expenses
incurred but no cash has yet been received or paid.
Req. 3
Assets =
Liabilities + Stockholders’ Equity
a. Salaries +6,000 Salaries and –6,000
and Wages
=
Wages Expense (+E)
Payable
b. Interest +3,000 Interest +3,000
Receivable = Revenue
(+R)
Req. 4
Adjustments are needed to ensure the financial statements are up–to–date and
complete. Adjusting entries are necessary at the end of the accounting period to
ensure that all revenues earned and expenses incurred and the related assets and
liabilities are measured properly. The entries above are accruals; entry (a) is an
accrued expense (incurred but not yet recorded) and entry (b) is an accrued revenue
(earned but not yet recorded). In applying the accrual basis of accounting, revenues
should be recognized when earned and expenses should be recognized when incurred
in generating revenues.
To record salaries and wages incurred during the year, but not yet paid.
To record interest revenue earned during the year, but not yet collected.
Req. 1
Req. 2
Req. 3
E4–7
(a)
Insurance Expense (+E, SE) .................................. 3,600
Prepaid Insurance (A) ................................... 3,600
To record the expiration of insurance for twelve months ($300 per month).
(b)
Supplies Expense (+E, SE) .................................... 5,000
Supplies (A) .................................................. 5,000
To record the use of supplies for the year.
E4–9
Req. 1
Interest Payable
Increase – With a credit for accrual of additional interest payable.
Decrease – With a debit for cash paid on accrued interest payable.
Req. 2 Computations:
(a)
Beg. Bal. + accrued income taxes cash paid = End. bal.
$100 + ? $600 = $80
? = $580 accrued
(b)
Beg. Bal. + accrued wages cash paid = End. bal.
$1,000 + 20,000 ? = $1,200
? = $19,800 paid
(c)
Beg. Bal. + accrued interest expense cash paid = End. bal.
$140 + ? $1,000 = $150
? = $1,010 accrued
E4–11
E4–13
Net Total Total Stockholders’
Items Income Assets Liabilities Equity
Amounts reported $30,000 $90,000 $40,000 $50,000
Effects of:
a. Amortization (8,000) (8,000) (8,000)
b. Salaries and (17,000) 17,000 (17,000)
Wages
c. Rent Revenue 1,600 (1,600) 1,600
Adjusted balances 6,600 82,000 55,400 26,600
d. Effect of
Income Taxes (1,980) 1,980 (1,980)
Correct amounts $ 4,620 $82,000 $57,380 $24,620
Computations:
a. Given, $8,000 Amortization Expense.
b. Given, $17,000 accrued and unpaid.
c. $4,800 x 1/3 = $1,600 Rent Revenue earned. The remaining $3,200 in Unearned
Revenue is a liability for two months of occupancy "owed'' to the renter.
d. $6,600 income before taxes x 30% = $1,980.
Req. 1
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Req. 3
Net income was $56,500 before adjustments and $20,690 after adjustments. This
decrease of $35,810 is significant; adjusted net income is only 36.6% of the unadjusted
net income ($20,690/$56,500).
E4–15
Req. 1
Req. 2
Req. 3
Prepaid Rent (A) Rent Expense (E)
Bal. 2,400 Bal. 0
1,200 a a 1,200
1,200 1,200
NORTH STAR
Adjusted Trial Balance
As of December 31
Req. 4
E4–16
Req. 1
Accumulated Accounts
Equipment (A) Depreciation– Payable (L)
Equipment (xA)
Bal 80 Bal. 0 Bal. 9
b 4
Bal. 80 Bal. 4 Bal. 9
Req. 2 (continued)
Income Tax
Expense (E)
Bal. 0
d 9
Bal. 9
Req. 3
Without adjusting journal entries, net income would have been overstated by $25
(because expenses for $5 + 4 + 7 + 9 = 25 would not have been recorded).
Sales Revenue $ 80
Supplies Expenses 26
Salaries and Wages Expense 17
Depreciation Expense 4
Insurance Expense 5
Income Tax Expense 9
Total Expenses 61
Net Income $ 19
Assets Liabilities
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash $ 38 Accounts Payable $ 9
Accounts Receivable 9 Salaries and Wages Payable 7
Prepaid Insurance 1 Income Tax Payable 9
Total Current Assets 48 Total Current Liabilities 25
E4–19
Event a
(1) On January 22, 2015, MSM received $24,000 cash from customers for
one–year subscriptions to the magazine for February 2015 – January 2016.
24,000 24,000
Event b
3,000 3,000
Event c
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Event d
(1) On March 31, 2015, MSM recorded an adjusting entry for the month’s
depreciation of $10,000.
10,000 10,000
Event e
(1) On April 1, MSM paid $5,000 rent in advance of obtaining its benefits.
5,000 5,000
Event f
(1) On April 30, 2015, MSM billed customers for $10,000 of advertising
services provided on account.
10,000 10,000
CP4–1
Req. 1
ROLLCOM, INC.
Adjusted Trial Balance
At September 30, 2015
No. The amount to be reported for Retained Earnings on the balance sheet would be
the amount calculated for ending Retained Earnings on the statement of retained
earnings. The $99,900 in the adjusted trial balance does not yet include the revenues
and expenses for the year ended September 30, 2015.
Req. 2
Req. 3
ROLLCOM, INC.
Post–closing Trial Balance
At September 30, 2015
Req. 1
CP4–4
Req. 1
Req. 2
Adj. Explanation
Req. 3
Req. 4
Req. 1
STARBOOKS CORPORATION
Adjusted Trial Balance
At September 30, 2015
No. The amount to be reported for retained earnings on the balance sheet would be
the amount reported on the statement of retained earnings. The $1,500 in the adjusted
trial balance does not yet include the net income generated by Starbooks for the year
ended September 30, 2015.
Req. 2
Service Revenue (R) ............................................ 6,200
Interest Revenue (R) ............................................ 100
Travel Expense (E) ..................................... 2,600
Salaries and Wages Expense (E) ............... 2,200
Rent Expenses (E) ..................................... 400
Depreciation Expense (E) ........................... 300
Supplies Expense (E) ................................. 200
Income Tax Expense (E) ............................ 300
Retained Earnings (+SE) .............................. 300
Req. 3
STARBOOKS CORPORATION
Post–closing Trial Balance
At September 30, 2015
Req. 1
a. Insurance Expense (+E, SE) .................................... 150
Prepaid Insurance (A) .................................... 150
$600 x 6/24 months of coverage. This entry reduces the asset (Prepaid
Insurance), because part of it has been used and only $450 represents future
benefits (an asset) to the company.
Req. 2
Without adjustments, Brokeback’s net income would have been overstated by $5,950
(i.e., the net effect of understated revenues of $7,950 and understated expenses of
$13,900 = $150 + 700 + 800 + 2,750 + 500 + 9,000).
PA4–3
Computations:
a. Six months of prepaid insurance expired during 2015: $600 x 6/24 = $150.
b. Supplies used: Beg. $1,000 – Ending $300 = $700 used for the period.
d. Accrued revenue: earned in 2015, but not yet collected or recorded; payable
within 30 days.
e. Depreciation is given.
g. Income before income taxes = $30,000 x 30% tax rate = $9,000 income tax
expense.
Req. 1
Req. 2
(4) Salaries and Wages Payable Salaries and Wages Expense +/+ 150
Adj. Explanation
(1) Based on supplies count ($4,300 - $1,300 = $3,000 used).
(2) Two months of rent at $2,000/month have been used so $4,000 is expensed.
(3) Additional $450 for utility services must be added to previously recorded
amount.
(4) Owe stylists $150 in wages (given).
(5) Adjusted income before tax x Tax rate =
[($75,800 – 29,250 – 12,650 – 24,000 – 7,800) x 30% = $630.
Req. 3
Req. 4
The adjustments in requirement 3 caused the net income to decrease from $9,700 to
$1,470, which is a difference of $8,230.
PB4–1
Req. 1
REGIS CORPORATION
Adjusted Trial Balance
At June 30, 2013
(in millions)
No. The amount to be reported for Retained Earnings on the balance sheet would be
the amount reported on the statement of retained earnings. The $500 in the adjusted
trial balance does not yet include the revenues and expenses for the year ended
June 30, 2013.
Req. 2
Req. 3
REGIS CORPORATION
Post–Closing Trial Balance
At June 30, 2013
(in millions)
Account Titles Debit Credit
Cash $ 200
Accounts Receivable 70
Inventories 140
Prepaid Rent 80
Equipment 770
Accumulated Depreciation–Equipment $ 90
Software 240
Accumulated Amortization 20
Accounts Payable 70
Salaries and Wages Payable 140
Notes Payable (short–term) 140
Notes Payable (long–term) 160
Common Stock 350
Retained Earnings 530
Service Revenue 0
Salaries and Wages Expense 0
Rent Expense 0
Office Expenses 0
Supplies Expense 0
Depreciation Expense 0
Interest Expense 0
Amortization Expense 0
Income Tax Expense 0
Totals $ 1,500 $ 1,500
Req. 1
Req. 2
Req. 2 (continued)
PB4–3
Req. 1
Req. 2
(3) Salaries and Wages Payable Salaries and Wages Expense +/+ 100
Adj. Explanation
(1) Based on supplies count ($300 recorded - $200 on hand = $100 used up).
(2) $500 was earned in December so that amount is moved into Service Revenue.
(3) Owe employee $50/day for two days of work ($100 = $50 x 2 days).
(4) Interest owing on note payable (given).
(5) Adjusted Income before Tax x Tax Rate =
($26,000 – 18,200 – 900 – 100) x 30% = $2,040
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Req. 3
Req. 4
The adjustments in requirement 3 caused the net income to decrease from $6,600 to
$4,760, which is a difference of $1,840.
C4–1
Req. 1
Req. 2 Req. 3
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Req. 3
RunHeavy Corporation
RunHeavy Corporation
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
January 31
For the Month Ended January 31
ASSETS
REVENUES
Current Assets
Service Revenue $10,000
Cash 11,210
Total Revenue 10,000
Accounts Receivable 2,500
Total Current Assets 13,710
EXPENSES
Salaries and Wages
Equipment 10,000
Expense 3,200
Accumulated Depreciation–Equipment (100)
Travel Expenses 3,140
Equipment, net of Accumulated Depreciation 9,900
Depreciation Expense 100
TOTAL ASSETS $23,610
Interest Expense 60
Income Tax Expense 525
Total Expenses 7,025
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
NET INCOME $2,975
Unearned Revenue $1,250
Salaries and Wages Payable 800
Interest Payable 60
Income Tax Payable 525
Total Current Liabilities 2,635
Note Payable (long–term) 8,000
Total Liabilities 10,635
Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock 10,000
Retained Earnings 2,975
Total Stockholders’ Equity 12,975
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $23,610
Accumulated
Land(A) Equipment (A) Depreciation–Equip
(xA)
Beg. 0 Bal. 60 Bal. 6
3/2 9 12/31(13) 6
Bal. 9 Bal. 60 Bal. 12
Accumulated
Software (A) Amortization (xA)
Bal. 15 Bal. 5
7/4 10 12/31(11) 5
Bal. 25 Bal. 10
Income Tax
Salaries and Wages Interest Payable (L) Payable (L)
Payable (L)
Beg. 0 Beg. 0 Beg. 0
12/31(15) 12 12/31(14) 1 12/31(16) 8
Bal. 12 Bal. 1 Bal. 8
Supplies Expense
(E)
Beg. 0
12/31(12) 20
CE1
20
Bal. 0
Req. 3
H & H TOOL, INC.
Unadjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 4
Req. 5
H & H TOOL, INC.
Adjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 6
H & H TOOL, INC.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Service Revenue $ 160
Expenses:
Salaries and Wages Expense 97
Supplies Expense 20
Depreciation Expense 6
Amortization Expense 5
Interest Expense 1
Income Tax Expense 8
Total Expenses 137
Net Income $ 23
Req. 6 (continued)
Assets: Liabilities:
Current Assets: Current Liabilities:
Cash $ 65 Accounts Payable $ 10
Accounts Receivable 21 Notes Payable (short–term) 12
Supplies 10 Salaries and Wages Payable 12
Total Current Assets 96 Interest Payable 1
Income Tax Payable 8
Land 9 Total Current Liabilities 43
Equipment $ 60
Accumulated Dep’n. (12) 48 Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock $ 94
Software 25 Retained Earnings 31
Accumulated Amortization (10) 15 Total Stockholders’ Equity 125
Total Liabilities and
Total Assets $ 168 Stockholders' Equity $ 168
Req. 7
Req. 8
H & H TOOL, INC.
Post–Closing Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 9
H&H Tool, Inc., generated net income of $23 (thousand) during 2015. This represents
a net profit margin of 14.4% ($23 ÷ $160 = 0.144). The company is financed primarily
by stockholders’ equity, with stockholders’ equity providing financing for $125
(thousand) of total assets and liabilities providing financing of $43 (thousand). Its
current ratio is 2.23 ($96 ÷ 43).
C4–3
Accumulated
Equipment (A) Depreciation (xA)
Bal. 8 Bal. 1
7/2 25 12/31(13) 4
Bal. 33 Bal. 5
Accumulated
Software (A) Amortization (xA)
Bal. 5 Bal. 1
7/4 3 12/31(11) 1
Bal. 8 Bal. 2
Supplies
Expense (E)
12/31(12) 7
CE1 7
Bal. 0
Req. 2
5. Supplies (+A).......................................................... 7
Accounts Payable (+L) ................................. 7
Purchased supplies for future use.
Req. 3
NORTHLAND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Unadjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 4
Req. 5
NORTHLAND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Adjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 6
NORTHLAND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Service Revenue $ 55
Expenses:
Salaries and Wages Expense 33
Supplies Expense 7
Depreciation Expense 4
Amortization Expense 1
Interest Expense 1
Income Tax Expense 4
Total Expenses 50
Net Income $ 5
Req. 6 (continued)
Assets: Liabilities:
Current Assets: Current Liabilities:
Cash $ 25 Accounts Payable $ 2
Accounts Receivable 2 Notes Payable (short–term) 22
Supplies 3 Salaries and Wages Payable 3
Total Current Assets 30 Interest Payable 1
Income Taxes Payable 4
Equipment $ 33 Unearned Revenue 3
Accumulated Depn. (5) 28 Total Current Liabilities 35
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock 20
Software 8 Retained Earnings 9
Accumulated Amortn. (2) 6 Total Stockholders' Equity 29
Total Liabilities and
Total Assets $ 64 Stockholders' Equity $ 64
Req. 7
Req. 8
Req. 9
The business generated $5 (thousand) in net income during 2015. Its net profit margin
was 9.1% ($5 ÷ 55 = 0.091). The company is financed primarily by liabilities, with
liabilities providing financing for $35 (thousand) of total assets and stockholders’ equity
providing financing of $29 (thousand). Its current ratio is 0.86 ($30 ÷ 35).
Accumulated
Equipment (A) Depreciation–
Equipment (xA)
Beg. 6 Beg. 0
7/2 18 12/31(13) 2
8/4 3
Bal. 27 Bal. 2
Accumulated
Software (A) Amortization (xA)
Beg. 12 Beg. 3
12/31(11) 3
Bal. 12 Bal. 6
Retained Service
Earnings (SE) Revenue (R)
Beg. 4 Beg. 0
CE1 9 CE1 65 12/6 65
Bal. 13 Bal. 0
Req. 2
Req. 3
LAZY SOFA FURNITURE, INC.
Unadjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 4
Req. 5
LAZY SOFA FURNITURE, INC.
Adjusted Trial Balance
At December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Req. 6
LAZY SOFA FURNITURE, INC.
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands)
Revenues:
Service Revenue $ 65
Expenses:
Salaries and Wages Expense 38
Supplies Expenses 8
Amortization Expense 3
Depreciation Expense 2
Interest Expense 1
Income Tax Expense 4
Total Expenses 56
Net Income $ 9
Req. 6 (continued)
Assets: Liabilities:
Current Assets: Current Liabilities:
Cash $ 31 Accounts Payable $ 6
Accounts Receivable 5 Notes Payable (short–term) 21
Supplies 4 Salaries and Wages Payable 3
Total Current Assets 40 Interest Payable 1
Income Tax Payable 4
Equipment $ 27 Unearned Revenue 3
Accum. Depn–Equip. (2) 25 Total Current Liabilities 38
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock 20
Software 12 Retained Earnings 13
Accum. Amort. (6) 6 Total Stockholders' Equity 33
Total Liabilities and
Total Assets $ 71 Stockholders' Equity $ 71
Req. 7
Req. 8
Req. 9
Lazy Sofa Furniture, Inc., generated $9 (thousand) in net income during 2015. The
company is financed primarily by liabilities, with liabilities providing financing for $38
(thousand) of total assets and stockholders’ equity providing financing of $33
(thousand).
Req. 1
Req. 2
Notes:
1. Service Revenue includes amounts from a) and c) in Req. 1.
2. Salaries and wages expense includes amounts from b) and d) in Req. 1.
3. All other temporary account balances derive from only one journal entry in Req. 1.
Req. 3
House of Tutors, Incorporated
Balance Sheet
September 30
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash $ 2,050
Accounts Receivable 770
Supplies 40
Total Current Assets 2,860
Equipment 12,000
Accumulated Depreciation–Equipment (1,300)
Equipment, net of
Accumulated Depreciation 10,700
Notes:
1. Cash = $700 beg. bal. +/– amounts from journal entries a), b), d), e), and f).
2. Accounts receivable includes beg. bal. +/– amounts from journal entries c) and e).
3. All other balance sheet account balances include beg. bal. +/– only one journal entry.
Req. 1
Req. 2
Cash (A) Accounts Receivable (A) Supplies (A) Prepaid Insurance (A)
Beg. 10,900 Beg. 800 Beg. 400 Beg. 0
5,700 (1) (9)10,400 600 (7) (6) 1,000 (1) 5,700
4,200 (2) 4,500 (25) Bal. 1,400 Bal. 5,700
(3) 30,000 24,000 (4) Bal. 6,100
(5) 6,000 Prepaid Rent (A) Equipment (A) Accum. Depreciation (xA)
(7) 600 400 (8) Beg. 0 Beg. 0 0 Beg.
(10) 7,600 2,200 (16) (2) 4,200 (4) 24,000
(20) 3,500 Bal. 4,200 Bal. 24,000
(25) 4,500
Bal. 26,600
Accounts Payable (L) Unearned Revenue (L) Notes Payable (L) Interest Payable (L)
500 Beg. 0 Beg. 0 Beg. 0 Beg.
(8) 400 1,000 (6) 3,500 (20) 30,000 (3)
1,100 Bal. 3,500 Bal. 30,000 Bal.
Req. 2 (continued)
Req. 3
Req. 4
Cash (A) Accounts Receivable (A) Supplies (A) Prepaid Insurance (A)
Bal. 26,600 Bal. 6,100 Bal. 1,400 Bal. 5,700
1,150 (31b) 475 (31g)
Adj. 250 Adj. 5,225
Accounts Payable (L) Unearned Revenue (L) Notes Payable (L) Interest Payable (L)
1,100 Bal. 3,500 Bal. 30,000 Bal. 0 Beg.
1,200 (31a) 31c) 2,100 150 (31d)
2,300 Adj. 1,400 Adj. 150 Adj.
Interest Expense (E) Insurance Expense (E) Rent Expense (E) Depn. Expense (E)
Beg. 0 Beg. 0 Beg. 0 Beg. 0
(31d) 150 (31g) 475 (31g) 350 (31e) 500
Adj. 150 Adj. 475 Adj. 350 Adj. 500
Req. 4 (continued)
Req. 5
S4–1
1. A
2. D
3. B
S4–2
Req. 1
The Home Depot had $865,000,000 in Advertising Expense whereas Lowe’s had
$811,000,000 in Advertising Expenses for fiscal 2013 (as reported in Note 1).
Req. 2
Lowe’s owes $785,000,000 for salaries and wages at its year–end. This is less than
what Home Depot owed at its year–end ($1,428,000,000). The difference between the
two companies’ liabilities could be explained by the number of employees that each
company hires, the rate of pay that the employees receive, or the number of days for
which wages are owed. As any of these factors increases, so does the amount of the
liability.
S4–3
The solutions to this project will depend on the company and/or accounting period
selected for analysis.
Req.1
Large adjustments are not necessarily improper, but they are suspicious especially
when they account for over half the net income of a quarter (such as 1999 Q3 and 2000
Q1).
Req. 2
Req.3
1999 (Q3)
Bonus Expense (+E, SE) ................................ 7.6 M
Bonus Payable (+L) ................................ 7.6 M
1999 (Q4)
Bonus Payable (L) .......................................... 7.6 M
Bonus Expense (E,+SE) ........................ 7.6 M
2000 (Q1)
Bonus Expense (+E, SE) ................................ 7.6 M
Cash (A) ............................................... 7.6 M
The expense recognition (“matching”) principle is violated when expenses are recorded
at the time of payment rather than at the time they are incurred.
The change in estimated depreciation expense will increase net income this year but
some depreciation will now extend into next year, decreasing net income then.
Although it’s true that GAAP requires the use of estimates in certain instances (such as
depreciation), the estimates should be fair and unbiased. Given the increasing
competition from online products, we must question whether DVD demand would
extend as long as 15 months. This does not seem to be a fair estimate of the period
over which revenues will be generated. Given the CFO’s motivation for changing the
estimate, we must question whether the estimate is unbiased.
The bank will rely on the company’s reported financial condition to assess the
appropriate terms of the new loan (e.g., interest rate, loan period, loan security).
Existing and potential investors will rely on the financial statements to make investment
decisions. If the proposed change is made and the earnings targets are met, these
financial statement users may be misled into judging the company as more successful
than it otherwise would have been without the change in estimate.
It is possible that these users would use their knowledge about accounting to
understand the reasons the company was able to meet its earnings target. If they were
to do this, they might “see through” the manipulation of the accounting estimate and
realize that the company had not actually met their expectations for financial
performance (and definitely failed to meet their expectations for honest and transparent
financial reporting). If this occurred, the CFO’s “solution” could backfire and cause the
company more harm than if she were to report the financial results fairly and without
bias.
This potentially dishonest and unethical behavior on the part of a senior member of
management should be brought to the attention of the company’s independent board of
directors. The assistant accountant could raise the issue through an anonymous “tips”
line that many companies have established or, failing that, could arrange to meet with
the chair of the ethics or audit subcommittees of the board of directors.
Req.1
Req. 2
PIRATE PETE MOVING CORPORATION
Corrections to the Financial Statements
Req.3
Req. 4
(today’s date)
We regret to inform you that your request for a $20,000 loan has been denied.
Our review showed that various adjustments were required to the original set of
financial statements provided to us. The original (unadjusted) financial statements
overstated net income for the year by $27,050 (i.e., $38,000 $10,950). This
overstatement was caused by incorrectly including $7,000 of revenue collected in
advance that had not been earned. Further, the expenses were understated and
income tax expense had not been included.
Total assets were overstated by $14,200 (i.e., $82,000 $67,800). Supplies were
overstated by $4,200, prepaid insurance was overstated by $2,000, and the net book
value of the equipment was overstated by $8,000 because annual depreciation was not
properly recognized.
We require that there be sufficient collateral pledged against the loan before we can
consider it. The current market value of the equipment may be able to provide
additional collateral against which the loan could be secured. Your personal
investments may also be considered viable collateral if you are willing to sign an
agreement pledging these assets as collateral for the loan. This is a common
requirement for small start–up businesses.
If you would like us to reconsider your application, please provide us the current market
values of any assets you would pledge as collateral.
Regards,
(your name)
CC–4
Req. 1
a) Deferral b) Deferral c) Accrual
d) Deferral e) Deferral f) Deferral
Req. 2
Req. 3