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Peters Corp.’s capital structure was as follows: December 31 Year 7 Year 8 Outstanding shares of...

Peters Corp.’s capital structure was as follows:

December 31

Year 7

Year 8

Outstanding shares of stock:

Common

100,000

100,000

Convertible preferred

10,000

10,000

9% convertible bonds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

During Year 8, Peters paid dividends of $3.00 per share on its preferred stock. The preferred shares are convertible into 20,000 shares of common stock, and the 9% bonds are convertible into 30,000 shares of common stock. Assume that the income tax rate is 30%.

If net income for Year 8 is $170,000, Peters should report DEPS as

A. $1.40

B. $1.56

C. $1.42

D. $1.70

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A rich aunt has promised you $6,000 one year from today. In​ addition, each year after​...

A rich aunt has promised you $6,000 one year from today. In​ addition, each year after​ that, she has promised you a payment​ (on the anniversary of the last​ payment) that is 3% larger than the last payment. She will continue to show this generosity for 20​years, giving a total of 20 payments. If the interest rate is 9%​, what is her promise worth​ today?

The present value of the​ aunt's promise is?

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Selected transactions completed by Equinox Products Inc. during the fiscal year ended December 31, Year 1,...

Selected transactions completed by Equinox Products Inc. during the fiscal year ended December 31, Year 1, were as follows:

Record on journal page 11:

Oct. 1 Purchased $90,000 of Dream Inc. 10-year, 5% bonds, directly from the issuing company, at their face amount plus accrued interest of $375. The bonds are classified as a held-to-maturity long-term investment.
7 Sold, at $38 per share, 2,600 shares of treasury common stock purchased on Jun. 8.
14 Received a dividend of $0.60 per share from the Solstice Corp. investment on Jun. 1.
29 Sold 1,000 shares of Solstice Corp. at $45, including commission.
31 Recorded the payment of semiannual interest on the bonds issued on May 1 and the amortization of the premium for six months. The amortization is determined using the straight-line method.
Dec. 31 Accrued interest for three months on the Dream Inc. bonds purchased on Oct. 1.
31 Pinkberry Co. recorded total earnings of $240,000. Equinox Products recorded equity earnings for its share of Pinkberry Co. net income.
31 The fair value for Solstice Corp. stock was $39.02 per share on December 31, Year 1. The investment is adjusted to fair value, using a valuation allowance account. Assume that Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments had a beginning balance of zero.
Required:
1. Journalize the selected transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

Chart of Accounts

CHART OF ACCOUNTS
Equinox Products Inc.
General Ledger
ASSETS
110 Cash
121 Accounts Receivable
122 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
131 Merchandise Inventory
132 Interest Receivable
133 Prepaid Expenses
141 Investments-Solstice Corp. Stock
142 Investment in Pinkberry Co. Stock
143 Investments-Dream Inc. Bonds
144 Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments
181 Store Buildings and Equipment
182 Accumulated Depreciation-Store Buildings and Equipment
183 Office Buildings and Equipment
184 Accumulated Depreciation-Office Buildings and Equipment
191 Goodwill
LIABILITIES
211 Accounts Payable
221 Income Tax Payable
225 Cash Dividends Payable
251 Bonds Payable
252 Discount on Bonds Payable
253 Premium on Bonds Payable
EQUITY
311 Preferred Stock
312 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Preferred Stock
321 Common Stock
322 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par-Common Stock
331 Retained Earnings
341 Cash Dividends
351 Treasury Stock
352 Paid-in Capital from Sale of Treasury Stock
361 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale Investments

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Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2017 operations. For the year, (1) all sales...

Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2017 operations. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The company’s income statement and balance sheets follow.

FORTEN COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2017 and 2016
2017 2016
Assets
Cash $69,400 $86,500
Accounts receivable 85,400 63,625
Inventory 295,156 264,800
Prepaid expenses 1,340 2,155
Total current assets 451,296 417,080
Equipment 144,500 121,000
Accum. depreciation—Equipment (43,125) (52,500)
Total assets $552,671 $485,580
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $66,141 $134,175
Short-term notes payable 13,900 8,600
Total current liabilities 80,041 142,775
Long-term notes payable 58,500 61,750
Total liabilities 138,541 204,525
Equity
Common stock, $5 par value 188,750 163,250
Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock 50,500 0
Retained earnings 174,880 117,805
Total liabilities and equity $552,671 $485,580

  

FORTEN COMPANY
Income Statement
For Year Ended December 31, 2017
Sales $647,500
Cost of goods sold 298,000
Gross profit 349,500
Operating expenses
Depreciation expense $33,750
Other expenses 145,400 179,150
Other gains (losses)
Loss on sale of equipment (18,125)
Income before taxes 152,225
Income taxes expense 42,450
Net income $109,775


Additional Information on Year 2017 Transactions

The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $18,125 (details in b).

Sold equipment costing $85,875, with accumulated depreciation of $43,125, for $24,625 cash.

Purchased equipment costing $109,375 by paying $56,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.

Borrowed $5,300 cash by signing a short-term note payable.

Paid $56,625 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.

Issued 3,800 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.

Declared and paid cash dividends of $52,700.

Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities according to the direct method

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Selected transactions completed by Equinox Products Inc. during the fiscal year ended December 31, Year 1,...

Selected transactions completed by Equinox Products Inc. during the fiscal year ended December 31, Year 1, were as follows:

Record on journal page 10:

Jan. 3 Issued 15,000 shares of $20 par common stock at $30, receiving cash.
Feb. 15 Issued 4,000 shares of $80 par preferred 5% stock at $100, receiving cash.
May 1 Issued $500,000 of 10-year, 5% bonds at 104, with interest payable semiannually.
16 Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on common stock and $1.00 per share on preferred stock. On the date of record, 100,000 shares of common stock were outstanding, no treasury shares were held and 20,000 shares of preferred stock were outstanding. Journalize this transaction as two separate entries.
26 Paid the cash dividends declared on May 16.
Jun. 1 Purchased 7,500 shares of Solstice Corp. at $40 per share plus a $150 brokerage commission. The investment is classified as an available-for-sale investment.
8 Purchased 8,000 shares of treasury common stock at $33 per share.
22 Purchased 40,000 shares of Pinkberry Co. stock directly from the founders for $24 per share. Pinkberry has 125,000 shares issued and outstanding. Equinox Products Inc. treated the investment as an equity method investment.
30 Declared a $1.00 quarterly cash dividend per share on preferred stock. On the date of record, 20,000 shares of preferred stock had been issued.
Jul. 11 Paid the cash dividends declared on Jun. 30 to the preferred stockholders.
Aug. 27 Received $27,500 dividend from Pinkberry Co. investment of Jun. 22.

Record on journal page 11:

Oct. 1 Purchased $90,000 of Dream Inc. 10-year, 5% bonds, directly from the issuing company, at their face amount plus accrued interest of $375. The bonds are classified as a held-to-maturity long-term investment.
7 Sold, at $38 per share, 2,600 shares of treasury common stock purchased on Jun. 8.
14 Received a dividend of $0.60 per share from the Solstice Corp. investment on Jun. 1.
29 Sold 1,000 shares of Solstice Corp. at $45, including commission.
31 Recorded the payment of semiannual interest on the bonds issued on May 1 and the amortization of the premium for six months. The amortization is determined using the straight-line method.
Dec. 31 Accrued interest for three months on the Dream Inc. bonds purchased on Oct. 1.
31 Pinkberry Co. recorded total earnings of $240,000. Equinox Products recorded equity earnings for its share of Pinkberry Co. net income.
31 The fair value for Solstice Corp. stock was $39.02 per share on December 31, Year 1. The investment is adjusted to fair value, using a valuation allowance account. Assume that Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments had a beginning balance of zero.
Required:
1. Journalize the selected transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

CHART OF ACCOUNTSEquinox Products Inc.General Ledger

ASSETS
110 Cash
121 Accounts Receivable
122 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
131 Merchandise Inventory
132 Interest Receivable
133 Prepaid Expenses
141 Investments-Solstice Corp. Stock
142 Investment in Pinkberry Co. Stock
143 Investments-Dream Inc. Bonds
144 Valuation Allowance for Available-for-Sale Investments
181 Store Buildings and Equipment
182 Accumulated Depreciation-Store Buildings and Equipment
183 Office Buildings and Equipment
184 Accumulated Depreciation-Office Buildings and Equipment
191 Goodwill
LIABILITIES
211 Accounts Payable
221 Income Tax Payable
225 Cash Dividends Payable
251 Bonds Payable
252 Discount on Bonds Payable
253 Premium on Bonds Payable
REVENUE
410 Sales
611 Dividend Revenue
621 Interest Revenue
631 Income of Pinkberry Co. investment
641 Gain on Sale of Investment
EXPENSES
511 Cost of Merchandise Sold
512 Bad Debt Expense
520 Sales Salaries Expense
521 Sales Commissions
522 Office Salaries Expense
531 Advertising Expense
532 Delivery Expense
537 Store Supplies Expense
538 Office Supplies Expense
539 Office Rent Expense
541 Income Tax Expense
551 Depreciation Expense-Store Buildings and Equipment
552 Depreciation Expense-Office Buildings and Equipment
591 Miscellaneous Selling Expense
592 Miscellaneous Administrative Expense
710 Interest Expense
731 Loss on Sale of Investment

Journal

1. Journalize the selected transactions. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. Scroll down for journal page 11.

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Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2017 operations. For the year, (1) all sales...

Forten Company, a merchandiser, recently completed its calendar-year 2017 operations. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses. The company’s income statement and balance sheets follow. FORTEN COMPANY Comparative Balance Sheets December 31, 2017 and 2016 2017 2016 Assets Cash $ 66,400 $ 84,500 Accounts receivable 82,380 61,625 Inventory 292,156 262,800 Prepaid expenses 1,320 2,115 Total current assets 442,256 411,040 Equipment 146,500 119,000 Accum. depreciation—Equipment (42,125 ) (51,500 ) Total assets $ 546,631 $ 478,540 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable $ 64,141 $ 131,175 Short-term notes payable 13,300 8,200 Total current liabilities 77,441 139,375 Long-term notes payable 59,500 59,750 Total liabilities 136,941 199,125 Equity Common stock, $5 par value 184,750 161,250 Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock 48,500 0 Retained earnings 176,440 118,165 Total liabilities and equity $ 546,631 $ 478,540 FORTEN COMPANY Income Statement For Year Ended December 31, 2017 Sales $ 637,500 Cost of goods sold 296,000 Gross profit 341,500 Operating expenses Depreciation expense $ 31,750 Other expenses 143,400 175,150 Other gains (losses) Loss on sale of equipment (16,125 ) Income before taxes 150,225 Income taxes expense 39,650 Net income $ 110,575 Additional Information on Year 2017 Transactions The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $16,125 (details in b). Sold equipment costing $79,875, with accumulated depreciation of $41,125, for $22,625 cash. Purchased equipment costing $107,375 by paying $52,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance. Borrowed $5,100 cash by signing a short-term note payable. Paid $55,625 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable. Issued 3,600 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share. Declared and paid cash dividends of $52,300.

Required: 1. Prepare a complete statement of cash flows; report its operating activities using the indirect method. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)

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Vagabond Company had net sales of 8,000,000 during the current year. At year-end, before adjusting entries,...

Vagabond Company had net sales of 8,000,000 during the current year. At year-end, before adjusting entries, the balances in selected accounts were accounts receivable 2,000,000 debit and allowance for doubtful accounts 20,000 debit. The entity estimated and 5% of accounts receivable will prove to be uncollectible, what is the net realized value of the accounts receivable at year-end?
a 2,000,000
b.1,900,000
c.1,889.000
d.1,290.000

typo its mean net realizable value

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A rich aunt has promised you $3,000 one year from today. In​ addition, each year after​...

A rich aunt has promised you $3,000 one year from today. In​ addition, each year after​ that, she has promised you a payment​ (on the anniversary of the last​ payment) that is 3% larger than the last payment. She will continue to show this generosity for 20 years, giving a total of 20 payments. If the interest rate is 9%​, what is her promise worth​ today?

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A rich aunt has promised you $3,000 one year from today. In​addition, each year after​ that,...

A rich aunt has promised you $3,000 one year from today. In​addition, each year after​ that, she has promised you a payment​(on the anniversary of the last​ payment) that is 3% larger than the last payment. She will continue to show this generosity for 20 years, giving a total of 20 payments. If the interest rate is 8%​, what is her promise worth​ today?

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A rich aunt has promised you $3,000 one year from today. In​ addition, each year after​...

A rich aunt has promised you $3,000 one year from today. In​ addition, each year after​ that, she has promised you a payment​ (on the anniversary of the last​ payment) that is 2% larger than the last payment. She will continue to show this generosity for 2020 years, giving a total of 2020 payments. If the interest rate is 4%​, what is her promise worth​ today?

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