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Financial and Managerial Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, 12/e
Jan R. Williams, University of Tennessee
Susan F. Haka, Michigan State University
Mark S. Bettner, Bucknell University
Robert F. Meigs

Accounting for Merchandising Activities

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions



1

Inventory is considered a current asset because it:
A)Often reflects the most current trends and styles.
B)Usually was purchased during the current year.
C)Will be converted into cash in the course of the company's operating cycle.
D)Can be returned to the supplier for a cash refund.
2

The primary economic function of a wholesaler is to:
A)Supply merchandise to retailers.
B)Sell merchandise to the public at "factory-direct" prices.
C)Manufacture low-cost products.
D)Sell merchandise on a "cash-and-carry" basis.
3

The income statement of Laurel Company shows a large gross profit. This means that Laurel:
A)Is profitable.
B)Uses a perpetual inventory system.
C)Engages in retail sales.
D)Has sold merchandise at prices above its cost.
4

In a perpetual inventory system, purchases of merchandise on account are recorded by debiting:
A)Cost of Goods Sold.
B)Accounts Payable.
C)Purchases.
D)Inventory.
5

Colby's General Store uses a periodic inventory system. At year-end, the balance in the Inventory account is $8,500. Assuming that the inventory records have been maintained properly, a year-end physical inventory:
A)Is unnecessary.
B)Probably will indicate slightly less than $8,500 in merchandise on hand, because of inventory shrinkage.
C)Probably will indicate slightly more than $8,500 in merchandise on hand, because of inflation.
D)Is needed to establish the ending inventory, as the $8,500 balance in the Inventory account represents the inventory at the beginning of the year.
6

Ward Company discovered that merchandise purchased on account was defective and returned this merchandise to the supplier. The entry to record this return will reduce Ward's:
A)Sales revenue and the cost of goods sold.
B)Inventory and liabilities.
C)Inventory and cost of goods sold.
D)Sales revenue and liabilities.