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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Valix Finacc vol 1 Problem 7-34

Financial Accounting Volume 1 2008 Valix-Peralta
Chapter 1 Problem 7-34



a.      No adjustment is necessary because the market price is higher than the agreed price.   Any gain on purchase commitment is not recognized.

b.      No adjustment is necessary because the market price has not declined as of December 31, 2008.  The market decline is only a possible loss.

c.      Loss on purchase commitment (10,000 x 30)                                 300,000
             Estimated liability for purchase commitment                                                            300,000

d.      Purchases (100,000 x 150)                                                             1,500,000
Loss on purchase commitment                                                     200,000
      Estimated liability for purchase commitment                               300,000
             Accounts payable (10,000 x 200)                                                                  2,000,000

e.   Purchases                                                                                    2,000,000
       Estimated liability for purchase commitment                              300,000
            Accounts payable                                                                                         2,000,000
            Gain on purchase commitment                                                                     300,000

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