Question 1

The more  __________allowances an employee claims, the less federal income tax the employer will deduct from pay.

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The answer of The more  __________allowances an employee claims,...

Question 2

A contingent liability is:

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A)   An obligation not requiring future payment.
B)   Always of a specific amount.
C)   An obligation arising from a future event.
D)   An obligation arising from the purchase of goods or services on credit.
E)   A potential obligation that depends on a future event arising from a past transaction or event.

Question 3

FUTA requires employers to pay a federal unemployment tax on all salary or wages paid to each employee.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Short-term notes payable:

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A)   Are not negotiable.
B)   Cannot replace an account payable.
C)   Are a conditional promise to pay.
D)   Can be issued in return for money borrowed from a bank.
E)   Rarely involve interest charges.

Question 5

A contingent liability is a potential obligation that depends on a future event arising from a past transaction or event.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Gross pay is:

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A)   Total compensation earned by an employee before any deductions.
B)   Salaries after taxes are deducted.
C)   Deductions withheld by an employer.
D)   The amount of the paycheck.
E)   Take-home pay.

Question 7

A company's income before interest expense and income taxes in 2014 and 2015 is $487,500 and
$427,000, respectively. Its fixed interest expense was $125,000 for both years. Calculate the company's times interest earned ratio, and comment on its level of risk.

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2014: 3.9; 2015: 3.4
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Question 8

In order to be reported, liabilities must:

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A)   Involve an outflow of cash.
B)   Always have a definite date for payment.
C)   Be for a specific amount.
D)   Sometimes be estimated.
E)   Be certain.

Question 9

Even if the end of an accounting period occurs between the signing of a note payable and its maturity date, the matching principle requires that interest expense not be accrued on a note payable until the note is paid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A high value for the times interest earned ratio means that a company is a lower risk borrower.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Current Liabilities and Payroll Accounting

Even if the end of an accounting period occurs between the signing of a note payable and its maturity date, the matching principle requires that interest expense not be accrued on a note payable until the note is paid.

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Gross pay is:

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A high value for the times interest earned ratio means that a company is a lower risk borrower.

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The more __________allowances an employee claims, the less federal income tax the employer will deduct from pay.

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In order to be reported, liabilities must:

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A contingent liability is:

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A company's income before interest expense and income taxes in 2014 and 2015 is $487,500 and $427,000, respectively. Its fixed interest expense was $125,000 for both years. Calculate the company's times interest earned ratio, and comment on its level of risk.

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2014: 3.9; 2015: 3.4
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FUTA requires employers to pay a federal unemployment tax on all salary or wages paid to each employee.

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Short-term notes payable:

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A contingent liability is a potential obligation that depends on a future event arising from a past transaction or event.

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Even if the end of an accounting period occurs between the signing of a note payable and its maturity date, the matching principle requires that interest expense not be accrued on a note payable until the note is paid.

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Gross pay is:

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A high value for the times interest earned ratio means that a company is a lower risk borrower.

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The more __________allowances an employee claims, the less federal income tax the employer will deduct from pay.

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In order to be reported, liabilities must:

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A contingent liability is:

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A company's income before interest expense and income taxes in 2014 and 2015 is $487,500 and $427,000, respectively. Its fixed interest expense was $125,000 for both years. Calculate the company's times interest earned ratio, and comment on its level of risk.

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FUTA requires employers to pay a federal unemployment tax on all salary or wages paid to each employee.

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Short-term notes payable:

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A contingent liability is a potential obligation that depends on a future event arising from a past transaction or event.

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