At the Beginning of Year 2, X Company Had Assets

question 162

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of Year 2, X Company had assets of $300, liabilities of $150, and common stock of $50. During Year 2, the company earned revenue of $500, incurred expenses of $200, and paid dividends of $50. All transactions were cash transactionsThe amount of total assets reported on X Company's December 31, Year 2 balance sheet would be

• A) $550
• B) $250
• C) $300
• D) None of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Ongoing expenses for operating a business, excluding the cost of goods sold but including costs like rent, utilities, and payroll.

Budgetary Slack

The practice of underestimating revenues or overestimating costs when preparing a budget, to create a buffer that makes budget targets easier to achieve.

Revenue Projection

An estimate of the future sales and income generated by a company during a specific period, often used in budgeting and planning.

Quarterly Production Budget

A financial plan that outlines the expected production costs and output levels for a business over a three-month period.