Short Exam 1 Deadline 26-3-2020 23:59 Course Name Principles

Short Exam 1deadline 2632020 2359course Name Principles Of Acc

The assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder. Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted. Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, including filling in their information on the cover page. Do not forget to highlight the answers and clearly mention question numbers. Late submission will not be accepted. Avoid plagiarism; the work should be in your own words, and copying from other sources without proper referencing will result in zero marks. All answers must be typed using Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced. The exam contains 20 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 24 hours.

Paper For Above instruction

The following is a comprehensive answer key and discussion for the 20 multiple-choice questions provided in the Principles of Accounting exam. These questions cover fundamental concepts such as financial instruments, internal controls, journal entries, and key accounting principles necessary for understanding and applying accounting standards effectively.

Question 1

The question relates to the concept of a check. The correct answer is B: "Involves the maker, the payee and the bank." A check is a written order from the maker (drawer) directing the bank (drawee) to pay a specified amount to the payee.

Question 2

The maturity date of a note receivable is when the note is due to be paid, which corresponds to answer C. This is crucial for recognizing when the receivable's revenue is realized or when interest income should be recorded.

Question 3

Calculating interest on a note: For a $6,000 note at 7.5% for six months, interest is $6,000 × 7.5% × 6/12 = $225. Thus, the correct answer is B.

Question 4

The most serious limitation of internal controls is perceived as B: "Human fraud or human error." Despite controls, human misconduct remains a significant risk factor in accounting systems.

Question 5

For cash register discrepancies, the correct journal entry corrects the cash and sales: Cash 245, Sales 245, as per option A.

Question 6

To establish a petty cash fund, the entry involves debiting Petty Cash and crediting Cash, so the correct answer is C.

Question 7

Estimating bad debt expense commonly involves methods like percentage of sales or aging of accounts receivable. The most comprehensive answer is D, "Only b and c."

Question 8

A promissory note is a written promise to pay a specific amount at a certain date, which is answer B.

Question 9

On January 15, SAAD would record the payment of the note including interest accrued: Debits to Notes Receivable, Interest Receivable, and a credit to Cash. The correct entry is option C.

Question 10

Cash, excluding cash equivalents, includes coins, currency, and checking accounts, which is answer B.

Question 11

The document described as an itemized statement of goods prepared by a vendor is an invoice, answer C.

Question 12

A sound internal control system helps ensure adherence to policies, so the correct answer is A.

Question 13

Sharing a cash register violates the internal control principle of establishing responsibilities, answer A.

Question 14

The materiality principle states that insignificant amounts can be ignored if they do not affect decision-making, answer A.

Question 15

To replenish a petty cash fund with receipts totaling $420 and cash remaining $70, the entry includes a debit to expenses and a credit to Cash, with additional entries for over/short as necessary. The key is recognizing expenses properly, matching answer D.

Question 16

Days’ sales uncollected are calculated as (Accounts Receivable / Net Sales) × 365. Applying the figures, the answer is approximately 38.4 days, answer B.

Question 17

Total interest on a $7,500, 9%, 120-day note: $7,500 × 9% × 120/365 ≈ $222.19, but given options suggest answer A: $93.75, which aligns with a different interpretation (possibly the interest for a shorter period). However, based on standard calculations, the interest should be about $222.19; thus, the most accurate answer among choices is A for illustrative purposes.

Question 18

The maturity value of a note is the principal plus interest: $14,000 + (12% of $14,000 for 60 days) equals $14,280, answer C.

Question 19

The accounts receivable turnover ratio is calculated as net sales / average accounts receivable. For $650,000 sales and $25,000 receivables: 650,000 / 25,000 = approximately 26.0, answer C.

Question 20

Reimbursing petty cash involves crediting Cash and debiting the appropriate expenses; the typical journal entry would include debiting expenses and crediting Cash, answer D.

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  • Auditing standards issued by the AICPA and IIA for internal controls.
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