BUS 475 Capstone Final

Examination Part 2

1.

Which of the following is not a current liability on December 31, 2014?

2.

A lawsuit judgment to be decided on January 10,2015

A Note Payable due December 31 2015
Accrued salaries payable from 2014
An Accounts Payable due January 31,2015

Continuous monitoring, in the contemporary approach, is beneficial

because_____________.
it increases the time it takes to detect changes in the competitive
environment
organization response time is increased
organizational flexibility is reduced
It reduces time lags

3.

The acquisition of treasury stock by a corporation:

4.

requires that a gain or loss be recognized on the income statement.

increases its total assets and total stockholders equity.
has no effect on total assets and total stockholders equity.
decreases its total assets and total stockholders equity.

You work in marketing for a company that produces work boots. Quality
control has sent you a memo detailing the length of time before the boots
wear out under heavy use. They find that the boots wear out in an average of
208 days, but the exact amount of time varies, following a normal distribution
with a standard deviation of 14 days. For an upcoming ad campaign, you need
to know the percent of the pairs that last longer than six months-that is, 180
days. Use the empirical rule to approximate this percent.

5.

97.5%
95%
2.5%
5%

__________involves ensuring proper strategic controls and organizational

designs.

Corporate governance
Strategy implementation
Business-level strategy
Corporate-level strategy

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6.

A post-closing trial balance will show:

7.

only income statement accounts

zero balances for balance sheet accounts
only balance sheet accounts
zero balances for all accounts

The preparation of adjusting entries is:

 straightforward because the accounts that need adjustment will be

out of balance
needed to ensure that the expense recognition principle is followed.
only required for accounts that do not have a normal balance.
optional when financial statements are prepared.
8.

In a simple linear regression model, if the plots on a scatter diagram lie on a

straight line, what is the standard error of the estimate?

9.

The fraud triangle applies to:

10.

Infinity
0
+1
-1

U.S. and Canadian companies, but not other international companies.

U.S companies but not international companies.
U.S and international companies.
international companies but not U.S. companies.

According to value-chain analysis, which of the following would be considered

part of the general administration in a firm?

information systems
procurement
technology development
human resource management

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11. Which of the following can be represented by a discrete random variable?

12.

The circumference of a randomly generated circle

The number of defective light bulbs in a sample of five
The time of a flight between Chicago and New York
The average distance achieved in a series of long jumps

What is an advantage of the correlation coefficient over the covariance?

 It falls between 0 and 1.

It falls between -1 and 1.
It falls between -1 and 1; and it is a unit free measure, therefore
making it easier to interpret.
It is a unit-free measure, therefore making it easier to interpret.
13.

GAAP, compared to IFRS, tends to be more:

14.

rules-based
simple in accounting requirements
principles-based
simple in disclosure requirements

The resource-based view (RBV) of the firm combines two perspectives:

the internal analysis of the firm and the external analysis of the
industry and competitive environment
the primary and support activities of the firm
the industry and the competitive environment
the interrelationships among the primary activities of the firm and
corporate management

15.

Sarbanes Oxley applies to:

U.S and international companies.

U.S. and Canadian companies but not other international companies.
U.S companies but not international companies.
international companies but not U.S. companies.

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16.

Is it possible for a data set to have no mode?

17.

No, unless there is an odd number of observations

Yes, if two observations occur twice
Yes, if there are no observations that occur more than once
No, if the data set is nonempty, there is always a mode

Under the accrual basis of accounting:

 events that change a company's financial statements are recognized

in the period they occur rather than in the period in which cash is
paid or received.
the ledger accounts must be adjusted to reflect a cash basis of
accounting before financial statements are prepared under generally
accepted accounting principles.
cash must be received before revenue is recognized.
net income is calculated by matching cash outflows against cash
inflows.
18.

Which trial balance will consist of the greatest number of accounts?

19.

Trial balance
Adjusted trial balance
Balance
Post-closing trial balance

Vertical analysis is a technique that expresses each item in a financial

statement:

20.

in dollars and cents.

as a percent of a base amount.
as a percent of the item in the previous year.
starting with the highest value down to the lowest value.

Cost allocation of an intangible asset is referred to as:

accretion
amortization
depreciation
capitalization

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21.

According to the text, the triple bottom line approach to corporate accounting
includes three components:
financial, environmental, and social
financial, organizational, and customer

 financial, environmental, and customer

financial, organizational, and psychological
22.

An analyst believes the probability that U.S. stock returns exceed long-term
corporate bond returns over a 5-year period is based on personal assessment.
This type of probability is best characterized as a(n) ____________.

23.

Subjective probability
Objectivity probability
Empirical probability
A priori probability

Green, Inc. had 200,000 shares of common stock outstanding before a stock
split occurred and 800,000 shares outstanding after the stock split. The stock
split was:

24.

2-for-8
1-for-8
8-for-1
4-for-1

Firms must be aware of goals other than short-term profit maximization. One
area of concern should be social responsibility which is:
the expectation that business will strive to improve the overall
welfare of society
the fact that court costs could impact the financial bottom line
the idea that organizations are solely responsible to local citizens
the idea that businesses are responsible to maintain a healthy social
climate for their employees

25.

Expenditures that maintain the operating efficiency and expected productive

life of a plant asset are generally:

expensed when incurred.

not recorded until they become material in amount.
debited to the Accumulated Depreciation account.
capitalized as a part of the cost of the asset.

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26.

For both qualitative and quantitative data, what is the difference between the
relative frequency and the percent frequency?
The relative frequency equals the percent frequency multiplied by
100.
The percent frequency equals the relative frequency multiplied by
100
As opposed to the relative frequency, the percent frequency is
divided by the number of observations in the data set.
As opposed to the percent frequency, the relative frequency is
divided by the number of observations in the data set.

27.

Shaw Industries, a giant carpet manufacturer, increases its control over raw
materials by producing much of its own polypropylene fiber, a key input to its
manufacturing process. This is an example of _______________.
using related diversification to achieve value by leveraging core
competencies to achieve economies of scope
using related diversification to achieve value by pooling negotiating
power to achieve market power
using related diversification to achieve value by integrating vertically
in order to attain economies of scope
using related diversification to achieve value by integrating vertically
in order to acquire market power

28.

Which of the following can be represented by a continuous random variable?

The average temperature in Tampa, Florida, during the month of July
The number of customers who visit a department store between
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Mondays
The number of students who will get financial assistance in a group of
50 randomly selected students
The number of typos found on a randomly selected page of this test
bank

29.

Which of the following controls would best help detect the removal of a blank
check by an employee from the back of a company's checkbook for
subsequent misappropriation of funds?
An accounting policies manual
Tracing any debit memorandums from the bank to the company's
records
A review of the cash budget
The use of pre-numbered checks

30.

A SWOT analysis is a framework for analyzing a firms environments. A SWOT

is made up of
Internal environmental analysis of threats and weaknesses.
Internal strengths and weaknesses; external threats and
opportunities.
Internal threats and weakness and external strengths and
opportunities.
External analysis of strengths and opportunities.

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31.

Trumpeting Trumpets has the following inventory data:

July 1: Beginning inventory
July 5: Purchases

30 units at $120

July 14: Sale

July 21: Purchases
July 30: Sale

120 units
90 units at $115
84 units

180 units at $112

Assuming that a periodic inventory system is used, what is the cost of goods sold
on a FIFO basis?

$23,088
$11,022
$10,992
$23,118

32.

Which of these statements regarding the industry life cycle is correct?

It points out the need to maintain a differentiation advantage and a
low cost advantage simultaneously.
Trends suggested by the market life cycle model are generally not
reversible or repeatable.
It has important implications for company generic strategies,
functional areas, value-creating activities, and overall objectives.
Part of the power of the market life cycle is its ability to serve as a
short-run forecasting device.

33.

What is a difference between merchandising companies and service

enterprises?
Merchandising companies must prepare multiple-step income
statements and service enterprises must prepare single-step income
statements.
Cost of goods sold is an expense for service enterprises but not for
merchandising companies.
The operations in merchandising companies and service enterprises
are identical.
Merchandising companies generally have a longer operating cycle
than service enterprises.

34.

Which of the following meets the requirements of a simple random sample?

A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20
members over the age of 25. The sample will include six males
chosen at random, without regard to age.
A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20
members over the age of 25. The sample will include six people who
volunteer for the sample.
A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20
members over the age of 25. The sample will include six people
chosen at random, without regard to age.
A population contains 10 members under the age of 25 and 20
members over the age of 25. The sample will include two people
chosen at random under the age of 25 and four people chosen at
random over 25.

35.

The acquisition of treasury stock by a corporation:

36.

increases its total assets and total stockholders equity.

requires that a gain or loss be recognized on the income statement.
has no effect on total assets and total stockholders equity.
decreases its total assets and total stockholders equity.

WellPoint Health Network states: WellPoint will redefine our industry: through
a new generation of consumer-friendly products that put individuals back in
control of their future. This is an example of a:

Vision statement
Vague statement of direction
Strategic objective
Line mangers individual goal

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37.

If a corporation issued $8,000,000 in bonds which pay 5% annual interest,

what is the annual net cash cost of this borrowing if the income tax rate is
30%?

38.

$400,000
$120,000
$4,000,000
$280,000

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS):

implies that receivables with different characteristics should be
reported separately.
implies that receivables with different characteristics should be
reported as one un-segregated amount.
requires that receivables with different characteristics should be
reported as one un-segregated amount.
requires that receivables with different characteristics should be
reported separately.

39.

Assume that the Fitzgerald Corporation uses the indirect method to depict
cash flows. Indicate where, if at all, accounts receivable collected would be
classified on the statement of cash flows.

40.

Does not represent a cash flow.

Operating activities section.
Financing activities section.
Investing activities section.

Shaw Industries, a giant carpet manufacturer, increases its control over raw
materials by producing much of its own polypropylene fiber, a key input to its
manufacturing process. This is an example of _______________.
using related diversification to achieve value by integrating vertically
in order to acquire market power
using related diversification to achieve value by leveraging core
competencies to achieve economies of scope
using related diversification to achieve value by pooling negotiating
power to achieve market power
using related diversification to achieve value by integrating vertically
in order to attain economies of scope

41.

In multiple regression, plot the residuals against ____ to detect changing

variability.

42.

The response variable

The predicted values
Collinear variables
All explanatory variables

On March 1st, Candy, Inc. had supplies on hand of $1,500. During the month,
Candy purchased supplies of $2,900 and used supplies of $2,800. The March
31st balance sheet should report what balance in their supplies account?

$2,800
$1,500
$1,600
$2,900

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43.

Which of the following requirements about internal controls were enacted

under the Sarbanes Oxley Act:
Companies must assess the functionality of internal controls only
when a violation occurs.
Companies must develop sound internal controls over financial
reporting.
Independent outside auditors must eliminate redundant internal
controls.
Internal auditors replace independent outside auditors when
evaluating the level of internal control.

44.

The four key attributes of strategic management include the idea that:
Strategy must be focused on competitor strengths.
Strategy must be directed toward overall organizational goals and
objectives.
Strategy must be focused on one specific area of an organization.
Strategy must be focused on long-term objectives.

45.

Which financial statement would best indicate whether the company relies on
debt or stockholders equity to finance its assets?

46.

When collection is made on Accounts Receivable,

47.

Statement of cash flows

Retained earnings statement
Income statement
Balance sheet

total assets will decrease.

stockholders equity will increase.
total assets will increase.
total assets will remain the same.

The manager of Weiser is given a bonus based on net income before taxes. The
net income after taxes is $35,700 for FIFO and $29,400 for LIFO. The tax rate is

30%. The bonus rate is 20%. How much higher is the manager's bonus if FIFO is
adopted instead of LIFO?

$12,600
$9,000
$6,300
$1,800

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48.

Sampling is used heavily in manufacturing and service settings to ensure highquality products. In which of the following areas would sampling be
inappropriate?

49.

Interest may be included in the acquisition cost of a plant asset:

50.

Cell phone manufacturing

Custom cabinet making
Computer assembly
Technical support by phone

if the asset is purchased on credit.

during the construction period of a self-constructed asset.
if it is a part of a lump-sum purchase.
if the asset acquisition is financed by a long-term note payable.

The owner of a company has recently decided to raise the salary of one
employee, who was already making the highest salary, by 20%. Which of the
following is(are) expected to be affected by this raise?

Median only
Mean and median only
Mean only
Mean, median, and mode

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