When a Firm Uses the Par Value Method to Account

question 102

Multiple Choice

When a firm uses the par value method to account for treasury shares, ________________. The par value method requires specific identification of the date and initial proceeds of the shares repurchased, which is why firms seldom use this method.

• A)the accountant debits the Treasury Stock-Common account for the par value of the repurchased shares, debits Additional Paid-In Capital for the difference between the original issue price of the shares and par value, and plugs Retained Earnings for any difference between the repurchase price and the original issue price.
• B)the accountant debits the Common Stock account for the par value of the repurchased shares, debits Additional Paid-In Capital for the difference between the original issue price of the shares and par value, and plugs Retained Earnings for any difference between the repurchase price and the original issue price.
• C)the accountant debits the Common Stock account for the par value of the repurchased shares, credits Additional Paid-In Capital for the difference between the original issue price of the shares and par value, and plugs Retained Earnings for any difference between the repurchase price and the original issue price.
• D)the accountant debits the Retained Earnings account for the par value of the repurchased shares, credits Additional Paid-In Capital for the difference between the original issue price of the shares and par value, and plugs Common Stock account for any difference between the repurchase price and the original issue price.
• E)the accountant debits the Retained Earnings account for the par value of the repurchased shares, debits Additional Paid-In Capital for the difference between the original issue price of the shares and par value, and plugs Common Stock account for any difference between the repurchase price and the original issue price.

Identify non-cash investing and financing activities and their reporting requirements.

Understand the direct and indirect methods of reporting cash flows from operating activities.

Recognize the significance of the statement of cash flows in assessing a company's financial health and future cash flows.

Distinguish between cash flows from operating activities and those from non-operating activities.

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