Answer:
The impact on cash flow from operations in the current year based on the changes in operating assets and liabilities is:
a. -200
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Prior Year Current Year Changes
Accounts receivable 1,725 1,825 $100
Inventories 1,535 1,785 $250
Accounts payable 1,325 1,475 $150
b) Accounts receivable increased by $100, thereby reducing cash inflows. Inventories increased by $250, thereby reducing cash inflows. Accounts payable increased by $150, thereby increasing cash inflows. The net effect or impact is a reduction of $200 in the cash from operations.
Answer:
1. Journal entries are quicker and more comfortable in the manual accounting
2. Posting is easier in computer software-based accounting
3. Trial balance adjustment in manual accounting is tricky. However, a lengthy process may pose a challenge for computerized accounting.
4. Financial statements are more straightforward in software-based accounting than manual accounting
Explanation:
The introduction of accounting software such as QuickBooks has transformed the working for accounting professionals. The conventional accounting system replacement has made the job more comfortable. However, there are new challenges added, such as learning the software, making error-free inputs, and pace of computer-related entries. However, considering that once these skills are learned, the overall job is easier than before.
1. Journal entries in manual are made quicker, and errors can be rectified. However, entries are linked automatically to their respective ledgers that solve the challenges with compound entries
2. Posting is simpler in software as the general ledger is created on a single click. Manual posting requires time and efforts
3. Adjusted entries need to manual input in conventional method to create the adjusted trial balance whereas, in software, its added through adjusting journal entries.
4. Financial statements are much more straightforward in software as they are available on one click, whereas in manual accounting, they are required to be calculated.
Answer: c. $18,000
Explanation:
Provision for doubtful accounts estimate;
= 600,000 * 3%
= $18,000
This is the Percentage of sales method and it ignores the existing balance in the Provision for doubtful accounts using only the estimate provided.
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A 100% stacked chart is similar to pie chart as both shows the value in percentage.
Stacked column chart is the type of line chart an 100% stacked column chart is furthers extension of that in which the values are shown as the part of the whole, and in pie chart also the values are shown as the part of whole pie as percentage.
