A buyer uses a perpetual inventory system, and on December 7, it contacts its supplier to report that some of the merchandise purchased on December 5 was defective. The seller offered to reduce the merchandise price by $400. The buyer agreed to keep the defective merchandise under those terms. Complete the buyer's necessary journal entry by selecting the account names from the drop-down menus and entering the dollar amounts in the debit or credit columns.

Identify the accounting assumption or principle that is described below. (a) select the accounting assumption or principle is the rationale for why plant assets are not reported at liquidation value. (note: do not use the historical cost principle.) (b) select the accounting assumption or principle indicates that personal and business record-keeping should be separately maintained. (c) select the accounting assumption or principle assumes that the dollar is the "measuring stick" used to report on financial performance. (d) select the accounting assumption or principle separates financial information into time periods for reporting purposes. (e) select the accounting assumption or principle measurement basis used when a reliable estimate of fair value is not available. (f) select the accounting assumption or principle dictates that companies should disclose all circumstances and events that make a difference to financial statement users.

:; )write a paragraph of two to three sentences and describe what will happen to a society that does not have a productive workforce?

Which of the following would indicate an improvement in a company's financial position, holding other things constant? a. the inventory and total assets turnover ratios both decline.b. the debt ratio increases.c. the profit margin declines.d. the times-interest-earned ratio declines.e. the current and quick ratios both increase.