Question 1

A check that was outstanding on last period's bank reconciliation was not among the cancelled checks returned by the bank this period.In preparing the bank reconciliation for this period,the amount of this check should be

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A)  added to the bank balance of cash.
B)  ignored in preparing this period's bank reconciliation.
C)  deducted from the bank balance of cash.
D)  deducted from the company's balance of cash.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Coca-Cola reported net sales revenues of $18.8 billion and cost of goods sold of $5.6 billion,while PepsiCo reported revenues of $22.3 billion and cost of goods sold of $9.3 billion.Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  While PepsiCo generated more revenues than Coca-Cola,PepsiCo generated a lower gross profit percentage.
B)  Coca-Cola generated a lower gross profit percentage because its sales revenue was lower.
C)  PepsiCo did a better job of controlling product costs as a percentage of sales than did Coca-Cola.
D)  The selling price of Coca-Cola products must have been higher than the price of Pepsi Co products.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Before reconciling to its bank statement,Lauren Cosmetics Corporation's general ledger had a month-end balance in the cash account of $5,250.The bank reconciliation for the month contained the following items:  Given the above information,what adjusted cash balance should Lauren report at month-end?

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A)  $4,500.
B)  $4,820.
C)  $5,160.
D)  $5,590.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Internal controls are concerned with:

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A)  only manual systems of accounting.
B)  the extent of government regulations.
C)  protecting against theft of assets and enhancing the reliability of accounting information.
D)  preparing income tax returns.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding shrinkage is not true?

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A)  Perpetual inventory systems can help managers detect shrinkage.
B)  Shrinkage is another term for inventory loss due to theft,error,or fraud.
C)  Shrinkage is detected by comparing the balance in the inventory ledger account and the results of the physical inventory count.
D)  It is easier to detect shrinkage in a periodic inventory system than in a perpetual inventory system.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

When you identify interest received from the bank in performing a bank reconciliation,you must:

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A)  add the amount of interest to the balance per bank.
B)  deduct the amount of interest from the balance per books.
C)  add the amount of interest to the balance per books.
D)  deduct the amount of interest from the balance per bank.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

For each of the following cash activities,choose the appropriate letter to match the activity with the internal control principle to which it relates.Each internal control principle may be used more than once.

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The answer of For each of the following cash activities,choose...

Question 8

Passwords are an example of which internal control principle?

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A)  Segregate duties.
B)  Restrict access.
C)  Document procedures.
D)  Independently verify.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A company had the following partial list of account balances at year-end:  The amount of net sales reported on the income statement would be:

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A)  $57,200.
B)  $64,200.
C)  $56,000.
D)  $55,700.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A merchandising company's operating cycle begins with the sale of merchandise and ends with the cash collection from sales.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your company purchases $50,000 of inventory from a wholesaler who allows you 45 days to pay.In addition,the wholesaler offers a 3% discount if payment is made within 12 days.These payment terms would be expressed as:

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A)  .03/12,n/45.
B)  n/45,3/12.
C)  n/45,.03/12.
D)  3/12,n/45.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding periodic versus perpetual inventory systems is true?

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A)  Perpetual inventory systems are inferior for determining optimal times to reorder merchandise.
B)  Periodic inventory systems require a greater investment in technology to implement them.
C)  Perpetual inventory systems may assist in determining inventory lost due to shrinkage.
D)  Periodic inventory systems allow sales personnel to provide more immediate information regarding availability of inventory.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A company has gross profit of $58,300 and a gross profit percentage of 25%.What is the company's net sales?

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A)  $233,200.
B)  $14,575.
C)  $72,825.
D)  $711,260.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which one of the following statements regarding sales discounts is true?

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A)  If a company offers a discount to encourage prompt payment and the discount is taken,the discount reduces the amount of Net Sales.
B)  Credit terms of "2/10,n/30" mean that if payment is made in two days,a 10% discount may be taken;if not paid within two days,the full invoice price will be due in thirty days.
C)  The terms "sales discounts" and "sales credits" are used interchangeably by a company.
D)  Sales discounts is an expense account.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A good voucher system includes procedures and approvals designed to control cash payments.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Inventory shrinkage is the difference between inventory recorded and inventory counted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On a bank statement,deposits are listed as debits and cleared checks are listed as credits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The sales returns and allowances account balance should be reported as a deduction from the sales account balance because it is an expense account.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Central Company sold goods for $5,000 to Western Company on March 12 on credit.Terms of the sale were 2/10,n/30.At the time of the sale,Central recorded the transaction by debiting accounts receivable for $5,000 and crediting sales revenue for $5,000.Western paid the balance due,less the discount,on March 21.To record the March 21 transaction,Central would debit:

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A)  Cash for $4,900.
B)  Accounts Receivable for $4,900.
C)  Cash for $5,000.
D)  Accounts Receivable for $5,000.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is true of an imprest system?

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A)  It is an internal control for cash receipts.
B)  It is commonly used with voucher systems.
C)  The payroll bank account equals zero after all employees have been paid.
D)  Eliminates the need for a bank reconciliation.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: Internal Control, Cash, and Merchandise Sales

Which one of the following statements regarding sales discounts is true?

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A company has gross profit of $58,300 and a gross profit percentage of 25%.What is the company's net sales?

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Coca-Cola reported net sales revenues of $18.8 billion and cost of goods sold of $5.6 billion,while PepsiCo reported revenues of $22.3 billion and cost of goods sold of $9.3 billion.Which of the following statements is correct?

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A company had the following partial list of account balances at year-end: The amount of net sales reported on the income statement would be:

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Inventory shrinkage is the difference between inventory recorded and inventory counted.

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Which of the following is true of an imprest system?

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Your company purchases $50,000 of inventory from a wholesaler who allows you 45 days to pay.In addition,the wholesaler offers a 3% discount if payment is made within 12 days.These payment terms would be expressed as:

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The sales returns and allowances account balance should be reported as a deduction from the sales account balance because it is an expense account.

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A good voucher system includes procedures and approvals designed to control cash payments.

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A check that was outstanding on last period's bank reconciliation was not among the cancelled checks returned by the bank this period.In preparing the bank reconciliation for this period,the amount of this check should be

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When you identify interest received from the bank in performing a bank reconciliation,you must:

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A merchandising company's operating cycle begins with the sale of merchandise and ends with the cash collection from sales.

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Which of the following statements regarding periodic versus perpetual inventory systems is true?

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On a bank statement,deposits are listed as debits and cleared checks are listed as credits.

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For each of the following cash activities,choose the appropriate letter to match the activity with the internal control principle to which it relates.Each internal control principle may be used more than once.

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Internal controls are concerned with:

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Which of the following statements regarding shrinkage is not true?

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Before reconciling to its bank statement,Lauren Cosmetics Corporation's general ledger had a month-end balance in the cash account of $5,250.The bank reconciliation for the month contained the following items: Given the above information,what adjusted cash balance should Lauren report at month-end?

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Passwords are an example of which internal control principle?

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Exam 6: Internal Control, Cash, and Merchandise Sales

Which one of the following statements regarding sales discounts is true?

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A company has gross profit of $58,300 and a gross profit percentage of 25%.What is the company's net sales?

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Coca-Cola reported net sales revenues of $18.8 billion and cost of goods sold of $5.6 billion,while PepsiCo reported revenues of $22.3 billion and cost of goods sold of $9.3 billion.Which of the following statements is correct?

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A company had the following partial list of account balances at year-end: The amount of net sales reported on the income statement would be:

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Inventory shrinkage is the difference between inventory recorded and inventory counted.

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Which of the following is true of an imprest system?

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Your company purchases $50,000 of inventory from a wholesaler who allows you 45 days to pay.In addition,the wholesaler offers a 3% discount if payment is made within 12 days.These payment terms would be expressed as:

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The sales returns and allowances account balance should be reported as a deduction from the sales account balance because it is an expense account.

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A good voucher system includes procedures and approvals designed to control cash payments.

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A check that was outstanding on last period's bank reconciliation was not among the cancelled checks returned by the bank this period.In preparing the bank reconciliation for this period,the amount of this check should be

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When you identify interest received from the bank in performing a bank reconciliation,you must:

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A merchandising company's operating cycle begins with the sale of merchandise and ends with the cash collection from sales.

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Which of the following statements regarding periodic versus perpetual inventory systems is true?

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On a bank statement,deposits are listed as debits and cleared checks are listed as credits.

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For each of the following cash activities,choose the appropriate letter to match the activity with the internal control principle to which it relates.Each internal control principle may be used more than once.

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Internal controls are concerned with:

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Which of the following statements regarding shrinkage is not true?

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Before reconciling to its bank statement,Lauren Cosmetics Corporation's general ledger had a month-end balance in the cash account of $5,250.The bank reconciliation for the month contained the following items: Given the above information,what adjusted cash balance should Lauren report at month-end?

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Passwords are an example of which internal control principle?

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