Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 392

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Table: Lemonade and Cookies

-(Table: Lemonade and Cookies) Look at the table Lemonade and Cookies. Assume that an economy produces only lemonade and cookies. The growth rate of nominal GDP from 2013 to 2014 was:

• A)5%.
• B)10%.
• C)11.25%.
• D)45%.

Identify the types of accounts that typically require adjusting entries.

Calculate the correct amounts for adjusting entries related to payroll expenses.

Recognize the impact of adjusting entries on the balance sheet and income statement.

Understand the role of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in accounting practices.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends must be paid, including any arrears, before any dividends can be distributed to common shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends, used for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.

Prior Period Adjustments

Adjustments made to the financial statements to correct errors or omissions in previously issued financial statements.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.