For
each of the following situations, indicate whether you agree or
disagree with the financial reporting practice employed and state the
basic assumption, component, or accounting principle that is applied (if
you agree) or violated (if you disagree).
1. |
Wagner
Corporation adjusted the valuation of all assets and liabilities to
reflect changes in the purchasing power of the dollar.
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2. |
Spooner
Oil Company changed its method of accounting for oil and gas
exploration costs from successful efforts to full cost. No mention of
the change was included in the financial statements. The change had a
material effect on Spooner's financial statements.
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3. |
Cypress
Manufacturing Company purchased machinery having a five-year life. The
cost of the machinery is being expensed over the life of the machinery.
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4. |
Rudeen
Corporation purchased equipment for $180,000 at a liquidation sale of a
competitor. Because the equipment was worth $230,000, Rudeen valued the
equipment in its subsequent balance sheet at $230,000.
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5. |
Davis
Bicycle Company received a large order for the sale of 1,000 bicycles
at $100 each. The customer paid Davis the entire amount of $100,000 on
March 15. However, Davis did not record any revenue until April 17, the
date the bicycles were delivered to the customer.
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6. |
Gigantic
Corporation purchased two small calculators at a cost of $32.00. The
cost of the calculators was expensed even though they had a three-year
estimated useful life.
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7. | Esquire Company provides financial statements to external users every three years. |
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