Question 1

Treasury Stock is a(n)

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A)  contra asset account.
B)  retained earnings account.
C)  asset account.
D)  contra stockholders' equity account.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is not a significant date with respect to dividends?

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A)  The declaration date
B)  The incorporation date
C)  The record date
D)  The payment dateE) B) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 3

The dominant form of business organization in the United States in terms of dollar sales volume, earnings, and employees is

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A)  the sole proprietorship.
B)  the partnership.
C)  the corporation.
D)  not known.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The effect of a stock dividend is to

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A)  decrease total assets and stockholders' equity.
B)  change the composition of stockholders' equity.
C)  decrease total assets and total liabilities.
D)  increase the book value per share of common stock.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of a partnership?

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A)  Co-ownership of property
B)  Mutual agency
C)  Unlimited life
D)  Unlimited liabilityE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which one of the following is an advantage of a partnership?

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A)  Mutual agency
B)  Ease of decision making
C)  Limited life
D)  Unlimited liabilityE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Treasury stock purchased for $25 per share that is reissued at $20 per share, results in a Loss on Sale of Treasury Stock being recognized on the income statement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The chief accounting officer in a company is known as the

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A)  controller.
B)  treasurer.
C)  vice-president.
D)  president.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

In a partnership mutual agency means

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A)  both partners must sign a contract in order for it to be binding.
B)  each partner acts on behalf of the partnership when engaging in partner business.
C)  each partner must consult the other before making any major business decisions.
D)  the act of any partner is not binding on all other partners, especially when partners act beyond the scope of their aurthority.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Treasury stock should be reported in the financial statements of a corporation as a(n)

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A)  investment.
B)  liability.
C)  deduction from total paid-in capital.
D)  deduction from total paid-in capital and retained earnings.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 11

In a partnership the basis of division of net income or net loss is usually referred to as

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A)  the profit and loss ratio.
B)  the income and loss ratio.
C)  the income ratio.
D)  all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Treasury stock is

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A)  stock issued by the U.S.Treasury Department.
B)  stock purchased by a corporation and held as an investment in its treasury.
C)  corporate stock issued by the treasurer of a company.
D)  a corporation's own stock which has been reacquired but not canceled.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

If stock is issued for a noncash asset, the asset should be recorded on the books of the corporation at

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A)  fair market value.
B)  cost.
C)  zero.
D)  a nominal amount.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which one of the following is not an ownership right of a stockholder in a corporation?

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A)  To vote in the election of directors
B)  To declare dividends on the common stock
C)  To share in assets upon liquidation
D)  To share in corporate earningsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In a partnership each partner is personally and individually liable for all partnership liabilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The amount of a cash dividend liability is recorded on the date of record because it is on that date that the persons or entities who will receive the dividend are identified.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a partnership the same basis of division usually applies to both net income and net loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a partnership each partner's initial investment should be recorded at the fair _______ value of the assets at the date of their transfer to the partnership.

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A)  book
B)  market
C)  investment
D)  assetE) A) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 19

If a corporation pays taxes on its income, then stockholders will not have to pay taxes on the dividends received from that corporation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Baden Bagels Inc.has 5,000 shares of 8%, $100 par value, noncumulative preferred stock and 20,000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding at December 31, 2005.There were no dividends declared in 2004.The board of directors declares and pays a $50,000 dividend in 2005.What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2005?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0
B)  $40,000
C)  $50,000
D)  $10,000E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 14: Sole Proprietorships,partnerships, Andcorporations

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Which of the following is not a significant date with respect to dividends?

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The dominant form of business organization in the United States in terms of dollar sales volume, earnings, and employees is

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The effect of a stock dividend is to

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Which one of the following is not a characteristic of a partnership?

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Which one of the following is an advantage of a partnership?

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Treasury stock purchased for $25 per share that is reissued at $20 per share, results in a Loss on Sale of Treasury Stock being recognized on the income statement.

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The chief accounting officer in a company is known as the

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Treasury stock should be reported in the financial statements of a corporation as a(n)

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Which one of the following is not an ownership right of a stockholder in a corporation?

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In a partnership each partner is personally and individually liable for all partnership liabilities.

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The amount of a cash dividend liability is recorded on the date of record because it is on that date that the persons or entities who will receive the dividend are identified.

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In a partnership the same basis of division usually applies to both net income and net loss.

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In a partnership each partner's initial investment should be recorded at the fair _______ value of the assets at the date of their transfer to the partnership.

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If a corporation pays taxes on its income, then stockholders will not have to pay taxes on the dividends received from that corporation.

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Treasury stock purchased for $25 per share that is reissued at $20 per share, results in a Loss on Sale of Treasury Stock being recognized on the income statement.

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The chief accounting officer in a company is known as the

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If stock is issued for a noncash asset, the asset should be recorded on the books of the corporation at

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Which one of the following is not an ownership right of a stockholder in a corporation?

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In a partnership the same basis of division usually applies to both net income and net loss.

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In a partnership each partner's initial investment should be recorded at the fair _______ value of the assets at the date of their transfer to the partnership.

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