AST - PRELIM With Answers
AST - PRELIM With Answers
Directions: Use the answer sheet to indicate your final answer. Use black ballpen and no erasure. If
cheating is discovered, the working student who will be supervising you may deduct points.
1. When property other than cash is invested in a partnership, at what amount should the noncash
property be credited to the contributing partner’s capital account?
a. Fair value at the date of contribution.
b. Contributing partner’s original cost.
c. Assessed valuation for property tax purposes.
d. Contributing partner’s tax basis.
2. A and B agreed to form a partnership. A shall contribute ₱80,000 cash while B shall contribute
₱200,000 cash. However due to the expertise that A will be bringing to the partnership, the partners
agreed that they should initially have equal interests in the partnership capital. After recording the
partners’ contributions, A’s capital account should have a balance of
a. 40,000.
b. 80,000.
c. 140,000.
d. 200,000.
3. A and B share equally in partnership profits and losses. During the year, A’s capital account had a net
increase of ₱50,000. Partner A made contributions of ₱10,000 and capital withdrawals of ₱60,000
during the year. How much was the partnership profit for the year?
a. 180,000 c. 210,000
b. 200,000 d. 480,000
4. The following are the capital account balances and profit and loss ratios of the partners in AB
Partnership as of January 1, 20x2:
Capital accounts Profit or loss ratios
A, Capital 600,000 40%
B, Capital 1,000,000 60%
1,600,000
On January 1, 20x2, C was admitted to the partnership when he acquired 20% interest in the net assets
and profits of the firm for a ₱400,000 investment. The bonus method was used to record C’s admission
into the partnership.
For the year 20x2, the partnership earned profit of ₱4,000,000. However, it was discovered that the
following items were overstated:
20x1 20x2
Accrued income 80,000 100,000
Prepaid asset 140,000 200,000
Accrued expense 160,000 240,000
Unearned income 60,000 40,000
a. 1,273,600
b. 1,286,400
c. 1,592,000
d. 1,208,600
5. On January 1, 20x1, the partners of ABC Co. decided to liquidate their partnership. The following
information was made available:
Cash 30,000
Accounts receivable 380,000
Inventory 260,000
Furniture & fixtures, net 120,000
Total 790,000
Accounts payable 165,000
A, Capital (70%) 350,000
B, Capital (30%) 275,000
Total 790,000
C offered to buy for ₱760,000 the partnership assets including liabilities but excluding cash and after
certain assets are to be restated to their fair values as follows:
Inventory, ₱250,000
Furniture, ₱135,000
How much will A and B receive as final settlement of their partnership interests?
a. 570,000
c. 790,000
b. 760,000
d. 625,000
6. The statement of affairs of ABC Co. indicates that unsecured creditors without priority with total claims
of ₱720,000 may expect to recover only ₱288,000 after all the assets were sold. Among the creditors
of ABC Co. are the following:
• Government – taxes payable of ₱400,000, inclusive of ₱80,000 assessments and surcharges.
• XYZ bank – loan payable of ₱4,000,000 and accrued interest of ₱200,000, backed by collateral security
with realizable value of ₱4,800,000.
• Alpha Financing Co. – loan payable of ₱3,200,000 backed by collateral security with realizable value of
₱2,000,000.
• Mr. B – loan payable of ₱1,000,000 and accrued interest of ₱200,000. No collateral security.
7. The following information was taken from the statement of realization and liquidation of Jury and John
ABC Co. which is undergoing liquidation:
ASSETS:
LIABILITIES:
SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS:
A and B formed a joint operation. The following were the transactions during the year:
A B
Other income 40
The joint operation was completed at the end of the year. Each joint operator is entitled to a 10%
commission on its purchases and a 20% commission on its sales. Any remaining profit or loss is divided
equally.
During the year, Caloy invested P30,000 worth of merchandise and withdrew P8,000 cash, while Chris
invested P24,000 cash. The partnership earned a profit of P53,275 during the year. How much is Chris’
capital balance at the end of 2024?
A. P84,475
B. P88,965
C. P85,325
D. P96,950
25. Four production companies jointly control and operate a certain cargo. Each party uses the said cargo
to transport its own goods in return for which it bears a proportion of the expenses. Each party has
control over its share of future economic benefits but together they do not establish a corporation or
other entity. What type of joint arrangement is this?
a. Jointly controlled operation
b. Jointly controlled entity
c. Joint Venture
d. Joint Operation
26. What is the accounting treatment of the transaction price when a contract with a customer has
multiple performance obligations?
a. The transaction price shall be recognized as revenue of the most important performance
obligation
b. The transaction price shall be allocated equally to the different performance obligations
c. The transaction price shall be allocated to the different performance obligations by reference to
their relative standalone selling prices
d. The transaction price shall be recognized as revenue only at the end of completion of all
performance obligations
27. Statement I: The gain or loss on realization of non-cash assets is distributed to all partners
Statement II: all partners shall receive a distribution of cash upon liquidation of a partnership
Statement III: An insolvent partner will not receive any distribution from the partnership
a. Only statement III is true
b. Only statement II is true
c. All statements are true
d. None of the statements are true
28. How are anticipated administrative expenses reported on a statement of financial affairs?
a. As a footnote until actually incurred
b. As a liability with priority
c. As a partially secured liability
d. As an unsecured liability
29. Statement I: Partially secured creditors will always receive a settlement less than the amount due to
them.
Statement II: Unsecured liabilities with priority are not secured by any asset but are mandated by law
to be paid first after any other unsecured liabilities
Statement III: The total free assets in the statement of financial affairs are available to fully secured
creditors.
a. Only statement II is true
b. Only statement I is true
c. All statements are true
d. None of the statements are true
B Inc. filed bankruptcy and has undergone liquidation. The receiver received the statement of financial
position of the corporation and has the following information prior to liquidation:
30. What is the estimated net gain (loss) on realization and liquidation?
a. P(1,240,000) c. P(440,000)
b. P(1,800,000) d. P(400,000)
None of the liabilities are secured. The following transactions occur between April 30 and August 31:
• Merchandise with a book value of 45,000 was sold for 30,000
• PPE with a book value of 40,000 was sold for 25,000
• Wages and admin expenses of 10,000 were accrued
• An initial payment of 30 centavos per peso of indebtedness was paid to unsecured creditors
The statement of realization and liquidation would show a total: “assets to be realized” and “liabilities not
liquidated” :
A. 160,000 & 164,000
B. 185,000 & 164,000
C. 160,000 & 154,000
D. 185,000 & 154,000
39. ABC specializes in selling and installing upscale theater systems. On March 1, ABC sold a premium
package that includes a projector set, speakers and high quality seats, along with installation service
for 32,500. If sold separately, each of these goods would have a cost of 15,000 (projector), 12,500
(speaker), 17,500 (seats) and 3,000(installation). How much of the transaction price would be
allocated to the projector, speakers, seats and installation service, assuming that each of these are
separate performance obligations:
A. 15,000, 12,500, 17,500, 3,000
B. 10,156, 8,463, 11,849, 2,031
C. 32,500, 0, 0, 0
D. 10,165, 8436, 11,894, 2,013
40. The estimated amount available for free assets in a statement of affairs for business enterprise
undergoing bankruptcy liquidation is equal to the assets?
A. Carrying amount less current fair values
B. Carrying amount plus gain or less loss on realization
C. Carrying amount plus loss or less gain on realization
D. Current fair value less carrying amounts
41. The total free assets in the statement of affairs will be available to the following except?
A. Fully secured creditors
B. Partially secured creditors
C. Unsecured creditors with priority
D. Unsecured creditors without priority
The accountant of ABC company prepared a statement of affairs. Total assets which there are no claims
are expected to be 2,100,000. Total unsecured claims of all classes totaled to 3,150,000. The following are
some relevant information:
ABC company experienced financial difficulties and decided to liquidate. A trustee was appointed by the
court regarding the administration of the corporation. Presented below is the financial position before the
start of liquidation:
It is expected that administrative expenses amounting to 400,000 will be paid. The loan payable is
secured by the equipment which is estimated to be sold at 2,250,000. The mortgage payable is fully
secured by the estimated realizable value of the building. At the end of the liquidation the estimated
percentage settlement of the partially secured creditor is 92%.
45. Which of the following is not a step in recognizing revenue according to IFRS 15?
a. Identify the contract with a customer
b. Determine the transaction price
c. Identify the performance obligation in the contract
d. Recognize revenue before title of the asset is transfer to the customer
46. Revenue for sales-based royalty payments should be recognized
A. When the amount of sales can be determined
B. On the date payment is received by the franchisor
C. On the date the performance obligation is satisfied
D. On the date the contract was signed
47. R, S and T formed a joint operation. R was designated as the managing joint operator and was to record
the joint operation’s transaction in his own books. As manager, R was to be allowed a salary of 12,000,
the remaining P/L are to be divided equally
The following are some information before adjustment for joint operations inventory and profit
Debit Credit
Joint Operations, Cash 48,000
Joint Operations 15,000
S, Capital 1,000
T, Capital 27,000
The arrangement was terminated at the end of the year and unsold merchandise costing 10,500 were
taken over by T. R made cash settlement with S and T.
In the final cash settlement, how much does T receive? (AFAR DAYAG 658 # 39)
A. 31,500
B. 27,000
C. 21,000
D. 10,500
48. The particular relationship between parties that signifies the existence of a joint arrangement is:
A. Significant influence by one party over the other party
B. Control over the operating policies of one party by another party
C. Shared influence by two parties over the activities of another party
D. Joint control by the parties over the activities of an operation
49. PFRS 11 joint arrangements, provides that joint control exists where:
A. No single party is in a position to control the activity unilaterally
B. The decisions in areas essential to the goals of the joint arrangement do not require the consent
of the parties
C. No one party may be appointed as manager of the joint arrangement
D. One party alone has power to control the strategic operating decisions of the joint arrangement.
Additional Information:
• Only 60% of the accounts receivable is collectible
• The entire inventory is expected to be sold half the price
• The land and building are expected to be sold at a lump sum price of 2,300,000
• The equipment is expected to be sold at its carrying amount but after refurbishment cost of
70,000
• Certain accounts payable are measured at gross of 23,000 cash discount which ABC intends to
take. A supplier waived repayment of a 420,000 account
• The taxing authority gave ABC a six month tax amnesty to settle tax liability for 780,000
• Interest of 80,000 and 70,000 are expected to be paid on the note and loan, respectively
• Liquidation cost of 120,000 are expected to be incurred
• SSS, Philhealth and Pag-Ibig contributions of 160,000 are not reflected on the balance sheet
above are expected to be paid
50. How much is the estimated deficiency to unsecured creditors without priority?
A. 567,000
B. 697,000
C. 767,000
D. 817,000
51. How much are the net free assets?
A. 1,210,000
B. 1,570,000
C. 1,907,000
D. 2,270,000
52. How much total amount can the issuer of the note payable expect to receive?
A. 693,018
B. 729,078
C. 805,875
D. 908,127
53. Mr X an unsecured creditor without priority has a claim of 80,000/ How much can Mr X expect to
recover on his claim?
A. 50,760
B. 33,513
C. 45,135
D. 49,620
54. A Co and B Co, a national distributor of textbooks, enter into a contract to acquire a warehouse in a
particular region. Each party will use the warehouse to store its own inventories. The parties agree to
share in the cost of acquiring and maintaining the warehouse. Under PFRS 11, the arrangement
between the two distributor is most likely a
A. Joint operation
B. Joint venture
C. Joint arrangement
D. None of these
55. On settlement, B Co, a joint operator had a credit balance in its joint operation account, representing
only its own transaction with the joint operation as well as those it has made on behalf of the joint
operation. Which of the following statements is most likely to be correct?
A. The joint operation has earned profit
B. The joint operation has incurred loss
C. B Co may need to make cash payments to the other joint operators
D. B Co will receive cash from the other joint operators
56. It is the initial report prepared at the start of the liquidation process
A. Statement of affairs
B. Statement of realization and liquidation
C. Statement of corp liquidation and reorganization
D. None of these
57. Which of the following would most likely not be considered as a separate performance obligation in
relation to a franchise agreement?
A. Grant of license to use the franchisor’s trade name
B. Transfer of equipment to be used in the franchisee’s business
C. Franchisor’s promise to undertake activities to support the franchise
D. All of these are separate performance obligations
58. Contract costs recognized as asset are
A. Amortized in a manner that is consistent with the recognition of the related revenue
B. Deferred and amortized using straight-line method
C. Depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset
D. Expensed immediately when incurred
Andrix Asterix Co. has filed for voluntary insolvency and is about to liquidate its business. Andrix Asterix
Co.’s statement of financial position immediately prior to the liquidation process is shown below:
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash 160,000
Accounts receivable 880,000
Note receivable 400,000
Inventory 2,120,000
Prepaid assets 40,000
3,600,000
Noncurrent assets:
Land 2,000,000
Building, net 8,000,000
Equipment, net 1,200,000
11,200,000
Total assets 14,800,000
Additional information:
The following were determined before the commencement of the liquidation process:
59. How much are the total assets pledged to fully secured creditors?
a. 11,200,000
b. 12,000,000
c. 10,400,000
d. 0
60. How much is presented in the statement of affairs as “net free assets?”
a. 3,682,800
b. 4,048,800
c. 2,908,800
d. 3,628,800
61. How much is presented in the statement of affairs as “partially secured liabilities?”
a. 1,200,000 c. 2,820,000
b. 1,260,000 d. 3,920,000
62. What is the estimated recovery percentage of unsecured creditors without priority? (round-off answer to
two decimal places)
a. 75.00% c. 70.00%
b. 65.71% d. 72.00%
63. State the correct sequence of the following steps of revenue recognition under PFRS 15.
I. Determine the transaction price
II. Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation
III. Identify the performance obligations in the contract
IV. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
V. Identify the contract with the customer
During the period the partnership earned profit of ₱200,000 before salary allowances. How much is
the share of Partner B in the partnership profit?
A. 120,000
B. 100,000
C. 80,000
D. 76,000
68. Partnership capital and drawings accounts are similar to the corporate
A. paid in capital, retained earnings, and dividends accounts.
B. retained earnings account.
C. paid in capital and retained earnings accounts.
D. preferred and common stock accounts.
69. A and B agreed to form a partnership. The partnership agreement stipulates the following:
• Initial capital of ₱300,000.
• A 25:75 interest in the equity of the partnership.
A contributed ₱100,000 cash, while B contributed ₱200,000 cash. Which partner should provide
additional investment (or withdraw part of his investment) in order to bring the partners’ capital
credits equal to their respective interests in the equity of the partnership?
70. ABC enters into a contract with a customer to build a building for P 100,000,000, with a performance
bonus of P 50,000,000 that will be paid based on the timing of completion. The amount of the
performance bonus decreases by 10% per week for every week beyond the agreed-upon completion
date. The contract requirements are similar to contracts that ABC has performed previously, and
management believes that there is a 60% probability that the contract will be completed by the
agreed-upon completion date, a 30% chance that it will be completed one week late, and only a 10%
probability that it will be completed two weeks late.
A. 90,000,000
B. 147,500,000
C. 150,000,000
D. 145,000,000