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FINAL EXAMINATION - Accounting For Special Transactions With ANSWERS
FINAL EXAMINATION - Accounting For Special Transactions With ANSWERS
FINAL EXAMINATION - Accounting For Special Transactions With ANSWERS
This examination is good for 3 hours. The set of questions and problems here are ideal to prepare you for
the Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting subject in the CPA Licensure Examinations.
Good luck!
2. In accounting for a long-term construction-type using the percentage of completion method, the
gross profit recognized during the first year would be the estimated total gross profit from the
contract multiplied by the percentage of the cost incurred during the year to the
3. The theoretical support for using the percentage of completion method of accounting for long
term construction projects is that it
a. is conservative
b. lowers a lower net income
c. closely conforms to the cost principle
d. produces a realistic matching of expenses with revenues
4. If a company uses the percentage of completion method of accounting for long term
construction contracts, then during the period of construction, financial information related to a
long term contract will
a. appear on both the income statement and statement of financial position during the
construction period
b. appear only on the income statement during the period of construction
c. appear only on the statement of financial position during the period of construction
d. not appear on the financial statements
5. What is the basis for determining the gross profit to be recognized in the second year of a three-
year contract under the percentage-of-completion method?
8. In accounting for a long-term construction contract for which there is a projected profit, the
balance in the Construction in Progress asset account at the end of the first year of work using
the percentage-of-completion method would be
a. zero
b. equal to the actual cost incurred during the year
c. the same as the balance of Progress Billings on Construction Contracts
d. equal to the sum of the actual cost incurred and the recognized gross profit during the
year
9. How should the balances of Progress Billings and Construction in Progress be shown at reporting
dates prior to the completion of a long-tern contract?
11. Victor Co. has a sales agency in Cebu. Agency revenues and expenses are recorded in separate
agency accounts and the operating results for each agency and the home office are generated at
the end of each month. For the month of April, the home office paid on behalf of the agency
advertising costs of P7,000.
12. Concord Sales Inc. opens a sales agency in Angeles City and a working fund of P20,000 is
established on an imprest basis. The first payment from the fund is P3,000 for rent.
a. No entry
b. Rent Expense 3,000
Cash 3,000
c. Angeles Agency 3,000
Working Fund 3,000
d. Angeles Agency 3,000
Cash 3,000
13. Which of the following set of accounts must always be kept in agreement?
14. The Home Office account on the books of the Branch is comparable to
a. an asset account
b. an ownership equity account
c. a liability account
d. all of the above
15. The Pasig Branch receives all its inventory from the Home Office at a billing price equal to the
retail selling price of the inventory. If selling prices are correctly anticipated, then the Branch
income statement for the year will show a
16. The adjustments (excluding those adjustments for in-transit items and errors) appearing on the
work sheet used in preparing combined financial statements of the Home Office and Branch
a. are recorded in the accounting records of both the Home Office and the Branch
b. are recorded in the accounting records of the Home Office only
c. are not recorded in the accounting records of the Home Office nor the Branch
d. are recorded in the accounting records of the Branch only
17. In Home Office/Branch merchandise transfers, the use of a Shipment to Branch account by the
Home Office and the use of a Shipment from Home Office account by the Branch indicates that
the inventory system employed
18. Which of the following accounts would be shown on the combined financial statements of the
Home Office and the Branch?
a. The branches may be a suitable way to expand the firm’s sales efforts into new markets.
b. The branches may provide Corporation Z certain benefits of decentralized operations
without conferring a high level of autonomy on the various components of the firm.
c. The branches may hava been a favorable alternative to establishing a traveling sales
force operated from corporate headquarters or to the acquisition of firms already
operating in the new markets.
d. All of the above.
20. At the time of partnership liquidation, which credits shall be settled first?
21. Which of the following unsecured liabilities with priority of a liquidating corporation shall be
settled first?
22. If the sale transaction provides for periodic installments over an extended period of time and
the collectability of the sales price cannot be reasonably estimated, what method of revenue
recognition is the most appropriate?
23. Under IFRS 15, in which of the following instances shall an entity recognize revenue through
satisfaction of performance obligation at a point in time instead of satisfaction of performance
obligation over time?
a. The customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the
entity’s performance as the entity performs.
b. The entity’s performance creates or enhances an asset that the customer controls as the
asset is created or enhanced.
c. The entity’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity
and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.
d. The entity has transferred the legal title, control, and physical possession of the asset at
a specific date.
24. B, T and S are partners with capital balances of P100,000, P60,000 and P40,000, respectively.
The partners share income and loss equally. For an investment of P100,000 cash, V is to be
admitted as a partner with a 25% interest in capital and income. Which of the following can best
justify the amount of V’s investment?
a. V will receive a bonus from the other partners upon his admission to the partnership.
b. Assets of the partnership were overvalued immediately prior to V’s investment.
c. V is apparently bringing goodwill into the partnership, and his capital account will be
credited for the appropriate amount.
d. The book value of the partnership’s net assets was less than their fair value immediately
prior to V’s investment.
25. When LUCK retired from the partnership of LUCK, VANESSA and FINRAL, the final settlement of
LUCK’s interest exceeded his capital balance. Under the bonus method, the excess
26. On June 30, 2020, a partnership was formed by RIZZA and ROSE-ANN. RIZZA contributed cash.
ROSE-ANN, previously a sole proprietor, contributed non cash assets including a realty subject to
a mortgage which was assumed by the partnership. ROSE-ANN’s capital account at June 30,
2020 should be recorded at
a. The fair value of the property on June 30, 2020 less the mortgage payable
b. The fair value of the property
c. Rose-Ann’s carrying amount of the property at June 30, 2020
d. Rose-Ann’s carrying amount of the property at June 30, 2020 less the mortgage payable
27. NIKKA and ANESSA formed a partnership, each contributing assets to the business. NIKKA
contributed inventory with a current market value in excess of its carrying amount. ANESSA
contributed real property with its carrying amount in excess of its market value. At what amount
should the partnership record each of the following assets?
29. GREY argues with her classmates saying that a partnership has a juridical personality separate
and distinct from each of the partners. Is GREY’s argument correct?
a. Yes
b. No
30. Statement 1: Generally, salaries shall be provided whether there is profit or loss, and in case of
profit, whether sufficient or not.
Statement 2: Generally, salaries shall be provided whether there is profit or loss, and in case of
profit, whether sufficient or not.
Statement 3: Bonus shall only be allowed when there is profit
31. When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed tota contract revenue, how shall the
long-term contract account for the difference?
32. When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, what accounting
method shall be used by the long-term constructor for the recognition of construction revenue
and construction cost?
a. Bonus has been given by the incumbent partners to the new partner.
b. Revaluation of existing assets of old partnership has been recognized.
c. Bonus has been given by the new partner to incumbent partners and impairment loss of
existing assets of old partnership has been recognized.
d. Bonus has been given by the incumbent partners to the new partner and revaluation of
existing assets of old partnership has been recognized.
34. At the date of partnership formation of RMB partnership, the amount credited to R’s capital is
less than the fair market value of the property he contributed. Which of the following is the
most valid reason?
35. At the time of retirement, a retiring partner receives more than the amount of his capital
contribution while the remaining partners’ capital balances increase after the retirement. Which
of the following is the most valid reason?
a. The assets contributed by each partner in a partnership become the common property
of all partners.
b. Each partner acts as agent of the other partners.
c. The partner is not held personally liable for all debts of the firm.
d. The articles of co-partnership include, among others, the provision for arbitration in
settling disputes.
37. When a new partner is admitted into the partnership by investment of cash and other assets,
there is said to be a bonus to the incoming partner if
a. the capital credit to the incoming partner is more than his contribution to the
partnership.
b. the capital credit to the incoming partner is less than his contribution to the partnership.
c. the capital credit to the incoming partner is equal to his contribution to the partnership.
d. the capital contribution of the incoming is greater than his capital credit.
38. Which of the following events would not result to a partnership dissolution?
39. A partner whose connection with the partnership is open and public, such as by including his
name in the firm name of the partnership, is called
a. ostensible partner
b. secret partner
c. nominal partner
d. dormant partner
40. YUJI and MEGUMI are partners with capital balances of P40,000 and P50,000 and sharing profits
and losses 45% and 55%, respectively. If NABARA is admitted as a partner paying P25,000 in
exchange for 45% of YUJI’s equity. The entry in the books should be as follows:
a. Cash P40,000
Nabara, Capital P40,000
b. Yuji, Capital P18,000
Nabara, Capital P18,000
c. Yuji, Capital P25,000
Nabara, Capital P25,000
d. Cash P18,000
Nabara, Capital P18,000
Multiple Choice (Problems - 30 points).
Read carefully and choose the correct answer in each of the questions below. Show your solutions.
41. Oslo was admitted to a partnership. She contributed P25,000 cash plus equipment she
purchased for P50,000 and which had accumulated depreciation for tax purposes of P20,000.
The fair value of the equipment was P35,000. She also assumed 1/3 of partnership debt of
P15,000. Her beginning capital balance was P48,000.
42. Rae-Ann is trying to decide whether to accept a bonus of 25% of net income after salaries and
bonus or a salary of P97,500 plus a bonus of 10% of net income after salaries and bonus as a
means of allocating profit among the partners. Salaries traceable to the other partners are
estimated to be P450,000.
What amount of income would be necessary so that Glenda would consider the choices equal?
a. P1,100,000
b. P1,197,500
c. P650,000
d. P1,262,500
43. ACE, SAM and JEAN formed a partnership on June 1, 2021 with the following assets measured at
their fair market values contributed by each partner:
Although ACE has contributed the most cash to the partnership, she did not have the full
amount of P180,000 available and was forced to borrow personally P120,000. The land and the
building have a mortgage of P540,000 and the ACE will personally assume the responsibility for
the loan.
If the profit and loss sharing agreement is 2:2:1 respectively for ACE, SAM and JEAN, what are
the capital balances of the partners at June 1, 2021?
ACE SAM JEAN
a. P381,040 P381,040 P190,520
b. 588,750 364,500 243,750
c. 1,120,600 249,000 123,000
d. 580,600 249,000 123,000
44. SHIELA and DIANE formed a partnership on January 1, 2020 and made the following investments
and withdrawals during the year:
SHIELA DIANE
Investments Withdrawals Investments Withdrawals
1/1 P36,000 P24,000
6/1 P14,400 P14,400
8/1 24,000 2,400
12/1 6,000
The partnership’s profits and losses agreement provides for annual salary of P36,000 for each
partner. SHIELA is to receive an annual bonus of 10% on net income after salaries and bonus.
The partners are also to receive interest of 8% on average capital balances affected by both
investments and withdrawals. Any remaining profits are to be allocated equally between the
partners. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021 is P60,000.
How much is the average capital balance of DIANE as of December 31, 2020?
a. P39,600
b. P80,400
c. P16,600
d. P37,100
45. Using the same information in Item 44, what are the capital balances of the partners as at
December 31, 2020?
The partnership began operations on January 1, 2020 and net income for the period ended
December 31, 2020 is P55,600.
47. Using the same information in Item 46, how much is the bonus to SANDRA?
a. P5,804
b. P14,400
c. P6,600
d. P4,643
48. Using the same information in Item 46, which of the following statements is true?
49. The partnership of GABELO, MERCADO and PALLESCO provides for the division of net income as
follows:
MERCADO, who manages the partnership, is to receive a salary of P20,000 per year.
Each partner is to be allowed interest at 10% on beginning capital.
Remaining profits are to be divided equally.
During 2020, GABELO invested an additional P8,000 in the partnership. MERCADO withdrew
P10,000, and PALLESCO withdrew P8,000. No other investments or withdrawals were made
during the year. On January 1, 2020, the capital balances were GABELO, P130,000; MERCADO,
P150,000; and PALLESCO, P140,000. Total capital at year-end was P504,000.
50. Using the same information in Item 49, how much is the share of MERCADO in the net income?
a. P10,500
b. P16,666
c. P45,667
d. P47,500
51. The MADELENE and DIANA Partnership was organized and began operations on March 1, 2012.
On that date, MADELENE invested P600,000 and DIANA invested land and building with current
fair value of P320,000 and P400,000, respectively. DIANA also invested P240,000 in the
partnership on November 2, 2012 because of shortage of working capital.
The annual salary may be withdrawn by each partner in 12 monthly installments. During the
year ended February 28, 2013, the partnership had a net income of P480,000. Each partner had
monthly cash drawings in accordance with the partnership contract.
a. P561,000
b. P641,000
c. P748,000
d. P668,000
52. Using the same information in Item 51, how much is the total salaries for both MADELENE and
DIANA as part of the distribution of profits?
a. Nil
b. P168,000
c. P72,000
d. P130,900
53. Using the same information in Item 51, how much is the share of DIANA in the partnership
profits?
a. P247,358
b. P261,000
c. P480,000
d. P130,900
54. The capital balances of MADELENE and DIANA, respectively, on February 28, 2013 are:
55. On January 2, 2012, QUIELA and RUFFO formed a partnership. Quiel contributed capital of
P437,500 and Ruffo, P62,500. They agreed to share profits and losses 60% and 40%,
respectively. Ruffo is the general manager and works in the partnership full time and is given a
salary of P120,500 a year; an interest of 5% of the beginning capital is given to both partners
and a bonus of 15% of net income before the salary, interests and bonus is given to Ruffo. The
income statement of the partnership for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows:
a. P523,375
b. P276,625
c. P501,500
d. P271,801
56. Using the same information in Item 55, how much is the capital balance of Quiela at December
31, 2012?
a. P523,375
b. P276,625
c. P501,500
d. P528,199
57. Using the same information in Item 55, how much is the bonus credited to Ruffo?
a. P39,794
b. P45,000
c. P21,875
d. P3,125
58. Using the same information in Item 55, how much is the net income before the salary, interests
and bonus?
a. P80,000
b. P265,294
c. P300,000
d. P437,500
59. On October 1, 2021, SUPER and MARIO formed a partnership and agreed to share profits and
losses in the ratio 3:7, respectively. SUPER contributed a parcel of land that cost him P2,000,000.
MARIO contributed P3,000,000 cash. The land has a tax value of P3,600,000 on October 1, 2021
and has a fair market value of P3,480,000. What amount should be recorded in MARIO’s capital
account upon formation of the partnership?
a. P2,000,000
b. P3,000,000
c. P3,480,000
d. P3,600,000
60. GENSHIN and IMPACT formed a partnership and agreed to divide initial capital equally, even
though GENSHIN contributed P100,000 and IMPACT gave P120,000 in identifiable assets. Under
the bonus approach to adjust capital accounts, IMPACT’s capital account should be credited for
a. P50,000
b. P84,000
c. P92,000
d. P110,000
61. On March 1, 2016, Roxas and Bernardo decided to combine their business and form a
partnership. The statement of financial position of Roxas and Bernardo on March 1, before
adjustments is presented below:
Roxas Bernardo
Cash P 90,000 P 37,500
Accounts Receivable 185,000 135,000
Inventories 300,000 195,000
Furniture and Fixture (net) 300,000 90,000
Office Equipment (net) 115,000 27,500
Prepaid Expenses 63,750 30,000
P 1,053,750 P 515,000
They agreed to provide P5,550 and P4,050 respectively for uncollectible accounts on their
accounts receivable and found Bernardo’s furniture to be under depreciated by P9,000.
If each partner’s share in equity is to be equal to the net assets invested, the capital accounts
Roxas and Bernardo, would be:
62. Using the same information in Item 61 and assuming the partners agreed that equity is to be
60% and 40% to Roxas and Bernardo, respectively, the capital accounts would be
63. Using the same information in Item 61 and assuming the equities are P650,000 and P400,000 to
Roxas and Bernardo respectively and with the recognition of goodwill for the excess equity over
the fair value of the net assets transferred to the partnership, goodwill is
a. P5,300
b. P32,950
c. P52,950
d. P82,950
65. Using the same information in Item 64, the total capital of the partnership is
a. P171,200
b. P198,950
c. P248,850
d. None of the above
66. Sison, Torres and Velasco are partners in an accounting firm. Their capital account balances at
year-end were: Sison, P50,000; Torres, P110,000; Velasco, P50,000. They share profits and
losses on a 4:4:2 ratio, after the following terms.
Assuming a net profit of P44,000 for the year, the total profit share of Torres was:
a. P7,800
b. P16,800
c. P19,400
d. P19,800
67. Using the same information in Item 66 and assuming a net profit of P22,000 for the year and
that the partners agreed on the above order of profit sharing provisions, the total profit share of
Sison was:
a. P8,800
b. P13,400
c. P15,000
d P18,400
68. Using the same information in Item 66 and assuming a net profit of P22,000 for the year and
that the partners agreed on the above order of priority provision, the total profit share of Torres
was:
a. P1,000
b. P12,364
c. P15,000
d. P24,600
69. Alarcon, Baretto and Coronel, partners, are in textile distribution business sharing profits and
losses equally. On December 31, 2015, the partnership capital and partners’ drawings are as
follows:
The partnership was unable to collect on trade receivables and was forced to liquidate.
Operating profit in the year 2015 amounted to P72,000 which was all exhausted including the
partnership assets. Unsettled creditors’ claim at December 31, 2015 total P84,000. Baretto and
Coronel have substantial private resources but Alarcon has no personal assets. The loss on
realization was:
a. P360,000
b. P432,000
c. P480,000
d. P516,000
70. Using the same information in Item 69, the final cash distribution to Coronel was
a. P78,000
b. P84,000
c. P108,000
d. P162,000
End of Examination