Question 1

The following information is for Trico and its competitor Unico.
Required:
1. Calculate the dollar amount of gross margin and the gross margin ratio to the nearest percent, for each company for both years.
2. Which company had the more favorable ratio for each year?
3. Which company had the more favorable change in the gross margin ratio over this 2-year period?

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2. Trico had the more favorable ratio for each year.
3. Unico's gross margin ratio is increasing, while Trico's is decreasing. Moreover, these changes appear significant and warrant further analysis.
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Question 2

Successful use of a just-in-time inventory system can narrow the gap between the acid-test and the current ratio.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________________________ refers to products that a company owns and intends to sell.

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Merchandis...

Question 4

Gross profit is also called gross margin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

From the adjusted trial balance for Worker Products Company given below, prepare the necessary closing entries.

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The answer of From the adjusted trial balance for Worker...

Question 6

Merchandise inventory consists of products that a company acquires to resell to customers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The following statements are regarding the operating cycle of a merchandising company except:

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A)   The operating cycle begins with the purchase of merchandise.
B)   The operating cycle is shortened by credit sales.
C)   The operating cycle ends with the collection of cash from the sale of merchandise.
D)   The operating cycle can vary in length among different merchandising companies.
E)   The operating cycle sometimes involves accounts receivable.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

A company uses the perpetual inventory system and recorded the following entry This entry reflects a:

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A)   Purchase of merchandise on credit.
B)   Return of merchandise.
C)   Sale of merchandise on credit.
D)   Payment of the account payable and recognition of a 2% cash discount taken.
E)   Payment of the account payable and recognition of a 1% cash discount taken.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E) D

Question 9

Describe the recording process (including costs) for sales of merchandise inventory using a perpetual inventory system.

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Sales are recorded at list price less an...

Question 10

The credit terms 2/10, n/30 are interpreted as:

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A)   2% cash discount if the amount is paid within 10 days, or the balance due in 30 days.
B)   10% cash discount if the amount is paid within 2 days, or the balance due in 30 days.
C)   30% discount if paid within 2 days.
D)   30% discount if paid within 10 days.
E)   2% discount if paid within 30 days.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The quick assets are defined as:

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A)   Cash, short-term investments, and inventory.
B)   Cash, short-term investments, and current receivables.
C)   Cash, inventory, and current receivables.
D)   Cash, noncurrent receivables, and prepaid expenses.
E)   Accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Merchandise inventory is reported in the long-term assets section of the balance sheet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A company had sales and cost of goods sold of $350,000 and $200,000, respectively. Its gross profit equals $150,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Neutron uses a periodic inventory system. Prepare general journal entries to record the following transactions for Neutron:

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Question 15

The acid-test ratio:

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A)   Is also called the quick ratio.
B)   Measures profitability.
C)   Measures inventory turnover.
D)   Is generally greater than the current ratio.
E)   Measures return on assets.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 16

Following is the year-end adjusted trial balance for Yakima's Sporting Goods for the current year:

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Question 17

The year-end adjusted trial balance of ABC Supply for the current year, is shown below:
Prepare Closing entries at December 31 for the current year.

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The answer of The year-end adjusted trial balance of ABC...

Question 18

Selling expenses support a company's overall operations and include expenses related to accounting, human resource management, and financial management.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A merchandising company:

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A)   Earns net income by buying and selling merchandise.
B)   Receives fees only in exchange for services.
C)   Earns profit from commissions only.
D)   Earns profit from fares only.
E)   Buys products from consumers.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

In a perpetual inventory system, the merchandise inventory account must be closed at the end of the accounting period.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Accounting for Merchandising Operations

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Successful use of a just-in-time inventory system can narrow the gap between the acid-test and the current ratio.

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________________________ refers to products that a company owns and intends to sell.

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Gross profit is also called gross margin.

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From the adjusted trial balance for Worker Products Company given below, prepare the necessary closing entries.

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Merchandise inventory consists of products that a company acquires to resell to customers.

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The following statements are regarding the operating cycle of a merchandising company except:

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A company uses the perpetual inventory system and recorded the following entry This entry reflects a:

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Describe the recording process (including costs) for sales of merchandise inventory using a perpetual inventory system.

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The credit terms 2/10, n/30 are interpreted as:

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The quick assets are defined as:

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Merchandise inventory is reported in the long-term assets section of the balance sheet.

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A company had sales and cost of goods sold of $350,000 and $200,000, respectively. Its gross profit equals $150,000.

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Neutron uses a periodic inventory system. Prepare general journal entries to record the following transactions for Neutron:

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The acid-test ratio:

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Following is the year-end adjusted trial balance for Yakima's Sporting Goods for the current year:

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The year-end adjusted trial balance of ABC Supply for the current year, is shown below: Prepare Closing entries at December 31 for the current year.

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Selling expenses support a company's overall operations and include expenses related to accounting, human resource management, and financial management.

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A merchandising company:

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In a perpetual inventory system, the merchandise inventory account must be closed at the end of the accounting period.

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Successful use of a just-in-time inventory system can narrow the gap between the acid-test and the current ratio.

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________________________ refers to products that a company owns and intends to sell.

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From the adjusted trial balance for Worker Products Company given below, prepare the necessary closing entries.

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Merchandise inventory consists of products that a company acquires to resell to customers.

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The following statements are regarding the operating cycle of a merchandising company except:

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A company uses the perpetual inventory system and recorded the following entry This entry reflects a:

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The credit terms 2/10, n/30 are interpreted as:

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Merchandise inventory is reported in the long-term assets section of the balance sheet.

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Neutron uses a periodic inventory system. Prepare general journal entries to record the following transactions for Neutron:

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Following is the year-end adjusted trial balance for Yakima's Sporting Goods for the current year:

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The year-end adjusted trial balance of ABC Supply for the current year, is shown below: Prepare Closing entries at December 31 for the current year.

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Selling expenses support a company's overall operations and include expenses related to accounting, human resource management, and financial management.

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In a perpetual inventory system, the merchandise inventory account must be closed at the end of the accounting period.

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