The transactions in this problem are identical to those in E12, but now with a focus on
Question:
The transactions in this problem are identical to those in E1–2, but now with a focus on Wildcat.
Transactions
1. Falcon purchases common stock of Wildcat.
2. Falcon borrows from Wildcat by signing a note.
3. Wildcat pays dividends to Falcon.
4. Falcon provides services to Wildcat.
5. Falcon pays interest to Wildcat on borrowing.
Wildcat’s Related Account
Common stock
Notes receivable
Dividend
Service fee expense
Interest revenue
Required:
1. For each transaction, indicate whether Wildcat would classify the related account as an (a) asset, (b) liability, or (c) stockholders’ equity to be reported in the balance sheet; a (d) revenue or (e) expense to be reported in the income statement; or an (f) dividend to be reported in the statement of stockholders’ equity.
2. Classify the type of activity as financing, investing, or operating.
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Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0078025549
3rd edition
Authors: J. David Spiceland, Wayne Thomas, Don Herrmann