17) If a company overstates its ending inventory for the current year, what are the
effects on cost of goods sold and net income for the current year?
Effect on Effect on
Cost of Goods Sold Net Income
A.Understated Overstated
B.Overstated No effect
C.Understated Understated
D.Overstated Overstated
18) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is concerned with
A.All companies in the United States regardless of size
B.Companies that issue securities to the general public
C.Accounting reports issued by government entities
D.All domestic and international companies that issue accounting reports
19) Macon Corporation has been in the business of delivering small packages for local
companies within the city of Atlanta, Georgia, since 1960. The following information
concerning financial activities during 2014 is available at December 31, 2014:
A. Prepare an income statement for the year ended December 31, 2014
B. If you were a bank loan officer and Macon Corporation wanted to borrow $100,000
from your bank, would you lend the money? Explain.
C. Calculate retained earnings at December 31, 2014