Chapter 2
Asset and Liability Valuation
and Income Recognition
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(2) The sale of the car triggers recognition of sales on the income statement of
$45,000 and recognition of two assets: cash of $5,000 and a receivable of
$40,000. In addition, Automobile Inventory would be reduced for the cost of the
automobile ($30,000) and Cost of Goods Sold in the same amount would be
recognized on the income statement.
(3) Alfa Romeo receives the first annual payment of ($14,414), increasing cash,
and recognizes interest revenue of $1,600 (0.04 × $40,000). The difference of
$12,814 ($14,414 – $1,600) adjusts downward the value of the Note Receivable.
(4) Alfa Romeo receives the second annual payment of ($14,414), increasing
(5) Alfa Romeo receives the final annual payment of ($14,414), increasing cash,
b. Assume that Alfa Romeo values this note receivable at fair value each year.
(1)
Assets = Liabilities +
Shareholders’ Equity
Contributed
Capital (CC)
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
(AOCI)
Retained Earnings
(RE)