Which one of the following is an example of a deferred revenue?
a. Sales are made to customers on credit.
b. Revenue has been earned but not yet recorded.
c. Payments are received prior to providing the services to customers.
d. Cash sales are made to customers.
What is the primary reason for a stock split?
a. To distribute cash to the investor.
b. To decrease the market value of the stock.
c. To decrease the number of shares outstanding.
d. To increase the capital stock of the corporation.
Suppose a corporation issues 5,000 shares of $1 par common stock for $30 per share. In
addition to the increase in cash, what effect does this transaction have on the accounting
equation?
a. Retained earnings increases $150,000.
b. Paid-in capital in excess of par increases $145,000.
c. Common stock increases $150,000.
d. Gain on stock issuance increases $145,000.