The Following Transactions Occurred During May, the First Month of Operations

question 101

Multiple Choice

The following transactions occurred during May, the first month of operations for Hunter Products Limited:
* Issued 50,000 shares of share capital to the owners of the corporation in exchange for $600,000 cash
* Purchased a piece of land for $400,000, making a $150,000 cash down payment and signing a note payable for the balance.
* Made a $60,000 cash payment on the note payable from the purchase of land.
* Purchased equipment on credit from BBW Limited for $63,000.

-Refer to the above data. What are total assets of Hunter Products at the end of May?

• A) $913,000.
• B) $790,000.
• C) $853,000.
• D) $916,000.

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Definitions:

Stock Appreciation Rights

A type of incentive or compensation mechanism provided to employees that gives the right to receive a bonus equivalent to the increase in the company’s stock price over a set period.

Compensatory

Refers to something intended to recompense or make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.

Stock Option Plan

A compensation strategy businesses use to grant employees the option to purchase company stock at a discounted price in the future.

Market Price

Market Price is the current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a given market.