Revenue Recognition - CPA Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
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The Martino Corporation, in attempt to raise revenues, begins selling goods with an automatic right to return within six months if not completely satisfied. On November 1, $35,000 worth of goods with a cost of $22,000 are sold. Company officials expect that 15% of the goods sold will be returned before the expiration date in the following year. How much gross profit should be recognized on this sale in the current year?
The Martino Corporation, in attempt to raise revenues, begins selling goods with an automatic right to return within six months if not completely satisfied. On November 1, $35,000 worth of goods with a cost of $22,000 are sold. Company officials expect that 15% of the goods sold will be returned before the expiration date in the following year. How much gross profit should be recognized on this sale in the current year?
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Because the company can reasonably estimate that 15% of goods will be returned, it should record an allowance and therefore only record 85% of its gross profit on these sales (100% - 15%). Final GP should thus be $13K ($35K sales - $22K expenses) x 85%.
Because the company can reasonably estimate that 15% of goods will be returned, it should record an allowance and therefore only record 85% of its gross profit on these sales (100% - 15%). Final GP should thus be $13K ($35K sales - $22K expenses) x 85%.
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A company sends 14,000 units of its product to a customer on December 27, Year 3. The buyer has the right to return any merchandise within 90 days for a full refund. Which of the following would require the company to recognize the sale of goods in Year 4 rather than Year 3?
A company sends 14,000 units of its product to a customer on December 27, Year 3. The buyer has the right to return any merchandise within 90 days for a full refund. Which of the following would require the company to recognize the sale of goods in Year 4 rather than Year 3?
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None of these scenarios would require the company to postpone recognition of the sale to Year 4.
None of these scenarios would require the company to postpone recognition of the sale to Year 4.
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Bloom’s Gift Shop, a retail store, sold gift certificates that are redeemable in merchandise. On October 1, Year 2, a customer buys $1,000 of gift certificates from Bloom’s Gift Shop. The gift certificates expire 1 year after the date of purchase. Which of the following is correct?
Bloom’s Gift Shop, a retail store, sold gift certificates that are redeemable in merchandise. On October 1, Year 2, a customer buys $1,000 of gift certificates from Bloom’s Gift Shop. The gift certificates expire 1 year after the date of purchase. Which of the following is correct?
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When gift cards are purchased, the company will credit deferred revenue. When gift cards are redeemed, the company will debit deferred revenue for the amount redeemed and credit revenue.
When gift cards are purchased, the company will credit deferred revenue. When gift cards are redeemed, the company will debit deferred revenue for the amount redeemed and credit revenue.
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Which expression best describes accrual basis revenue recognition?
Which expression best describes accrual basis revenue recognition?
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Revenue is recognized when earned under accrual basis. Under cash basis, revenue is recognized when cash is received.
Revenue is recognized when earned under accrual basis. Under cash basis, revenue is recognized when cash is received.
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When the total consideration for a contract with multiple embedded obligations reflects a discount, the best way to assign that discount is to:
When the total consideration for a contract with multiple embedded obligations reflects a discount, the best way to assign that discount is to:
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Any discount that exists in a contract should be allocated proportionally across all obligations within the contract.
Any discount that exists in a contract should be allocated proportionally across all obligations within the contract.
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Equipment is bought by ABC Company for $550,000 on January 1, Year 1. After 3 years, $270,000 worth of depreciation has been recorded. At that time the asset has a fair market value of $310,000 and it is exchanged for a similar asset with a fair market value of $300,000. ABC also receives $10,000 in the exchange. What amount of gain should ABC realize as a result of this transaction?
Equipment is bought by ABC Company for $550,000 on January 1, Year 1. After 3 years, $270,000 worth of depreciation has been recorded. At that time the asset has a fair market value of $310,000 and it is exchanged for a similar asset with a fair market value of $300,000. ABC also receives $10,000 in the exchange. What amount of gain should ABC realize as a result of this transaction?
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The company will recognize a gain in the amount of the difference between the book value of the asset given up ($550K purchase price - $270K accumulated depreciation = $280K) and the fair value of the asset given up of $310K. $310K - $280K = $30K gain. Note that only 3.2% of this gain would actually be recognized ($10K cash received / total consideration of $310K).
The company will recognize a gain in the amount of the difference between the book value of the asset given up ($550K purchase price - $270K accumulated depreciation = $280K) and the fair value of the asset given up of $310K. $310K - $280K = $30K gain. Note that only 3.2% of this gain would actually be recognized ($10K cash received / total consideration of $310K).
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Under the completed contract revenue recognition method per US GAAP, a company would recognize recorded progress billings:
Under the completed contract revenue recognition method per US GAAP, a company would recognize recorded progress billings:
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When a company uses the US GAAP completed contract method, revenue is recognized when the job is completed.
When a company uses the US GAAP completed contract method, revenue is recognized when the job is completed.
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The Martino Corporation, in attempt to raise revenues, begins selling goods with an automatic right to return within six months if not completely satisfied. On November 1, $35,000 worth of goods with a cost of $22,000 are sold. Company officials expect that 15% of the goods sold will be returned before the expiration date in the following year. How much gross profit should be recognized on this sale in the current year?
The Martino Corporation, in attempt to raise revenues, begins selling goods with an automatic right to return within six months if not completely satisfied. On November 1, $35,000 worth of goods with a cost of $22,000 are sold. Company officials expect that 15% of the goods sold will be returned before the expiration date in the following year. How much gross profit should be recognized on this sale in the current year?
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Because the company can reasonably estimate that 15% of goods will be returned, it should record an allowance and therefore only record 85% of its gross profit on these sales (100% - 15%). Final GP should thus be $13K ($35K sales - $22K expenses) x 85%.
Because the company can reasonably estimate that 15% of goods will be returned, it should record an allowance and therefore only record 85% of its gross profit on these sales (100% - 15%). Final GP should thus be $13K ($35K sales - $22K expenses) x 85%.
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A company sends 14,000 units of its product to a customer on December 27, Year 3. The buyer has the right to return any merchandise within 90 days for a full refund. Which of the following would require the company to recognize the sale of goods in Year 4 rather than Year 3?
A company sends 14,000 units of its product to a customer on December 27, Year 3. The buyer has the right to return any merchandise within 90 days for a full refund. Which of the following would require the company to recognize the sale of goods in Year 4 rather than Year 3?
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None of these scenarios would require the company to postpone recognition of the sale to Year 4.
None of these scenarios would require the company to postpone recognition of the sale to Year 4.
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Bloom’s Gift Shop, a retail store, sold gift certificates that are redeemable in merchandise. On October 1, Year 2, a customer buys $1,000 of gift certificates from Bloom’s Gift Shop. The gift certificates expire 1 year after the date of purchase. Which of the following is correct?
Bloom’s Gift Shop, a retail store, sold gift certificates that are redeemable in merchandise. On October 1, Year 2, a customer buys $1,000 of gift certificates from Bloom’s Gift Shop. The gift certificates expire 1 year after the date of purchase. Which of the following is correct?
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When gift cards are purchased, the company will credit deferred revenue. When gift cards are redeemed, the company will debit deferred revenue for the amount redeemed and credit revenue.
When gift cards are purchased, the company will credit deferred revenue. When gift cards are redeemed, the company will debit deferred revenue for the amount redeemed and credit revenue.
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Which expression best describes accrual basis revenue recognition?
Which expression best describes accrual basis revenue recognition?
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Revenue is recognized when earned under accrual basis. Under cash basis, revenue is recognized when cash is received.
Revenue is recognized when earned under accrual basis. Under cash basis, revenue is recognized when cash is received.
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When the total consideration for a contract with multiple embedded obligations reflects a discount, the best way to assign that discount is to:
When the total consideration for a contract with multiple embedded obligations reflects a discount, the best way to assign that discount is to:
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Any discount that exists in a contract should be allocated proportionally across all obligations within the contract.
Any discount that exists in a contract should be allocated proportionally across all obligations within the contract.
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Equipment is bought by ABC Company for $550,000 on January 1, Year 1. After 3 years, $270,000 worth of depreciation has been recorded. At that time the asset has a fair market value of $310,000 and it is exchanged for a similar asset with a fair market value of $300,000. ABC also receives $10,000 in the exchange. What amount of gain should ABC realize as a result of this transaction?
Equipment is bought by ABC Company for $550,000 on January 1, Year 1. After 3 years, $270,000 worth of depreciation has been recorded. At that time the asset has a fair market value of $310,000 and it is exchanged for a similar asset with a fair market value of $300,000. ABC also receives $10,000 in the exchange. What amount of gain should ABC realize as a result of this transaction?
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The company will recognize a gain in the amount of the difference between the book value of the asset given up ($550K purchase price - $270K accumulated depreciation = $280K) and the fair value of the asset given up of $310K. $310K - $280K = $30K gain. Note that only 3.2% of this gain would actually be recognized ($10K cash received / total consideration of $310K).
The company will recognize a gain in the amount of the difference between the book value of the asset given up ($550K purchase price - $270K accumulated depreciation = $280K) and the fair value of the asset given up of $310K. $310K - $280K = $30K gain. Note that only 3.2% of this gain would actually be recognized ($10K cash received / total consideration of $310K).
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Under the completed contract revenue recognition method per US GAAP, a company would recognize recorded progress billings:
Under the completed contract revenue recognition method per US GAAP, a company would recognize recorded progress billings:
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When a company uses the US GAAP completed contract method, revenue is recognized when the job is completed.
When a company uses the US GAAP completed contract method, revenue is recognized when the job is completed.
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The Martino Corporation, in attempt to raise revenues, begins selling goods with an automatic right to return within six months if not completely satisfied. On November 1, $35,000 worth of goods with a cost of $22,000 are sold. Company officials expect that 15% of the goods sold will be returned before the expiration date in the following year. How much gross profit should be recognized on this sale in the current year?
The Martino Corporation, in attempt to raise revenues, begins selling goods with an automatic right to return within six months if not completely satisfied. On November 1, $35,000 worth of goods with a cost of $22,000 are sold. Company officials expect that 15% of the goods sold will be returned before the expiration date in the following year. How much gross profit should be recognized on this sale in the current year?
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Because the company can reasonably estimate that 15% of goods will be returned, it should record an allowance and therefore only record 85% of its gross profit on these sales (100% - 15%). Final GP should thus be $13K ($35K sales - $22K expenses) x 85%.
Because the company can reasonably estimate that 15% of goods will be returned, it should record an allowance and therefore only record 85% of its gross profit on these sales (100% - 15%). Final GP should thus be $13K ($35K sales - $22K expenses) x 85%.
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A company sends 14,000 units of its product to a customer on December 27, Year 3. The buyer has the right to return any merchandise within 90 days for a full refund. Which of the following would require the company to recognize the sale of goods in Year 4 rather than Year 3?
A company sends 14,000 units of its product to a customer on December 27, Year 3. The buyer has the right to return any merchandise within 90 days for a full refund. Which of the following would require the company to recognize the sale of goods in Year 4 rather than Year 3?
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None of these scenarios would require the company to postpone recognition of the sale to Year 4.
None of these scenarios would require the company to postpone recognition of the sale to Year 4.
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Bloom’s Gift Shop, a retail store, sold gift certificates that are redeemable in merchandise. On October 1, Year 2, a customer buys $1,000 of gift certificates from Bloom’s Gift Shop. The gift certificates expire 1 year after the date of purchase. Which of the following is correct?
Bloom’s Gift Shop, a retail store, sold gift certificates that are redeemable in merchandise. On October 1, Year 2, a customer buys $1,000 of gift certificates from Bloom’s Gift Shop. The gift certificates expire 1 year after the date of purchase. Which of the following is correct?
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When gift cards are purchased, the company will credit deferred revenue. When gift cards are redeemed, the company will debit deferred revenue for the amount redeemed and credit revenue.
When gift cards are purchased, the company will credit deferred revenue. When gift cards are redeemed, the company will debit deferred revenue for the amount redeemed and credit revenue.
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Which expression best describes accrual basis revenue recognition?
Which expression best describes accrual basis revenue recognition?
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Revenue is recognized when earned under accrual basis. Under cash basis, revenue is recognized when cash is received.
Revenue is recognized when earned under accrual basis. Under cash basis, revenue is recognized when cash is received.
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When the total consideration for a contract with multiple embedded obligations reflects a discount, the best way to assign that discount is to:
When the total consideration for a contract with multiple embedded obligations reflects a discount, the best way to assign that discount is to:
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Any discount that exists in a contract should be allocated proportionally across all obligations within the contract.
Any discount that exists in a contract should be allocated proportionally across all obligations within the contract.
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Equipment is bought by ABC Company for $550,000 on January 1, Year 1. After 3 years, $270,000 worth of depreciation has been recorded. At that time the asset has a fair market value of $310,000 and it is exchanged for a similar asset with a fair market value of $300,000. ABC also receives $10,000 in the exchange. What amount of gain should ABC realize as a result of this transaction?
Equipment is bought by ABC Company for $550,000 on January 1, Year 1. After 3 years, $270,000 worth of depreciation has been recorded. At that time the asset has a fair market value of $310,000 and it is exchanged for a similar asset with a fair market value of $300,000. ABC also receives $10,000 in the exchange. What amount of gain should ABC realize as a result of this transaction?
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The company will recognize a gain in the amount of the difference between the book value of the asset given up ($550K purchase price - $270K accumulated depreciation = $280K) and the fair value of the asset given up of $310K. $310K - $280K = $30K gain. Note that only 3.2% of this gain would actually be recognized ($10K cash received / total consideration of $310K).
The company will recognize a gain in the amount of the difference between the book value of the asset given up ($550K purchase price - $270K accumulated depreciation = $280K) and the fair value of the asset given up of $310K. $310K - $280K = $30K gain. Note that only 3.2% of this gain would actually be recognized ($10K cash received / total consideration of $310K).
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