Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN: 9780133866292

Author: Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Brenda L. Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura

Publisher: PEARSON

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Ever since he was a kid, Carl Montague wanted to be a pro football player. When that didn’t work out, he found another way to channel his natural competitive spirit: He bought a small auto parts store in Kentucky that was deep in red ink (negative earnings). At the end of the year, he created “ghost” inventory by recording fake inventory purchases. He offset these transactions by “adjustments” to Cost of Goods Sold, thereby boosting profit and strengthening the balance sheet. Fortified with great financials, he got bank loans that allowed him to build up a regional chain of stores, buy a local sports franchise, and take on the lifestyle of a celebrity. When the economy in the region tanked, he could no longer cover his losses with new debt or equity infusions, and the whole empire fell like a house of cards.

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1. Name several parties that could have been hurt by the actions of Carl Montague.

2. What kind of adjustment to Cost of Goods Sold (debit or credit) would have the effect of boosting earnings?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting (5th Edition)

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Solution Summary: The author explains how C bought a small auto parts store that was running in loss and off-set these transactions at the year end to boost up profits and overstate the assets in the balance sheet.

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