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Equity securities reflect a creditor relationship such as investments in notes, bonds, and certificates of deposit.

A) True
B) False

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On May 1, Franke Co. purchases 2,000 shares of Computech stock for $25,000. This investment is considered to be an available-for-sale investment. On July 31 (Franke's year-end), the stock had a market value of $28,000. Franke should record a credit to Unrealized Gain-Equity for $3,000.

A) True
B) False

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Held-to-maturity securities are equity securities a company intends and is able to hold until maturity.

A) True
B) False

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Profit margin is calculated by sales divided by net income.

A) True
B) False

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Identify the three types of classifications for noninfluential investments in securities.

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A company has net income of $250,000, net sales of $2,000,000, and average total assets of $1,500,000. Its return on total assets is equal to:


A) 12.5%
B) 13.3%
C) 16.7%
D) 75.0%
E) 600.0%

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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Explain how available-for-sale debt and equity securities are accounted for at and after acquisition and how they are reported in financial statements.

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A company holds $40,000 of 7% bonds as a held-to-maturity security. The bondholder's journal entry to record receipt of the semiannual interest payment includes a debit to Cash for $2,800 and a credit to Interest Revenue for $2,800.

A) True
B) False

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Clark Corporation purchased 40% of IT corporation for $125,000 on January 1. On May 20 of the same year, IT Corporation declared total cash dividends of $30,000. At year-end, IT Corporation reported net income of $150,000. The balance in Clark Corporation's Long-Term Investment in IT Corporation account as of December 31 should be:


A) $77,000
B) $125,000
C) $173,000
D) $197,000
E) $370,000

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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Long-term investments in debt securities not classified as held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities.

A) True
B) False

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Any cash dividends received from equity securities are recorded as Dividend Expense.

A) True
B) False

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On January 1, 2011, Posten Company purchased 10,000 shares of Toma Company for $78,000 plus a broker's fee of $2,000. Toma Company has a total of 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding and it is presumed the Posten Company will have a significant influence over Toma. Toma declared and paid cash dividends of $0.93 per share in 2011 and 2012. Toma's net income was $190,000 and $270,000 for 2011 and 2012 respectively. The January 1, 2013, entry on the books of Posten Company to record the sale of 4,500 shares of Toma Company stock for $85,000 cash should be:


A)
On January 1, 2011, Posten Company purchased 10,000 shares of Toma Company for $78,000 plus a broker's fee of $2,000. Toma Company has a total of 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding and it is presumed the Posten Company will have a significant influence over Toma. Toma declared and paid cash dividends of $0.93 per share in 2011 and 2012. Toma's net income was $190,000 and $270,000 for 2011 and 2012 respectively. The January 1, 2013, entry on the books of Posten Company to record the sale of 4,500 shares of Toma Company stock for $85,000 cash should be:  A)     B)     C)     D)     E)
B)
On January 1, 2011, Posten Company purchased 10,000 shares of Toma Company for $78,000 plus a broker's fee of $2,000. Toma Company has a total of 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding and it is presumed the Posten Company will have a significant influence over Toma. Toma declared and paid cash dividends of $0.93 per share in 2011 and 2012. Toma's net income was $190,000 and $270,000 for 2011 and 2012 respectively. The January 1, 2013, entry on the books of Posten Company to record the sale of 4,500 shares of Toma Company stock for $85,000 cash should be:  A)     B)     C)     D)     E)
C)
On January 1, 2011, Posten Company purchased 10,000 shares of Toma Company for $78,000 plus a broker's fee of $2,000. Toma Company has a total of 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding and it is presumed the Posten Company will have a significant influence over Toma. Toma declared and paid cash dividends of $0.93 per share in 2011 and 2012. Toma's net income was $190,000 and $270,000 for 2011 and 2012 respectively. The January 1, 2013, entry on the books of Posten Company to record the sale of 4,500 shares of Toma Company stock for $85,000 cash should be:  A)     B)     C)     D)     E)
D)
On January 1, 2011, Posten Company purchased 10,000 shares of Toma Company for $78,000 plus a broker's fee of $2,000. Toma Company has a total of 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding and it is presumed the Posten Company will have a significant influence over Toma. Toma declared and paid cash dividends of $0.93 per share in 2011 and 2012. Toma's net income was $190,000 and $270,000 for 2011 and 2012 respectively. The January 1, 2013, entry on the books of Posten Company to record the sale of 4,500 shares of Toma Company stock for $85,000 cash should be:  A)     B)     C)     D)     E)
E)
On January 1, 2011, Posten Company purchased 10,000 shares of Toma Company for $78,000 plus a broker's fee of $2,000. Toma Company has a total of 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding and it is presumed the Posten Company will have a significant influence over Toma. Toma declared and paid cash dividends of $0.93 per share in 2011 and 2012. Toma's net income was $190,000 and $270,000 for 2011 and 2012 respectively. The January 1, 2013, entry on the books of Posten Company to record the sale of 4,500 shares of Toma Company stock for $85,000 cash should be:  A)     B)     C)     D)     E)

F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

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Morgan Company purchased 2,000 shares of Asta's common stock for $143,000 as a long-term investment and is considered available-for-sale. The par value of the stock was $1 per share. Morgan paid $375 in commissions on the transaction. The entry to record the transaction would include a:


A) Credit to Common Stock for $2,000.
B) Credit to Common Stock for $143,000.
C) Credit to Common Stock for $143,375.
D) Debit to Long-Term Investments for $143,000.
E) Debit to Long-Term Investments for $143,375.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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Long-term investments in available-for-sale securities are reported using their _______ on the balance sheet.

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Long-term investments include investments in land or other assets not used in a company's operations.

A) True
B) False

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Hector Corp. purchased 1,000 shares of Landmark Corp.'s common stock for $36,850 cash. This purchase is considered a long-term available-for-sale investment by Hector. Prepare Hector's journal entry to record the purchase.

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Define the return on total assets and explain how it is used to measure a company's financial performance.

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On April 1 of the current year, a company paid $150,000 cash to purchase 7%, 10-year bonds that had a par value of $150,000 and paid interest semiannually each April 1 and October 1. The company intends to hold these bonds until they mature. Prepare the journal entry to record the purchase of the bond.

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A company owns $400,000 of 7% bonds that pay interest on October 1 and April 1. The amount of interest accrued on December 31 (the company's year-end) would be:


A) $4,667
B) $7,000
C) $28,000
D) $14,000
E) $9,333

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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A long-term investment classified as equity securities with controlling influence implies that the investor can exert a controlling influence over the investee.

A) True
B) False

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