[ CPALE 1 ] Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam Reviewer I

Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam Reviewer

Instructions:

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. There are 20 questions in total.

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Which of the following is considered an asset?

A) Accounts Payable
B) Inventory
C) Retained Earnings
D) Capital Stock

What is the primary purpose of financial statements?

A) To provide information about the financial position and performance of a business
B) To ensure compliance with tax laws
C) To record transactions in the general ledger
D) To assess the effectiveness of internal controls

Which accounting principle requires that expenses be matched with revenues?

A) Cost Principle
B) Matching Principle
C) Revenue Recognition Principle
D) Full Disclosure Principle

In which financial statement would you find a company's net income?

A) Balance Sheet
B) Income Statement
C) Cash Flow Statement
D) Statement of Changes in Equity

Which of the following is not a temporary account?

A) Rent Expense
B) Sales Revenue
C) Accumulated Depreciation
D) Interest Expense

What is the formula for calculating the debt-to-equity ratio?

A) Total Assets / Total Liabilities
B) Total Liabilities / Total Equity
C) Total Equity / Total Assets
D) Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Which type of tax is levied on the income earned by individuals and corporations?

A) Income Tax
B) Sales Tax
C) Property Tax
D) Excise Tax

What is the primary purpose of auditing financial statements?

A) To prepare tax returns
B) To provide assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement
C) To analyze the company's performance
D) To evaluate internal controls

What is the principle of conservatism in accounting?

A) Recognizing revenue when earned
B) Anticipating no profits, but anticipating all losses
C) Recording assets at fair value
D) Using historical cost for asset valuation

Which of the following is not included in the calculation of cost of goods sold (COGS)?

A) Ending Inventory
B) Beginning Inventory
C) Purchases
D) Direct Labor

Which accounting method recognizes revenue when it is earned regardless of when payment is received?

A) Accrual Basis Accounting
B) Cash Basis Accounting
C) Modified Cash Basis Accounting
D) Hybrid Accounting

What does the term "liquidity" refer to in financial analysis?

A) The ability to generate profits
B) The ability to meet short-term obligations
C) The ability to manage assets effectively
D) The ability to invest in long-term projects

Which of the following is a characteristic of a partnership?

A) Limited liability for all partners
B) Shared management and profits among partners
C) Ownership transferred easily through the sale of shares
D) Continuous existence regardless of partner changes

Which accounting concept requires that businesses disclose all relevant financial information?

A) Materiality Concept
B) Going Concern Concept
C) Full Disclosure Concept
D) Consistency Concept

What is the primary focus of managerial accounting?

A) Providing information for internal decision-making
B) Preparing financial statements for external users
C) Conducting audits of financial statements
D) Ensuring compliance with tax laws

Which tax is based on the value of property owned?

A) Property Tax
B) Income Tax
C) Sales Tax
D) Value Added Tax

Which method of inventory valuation uses the oldest costs for the cost of goods sold?

A) FIFO (First-In, First-Out)
B) LIFO (Last-In, First-Out)
C) Weighted Average Cost
D) Specific Identification

What is the purpose of a bank reconciliation?

A) To calculate the company's profits
B) To ensure that the company's cash records match the bank's records
C) To assess the effectiveness of internal controls
D) To prepare tax returns

What is the accounting term for the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life?

A) Amortization
B) Depreciation
C) Capitalization
D) Impairment

What is the primary focus of tax accounting?

A) Preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with tax laws
B) Preparing financial statements for external users
C) Conducting audits of financial statements
D) Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls

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