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On July 31, 2014, Mexico Company paid $3,000,000 to acquire all of the common stock of Conchita Incorporated, which became a division of Mexico. Conchita reported the following balance sheet at the time of the acquisition. It was determined at the date of the purchase that the fair value of the identifiable net assets of Conchita was $2,750,000. Over the next 6 months of operations, the newly purchased division experienced operating losses. In addition, it now appears that it will generate substantial losses for the foreseeable future. At December 31, 2014, Conchita reports the following balance sheet information. It is determined that the fair value of the Conchita Division is $1,850,000. The recorded amount for Conchita’s net assets (excluding goodwill) is the same as fair value, except for property, plant, and equipment, which has a fair value $150,000 above the carrying value. Instructions (a) Compute the amount of goodwill recognized, if any, on July 31, 2014. (b) Determine the impairment loss, if any, to be recorded on December 31, 2014. (c) Assume that fair value of the Conchita Division is $1,600,000 instead of $1,850,000. Determine the impairment loss, if any, to be recorded on December 31, 2014. (d) Prepare the journal entry to record the impairment loss, if any, and indicate where the loss would be reported in the income statement. Salaries and Other Expenses Number Employee (excluding Building of Projects Benefits Depreciation Charges) Completed projects with long-term benefits 15 $ 90,000 $50,000 Abandoned projects or projects that benefit the current period 10 65,000 15,000 Projects in process—results indeterminate 5 40,000 12,000 Total 30 $195,000 $77,000 Current assets $ 800,000 Current liabilities $ 600,000 Noncurrent assets 2,700,000 Long-term liabilities 500,000 Total assets $3,500,000 Stockholders’ equity 2,400,000 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,500,000 Current assets $ 450,000 Noncurrent assets (including goodwill recognized in purchase) 2,400,000 Current liabilities (700,000) Long-term liabilities (500,000) Net assets $1,650,000

Hawkeye Corporation reports current E&P of $300,000 this year and accumulated E&P at the beginning of the year of $200,000. Hawkeye distributed $400,000 to its sole shareholder, Kinsella, on December 31 of this year. Kinsella’s tax basis in his Hawkeye stock before the distribution is $75,000.

A steel collar whose outside diameter = 3.000 in at room temperature is to be shrink fitted onto a steel shaft by heating it to an elevated temperature while the shaft remains at room temperature. The shaft diameter = 1.500 in. For ease of assembly when the collar is heated to an elevated temperature of 1000°F, the clearance between the shaft and the collar is to be 0.007 in. Determine (a) the initial inside diameter of the collar at room temperature so that this clearance is satisfied, (b) the radial pressure and (c) maximum effective stress on the resulting interference fit at room temperature (70°F). For steel, the elastic modulus = 30,000,000 lb/in2 and coefficient of thermal expansion = 6.7 x 10-6 in/in per °F.

Which tax entity types are generally allowed to use the cash method of accounting?

Describe the graduated-payment mortgage. What type of homeowners would prefer this type of mortgage? (LO2)

The life of a business is divided into specific time periods, usually a year, to measure results of operations for each such time period and to portray financial conditions at the end of each period. (a) This practice is based on the accounting assumption that the life of the business consists of a series of time periods and that it is possible to measure accurately the results of operations for each period. Comment on the validity and necessity of this assumption. (b) What has been the effect of this practice on accounting? What is its relation to the accrual system? What influence has it had on accounting entries and methodology?

When salaries and wages expense for the year is computed, why are beginning accrued salaries and wages subtracted from, and ending accrued salaries and wages added to, salaries and wages paid during the year?

1. Draw a similar diagram to Figure 24.9, only this time assume that the two goods are good a measured on the vertical axis and good b measured on the horizontal axis. Assume that the country has a comparative advantage in good a. (Note that the world price ratio this time will be shallower than the domestic pre-trade price ratio.) Mark the level of exports of a and imports of b. 2. Is it possible to gain from trade if competition is not perfect?

1.       An organizational consultant said, “Some aspect of functional structure appears in every organization.” Do you agree? Explain.

AMR Corporation (parent company of American Airlines) reported the following for 2011 (in millions). Service cost $366 Interest on P.B.O. 737 Return on plan assets 593 Amortization of prior service cost 13 Amortization of net loss 154 Compute AMR Corporation’s 2011 pension expense.

If total convergence were achieved, would harmonisation of policies follow automatically?

For the copper-nickel phase diagram in Figure 6.2, find the compositions of the liquid and solid phases for a nominal composition of 70% Ni and 30% Cu at 1371°C (2500°F).

Compare the main sources and uses of funds for finance companies, insurance companies, and pension funds. (LO3)

What is the significance of the term ‘endogenous’ in endogenous growth theory? What, according to this theory, determines the long-run rate of economic growth?

Fernandez Corp. invested its excess cash in available-for-sale securities during 2014. As of December 31, 2014, the portfolio of available-for-sale securities consisted of the following common stocks. Security Quantity Cost Fair Value Lindsay Jones, Inc. 1,000 shares $ 15,000 $ 21,000 Poley Corp. 2,000 shares 40,000 42,000 Arnold Aircraft 2,000 shares 72,000 60,000 Totals $127,000 $123,000 Instructions (a) What should be reported on Fernandez’s December 31, 2014, balance sheet relative to these securities? What should be reported on Fernandez’s 2014 income statement? On December 31, 2015, Fernandez’s portfolio of available-for-sale securities consisted of the following common stocks. Security Quantity Cost Fair Value Lindsay Jones, Inc. 1,000 shares $ 15,000 $20,000 Lindsay Jones, Inc. 2,000 shares 33,000 40,000 Duff Company 1,000 shares 16,000 12,000 Arnold Aircraft 2,000 shares 72,000 22,000 Totals $136,000 $94,000 During the year 2015, Fernandez Corp. sold 2,000 shares of Poley Corp. for $38,200 and purchased 2,000 more shares of Lindsay Jones, Inc. and 1,000 shares of Duff Company. (b) What should be reported on Fernandez’s December 31, 2015, balance sheet? What should be reported on Fernandez’s 2015 income statement? On December 31, 2016, Fernandez’s portfolio of available-for-sale securities consisted of the following common stocks. Security Quantity Cost Fair Value Arnold Aircraft 2,000 shares $72,000 $82,000 Duff Company 500 shares 8,000 6,000 Totals $80,000 $88,000 During the year 2016, Fernandez Corp. sold 3,000 shares of Lindsay Jones, Inc. for $39,900 and 500 shares of Duff Company at a loss of $2,700. (c) What should be reported on the face of Fernandez’s December 31, 2016, balance sheet? What should be reported on Fernandez’s 2016 income statement? (d) What would be reported in a statement of comprehensive income at (1) December 31, 2014, and (2) December 31, 2015?

If a firm has a typically shaped average cost curve and sets prices 10 per cent above average cost, what will its supply curve look like?

In a weak economy, the Fed commonly implements a stimulative monetary policy to lower interest rates and presumes that firms will be more willing to borrow money. Even if banks are willing to lend such funds, why might such a presumption about the willingness of firms to borrow be wrong? What are the consequences if the presumption is wrong? (LO2)

What are recourse and nonrecourse liabilities, and how is each generally allocated to partners?

Describe cost depletion and percentage depletion. Why is the percentage depletion method permitted?

On October 1, 2014, Chung, Inc. assigns $1,000,000 of its accounts receivable to Seneca National Bank as collateral for a $750,000 note. The bank assesses a finance charge of 2% of the receivables assigned and interest on the note of 9%. Prepare the October 1 journal entries for both Chung and Seneca.

Fairbanks Corporation purchased 400 ordinary shares of Sherman Inc. as a trading investment for $13,200. During the year, Sherman paid a cash dividend of $3.25 per share. At year-end, Sherman shares were selling for $34.50 per share. Prepare Fairbanks’ journal entries to record (a) the purchase of the investment, (b) the dividends received, and (c) the fair value adjustment.

Why are Christmas trees and fresh foods often sold cheaply on Christmas Eve? (See Box 6.5 on page 161.)

Comparative balance sheet accounts of Marcus Inc. are presented below. MARCUS INC. COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013 December 31 Debit Accounts 2014 2013 Cash $ 42,000 $ 33,750 Accounts Receivable 70,500 60,000 Inventory 30,000 24,000 Investments (available-for-sale) 22,250 38,500 Machinery 30,000 18,750 Buildings 67,500 56,250 Land 7,500 7,500 $269,750 $238,750 Credit Accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 2,250 $ 1,500 Accumulated Depreciation—Machinery 5,625 2,250 Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings 13,500 9,000 Accounts Payable 35,000 24,750 Accrued Payables 3,375 2,625 Long-Term Notes Payable 21,000 31,000 Common Stock, no-par 150,000 125,000 Retained Earnings 39,000 42,625 $269,750 $238,750 Additional data (ignoring taxes): 1. Net income for the year was $42,500. 2. Cash dividends declared and paid during the year were $21,125. 3. A 20% stock dividend was declared during the year. $25,000 of retained earnings was capitalized. 4. Investments that cost $25,000 were sold during the year for $28,750. 5. Machinery that cost $3,750, on which $750 of depreciation had accumulated, was sold for $2,200. Marcus’s 2014 income statement follows (ignoring taxes). Sales revenue $540,000 Less: Cost of goods sold 380,000 Gross margin 160,000 Less: Operating expenses (includes $8,625 depreciation and $5,400 bad debts) 120,450 Income from operations 39,550 Other: Gain on sale of investments $3,750 Loss on sale of machinery (800) 2,950 Net income $ 42,500 Instructions (a) Compute net cash flow from operating activities using the direct method. (b) Prepare a statement of cash flows using the indirect method.

On January 1, 2014, Perriman Company sold equipment for cash and leased it back. As seller-lessee, Perriman retained the right to substantially all of the remaining use of the equipment. The term of the lease is 8 years. There is a gain on the sale portion of the transaction. The lease portion of the transaction is classified appropriately as a capital lease. Instructions (a) What is the theoretical basis for requiring lessees to capitalize certain long-term leases? Do not discuss the specific criteria for classifying a lease as a capital lease. (b) (1) How should Perriman account for the sale portion of the sale-leaseback transaction at January 1, 2014? (2) How should Perriman account for the leaseback portion of the sale-leaseback transaction at January 1, 2014? (c) How should Perriman account for the gain on the sale portion of the sale-leaseback transaction during the first year of the lease? Why?