Which of the Following Is Not True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true?

• A)Firms issue common stock for assets other than cash, for example, to acquire another firm.
• B)Firms generally issue common shares, both at the time of initial incorporation and in subsequent years, for amounts greater than par (or stated) value.
• C)The firm records the shares exchanged for noncash assets at the fair value of the shares given or, if the firm cannot make a reasonable estimate, at the fair value of the assets received.
• D)Firms may issue capital stock (preferred or common) for cash or for noncash assets.
• E)Firms generally issue preferred shares, both at the time of initial incorporation and in subsequent years, for amounts greater than par (or stated) value.

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Definitions:

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company determines will not be collected, recognizing it as an expense.

FOB Destination

A shipping term indicating that the seller retains ownership and responsibility for goods until they are delivered to the buyer’s location, at which point the buyer takes ownership.

Sale Recorded

The process of documenting a sale transaction in the financial books of a company, recognizing revenue.

Deposits in Transit

Funds that have been received and recorded by a company but not yet by its bank.