ACCT 212 Midterm Exam

1. Question : (TCO 1) The Accounting Equation is used to develop the organization's financial reports. (1) Describe what assets value would be if Liabilities are $12,000 and Owners' Equity is $50,000 by showing the Accounting Equation (10 points), and (2) provide an example of two asset accounts that could contain the value. (10 points)

2. Question : (TCO 1) The financial statements present a company to the public in financial terms. (1) Which financial statement requires input from the Income Statement and Statement of Retained Earnings (10 points), and (2) explain what information this financial statement provides. (10 points)

3. Question : (TCO 1) The accounting profession follows a set of guidelines for measurement and disclosure of financial information called the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). (1) Explain what the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are (10 points) and (2) provide an example of its application. (10 points)

4. Question : (TCO 2) Transaction analysis results in the development of a journal entry. Supplies are purchased on account agreeing to pay $500 within 30 days. (1) Name the accounts impacted and how to use the format account name/debit or credit/dollar amount (10 points), and (2) explain how the Accounting Equation is impacted. (10 points)

5. Question : (TCO 3) Adjusting Entries are required at the end of the period to ensure that accrual accounting principles are applied. The building that houses the business is depreciated at an annual rate of $14,000. Develop the adjusting entry for year end. (1) Name the accounts impacted and how to use the format account name/debit or credit/dollar amount (10 points), and (2) explain how the Accounting Equation is impacted. (10 points)

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1. Question : (TCO 5) Internal Controls are required to safeguard assets and to ensure ethical business practices. (1) Identify and explain the reason for any two of the five components of internal control (10 points) and (2) provide examples of how your two selected components of internal control will meet the goal of safeguarding assets and promoting ethical business practices. (15 points)

2. Question : (TCO 5) The bank account as a control device helps to protect cash. One of the requirements is to conduct periodic bank statement reconciliations. Using the following data, complete the bank statement reconciliation. (Use the format shown on page 251 of your textbook.) (25 points)