A mining company declared a liquidating dividend. The journal entry to record the declaration must include a debit to

A mining company declared a liquidating dividend. The journal entry to record the declaration must include a debit to

a. Retained Earnings.
b. a paid-in capital account.
c. Accumulated Depletion.
d. Accumulated Depreciation.


Answer: a paid-in capital account.

If management wishes to "capitalize" part of the earnings, it may issue a

If management wishes to "capitalize" part of the earnings, it may issue a

a. cash dividend.
b. stock dividend.
c. property dividend.
d. liquidating dividend.


Answer: stock dividend.

Which dividends do not reduce stockholders' equity?

Which dividends do not reduce stockholders' equity?

a. Cash dividends
b. Stock dividends
c. Property dividends
d. Liquidating dividends


Answer: Stock dividends

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend larger than 25% of the shares previously outstanding

The declaration and issuance of a stock dividend larger than 25% of the shares previously outstanding

a. increases common stock outstanding and increases total stockholders' equity.
b. decreases retained earnings but does not change total stockholders' equity.
c. may increase or decrease paid-in capital in excess of par but does not change total stockholders' equity.
d. increases retained earnings and increases total stockholders' equity.


Answer: decreases retained earnings but does not change total stockholders' equity

Which of the following statements about property dividends is not true?

Which of the following statements about property dividends is not true?

a. A property dividend is usually in the form of securities of other companies.
b. A property dividend is also called a dividend in kind.
c. The accounting for a property dividend should be based on the carrying value (book value) of the nonmonetary assets transferred.
d. All of these statements are true.


Answer: The accounting for a property dividend should be based on the carrying value (book value) of the nonmonetary assets transferred

Houser Corporation owns 4,000,000 shares of stock in Baha Corporation. On December 31, 2010, Houser distributed these shares of stock as a dividend to its stockholders. This is an example of a

Houser Corporation owns 4,000,000 shares of stock in Baha Corporation. On December 31, 2010, Houser distributed these shares of stock as a dividend to its stockholders. This is an example of a

a. property dividend.
b. stock dividend.
c. liquidating dividend.
d. cash dividend.


Answer: property dividend

A dividend which is a return to stockholders of a portion of their original investments is a

A dividend which is a return to stockholders of a portion of their original investments is a

a. liquidating dividend.
b. property dividend.
c. liability dividend.
d. participating dividend.


Answer: liquidating dividend

According to the FASB, redeemable preferred stock should be

According to the FASB, redeemable preferred stock should be

a. included with common stock.
b. included as a liability.
c. excluded from the stockholders' equity heading.
d. included as a contra item in stockholders' equity.


Answer: included as a liability.

Cumulative preferred dividends in arrears should be shown in a corporation's balance sheet as

Cumulative preferred dividends in arrears should be shown in a corporation's balance sheet as

a. an increase in current liabilities.
b. an increase in stockholders' equity.
c. a footnote.
d. an increase in current liabilities for the current portion and long-term liabilities for the long-term portion.


Answer: a footnote

At the date of the financial statements, common stock shares issued would exceed common stock shares outstanding as a result of the

At the date of the financial statements, common stock shares issued would exceed common stock shares outstanding as a result of the

a. declaration of a stock split.
b. declaration of a stock dividend.
c. purchase of treasury stock.
d. payment in full of subscribed stock.


Answer: purchase of treasury stock

An entry is not made on the

An entry is not made on the

a. date of declaration.
b. date of record.
c. date of payment.
d. An entry is made on all of these dates.


Answer: date of record.

Cash dividends are paid on the basis of the number of shares

Cash dividends are paid on the basis of the number of shares

a. authorized.
b. issued.
c. outstanding.
d. outstanding less the number of treasury shares.


Answer: outstanding

Which of the following best describes a possible result of treasury stock transactions by a corporation?

Which of the following best describes a possible result of treasury stock transactions by a corporation?

a. May increase but not decrease retained earnings.
b. May increase net income if the cost method is used.
c. May decrease but not increase retained earnings.
d. May decrease but not increase net income.


Answer: May decrease but not increase retained earnings

Which of the following features of preferred stock makes the security more like debt than an equity instrument?

Which of the following features of preferred stock makes the security more like debt than an equity instrument?

a. Participating
b. Voting
c. Redeemable
d. Noncumulative


Answer: Redeemable

The cumulative feature of preferred stock

The cumulative feature of preferred stock

a. limits the amount of cumulative dividends to the par value of the preferred stock.
b. requires that dividends not paid in any year must be made up in a later year before dividends are distributed to common shareholders.
c. means that the shareholder can accumulate preferred stock until it is equal to the par value of common stock at which time it can be converted into common stock.
d. enables a preferred stockholder to accumulate dividends until they equal the par value of the stock and receive the stock in place of the cash dividends.


Answer: requires that dividends not paid in any year must be made up in a later year before dividends are distributed to common shareholders.

Porter Corp. purchased its own par value stock on January 1, 2010 for $20,000 and debited the treasury stock account for the purchase price. The stock was subsequently sold for $12,000. The $8,000 difference between the cost and sales price should be recorded as a deduction from

Porter Corp. purchased its own par value stock on January 1, 2010 for $20,000 and debited the treasury stock account for the purchase price. The stock was subsequently sold for $12,000. The $8,000 difference between the cost and sales price should be recorded as a deduction from

a. additional paid-in capital to the extent that previous net "gains" from sales of the same class of stock are included therein; otherwise, from retained earnings.
b. additional paid-in capital without regard as to whether or not there have been previous net "gains" from sales of the same class of stock included therein.
c. retained earnings.
d. net income.


Answer: additional paid-in capital to the extent that previous net "gains" from sales of the same class of stock are included therein; otherwise, from retained earnings.

How should a "gain" from the sale of treasury stock be reflected when using the cost method of recording treasury stock transactions?

How should a "gain" from the sale of treasury stock be reflected when using the cost method of recording treasury stock transactions?

a. As ordinary earnings shown on the income statement.
b. As paid-in capital from treasury stock transactions.
c. As an increase in the amount shown for common stock.
d. As an extraordinary item shown on the income statement.


Answer: As paid-in capital from treasury stock transactions

In January 2010, Finley Corporation, a newly formed company, issued 10,000 shares of its $10 par common stock for $15 per share. On July 1, 2010, Finley Corporation reacquired 1,000 shares of its outstanding stock for $12 per share. The acquisition of these treasury shares

In January 2010, Finley Corporation, a newly formed company, issued 10,000 shares of its $10 par common stock for $15 per share. On July 1, 2010, Finley Corporation reacquired 1,000 shares of its outstanding stock for $12 per share. The acquisition of these treasury shares

a. decreased total stockholders' equity.
b. increased total stockholders' equity.
c. did not change total stockholders' equity.
d. decreased the number of issued shares.


Answer: decreased total stockholders' equity.

Treasury shares are

Treasury shares are

a. shares held as an investment by the treasurer of the corporation.
b. shares held as an investment of the corporation.
c. issued and outstanding shares.
d. issued but not outstanding shares.


Answer: issued but not outstanding shares

When treasury stock is purchased for more than the par value of the stock and the cost method is used to account for treasury stock, what account(s) should be debited?

When treasury stock is purchased for more than the par value of the stock and the cost method is used to account for treasury stock, what account(s) should be debited?

a. Treasury stock for the par value and paid-in capital in excess of par for the excess of the purchase price over the par value.
b. Paid-in capital in excess of par for the purchase price.
c. Treasury stock for the purchase price.
d. Treasury stock for the par value and retained earnings for the excess of the purchase price over the par value.


Answer: Treasury stock for the purchase price.

"Gains" on sales of treasury stock (using the cost method) should be credited to

"Gains" on sales of treasury stock (using the cost method) should be credited to

a. paid-in capital from treasury stock.
b. capital stock.
c. retained earnings.
d. other income.


Answer: paid-in capital from treasury stock.

A "secret reserve" will be created if

A "secret reserve" will be created if

a. inadequate depreciation is charged to income.
b. a capital expenditure is charged to expense.
c. liabilities are understated.
d. stockholders' equity is overstated.


Answer: a capital expenditure is charged to expense.

Which of the following represents the total number of shares that a corporation may issue under the terms of its charter?

Which of the following represents the total number of shares that a corporation may issue under the terms of its charter?

a. authorized shares
b. issued shares
c. unissued shares
d. outstanding shares


Answer: authorized shares

Stock that has a fixed per-share amount printed on each stock certificate is called

Stock that has a fixed per-share amount printed on each stock certificate is called

a. stated value stock.
b. fixed value stock.
c. uniform value stock.
d. par value stock.


Answer: par value stock

Which of the following is not a legal restriction related to profit distributions by a corporation?

Which of the following is not a legal restriction related to profit distributions by a corporation?

a. The amount distributed to owners must be in compliance with the state laws governing corporations.
b. The amount distributed in any one year can never exceed the net income reported for that year.
c. Profit distributions must be formally approved by the board of directors.
d. Dividends must be in full agreement with the capital stock contracts as to preferences and participation.


Answer: The amount distributed in any one year can never exceed the net income reported for that year.

When a corporation issues its capital stock in payment for services, the least appropriate basis for recording the transaction is the

When a corporation issues its capital stock in payment for services, the least appropriate basis for recording the transaction is the

a. market value of the services received.
b. par value of the shares issued.
c. market value of the shares issued.
d. Any of these provides an appropriate basis for recording the transaction.


Answer: par value of the shares issued.

Direct costs incurred to sell stock such as underwriting costs should be accounted for as...

Direct costs incurred to sell stock such as underwriting costs should be accounted for as...

1. a reduction of additional paid-in capital.
2. an expense of the period in which the stock is issued.
3. an intangible asset.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 1 or 3


Answer: 1

The accounting problem in a lump sum issuance is the allocation of proceeds between the classes of securities. An acceptable method of allocation is the

The accounting problem in a lump sum issuance is the allocation of proceeds between the classes of securities. An acceptable method of allocation is the

a. pro forma method.
b. proportional method.
c. incremental method.
d. either the proportional method or the incremental method.


Answer: either the proportional method or the incremental method

Stockholders' equity is generally classified into two major categories:

Stockholders' equity is generally classified into two major categories:

a. contributed capital and appropriated capital.
b. appropriated capital and retained earnings.
c. retained earnings and unappropriated capital.
d. earned capital and contributed capital.


Answer: earned capital and contributed capital.

In a corporate form of business organization, legal capital is best defined as

In a corporate form of business organization, legal capital is best defined as

a. the amount of capital the state of incorporation allows the company to accumulate over its existence.
b. the par value of all capital stock issued.
c. the amount of capital the federal government allows a corporation to generate.
d. the total capital raised by a corporation within the limits set by the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Answer: the par value of all capital stock issued.

Stockholders of a business enterprise are said to be the residual owners. The term residual owner means that shareholders

Stockholders of a business enterprise are said to be the residual owners. The term residual owner means that shareholders

a. are entitled to a dividend every year in which the business earns a profit.
b. have the rights to specific assets of the business.
c. bear the ultimate risks and uncertainties and receive the benefits of enterprise ownership.
d. can negotiate individual contracts on behalf of the enterprise.


Answer: bear the ultimate risks and uncertainties and receive the benefits of enterprise ownership

Total stockholders' equity represents

Total stockholders' equity represents

a. a claim to specific assets contributed by the owners.
b. the maximum amount that can be borrowed by the enterprise.
c. a claim against a portion of the total assets of an enterprise.
d. only the amount of earnings that have been retained in the business.


Answer: a claim against a portion of the total assets of an enterprise

A primary source of stockholders' equity is

A primary source of stockholders' equity is

a. income retained by the corporation.
b. appropriated retained earnings.
c. contributions by stockholders.
d. both income retained by the corporation and contributions by stockholders.


Answer: both income retained by the corporation and contributions by stockholders

Stock splits and large stock dividends have the same effect on a company's retained earnings and total stockholders' equity.

Stock splits and large stock dividends have the same effect on a company's retained earnings and total stockholders' equity.

Answer: false

The rate of return on common stock equity is computed by dividing net income by the average common stockholders' equity.

The rate of return on common stock equity is computed by dividing net income by the average common stockholders' equity.

Answer: false

The payout ratio is determined by dividing cash dividends paid to common stockholders by net income available to common stockholders.

The payout ratio is determined by dividing cash dividends paid to common stockholders by net income available to common stockholders.

Answer: true

The residual interest in a corporation belongs to the

The residual interest in a corporation belongs to the

a. management.
b. creditors.
c. common stockholders.
d. preferred stockholders.


Answer: common stockholders.

The pre-emptive right of a common stockholder is the right to

The pre-emptive right of a common stockholder is the right to

a. share proportionately in corporate assets upon liquidation.
b. share proportionately in any new issues of stock of the same class.
c. receive cash dividends before they are distributed to preferred stockholders.
d. exclude preferred stockholders from voting rights.


Answer: share proportionately in any new issues of stock of the same class

The pre-emptive right enables a stockholder to

The pre-emptive right enables a stockholder to

a. share proportionately in any new issues of stock of the same class.
b. receive cash dividends before other classes of stock without the pre-emptive right.
c. sell capital stock back to the corporation at the option of the stockholder.
d. receive the same amount of dividends on a percentage basis as the preferred stockholders.


Answer: share proportionately in any new issues of stock of the same class.

Callable preferred stock permits the corporation at its option to redeem the outstanding preferred shares at stipulated prices.

Callable preferred stock permits the corporation at its option to redeem the outstanding preferred shares at stipulated prices.

Answer: true

The laws of some states require that corporations restrict their legal capital from distribution to stockholders.

The laws of some states require that corporations restrict their legal capital from distribution to stockholders.

Answer: true

The SEC requires companies to disclose their dividend policy in their annual report.

The SEC requires companies to disclose their dividend policy in their annual report.

Answer: false

All dividends, except for liquidating dividends, reduce the total stockholders' equity of a corporation.

All dividends, except for liquidating dividends, reduce the total stockholders' equity of a corporation.

Answer: false

Dividends payable in assets of the corporation other than cash are called property dividends or dividends in kind.

Dividends payable in assets of the corporation other than cash are called property dividends or dividends in kind.

Answer: true

When a stock dividend is less than 20-25 percent of the common stock outstanding, a company is required to transfer the fair value of the stock issued from retained earnings.

When a stock dividend is less than 20-25 percent of the common stock outstanding, a company is required to transfer the fair value of the stock issued from retained earnings.

Answer: true

Companies should record stock issued for services or noncash property at either the fair value of the stock issued or the fair value of the consideration received.

Companies should record stock issued for services or noncash property at either the fair value of the stock issued or the fair value of the consideration received.

Answer: true

Treasury stock is a company's own stock that has been reacquired and retired.

Treasury stock is a company's own stock that has been reacquired and retired.

Answer: false

The cost method records all transactions in treasury shares at their cost and reports the treasury stock as a deduction from capital stock.

The cost method records all transactions in treasury shares at their cost and reports the treasury stock as a deduction from capital stock.

Answer: false

When a corporation sells treasury stock below its cost, it usually debits the difference between cost and selling price to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock.

When a corporation sells treasury stock below its cost, it usually debits the difference between cost and selling price to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock.

Answer: true

Participating preferred stock requires that if a company fails to pay a dividend in any year, it must make it up in a later year before paying any common dividends.

Participating preferred stock requires that if a company fails to pay a dividend in any year, it must make it up in a later year before paying any common dividends.

Answer: false

The preemptive right allows stockholders the right to vote for directors of the company.

The preemptive right allows stockholders the right to vote for directors of the company.

Answer: false

Common stock is the residual corporate interest that bears the ultimate risks of loss

Common stock is the residual corporate interest that bears the ultimate risks of loss

Answer: true

Earned capital consists of additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.

Earned capital consists of additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.

Answer: false

True no-par stock should be carried in the accounts at issue price without any additional paid-in capital reported.

True no-par stock should be carried in the accounts at issue price without any additional paid-in capital reported.

Answer: true

Companies allocate the proceeds received from a lump-sum sale of securities based on the securities' par values.

Companies allocate the proceeds received from a lump-sum sale of securities based on the securities' par values.

Answer: false

A corporation is incorporated in only one state regardless of the number of states in which it operates.

A corporation is incorporated in only one state regardless of the number of states in which it operates.

Answer: True