Polk Company paid $5,000 in dividends during the year. The entry to close this account at year end would include a:
a. debit to Dividends of $5,000.
b. credit to Dividends of $5,000.
c. credit to Retained Earnings of $5,000.
d. debit to Income Summary of $5,000.
b
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a. identifies individual strengths and weaknesses. b. reveals our level of "bad luck". c. should be shared with our superiors. d. None of the above.
ABC Insurance Company calculated the amount that it expected to pay in claims for each policy sold
Rather than selling the insurance for the amount it expected to pay in claims, ABC added an allowance to cover the cost of doing business, including commissions, taxes, and acquisition expenses. This allowance is called a(n) A) policyowner dividend. B) premium. C) expense loading. D) rate credit.
Each of the following is a critical success factor (CSF) of the Old Economy except
A) deliver high-value products. B) compete to sell product. C) build market share to get economies of scale. D) create new partnerships, stay with core competency.
Play Company acquired 70 percent of Screen Corporation's shares on December 31, 20X5, at underlying book value of $98,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 30 percent of the book value of Screen Corporation. Screen's balance sheet on January 1, 20X8, contained the following balances: Cash$50,000 Accounts Payable$40,000 Accounts Receivable 35,000 Bonds Payable 100,000 Inventory 40,000 Common Stock 50,000 Buildings and Equipment 300,000 Additional Paid-In Capital 75,000 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (100,000) Retained Earnings 60,000 Total Assets$325,000 Total Liabilities and Equities$325,000 On January 1, 20X8, Screen acquired 5,000 of its own $2 par value common shares from Nonaffiliated Corporation for $6
per share.Based on the preceding information, in the consolidating entry needed in preparing a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the acquisition of shares, Investment in Screen stock will be credited for: A. $165,625. B. $185,000. C. $155,000. D. $135,625.