Travis is the controller of Dave Corporation and is responsible for the preparation of the year-end financial

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Travis is the controller of Dave Corporation and is responsible for the preparation of the year-end financial statements. The following transactions occurred during the year.
(a) Credit sales for the year amounted to $5,000,000. Dave’s expense provision for doubtful accounts is estimated to be 3% of credit sales.
(b) On December 15, 2014, the company declared a $1.00 per share dividend on the 40,000 shares of common stock outstanding, to be paid on January 5, 2015.
(c) During the year, customer advances of $80,000 were received; $25,000 of this amount was earned by December 31, 2014.
(d) On December 1, 2014, the company borrowed $300,000 at 8% per year. Interest is paid quarterly.
(e) On December 20, 2014, an employee filed a legal action against Dave Corporation for $50,000 for wrongful dismissal. Management believes the action to be frivolous and without merit. The likelihood of payment to the employee is remote.
(f) Bonuses to key employees based on net income for 2014 are estimated to be $75,000.

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For each item above, indicate the dollar amount to be reported as a current liability. If a liability is not reported, explain why.

Common Stock
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Corporation
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Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118147290

15th edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, and Terry D. Warfield

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