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4. The left side of an account is always:
a. the debit side.
b. the credit side.
c. the balance of that account.
d. carried forward to the next accounting period.

5. Posting is the process of:
a. preparing a chart of accounts.
b. adding a column of figures.
c. transferring journal entries to ledger accounts.
d. recording entries in a journal.

6. Montana Inc.'s fiscal year ended on December 31, 2012. The balance in the prepaid insurance account as of December 31, 2012, was $34,800 (before adjustment) and consisted of the following policies:

Policy
Date of
Date of
Balance in
Number
Purchase
Expiration
Account
279248
10/1/11
9/30/12
$14,400
694421
3/1/12
2/28/14
9,600
800616
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15 Paid for merchandise purchased on September 8. The company takes all discounts to which it is entitled.

20 Sold merchandise for $15,000 to Myra Dame on account on September 12. The cost of the merchandise sold was $9,000. Credit terms: 2/10, n/30.

25 Issued a credit memo to Myra Dame for $800 for merchandise returned by her from the sale on September 20. The cost of the merchandise returned was $480.

Problem A - V — Multiple-Step Income Statement (15 points)
Below is a partial listing of the adjusted account balances of the Hydell Department Store at year-end on December 31, 2012.

Accounts Receivable $ 18,000
Cost of Goods Sold 225,000
Selling Expenses (includes depreciation) 35,000
Interest Expense 2,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Building 10,000
Sales Discounts 32,000
Merchandise Inventory 44,000
Administrative Expenses (includes depreciation) 27,100
Sales Revenue 360,000
Accounts Payable 15,000
Interest Revenue 700
Instructions: Using whatever data you believe appropriate, prepare a multiple-step income statement for the Hydell Department Store for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Problem A - VI — Assumptions and Principles (15 points)
Instructions: Each of the situations below may illustrate a violation of an accounting assumption or principle. Indicate the assumption or principle that is most clearly violated using the following codes:
Codes
A. Economic entity assumption G. Materiality B.

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