Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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Author: Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
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Chapter 2, Problem 18CE
CORNERSTONE 2.1 Four statements are given below.
- Pewterschmidt Company values its inventory reported in the financial statements in terms of dollars instead of units
- Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost (minus any
accumulated depreciation ) instead of liquidation value. - The accounting records of a company are kept separate from its owners.
- The accountant assigns revenues and expenses to specific years before preparing the financial statements.
Required:
Give the accounting assumption that is most applicable to each of the statements.
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Extract of items shown on the statement of profit and loss and othercomprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2021:
Additional information:1. Inventory is disclosed at cost.2. Land has not been revalued in the current financial year.3. An extension was added to the building and completed in the current financial year.All building costs were paid for in cash. Buildings are not depreciated.4. Interest on the long term loan is not capitalised.5. No equipment was purchased during the current financial year but some equipmentwas sold during the year for cash.6. Dividends for the year as shown in the statement of changes in equity was R75 000.
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Question 2
The statement of Profit and Loss and other Comprehensive Income and the Statement of Financial Position as at 28 February 2021 for Sefika Ltd is presented below:
Sefika Ltd Statement of Profit and Loss and other Comprehensive income for the year ended 28 February 2021
N$
Revenue from Sales
2 081 800
Cost of Sales
(1 312 600)
Gross Profit
769 200
Operating expenses:
(386 400)
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment
(8 000)
Other operating expenses
(378 400)
Finance cost:
Interest expense
(75 200)
Profit before tax
307 600
Income tax expense
(68 400)
Profit for the year
239 200
Sefika Ltd Statement of Financial position as at 28 February 2021
N$ 2021
N$ 2020
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Non-Current Assets:
890 000
824 000
Land and building at cost
725 000
600 000
Plant and equipment at cost
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Accumulated depreciation- plant and equipment…
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Which of the following is an example of proper accounting when it comes to reporting amounts on a company's balance sheet?
Multiple Choice
X Company reported its land at the amount it could be sold for on the balance sheet date, which is higher than the original cost of the land.
X Company reported its damaged equipment at an amount lower than it originally cost.
X Company reported its inventory at its current market value, which is higher than its original cost.
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Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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