Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 1: Environment and Theoretical Structure of Financial Accounting

Chapter 1: Environment and Theoretical Structure of Financial Accounting

REVENUE RECOGNITION FOR FRANCHISES

22.Franchise fees are properly recognized as revenue

a.when received in cash.

b.when a contractual agreement has been signed.

c.after the franchise business has begun operations.

d.after the franchiser has substantially performed its service. S, S & SInitial Franchise Fee

Allocation of initial franchise fee.

27.Some of the initial franchise fee may be allocated to

a.continuing franchise fees.

b.interest revenue on the future installments.

c.options to purchase the franchisee's business.

d.all of these may reduce the amount of the initial franchise fee that is recognized as revenue. K, W & WFuture bargain purchase option.

29.Occasionally a franchise agreement grants the franchisee the right to make future bargain purchases of equipment or supplies. When recording the initial franchise fee, the franchisor should

a.increase revenue recognized from the initial franchise fee by the amount of the expected future purchases.

b.record a portion of the initial franchise fee as unearned revenue which will increase the selling price when the franchisee subsequently makes the bargain purchases.

c.defer recognition of any revenue from the initial franchise fee until the bargain purchases are made.

d.None of these. K, W & WOption to purchase franchisee's business agreement.

30.A franchise agreement grants the franchisor an option to purchase the franchisee's business. It is probable that the option will be exercised. When recording the initial franchise fee, the franchisor should

a.record the entire initial franchise fee as a deferred credit which will reduce the franchisor's investment in the purchased outlet when the option is exercised.

b.record the entire initial franchise fee as unearned revenue which will reduce the amount of cash paid when the option is exercised.

c.record the portion of the initial franchise fee which is attributable to the bargain purchase option as a reduction of the future amounts receivable from the franchisee.

d.None of these. K, W & WContinuing Franchise Fees.

28.Continuing franchise fees should be recorded by the franchisor

a.as revenue when earned and receivable from the franchisee.

b.as revenue when received. K, W & Wc.in accordance with the accounting procedures specified in the franchise agreement.

d.as revenue only after the balance of the initial franchise fee has been collected.

JOURNAL ENTRIES

Accounting for initial and annual continuing franchise fees.

51.On January 1, 2001 Dairy Delight, Inc. entered into a franchise agreement with a company allowing the company to do business under Dairy Delight's name. Dairy Delight had performed substantially all required services by January 1, 2001, and the franchisee paid the initial franchise fee of $105,000 in full on that date. The franchise agreement specifies that the franchisee must pay a continuing franchise fee of $9,000 annually, of which 20% must be spent on advertising by Dairy Delight. What entry should Dairy Delight make on January 1, 2001 to record receipt of the initial franchise fee and the continuing franchise fee for 2001?

a.Cash

Franchise Fee Revenue

Revenue from Continuing Franchise Fees114,000105,000

9,000

b.Cash

Unearned Franchise Fees114,000114,000

c.Cash

Franchise Fee Revenue

Revenue from Continuing Franchise Fees

Unearned Franchise Fees114,000105,000

7,200

1,800

d.Prepaid Advertising

Cash

Franchise Fee Revenue

Revenue from Continuing Franchise Fees

Unearned Franchise Fees1,800

114,000105,000

9,000

1,800

K, W & WCancellation of franchise agreement.

50.On April 1, 2001 Reebles, Inc. entered into a franchise agreement with a local business-man. The franchisee paid $75,000 and gave a $50,000, 8%, 3-year note payable with interest due annually on March 31. Reebles recorded the $125,000 initial franchise fee as revenue on April 1, 2001. On December 30, 2001, the franchisee decided not to open an outlet under Reebles' name. Reebles canceled the franchisee's note and refunded $40,000, less accrued interest on the note, of the $75,000 paid on April 1. What entry should Reebles make on December 30, 2001? K, W & Wa.Loss on Repossessed Franchise

Cash40,00040,000

b.Loss on Repossessed Franchise

Cash37,00037,000

c.Loss on Repossessed Franchise

Cash

Note Receivable87,00037,000

50,000

d.Revenue from Franchise Fees

Interest Income

Cash

Note Receivable

Revenue from Repossessed Franchise125,0003,000

37,000

50,000

35,000

Use the following to answer questions 73-75: S, S & THappy Jack's Pancake Restaurants Inc. sells franchises for an initial fee of $36,000 plus operating fees of $500 per month. The initial fee covers site selection, training, computer and accounting software, and on-site consulting and troubleshooting, as needed, over the first five years. On March 15, 2003, Tim Cruise signed a franchise contract, paying the standard $6,000 down with the balance due over 5 years with interest.

.Assuming that the initial services to be performed by Happy Jack's subsequent to the signing are substantial and that collection of the receivable is reasonably assured, the journal entry required at signing would include a credit to: A.Franchise fee revenue for $36,000. B.Franchise fee revenue for $ 6,000. C.Unearned franchise fee revenue for $36,000. D.Unearned franchise fee revenue for $30,000.

.Assume that at the time of signing the contract, collection of the receivable was assured and that service obligations were substantial. However, by October 20, 2003, substantially all continuing obligations had been met. The journal entry required at October 20, 2003 would include a: A.Credit to franchise fee receivable for $27,000. B.Credit to franchise fee revenue for $9,000. C.Debit to unearned franchise fee revenue for $36,000. D.Debit to unearned franchise fee revenue for $27,000.

.Assume at the time of signing the contract, collectibility of the receivable was reasonably assured and there were no significant continuing obligations. The journal entry at signing would include a: A.Credit to franchise fee revenue for $36,000. B.Credit to franchise fee revenue for $9,000. C.Credit to unearned franchise fee revenue for $36,000. D.Credit to unearned franchise fee revenue for $27,000. .(C)Cash6,000

Note receivable30,000

Unearned franchise fee revenue36,000

.10/20/03:Unearned franchise fee revenue36,000

Franchise fee revenue36,000

.(A)Cash6,000

Note receivable30,000

Franchise fee revenue36,000

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