Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty Chapter 20 Corporations in Financial Difficulty Multiple Choice Questions What is defined as a condition in which a company is unable to meet debts as the debts mature? A Deficit B Liability C Insolvency D Credit squeeze Under a composition agreement, A creditors agree to accept less than the face amount of their claims B debtors in financial difficulty transfer assets "without recourse." C a creditors' committee is initiated with a plan of settlement proposed by the debtor D the debtor petitions for relief in a bankruptcy court In which of the following ways can debt be restructured? I Assets can be transferred to the creditor II An equity interest can be granted to the creditor III The terms of the debt can be modified A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II, and III Under which nonjudicial action creditors agree to assist the debtor in managing the most efficient payment of creditors' claims? A Debt restructuring arrangement B Creditors' committee management C Transfer of assets D Composition agreement 20-1 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty A transfer of assets by a company in financial difficulty is considered a sale if: I the transfer includes a recourse provision allowing the buyer to return the asset II the transferee obtains the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets III the transferred assets have been isolated from the transferor IV the transferor does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets A I, II, and IV B Both I and III C Both I and II D II, III, and IV Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for: I Reorganization II Liquidation A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code provides for: I Reorganization II Liquidation A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II The Bankruptcy Reform Act contains chapters which deal with: I Individuals II Corporations III Municipal governments A Only I and II B Only II and III C Only I and III D I, II, and III 20-2 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty A debtor may file which type of petition when seeking judicial protection under the Bankruptcy Reform Act? I Voluntary II Involuntary A I only B II only C Either I or II D Neither I nor II 10 Creditors may file which type of petition when seeking remedy under the Bankruptcy Code? I Voluntary II Involuntary A I only B II only C Either I or II D Neither I nor II 11 Under the Bankruptcy Code, an insolvent corporation may be: I Reorganized II Liquidated A I B II C Either I or II D Neither I nor II 12 Which chapters of the Bankruptcy Code deal with corporations? A Chapters 1, 3, and B Chapter C Chapters and 11 D Chapters 12 and 13 20-3 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 13 Which of the following could be true of the proceedings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code? A Always administered by the bankruptcy courts B The debtor's assets are sold and its liabilities extinguished C The company does not operate during this period D The debtor continues as a business after the reorganization 14 Under Chapter 11 proceedings, what represents the fair value of the entity before considering liabilities and approximates the amount a willing buyer would pay for the entity's assets? A Reorganization value B Fire sale value C Fresh start value D Excess value 15 A reorganization value in excess of amounts assignable to identifiable assets is: A not reported B reported as an intangible asset called Reorganization Value in Excess of Amounts Allocable to Identifiable Assets C reported as Goodwill Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities D passed on to prior shareholders of the company 16 Which of the following observations regarding the use of fresh start accounting is true? A It is always required under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings B Prior shareholders will have control of the emerging company C It results in a new reporting entity D It is used under Chapter bankruptcy proceedings 17 _ have liens, or security interests, on specific assets A Secured creditors B Creditors with priority C Unsecured creditors D Assured creditors 20-4 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 18 As defined by the Bankruptcy Code, creditors with priority: I have collateral claim against specific assets II are unsecured creditors who have priority over other unsecured creditors III are the first to be paid from any proceeds available to unsecured creditors A I only B II only C I, II and II D Both II and III 19 Which of the following observations concerning claims by general unsecured creditors is NOT true? A They are paid only after secured creditors and unsecured creditors with priority are satisfied to the extent of any legal limits B They often receive less than the full amount of their claim C They are entitled to "preference payments" at the discretion of the debtor's management D The amounts to be paid to them are usually stated as a percentage of the total claim 20 The payment to general unsecured creditors is often termed: A a "preference payment." B a "dividend." C a "write-off." D a "bonus." 21 "Preference payments" made by the debtor to one creditor to the detriment of all other creditors within 90 days before the bankruptcy petition was filed: A is reduced from the monies available to the general unsecured creditors B is usually written off C may be recovered and returned to the cash available for all creditors D are not recovered, as management assurances are binding 22 The accounting statement of affairs is prepared: A at the end of the reorganization process B at the end of the liquidation process C at the beginning of the reorganization process D at the beginning of the liquidation process 20-5 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 23 What is the general form of the trustee's opening entry, accepting the assets of the debtor company? A Option A B Option B C Option C D Option D 24 Which monthly report shows the results of the trustee's fiduciary actions beginning at the point the trustee accepts the debtor's assets? A Statement of affairs B Statement of realization and liquidation C Statement of financial position D Statement of activities 25 The Statement of Realization and Liquidation contains sections for all the following items except: A assets B supplementary items C liabilities D stockholders equity 26 In a statement of realization and liquidation, unusual revenue items are reported under: A assets B extraordinary items C supplementary items D These are never reported 20-6 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 27 All of the following items are reported in a statement of realization and liquidation except: A Cash B Prepaid assets C Depreciable assets (net) D Receiver's expenses 28 Which of the following items are likely to be reported in the supplementary items section of a statement of realization and liquidation? A Creditors' claims settled during the period B Trustee's administration fees C New obligations incurred by the trustee D Assets subsequently acquired by the trustee Orville Company recently petitioned for bankruptcy and is now in the process of preparing a statement of affairs The carrying values and estimated fair values of the assets of Orville Company are as follows: Debts of Orville are as follows: 20-7 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 29 Based on the preceding information, what is the total amount of unsecured claims? A $113,000 B $126,000 C $93,000 D $121,000 30 Based on the preceding information, what estimated amount will be available for general unsecured creditors upon liquidation? A $28,000 B $93,000 C $113,000 D $121,000 31 Based on the preceding information, what is the estimated dividend percentage? A 23 percent B 93 percent C 77 percent D 68 percent 20-8 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 32 Eagle Company recently petitioned for bankruptcy and is now in the process of preparing a statement of affairs The following information has been assembled for this statement: What amount will be paid to the fully secured creditors and the creditors with priority? A Option A B Option B C Option C D Option D 33 A "debtor-in-possession" balance sheet is prepared for a company which: A is having its debts restructured B is undergoing a liquidation under Chapter C is undergoing a reorganization under Chapter 11 D is in bankruptcy reorganization but management still controls the company 20-9 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 34 A debtor-in-possession balance sheet should report: I Liabilities not subject to compromise II Liabilities subject to compromise A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II 35 On a debtor-in-possession income statement, which of the following items should be reported under the heading "Reorganization Items"? A Sales B Selling expenses C Income tax benefit D Loss on disposal of assets Essay Questions 36 What are the conditions necessary for using fresh start reporting in reorganization? 20-10 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 12 Which chapters of the Bankruptcy Code deal with corporations? A Chapters 1, 3, and B Chapter C Chapters and 11 D Chapters 12 and 13 AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 13 Which of the following could be true of the proceedings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code? A Always administered by the bankruptcy courts B The debtor's assets are sold and its liabilities extinguished C The company does not operate during this period D The debtor continues as a business after the reorganization AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 14 Under Chapter 11 proceedings, what represents the fair value of the entity before considering liabilities and approximates the amount a willing buyer would pay for the entity's assets? A Reorganization value B Fire sale value C Fresh start value D Excess value AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20-17 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 15 A reorganization value in excess of amounts assignable to identifiable assets is: A not reported B reported as an intangible asset called Reorganization Value in Excess of Amounts Allocable to Identifiable Assets C reported as Goodwill Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities D passed on to prior shareholders of the company AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Reporting 16 Which of the following observations regarding the use of fresh start accounting is true? A It is always required under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings B Prior shareholders will have control of the emerging company C It results in a new reporting entity D It is used under Chapter bankruptcy proceedings AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 17 _ have liens, or security interests, on specific assets A Secured creditors B Creditors with priority C Unsecured creditors D Assured creditors AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20-18 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 18 As defined by the Bankruptcy Code, creditors with priority: I have collateral claim against specific assets II are unsecured creditors who have priority over other unsecured creditors III are the first to be paid from any proceeds available to unsecured creditors A I only B II only C I, II and II D Both II and III AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 19 Which of the following observations concerning claims by general unsecured creditors is NOT true? A They are paid only after secured creditors and unsecured creditors with priority are satisfied to the extent of any legal limits B They often receive less than the full amount of their claim C They are entitled to "preference payments" at the discretion of the debtor's management D The amounts to be paid to them are usually stated as a percentage of the total claim AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20 The payment to general unsecured creditors is often termed: A a "preference payment." B a "dividend." C a "write-off." D a "bonus." AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20-19 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 21 "Preference payments" made by the debtor to one creditor to the detriment of all other creditors within 90 days before the bankruptcy petition was filed: A is reduced from the monies available to the general unsecured creditors B is usually written off C may be recovered and returned to the cash available for all creditors D are not recovered, as management assurances are binding AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 22 The accounting statement of affairs is prepared: A at the end of the reorganization process B at the end of the liquidation process C at the beginning of the reorganization process D at the beginning of the liquidation process AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 23 What is the general form of the trustee's opening entry, accepting the assets of the debtor company? A Option A B Option B C Option C D Option D AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20-20 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 24 Which monthly report shows the results of the trustee's fiduciary actions beginning at the point the trustee accepts the debtor's assets? A Statement of affairs B Statement of realization and liquidation C Statement of financial position D Statement of activities AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 25 The Statement of Realization and Liquidation contains sections for all the following items except: A assets B supplementary items C liabilities D stockholders equity AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 26 In a statement of realization and liquidation, unusual revenue items are reported under: A assets B extraordinary items C supplementary items D These are never reported AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 27 All of the following items are reported in a statement of realization and liquidation except: A Cash B Prepaid assets C Depreciable assets (net) D Receiver's expenses AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20-21 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 28 Which of the following items are likely to be reported in the supplementary items section of a statement of realization and liquidation? A Creditors' claims settled during the period B Trustee's administration fees C New obligations incurred by the trustee D Assets subsequently acquired by the trustee AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making Orville Company recently petitioned for bankruptcy and is now in the process of preparing a statement of affairs The carrying values and estimated fair values of the assets of Orville Company are as follows: Debts of Orville are as follows: 20-22 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 29 Based on the preceding information, what is the total amount of unsecured claims? A $113,000 B $126,000 C $93,000 D $121,000 AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 30 Based on the preceding information, what estimated amount will be available for general unsecured creditors upon liquidation? A $28,000 B $93,000 C $113,000 D $121,000 AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 31 Based on the preceding information, what is the estimated dividend percentage? A 23 percent B 93 percent C 77 percent D 68 percent AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 20-23 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 32 Eagle Company recently petitioned for bankruptcy and is now in the process of preparing a statement of affairs The following information has been assembled for this statement: What amount will be paid to the fully secured creditors and the creditors with priority? A Option A B Option B C Option C D Option D AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 33 A "debtor-in-possession" balance sheet is prepared for a company which: A is having its debts restructured B is undergoing a liquidation under Chapter C is undergoing a reorganization under Chapter 11 D is in bankruptcy reorganization but management still controls the company AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20-24 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 34 A debtor-in-possession balance sheet should report: I Liabilities not subject to compromise II Liabilities subject to compromise A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 35 On a debtor-in-possession income statement, which of the following items should be reported under the heading "Reorganization Items"? A Sales B Selling expenses C Income tax benefit D Loss on disposal of assets AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making Essay Questions 36 What are the conditions necessary for using fresh start reporting in reorganization? The conditions are: The reorganization value of the assets of the emerging entity immediately before the date of confirmation is less than the total of all postpetition liabilities and allowed claims Holders of existing voting shares immediately before confirmation receive less than 50 percent of the voting shares of the emerging entity This implies that the prior shareholders have lost control of the emerging company AACSB: Communication AICPA: Critical Thinking 20-25 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 37 Wilbur Corporation is to be liquidated under Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code The balance sheet on December 31, 2008, is as follows: The following additional information is available: Marketable securities consist of 2,000 shares of Bristol Inc common stock The market value per share of the stock is $8 The stock was pledged against a $20,000, percent note payable that has accrued interest of $800 Accounts receivable of $40,000 are collateral for a $35,000, 10 percent note payable that has accrued interest of $3,500 Inventory with a book value of $35,000 and a current value of $32,000 is pledged against accounts payable of $60,000 The appraised value of the remainder of the inventory is $50,000 Only $1,000 will be recovered from prepaid insurance Land is appraised at $65,000 and plant and equipment at $160,000 It is estimated that the franchises can be sold for $15,000 All the wages payable qualify for priority The mortgages are on the land and on a building with a book value of $110,000 and an appraised value of $100,000 The accrued interest on the mortgages is $7,500 Estimated legal and accounting fees for the liquidation are $10,000 Required a Prepare a statement of affairs as of December 31, 2008 b Compute the estimated percentage settlement to unsecured creditors 20-26 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 20-27 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty b) AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 20-28 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 38 A trustee has been appointed for Smith Company, which is being liquidated under Chapter of the Bankruptcy Code The following transactions occurred after the assets were transferred to the trustee: Credit sales by the trustee were $100,000 Cost of goods sold were $72,000, consisting of all the inventory transferred from Smith The trustee sold all $20,000 worth of marketable securities for $15,000 Receivables collected by the trustee: Old: $28,000 of the $50,000 transferred New: $65,000 Disbursements by the trustee: Old current payables: $31,000 of the $65,000 transferred Trustee's expenses: $6,000 Recorded $24,000 depreciation on the plant assets of $120,000 transferred from Smith Required: Prepare a statement of realization and liquidation according to the traditional approach illustrated in the chapter 20-29 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 20-30 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 39 Briefly explain the three classes of creditors specified in the Bankruptcy Code The Bankruptcy Code specifies three classes of creditors whose claims have the following priorities: (1) secured creditors, (2) creditors with priority, and (3) unsecured creditors Secured creditors have liens, or security interests, on specific assets, often called "collateral." A creditor with such a legal interest in a specific asset has the highest priority claim on that asset Creditors with priority are unsecured creditors having no collateral claim against specific assets, who have priority over other unsecured creditors Creditors with priority are the first to be paid from any proceeds available to unsecured creditors General unsecured creditors are paid only after secured creditors and unsecured creditors with priority are satisfied to the extent of any legal limits Often the general unsecured creditors receive less than the full amount of their claim AACSB: Communication AICPA: Critical Thinking 40 To obtain cash quickly, DebCo sold $750,000 of its receivables to Finco., with recourse As the accountant for DebCo., what issues you need to resolve in order to determine the appropriate accounting treatment? Selling receivables "with recourse" means that the debtor must accept the return of any uncollectible receivables that were transferred FASB 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and extinguishment of Liabilities" specifies that a transfer of financial assets is considered a sale only if the transferor has surrendered control over the transferred assets Selling the receivables with recourse does not remove ultimate control from the debtor AACSB: Communication AICPA: Critical Thinking 20-31 [...]... settlement to unsecured creditors 20- 26 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 20- 27 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty b) AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 20- 28 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 38 A trustee has been appointed for Smith Company, which is being liquidated under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code The following transactions occurred after the... liquidation according to the traditional approach illustrated in the chapter 20- 29 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty AACSB: Analytic AICPA: Measurement 20- 30 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 39 Briefly explain the three classes of creditors specified in the Bankruptcy Code The Bankruptcy Code specifies three classes of creditors whose claims have the following priorities:... an insolvent corporation may be: I Reorganized II Liquidated A I B II C Either I or II D Neither I nor II AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 16 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 12 Which chapters of the Bankruptcy Code deal with corporations? A Chapters 1, 3, and 5 B Chapter 9 C Chapters 7 and 11 D Chapters 12 and 13 AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making... Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 8 The Bankruptcy Reform Act contains chapters which deal with: I Individuals II Corporations III Municipal governments A Only I and II B Only II and III C Only I and III D I, II, and III AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 15 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 9 A debtor may file which type of petition when seeking judicial... "debtor -in- possession" balance sheet is prepared for a company which: A is having its debts restructured B is undergoing a liquidation under Chapter 7 C is undergoing a reorganization under Chapter 11 D is in bankruptcy reorganization but management still controls the company AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 24 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 34 A debtor -in- possession... according to the traditional approach illustrated in the chapter 39 Briefly explain the three classes of creditors specified in the Bankruptcy Code 20- 12 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 40 To obtain cash quickly, DebCo sold $750,000 of its receivables to Finco., with recourse As the accountant for DebCo., what issues do you need to resolve in order to determine the appropriate accounting. .. emerging company C It results in a new reporting entity D It is used under Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 17 _ have liens, or security interests, on specific assets A Secured creditors B Creditors with priority C Unsecured creditors D Assured creditors AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 18 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty. .. amount of their claims B debtors in financial difficulty transfer assets "without recourse." C a creditors' committee is initiated with a plan of settlement proposed by the debtor D the debtor petitions for relief in a bankruptcy court AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 13 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 3 In which of the following ways can debt be restructured? I... extraordinary items C supplementary items D These are never reported AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 27 All of the following items are reported in a statement of realization and liquidation except: A Cash B Prepaid assets C Depreciable assets (net) D Receiver's expenses AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 21 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 28 Which of... III C Both I and II D II, III, and IV AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 20- 14 Chapter 20 - Corporations in Financial Difficulty 6 Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for: I Reorganization II Liquidation A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA: Decision Making 7 Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for: I Reorganization II Liquidation