You Are Reviewing the Accounting Records of Buddy's Foreign Automotive

question 24

Essay

You are reviewing the accounting records of Buddy's Foreign Automotive, owned by Bruce Jones. You have uncovered the following situations. List the appropriate accounting principle related to each independent scenario and suggest a correct action for each.
1. In August, a check for $500 was written to Community Sports. This amount represents soccer camp for his daughter Cassie.
2. Bruce plans a Going Out of Business Sale for June, since he will be closing the business for a month-long vacation in July. He plans to reopen August 1 and will continue operating Buddy's Foreign Automotive indefinitely.
3. Buddy received a shipment of tools from Ontario, Canada. The invoice was stated in Canadian dollars.
4. Sandy Lane paid $1,500 for a major repair services. The amount was recorded as revenue. The parts for the repair must be ordered from overseas and the service won't be complete until the following month.

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Definitions:

Inflated Expectations

Exaggerated anticipations or beliefs beyond what is reasonable or achievable, often leading to disappointment.

Job Performance

The extent to which an employee successfully fulfills the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of their job position.

Proactive Behaviours

Proactive behaviours involve taking initiative and acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting, to change or control a situation.

Feedback Seeking

Requesting information about how one is performing one’s tasks and role.