The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (Check 21 Act) allows recipients of paper checks to create a digital image of the original check, eliminating the need for further handling of the actual check. The Federal Reserve Board has created a consumer guide, Consumer Guide to Check 21 and Substitute Checks, which can be […]
TYPES OF CASH AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ACCOUNTS Identify the major types of cash and financial instruments accounts maintained by business entities.
Before a company can begin trading on an exchange, it must meet certain initial requirements. The exchanges set their own standards for initial listing, which include minimum thresholds for the number of publicly traded shares, total market value, stock price, and number of shareholders. a. Review the NASDAQ listing requirements and describe the three distinct […]
E-Antiques, Inc., is an Internet-based market for buyers and sellers of antique furniture and jewelry. The company allows sellers of antique items to list descriptions of those items on the E-Antiques website. Interested buyers review the website for antique items and then enter into negotiations directly with the seller for purchase. E-Antiques receives a commission […]
The table below is an excerpt from Apple Inc.’s Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2017: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (in millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands) Common Stock and Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Total Shareholders’ EquityShares Amount Balance as […]
Items 1 through 6 are common questions found in internal control questionnaires used by auditors to obtain an understanding of internal control for owners’ equity. In using the questionnaire for a client, a “yes” response indicates a possible internal control, whereas a “no” indicates a potential deficiency. 1. Are all entries in the owners’ equity […]
The following are frequently performed audit procedures for the verification of bonds payable issued in previous years: 1. Analyze the general ledger account for bonds payable, interest expense, and unamortized bond discount or premium. 2. Obtain a confirmation from the bondholder. 3. Obtain a copy of the bond indenture agreement and review its important provisions. […]
Items 1 through 7 are questions typically found in a standard internal control questionnaire used by auditors to obtain an understanding of internal control for notes payable. In using the questionnaire for a client, a “yes” response indicates a possible internal control, whereas a “no” indicates a potential deficiency. 1. Are liabilities for notes payable […]
The following questions concern auditor responsibilities related to the audit of the capital acquisition and repayment cycle. Choose the best response. a. An auditor is planning the test of details for a client’s debt transactions. In order to test the existence and occurrence assertion, the auditor would most likely perform which of the following tests? […]
List four examples of interest-bearing liability accounts commonly found in balance sheets. What characteristics do these liabilities have in common? How do they differ? 22-2 (OBJECTIVE 22-2) It is common practice to audit the balance in notes payable in conjunction with the audit of interest expense and interest payable. Explain the advantages of this approach. […]
