Question

The following items appear on the balance sheet of a company with a two-month operating cycle. Identify the proper classification of each item as follows: C if it is a current liability, L if it is a long-term liability, or N if it is not a liability, 1. Notes payable (due in 13 to 24 months). 2. Notes payable (due in 6 to 12 months). 3. Notes payable (mature in five years). 4. Current portion of ling-term debt. 5. Notes payable (due in 120 days). 6. FUTA taxes payable. 7. Accounts receivable. 8. Sales taxes payable. 9. Salaries payable. 10. Wages payable.

Answer 1

Answer:

Notes payable(due in 13 to 24 months)-L

Notes payable (due in 6 to 12 months)-C

Notes payable (mature in five years)-L

Current portion of long-term debt-C

Notes payable(due in 120 days) -C

FUTA taxes payable -C

Accounts receivable-N

Sales taxes payable-C

Salaries payable-C

Wages payable-C

Explanation:

A liability is a current one if it is due between today and the next one year(12 months),however any liability whose payment date is beyond one year is classified as long-term liability.