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Depreciation expense Assume that Gonzalez Company purchased an asset on January 1, 2014, for $44,600. The...

Depreciation expense

Assume that Gonzalez Company purchased an asset on January 1, 2014, for $44,600. The asset had an estimated life of six years and an estimated residual value of $4,460. The company used the straight-line method to depreciate the asset. On July 1, 2016, the asset was sold for $30,645.

1. Make the journal entry to record depreciation for 2016.

2. Record the sale of the asset.

3. How does the entry affect the accounting equation?

4. How should the gain or loss on the sale of the asset be presented on the income statement?

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​(Related to Checkpoint​ 4.3) ​(Analyzing Profitability) In​ 2016, the Allen Corporation had sales of $ 66​million,...

​(Related to Checkpoint​ 4.3) ​(Analyzing Profitability) In​ 2016, the Allen Corporation had sales of

$ 66​million, total assets of $ 50 ​million, and total liabilities of 21million. The interest rate on the​ company's debt is 5.6​percent, and its tax rate is 35percent. The operating profit margin is 14 percent.

a. Compute the​ firm's 2016 net operating income and net income.

b. Calculate the​ firm's operating return on assets and return on equity.​ (Hint: You can assume that interest must be paid on all of the​ firm's liabilities.)

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The Jefferson Co. purchased a machine on January 1, 201 The machine cost $595,000. It had...

  1. The Jefferson Co. purchased a machine on January 1, 201 The machine cost $595,000. It had an estimated life of ten years, or 30,000 units, and an estimated residual value of $40,000. In 2016, Jeffries produced 3,000 units.

    Required:

    Compute the depreciation charge for 2016 using each of the following methods:

a.

Double-declining-balance method

b.

Activity method (units of output)

c.

Sum-of-the-years'-digits method

d.

Straight-line method


I think I did this right, but want to make sure

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For Year 2016, Precision Masters had sales of $42,900, cost of goods sold of $26,800, depreciation...

For Year 2016, Precision Masters had sales of $42,900, cost of goods sold of $26,800, depreciation expense of $1,900, interest expense of $1,300, and dividends paid of $1,000. At the beginning of the year, net fixed assets were $14,300, current assets were $8,700, and current liabilities were $6,600. At the end of the year, net fixed assets were $13,900, current assets were $9,200, and current liabilities were $7,400. The tax rate was 34 percent. What is the cash flow from assets for 2016?

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TREATMENT OF DEBENTURES On 3 January 2016, French Limited purchased 15,000 debentures (having face value of...

TREATMENT OF DEBENTURES On 3 January 2016, French Limited purchased 15,000 debentures (having face value of £ 10 each) issued by Greek Limited. Debentures were purchased at £ 9.7 each. However, the fair value of each debenture as on the date of purchase was £ 96 in the quoted market.

Transaction cost of £ 350 was also incurred on purchase of debentures. Coupon rate is 12% which is payable anually on 31 December whereas the effective interest rate is 12.6%. French Limited classified the investment in debentures as financial asset at amortised cost. At initial recognition,

French Limited determined that debenture was not credit impaired. On 31 December 2017, French Limited determined that there had been a significant increase in credit risk since the acquisition of the debentures.

On 31 December 2018, French Limited determined that the debenture was credit impaired.

French Limited's estimates of expected credit losses in respect of the investment in debentures at different dates are given below:

Date Life Time 12 months 3 January 2016 £ 54,500 £ 11,200 31 December 2016 £ 54,500 £ 11,200 31 December 2017 £ 62,600 £ 12,400 31 December 2018 £ 70,900 £ 14,500 31 December 2019 £ 70,900 £ 14,500

Annual interest has been received on time each year

. Required: Prepare journal entries in the books of French Limited in respect of the above for the years ended 31 December 2016 to 31 December 2019. 9.6

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Percentage-of-Completion and Completed Contract Methods Philbrick Company signed a three-year contract to provide sales training to...

Percentage-of-Completion and Completed Contract Methods

Philbrick Company signed a three-year contract to provide sales training to the employees of Elliot Company. The contract price is $1,200 per employee and the estimated number of employees to be trained is 400. The expected number to be trained in each year and the expected training costs follow.

Number of
Employees
Training Costs
Incurred
2016 125 $60,000
2017 200 75,000
2018 75 40,000
Total 400 $175,000

Required

For each year, compute the revenue, expense, and gross profit reported assuming revenue is recognized using the following method.
(Do not round until your final answers. Round your answers to two decimal places.)

1. Percentage-of-completion method, where percentage-of-completion is determined by the number of employees trained.

Revenue Expense Gross Profit
2016 Answer Answer Answer
2017 Answer Answer Answer
2018 Answer Answer Answer
Total Answer Answer Answer

2. Percentage-of-completion method, where percentage-of-completion is determined by the costs incurred.

Revenue Expense Gross Profit
2016 Answer Answer Answer
2017 Answer Answer Answer
2018 Answer Answer Answer
Total Answer Answer Answer

3. Completed contract method.

Revenue Expense Gross Profit
2016 Answer Answer Answer
2017 Answer Answer Answer
2018 Answer Answer Answer
Total Answer Answer Answer

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calculate #3 return on investment

ART I: STOCK VALUATION

               
 

Dividend from Financial Statements:

             

Read the Explanations to the right of the calculation cells for specific information on the data.

               
  Year Cash Div/share ($) Dividend Yield Stockholder's Equity (in millions) Stock Price      
  2015 2.92 3.00% 2,491 97.33333333      
  2016 3.12 2.70% 429 115.5555556      
  2017 3.32 2.60% 1,030 127.6923077      
                 

1. Stock Valuation - The new dividend yield if the company increased its dividend per share by 1.75

               
                 
  Year Cash Div/Share ($) +1.75 Dividend Yield Stockholder's Equity (in millions) Stock Price      
  2015 4.67 4.80% 2,491 97.33333333      
  2016 4.87 4.21% 429 115.5555556      
  2017 5.07 3.97% 1,030 127.6923077      
                 

2. The dividend yield if the firm doubled it's outstanding shares

               
                 
  Year Cash Div/Share ($) Dividend Yield Stockholder's Equity (in millions) -doubled Stock Price      
  2015 1.46 1.50% 4,982 97.33333333      
  2016 1.56 1.35% 858 115.5555556      
  2017 1.66 1.30% 2,060 127.6923077      
                 
                 

3. The rate of return on equity (i.e., the cost of stock) based on the new dividend yield you calculated above

               
                 
  Year Cash Div/Share ($) +1.75 Stock Price Return on Investment        
  2015 4.67 97.33333333   CALCULATE ROI      
  2016 4.87 115.5555556  

(Dividends + Capital gain)/ Divided by the original Price

     
  2017 5.07 127.6923077   (D1 + (P1-P0)) / PO

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The accountant for Becker Company wants to develop a balance sheet as of December 31, 2016....

The accountant for Becker Company wants to develop a balance sheet as of December 31, 2016. A review of the asset records has revealed the following information:

a. Asset A was purchased on July 1, 2014, for $50,000 and has been depreciated on the straight-line basis using an estimated life of six years and a residual value of $5,000.
b. Asset B was purchased on January 1, 2015, for $82,500. The straight-line method has been used for depreciation purposes. Originally, the estimated life of the asset was projected to be six years with a residual value of $7,500; however, at the beginning of 2016, the accountant learned that the remaining life of the asset was only three years with a residual value of $2,500.
c. Asset C was purchased on January 1, 2015, for $50,000. The double-declining-balance method has been used for depreciation purposes, with a four-year life and a residual value estimate of $5,000.

Required:

1. Assume that these assets represent pieces of equipment. Calculate the acquisition cost, accumulated depreciation, and book value of each asset as of December 31, 2016.
2. How would the assets appear on the balance sheet on December 31, 2016?
3. Assume that Becker Company sold Asset B on January 2, 2017, for $34,500. Calculate the amount of the resulting gain or loss and prepare the journal entry for the sale. Where would the gain or loss appear on the income statement?

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On January 1, 2016, Fascom had the following account balances in its shareholders' equity accounts.   Common...

On January 1, 2016, Fascom had the following account balances in its shareholders' equity accounts.

  Common stock, $1 par, 247,000 shares issued 247,000
  Paid-in capital - excess of par, common 494,000
  Paid-in capital - excess of par, preferred 165,000
  Preferred stock, $100 par, 16,500 shares outstanding 1,650,000
  Retained earnings 3,300,000
  Treasury stock, at cost, 4,700 shares 23,500

During 2016, Fascom Inc. had several transactions relating to common stock.

January 15:

Declared a property dividend of 100,000 shares of Slowdown Company (book value $11.3 per share, market value $9.65 per share).

February 17:

Distributed the property dividend.

April 10:

A 2-for-1 stock split was declared and distributed on outstanding common stock and effected in the form of a stock dividend. The market value of the stock was $4 on this date.

July 18:

Declared and distributed a 4% stock dividend on outstanding common stock. The market value is $5 per share.

December 1:

Declared a 50 cents per share cash dividend on the outstanding common shares.

December 20:

Paid the cash dividend.

Required:

Without preparing journal entries, prepare the shareholders' equity section of Fascom's balance sheet as of December 31, 2016. Assume net income is $470,000 for 2016.

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Ratios 2016 2015 2014 2013 Profit margin 19% 17.8% 17.3% 19.9% Gross Profit Margin 41.4% 38.5%...

Ratios

2016

2015

2014

2013

Profit margin

19%

17.8%

17.3%

19.9%

Gross Profit Margin

41.4%

38.5%

38.1%

38.8%

Current Ratio

1.4 : 1

3.3 : 1

1.5 : 1

1.6 : 1

Quick Ration

0.8 : 1

3 : 1

1.2 : 1

1.3 : 1

Working Capital (in millions)

$1,380.3

$6,692.6

$1,437.6

$1,880.1

Accounts Receivable Turnover (times per year)

17.8

20.1

21.7

20.9

Accounts Receivable Days Outstanding (days)

21.9

18.7

16.2

17.1

Inventory Turnover (times per year)

181.3

148.8

145.4

140.2

Days of Inventory (days)

2.0

2.5

2.5

2.6

Operation Cycle (days)

22.5

22.0

25.0

23.9

Note 1

Note 1 & 2

Note 2

Note 3

Significant Observation:

There was a significant increase in Inventory Turnover from 2015 to 2016.

My question would be what would cause my signifcant obervation based on the sec 10-K reports any help would be great thanks.

2016 McDonald's Company Annual Report. (2016 SEC 10-K) (SEC Filing Date: 3/31/2017). Retrieved February 10, 2018, from https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/63908/000006390817000017/mcd-12312016x10k.htm#s1A53D3CFBC595772B22DE6C28CEA0F55

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