27) If the physical count of the inventory revealed $158,000 of merchandise on hand
and the inventory records reported $163,000, what would be the necessary adjusting
entry to record inventory shortage?
A.Merchandise inventory debit $158,000; Cost of Merchandise Sold credit $158,000
B.Merchandise inventory debit $5,000; Cost of Merchandise Sold credit $5,000
C.Cost of Merchandise Sold debit $163,000; Merchandise Inventory credit $158,000
D.Cost of Merchandise Sold debit $5,000; Merchandise Inventory credit $5,000
28) If a fixed asset, such as a computer, were purchased on January 1st for $3,750 with
an estimated life of 3 years and a salvage or residual value of $150, the journal entry for
monthly expense under straight-line depreciation is:
(Note: EOM indicates the last day of each month.)
A.EOM Depreciation Expense 100
Accumulated Depreciation 100
B.EOM Depreciation Expense 1,200
Accumulated Depreciation 1,200
C.EOM Accumulated Depreciation 1,200
Depreciation Expense 1,200
D.EOM Accumulated Depreciation 100
Depreciation Expense 100
29) All of the following statements regarding the ratio of liabilities to stockholders
equity are true except
A.A ratio of 1 indicates that liabilities equal stockholders equity
B.The ratio is calculated as total liabilities divided by total stockholders equity
C.The higher this ratio, the better able a business is to withstand poor business
conditions and pay creditors
D.The lower this ratio is, the better able a business is to withstand poor business
conditions and pay creditors