The following questions contain numbers and you have to do different things with the number in each question. I'm not sure of the steps to take to figure out each answer. And, when I try to do what the book shows me I come up with wrong answers. So if you could give me the formula or explain to me better what each question is trying to say I would love it.
As part of the initial investment, Omar contributes accounts receivable that had a balance of $25,000 in the accounts of a sole proprietorship. Of this amount, $1,150 is completely worthless. For the remaining accounts, the partnership will establish a provision for possible future uncollectible accounts of $750. The amount debited to Accounts Receivable for the new partnership is
a. $23,100
b. $25,000
c. $24,250
d. $23,850
Treasury stock that had been purchased for $6,400 last month was reissued this month for $8,500. The journal entry to record the reissuance would include a credit to
a. Treasury Stock for $8,500
b. Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock for $8,500
c. Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par/Common for $2,100
d. Paid-In Capital from Treasury Stock for $2,100
____ 11. The Dayton Corporation began the current year with a retained earnings balance of $25,000. During the year, the company corrected an error made in the prior year, which was a failure to record depreciation expense of $3,000 on equipment. Also, during the current year, the company earned net income of $12,000 and declared cash dividends of $5,000. Compute the year end retained earnings balance.
a. $29,000
b. $35,000
c. $39,000
d. $45,000
____ 13. A corporation has 50,000 shares of $28 par value stock outstanding that has a current market value of $150. If the corporation issues a 4-for-1 stock split, the market value of the stock will fall to approximately
a. $7
b. $112
c. $37.50
d. $600
____ 14. The present value of $40,000 to be received in one year, at 6% compounded annually, is (rounded to nearest dollar)
a. $37,736
b. $42,400
c. $40,000
d. $2,400
____ 15. The present value of $30,000 to be received in two years, at 12% compounded annually, is (rounded to nearest dollar)
a. $23,916
b. $37,632
c. $23,700
d. $30,000
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