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Q) 24-1 (Subsequent Events) Your firm has been engaged to examine the financial

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Q) 24-1 (Subsequent Events) Your firm has been engaged to examine the financial statements of Almaden Corporation for the year 2014. The bookkeeper who maintains the financial records has prepared all the unaudited financial statements for the corporation since its organization on January 2, 2009. The client provides you with the following information. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ALMADEN CORPORATION Balance Sheet DECEMBER 31,2014 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Assets Liabilities Current assets $1,881,100 Current liabilities $962,400 Other assets 5,171,400 Long-term liabilities 1,439,500 Capital 4,650,600 $7,052,500 $7,052,500 An analysis of current assets discloses the following.    Cash (restricted in the amount of $300,000 for plant expansion) $571,000    Investment in land 185,000    Accounts receivable less allowance of $30,000 480,000    Inventories (LIFO flow assumption) 645,100 1,881,100 Other assets include:    Prepaid expenses $62,400    Plant and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $1,430,000 4,130,000    Cash surrender value of life insurance policy 84,000    Unamortized bond discount 34,500    Notes receivable (short-term) 162,300    Goodwill 252,000    Land 446,200 $5,171,400 Current liabilities include:    Account payable $510,000    Notes payable (due 2017) 157,400    Estimated income taxes payable 145,000    Premium on common stock 150,000 $962,400 Long-term liabilities include:    Unearned revenue $489,500    Dividends payable (cash) 200,000    8% bonds payable (due May 1, 2019) 750,000 $1,439,500 Capital includes:    Retained earnings $2,810,600    Common stock, par value $10; authorized 200,000 shares, 184,000 shares issued 1,840,000 $4,650,600 The supplementary information below is also provided. 1. On May l, 201,4, the corporation issued at 95.4, $750,000 of bonds to finance plant expansion. The long-term bond agreement provided for the annual payment of interest every May 1. The existing plant was pledged as security for the loan. Use the straight-line method for discount amortization. 2. The bookkeeper made the following mistakes. (a) In2012, the ending inventory was overstated by $183,000. The ending inventories for 2013 and 2014 w ere correctly computed. (b) In 201,4, accrued wages in *re amount of $225,000 were omitted from the balance sheet, and these expenses were not charged on the income statement. (c) 1n2014, a gain of $175,000 (net of tax) on the sale of certain plant assets was credited directly to retained earnings. 3. A major competitor has introduced a line of products that will compete directly with Almaden's primary line, now being produced in a specially designed new plant. Because of manufacturing innovations, the competitor's line will be of comparable quality but priced 50% below Almaden's line. The competitor announced its new line on January 14,2015. Almaden indicates that the company will meet the lower prices that are high enough to cover variable manufacturing and selling expenses, but permit recovery of only a portion of fixed costs. 4. You learned on January 28,2015, prior to completion of the audit, of heavy damage because of a recent fire to one of Almaden's two plants; the loss will not be reimbursed by insurance. The newspapers described the event in detail. lnstructions Analyze the above information to prepare a corrected balance sheet for Almaden in accordance with proper accounting and reporting principles. Prepare a description of any notes that might need to be prepared. The books are closed and adjustments to income are to be made through retained earnings. Q) 24-1 (Subsequent Events) Your firm has been engaged to examine the financial statements of Almaden Corporation for the year 2014. The bookkeeper who maintains the financial records has prepared all the unaudited financial statements for the corporation since its organization on January 2, 2009. The client provides you with the following information. ___________________________________________________________________________________ ALMADEN CORPORATION Balance Sheet DECEMBER 31,2014 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Assets Liabilities Current assets $1,881,100 Current liabilities $962,400 Other assets 5,171,400 Long-term liabilities 1,439,500 Capital 4,650,600 $7,052,500 $7,052,500 An analysis of current assets discloses the following.    Cash (restricted in the amount of $300,000 for plant expansion) $571,000    Investment in land 185,000    Accounts receivable less allowance of $30,000 480,000    Inventories (LIFO flow assumption) 645,100 1,881,100 Other assets include:    Prepaid expenses $62,400    Plant and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $1,430,000 4,130,000    Cash surrender value of life insurance policy 84,000    Unamortized bond discount 34,500    Notes receivable (short-term) 162,300    Goodwill 252,000    Land 446,200 $5,171,400 Current liabilities include:    Account payable $510,000    Notes payable (due 2017) 157,400    Estimated income taxes payable 145,000    Premium on common stock 150,000 $962,400 Long-term liabilities include:    Unearned revenue $489,500    Dividends payable (cash) 200,000    8% bonds payable (due May 1, 2019) 750,000 $1,439,500 Capital includes:    Retained earnings $2,810,600    Common stock, par value $10; authorized 200,000 shares, 184,000 shares issued 1,840,000 $4,650,600 The supplementary information below is also provided. 1. On May l, 201,4, the corporation issued at 95.4, $750,000 of bonds to finance plant expansion. The long-term bond agreement provided for the annual payment of interest every May 1. The existing plant was pledged as security for the loan. Use the straight-line method for discount amortization. 2. The bookkeeper made the following mistakes. (a) In2012, the ending inventory was overstated by $183,000. The ending inventories for 2013 and 2014 w ere correctly computed. (b) In 201,4, accrued wages in *re amount of $225,000 were omitted from the balance sheet, and these expenses were not charged on the income statement. (c) 1n2014, a gain of $175,000 (net of tax) on the sale of certain plant assets was credited directly to retained earnings. 3. A major competitor has introduced a line of products that will compete directly with Almaden's primary line, now being produced in a specially designed new plant. Because of manufacturing innovations, the competitor's line will be of comparable quality but priced 50% below Almaden's line. The competitor announced its new line on January 14,2015. Almaden indicates that the company will meet the lower prices that are high enough to cover variable manufacturing and selling expenses, but permit recovery of only a portion of fixed costs. 4. You learned on January 28,2015, prior to completion of the audit, of heavy damage because of a recent fire to one of Almaden's two plants; the loss will not be reimbursed by insurance. The newspapers described the event in detail. lnstructions Analyze the above information to prepare a corrected balance sheet for Almaden in accordance with proper accounting and reporting principles. Prepare a description of any notes that might need to be prepared. The books are closed and adjustments to income are to be made through retained earnings.

Explanation / Answer

Current assets

Cash ($571,000 – $300,000)

$271,000.00

Accounts receivable($480,000 + $30,000)

$510,000.00

Less allowance for doubtful accounts

$30,000.00

$480,000.00

Notes receivable

$162,300.00

Inventories (LIFO)

$645,100.00

Prepaid expenses

$62,400.00

Total current assets

$1,620,800.00

Long-term investments

Investments in land

$185,000.00

Cash surrender value of life insurance

$84,000.00

Cash restricted for plant expansion

$300,000.00

$569,000.00

Property, plant, and equipment

Plant and equipment (pledged as collateral for bonds)

($4,130,000 + $1,430,000)

$5,560,000.00

Less accumulated depreciation

$1,430,000.00

$4,30,000.00

Land

$446,200.00

$4,576,200.00

Intangible assets

Goodwill, at cost

$252,000.00

Total assets

$7,018,000.00

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$510,000.00

Estimated income taxes payable

$145,000.00

Dividends payable

$200,000.00

Accrued wages payable

$225,000.00

Unearned revenue

$489,500.00

Accrued interest payable ($750,000 X 8% X 8/12)

$40,000.00

Total current liabilities

$1,609,500.00

Long-term liabilities

Notes payable (due 2010)

$157,400.00

8% bonds payable (secured by plant and equipment)

$750,000.00

Less unamortized bond discount*

$29,900.00

$720,100.00

$877,500.00

Total liabilities

$2,487,000.00

Stockholders’ equity

Capital stock, par value

$10 per share; authorized 200,000 shares; 184,000 shares issued and outstanding

$1,840,000.00

Paid-in capital in excess of par

$150,000.00

$1,990,000.00

Retained earnings**

$2,541,000.00

Total stockholders’ equity

$4,531,000.00

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$7,018,000.00

Additional comments:

Current assets

Cash ($571,000 – $300,000)

$271,000.00

Accounts receivable($480,000 + $30,000)

$510,000.00

Less allowance for doubtful accounts

$30,000.00

$480,000.00

Notes receivable

$162,300.00

Inventories (LIFO)

$645,100.00

Prepaid expenses

$62,400.00

Total current assets

$1,620,800.00

Long-term investments

Investments in land

$185,000.00

Cash surrender value of life insurance

$84,000.00

Cash restricted for plant expansion

$300,000.00

$569,000.00

Property, plant, and equipment

Plant and equipment (pledged as collateral for bonds)

($4,130,000 + $1,430,000)

$5,560,000.00

Less accumulated depreciation

$1,430,000.00

$4,30,000.00

Land

$446,200.00

$4,576,200.00

Intangible assets

Goodwill, at cost

$252,000.00

Total assets

$7,018,000.00

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$510,000.00

Estimated income taxes payable

$145,000.00

Dividends payable

$200,000.00

Accrued wages payable

$225,000.00

Unearned revenue

$489,500.00

Accrued interest payable ($750,000 X 8% X 8/12)

$40,000.00

Total current liabilities

$1,609,500.00

Long-term liabilities

Notes payable (due 2010)

$157,400.00

8% bonds payable (secured by plant and equipment)

$750,000.00

Less unamortized bond discount*

$29,900.00

$720,100.00

$877,500.00

Total liabilities

$2,487,000.00

Stockholders’ equity

Capital stock, par value

$10 per share; authorized 200,000 shares; 184,000 shares issued and outstanding

$1,840,000.00

Paid-in capital in excess of par

$150,000.00

$1,990,000.00

Retained earnings**

$2,541,000.00

Total stockholders’ equity

$4,531,000.00

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$7,018,000.00