Chap 1 Exercises Set A Flashcards

1
Q

Lupore Fabrics obtained a contract in Watts Mills, South Carolina that involves the production of materials for military uniforms, a project contracted with the federal government for $2,800,000. What laws govern the wages Lupore Fabrics pays to its workers for this project?

Which apply?

  • Davis–Bacon Act
  • Sarbanes–Oxley Act
  • Walsh–Healey Act
  • FLSA
A
  • Davis–Bacon Act
  • Walsh–Healey Act
  • FLSA
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Martine Piccirillo works as the payroll clerk for Centinix, a security company that hires many part-time and temporary workers who are paid on an hourly basis. What law governs the hiring or documenting of these workers?

Which apply?

  • USERRA
  • FLSA
  • ADEA
  • IRCA
A
  • FLSA
  • ADEA
  • IRCA
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Benson Rake is a member of the hiring board for Quambo Dynamics, a software firm. As the board reviews candidates for a position, one of the other board members wants to exclude Nicholas Mathers, a man in his 50s, because his age might mean that he would be retiring within the next 10 years. What law protects Nicholas against this practice?

Multiple Choice

  • FLSA
  • ADEA
  • ADA
  • Civil Rights Act of 1991
A

ADEA

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Ovenet Incorporated is a qualified private-sector company that provides health insurance to its employees. The company is self-insured. Which of the following forms should the company provide its employees to comply with the Affordable Care Act?

Multiple Choice

  • 1095-A
  • 1095-B
  • 1095-C
A

1095-B

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Julia Chaudhari is the new payroll accountant for Insulose Chemicals. She is a member of a local young professionals networking organization. At a social gathering of the organization, her brother-in-law, Osher Nicastro, approached her about reviewing the company’s payroll records to help her make sure they were correct. What ethical guidelines should Julia consider before agreeing to meet?

Which apply?

  • Integrity
  • Objectivity and Independence
  • Confidentiality
  • Professional competence and due care
A
  • Integrity
  • Objectivity and Independence
  • ## Confidentiality
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Merlin Anson owns Uninix Computers, a company with five employees. As a small business owner, he has several options for payroll processing. What factors should he consider when deciding on which payroll processing option is best for Uninix Computers?

Which apply?

  • The computer technology used by the business.
  • The physical size of the office facility.
  • The amount of money he has to spend on payroll processing.
  • The number of independent contractors.
A
  • The computer technology used by the business.

- The amount of money he has to spend on payroll processing.

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Choose the correct definition for manual payroll:

Multiple Choice

  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
  • A way for governmental agencies to track the payroll associated with a government contract.
  • Payroll administration using a paper payroll register.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
A
  • Payroll administration using a paper payroll register.
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Choose the correct definition for timecard:

Multiple Choice

  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • Payroll administration using a paper payroll register.
  • A person or group who examines a company’s accounting records for accuracy.
  • The use of an external company to track time and benefits and pay employees.
A

A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.

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Choose the correct definition for paycard:

Multiple Choice

  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
  • A preloaded credit card used to pay employees.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • The process of gathering information about hours worked for one or more employees.
A

A preloaded credit card used to pay employees.

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10
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Choose the correct definition for employee internet portal:

Multiple Choice

  • Examples of companies used for outsourcing payroll processing.
  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
  • A way for governmental agencies to track the payroll associated with a government contract.
A

A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.

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Choose the correct definition for certified payroll:

Multiple Choice

  • A way for governmental agencies to track the payroll associated with a government contract.
  • Examples of companies used for outsourcing payroll processing.
  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
A

A way for governmental agencies to track the payroll associated with a government contract.

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Choose the correct definition for outsourced payroll:

Multiple Choice

  • The use of an external company to track time and benefits and pay employees.
  • Examples of companies used for outsourcing payroll processing.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
  • A way for governmental agencies to track the payroll associated with a government contract.
A

The use of an external company to track time and benefits and pay employees.

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Choose the correct definition for auditor:

Multiple Choice

  • A person or group who examines a company’s accounting records for accuracy.
  • Examples of companies used for outsourcing payroll processing.
  • The use of an external company to track time and benefits and pay employees.
  • Payroll administration using a paper payroll register.
  • A way for governmental agencies to track the payroll associated with a government contract.
A

A person or group who examines a company’s accounting records for accuracy.

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14
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Choose the correct definition for ADP and Paychex®:

Multiple Choice

  • Examples of companies used for outsourcing payroll processing.
  • The process of gathering information about hours worked for one or more employees.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • A preloaded credit card used to pay employees.
  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
A

Examples of companies used for outsourcing payroll processing.

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Choose the correct definition for time collection:

Multiple Choice

  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
  • The process of gathering information about hours worked for one or more employees.
  • A record of the time worked during a period for an individual employee.
  • A preloaded credit card used to pay employees.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
A

The process of gathering information about hours worked for one or more employees.

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Choose the correct definition for Davis–Bacon Act:

Multiple Choice

  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
  • The process of gathering information about hours worked for one or more employees.
  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
  • Provided funding for the E-Verify program.
  • A preloaded credit card used to pay employees.
A

Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.

17
Q

Choose the correct definition for Consolidated Appropriations Act:

Multiple Choice

  • The process of gathering information about hours worked for one or more employees.
  • A preloaded credit card used to pay employees.
  • A web-based application wherein employees can modify certain payroll-related information.
  • Provided funding for the E-Verify program.
  • Governs accounting for firms with federal government contracts in excess of $2,000.
A

Provided funding for the E-Verify program.