Selected Transactions of Alton Company Are Listed Below

question 71

Essay

Selected transactions of Alton Company are listed below.
1. Common stock is sold for cash above par value.
2. Bonds payable are issued for cash at a discount.
3. Interest receivable on a short-term note receivable is collected.
4. Land is sold for cash at book value.
5. Accounts payable are paid in cash.
6. Equipment is purchased by signing a 3-year 10% note payable.
7. Cash dividends on common stock are declared and paid.
8. 100 shares of XYZ common stock are purchased for cash.
9. Merchandise is sold to customers for cash.
10. Bonds payable are converted into common stock.
Instructions
Classify each transaction as either (a) an operating activity (b) an investing activity (c) a financing activity or (d) a noncash investing and financing activity.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The deviation between the realized quantity of materials consumed in production and the forecasted quantity, multiplied by the set cost per unit.

March

The third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, known for marking the change from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (standard) cost.

January

is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, often associated with fresh starts and planning.