2015-04-11

Please aide me in creating a mock test for my study group

Question 1 5 points Save

The primary difference between “Financial Accounting” and “Managerial Accounting” is that Managerial Accounting gives an historical perspective.

True

False

Question 2 5 points Save

Accounting has frequently been referred to as the “language of business” .

True

False

Question 3 5 points Save

“Current”, “Near-term” and “short-term” all mean the same thing (are synonomous. in accounting terminology.

True

False

Question 4 5 points Save

“Risk” is generally thought to be the big trade-off in maximizing profits/return.

True

False

Question 5 5 points Save

“Cash” basis accounting is the best method for matching revenue with expenses.

True

False

Question 6 5 points Save

An intangible asset can have physical form i.e. can be seen and touched.

True

False

Question 7 5 points Save

Goodwill is a Tangible Asset.

True

False

Question 8 5 points Save

“Current” Assets means those which are convertible into Cash within 6 months..

True

False

Question 9 5 points Save

Payments make Liability accounts go down.

True

False

Question 10 5 points Save

The “Time Value of Money” concept basically states that a dollar today is worth less than a dollar in the future.

True

False

Question 11 5 points Save

GAAP prepared Financial Statements require that they be accompanied by Notes.

True

False

Question 12 5 points Save

“GAAP” stands for “Generally Accepted Auditing Principles”..

True

False

Question 13 5 points Save

Dividends paid by a firm make its Retained Earnings account go up.

True

False

Question 14 5 points Save

A payment that is exactly the same amount and made at equally spaced intervals of time is called an “Annuity”.

True

False

Question 15 5 points Save

A Capital Budget usually involves the analysis of short-term projects.

True

False

Question 16 5 points Save

Capital Stock plus Paid-in-Capital plus Retained Earnings make up the Stockholders Equity section on a Balance Sheet.

True

False

Question 17 5 points Save

Under “Accrual” accounting, expenses are recognized when monies are paid out.

True

False

Question 18 5 points Save

Cost of Goods Sold is used in determining Gross profit.

True

False

Question 19 5 points Save

A Discounted Cash Flow analysis considers the time value of money in evaluating a project.

True

False

Question 20 5 points Save

“Profitability” and “Viability” are two main goals of financial management.

True

False

Question 21 5 points Save

The primary function of a Management Control System (“MCS”. is to detect fraud.

True

False

Question 22 5 points Save

The difference between the actual and budgeted amounts is known as a “Variance.”

True

False

Question 23 5 points Save

The rule of “Full Disclosure” requires financial reports to disclose any information needed to assure a fair presentation.

True

False

Question 24 5 points Save

When an outside accountant “certifies” i.e. gives a “clean opinion” on a company’s financial statements, he is telling the reader that the statements are free of any errors.

True

False

Question 25 5 points Save

Public companies are not required to report their Earnings Per Share (“EPS”..

True

False

Question 26 5 points Save

A firm utilizing ‘Operating leverage’ generally incurs higher fixed costs.

True

False

Question 27 5 points Save

Contingent liabilities need not be mentioned or referred to in a company’s audited financial statements.

True

False

Question 28 5 points Save

Maximizing liquidity and solvency is a good financial strategy.

True

False

Question 29 5 points Save

Leasing is considered another source of Financing.

True

False

Question 30 5 points Save

It is okay to co-mingle the assets of one entity with another as long as they have the same ownership.

True

False

Question 31 5 points Save

The mixture of debt and equity used by the firm to finance its operations is called:

working capital management.

financial depreciation.

agency cost analysis.

capital budgeting.

capital structure.

Question 32 5 points Save

The financial statement showing a firm’s earnings over a period of time is the:

Income statement.

Balance sheet.

Statement of cash flows.

Tax reconciliation statement.

Shareholders’ equity sheet.

Question 33 5 points Save

The financial statement showing a firm’s accounting value on a particular date is the:

Income statement.

Balance sheet.

Statement of cash flows.

Tax reconciliation statement.

Shareholders’ equity sheet.

Question 34 5 points Save

A current asset is:

Any item currently owned by the firm.

An item that the firm expects to own within the next year.

An item owned by the firm that it expects to convert into cash within the next 12 months.

Property, Plant and Equipment

The market value of all the items currently owned by the firm.

Question 35 5 points Save

A company’s financial “viability” is measured by:

Profit and Loss

Hurdle Rate

Dividend Policy

Liquidity and Solvency

Ability to pay taxes

Question 36 5 points Save

Balance Sheet Assets __________.

I -are always equal to total liabilities minus shareholders’ equity

II -are always equal to the firm’s total liabilities plus equity

III -are listed in order of increasing liquidity from top to bottom

I only

II only

III only

I and III only

II and III only

Question 37 5 points Save

Under GAAP, balance sheet assets are __________.

carried on the books at historical cost

only carried on the books if they are relatively liquid

carried on the books at market value

listed in order of increasing relative liquidity from top to bottum

carried at the larger of historic cost or market value

Question 38 5 points Save

The following are considered Assets of a firm or entity:

I -Accounts Receivable

II -Accounts Payable

III -Inventory

IV -Equipment

V -Interest

II. III, and V

I, III, and IV

I, II, and III

All of the above

None of the above

Question 39 5 points Save

The following is considered the “Common Denominator” of all financial statements:

Total assets

Money or currency (dollars in the US.

Stockholder’s Equity

Trade Credit

None of the above

Question 40 5 points Save

A firm has Current Assets of $7,500, Total Assets of $12,500, Current Liabilities of $4,500, and Total Liabilities of $6,500.

The firm’s Net Working Capital is:

$3,000

$4,500

$6,000

$7,500

$9,500

Question 41 5 points Save

The Owner’s or Stockholder’s Equity is:

$3,000

$4,500

$6,000

$7,500

None of the above

Question 42 5 points Save

Its “Current Ratio” is:

0.60 to 1

1.67 to 1

1.15 to 1

2.00 to 1

None of the above.

Question 43 5 points Save

The following are areas of “Activities” found on a Statement of Cash Flows:

Investing Activities

Operating Activities

Financing Activities

All of the above

None of the above

Question 44 5 points Save

If a firm’s Contribution Margin is $2,750 and its Revenue is $5,000, then its. Variable Costs must be:

$1,250

$2,250

$2,750

$4,500

$5,250

Question 45 5 points Save

The following are considered examples of a firm’s Expense Accounts:

I -Interest Paid

II -Interest Earned

III -Notes Payable

IV -Depreciation

V -Wages

I and V

II, III, and IV

I, IV and V

I, III, and V

All of the above

Question 46 5 points Save

The two major types of Leverage are:

I -Operating

II -Floating

III -Financial

IV -Benchmark

V -Liquid

I and II

II and IV

I and III

III and IV

I and IV

Question 47 5 points Save

Machine A cost $15,000. Machine B cost $35,000. They both produce the same part that sells for $1 each. The variable costs to produce the part are $.75 (seventy-five cents. each for Machine A and $.50 (fifty cents) each for Machine B.)

What volume is required for Machine A to break even:

50,000 units

60,000 units

70,000 units

80,000 units

90,000 units

Question 48 5 points Save

Machine A cost $15,000. Machine B cost $35,000. They both produce the same part that sells for $1 each. The variable costs to produce the part are $.75 (seventy-five cents) each for Machine A and $.50 (fifty cents. each for Machine B.

At what volume do both machines generate an equal profit:

50,000 units

60,000 units

70,000 units

80,000 units

90,000 units

Question 49 5 points Save

Machine A cost $15,000. Machine B cost $35,000. They both produce the same part that sells for $1 each. The variable costs to produce the part are $.75 (seventy-five cents. each for Machine A and $.50 (fifty cents) each for Machine B)

What is the “Contribution Margin” per unit for Machine B:

$.25

$.50

$.75

$5,000

None of the above

Question 50 5 points Save

Gross Profit on Sales (%. i.e. Gross Profit/Sales is an example of what ratio:)

Liquidity

Asset Management

Debt (Leverage)(Solvency)

Profitability

Market Value

Question 51 5 points Save

Which one of the following is not usually regarded as a source of “Capital”:

Venture Capitalists

Private Placement or Equity firms

The Stock market

Commercial Banks

The Bond market

Question 52 5 points Save

A company orders $1,000 of inventory in November to be delivered in

December. The accounting entry to record this transaction on the books in November would be as follows:

Increase Assets (Inventory. and decrease Cash

Increase Assets (Inventory. and increase Liabilities (Accounts Payable)

Increase Cost of Sales and increase Liabiliti

Increase Expenses and increase Revenues

No accounting entry is required to record this transaction in the month of November

Question 53 5 points Save

All of the following, except one, can be found in the “Operating Activities” section of a Cash Flow Statement. Please identify it:

Depreciation

Decrease in Accounts Receivable

Increase in Accounts Payable

Sale of fixed Assets

Increase in Inventory

Question 54 5 points Save

Please identify one of the following as not normally found in “Notes to Financial Statements”:

The company’s significant accounting policies.

Leasing commitments

Contingent Liabilites

Owners Compensation

Goodwill Impairment (if any)

Question 55 5 points Save

Which of the following is generally regarded as a potential reader or user of a company’s Financial Statements:

Stockholders i.e. shareholders, investors

Competitors

Customers and Vendors (Suppliers)

Employees and Management

All of the above

Question 56 5 points Save

A good system of Internal Control is designed to:

Insure the efficiency and effectiveness of operations

Compliance with all laws, rules and regulations

Reliable reporting of financial results

Safeguard the assets of the firm

All of the above

Question 57 5 points Save

An independent auditor’s Opinion can take one of the following forms:

Unqualified or “clean”

Qualified

Adverse

None of the above

All of the above (a thru c)

Question 58 5 points Save

The following are considered to be elements required in a good system of

Internal control:

1 -Having an ‘audit’ trail

2 -Adequate documentation

3 -Employee Rotation

4 -Proper authorization

5 -All of the above

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

5

Question 59 5 points Save

Under accrual basis accounting, revenue may be recognized:

When a company issues or sells its own stock

When it trades (barters. goods or services to another for equal value in goods or services

This year when selling something that is to be delivered next year

If it can document a material increase in the market value of a fixed asset

None of the above

Question 60 5 points Save

The purchase of merchandise on account would, on the buyer’s books:

Increase assets and increase expenses

Increase assets and increase liabilities

Increase liabilities and decrease assets

Have no effect on assets

None of the above.

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