Chapter 1, Problem 1.1CTFC

1.

To determine

Fraud Case

In the present case, E is a building contractor and is facing its first annual net loss after losing number of big law-suits. To satisfy the creditors of the company who are pressuring for a positive net income for the year, H told A to record the short-term bank loan of $10,000 as “construction revenue” instead of a loan. According to him, this can work as turn-around for the company to show positive net income that could be corrected through reversing entry in the month of January when the loan is to be repaid.

To identify: The actions that affect the year-end income statement and balance sheet.

2.

To determine

To Explain: How the fraudulent actions affect the company’s creditors.