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Part Two—Analyzing Accounting Concepts and Practices
Directions: Place a T for True or an F for False in the Answers column to show
whether each of the following statements is true or false.
1. A corporation can incur liabilities but cannot own property. (p. 244)
2. The articles of incorporation typically include the name and address of the business, its
purpose for operating, any limitations on its activities and rules for dissolving the
corporation. (p. 244)
3. Unlike a proprietorship, a corporation exists independent of its owners. (p. 245)
9. The income statement of a merchandising business places Purchases in a section titled
Cost of Goods Sold, separate from other expenses. (p. 250)
10. A purchase invoice lists the quantity, the description, and the price of each item and
shows the total amount of the purchase. (p. 253)
11. A transaction to record merchandise purchased with a trade discount would include a
credit to Merchandise Discount. (p. 260)
12. When journalizing a cash payment for advertising, the vendor’s name is written in the
Account Title column of the cash payments journal. (p. 261)
13. When supplies are purchased for use in the business, the amount is recorded as a debit to
Purchases. (p. 262)
14. The terms of sale 2/15, n/30 mean that 2% of the invoice amount may be deducted if
paidfiwithin 15 days of the invoice date or the total invoice amount must be paid within
30fidays. (p. 263)
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