C.P.A. Law Questions (of the Board of Examiners, American Institute of Accountants) and Answers |
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... matter , as in all others , something must be left to the judgment of the individual . And as above mentioned , the prime necessity is a thorough knowledge of the subject . Permission has been kindly extended by the American Institute ...
... matter , as in all others , something must be left to the judgment of the individual . And as above mentioned , the prime necessity is a thorough knowledge of the subject . Permission has been kindly extended by the American Institute ...
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... matter . As a sale necessarily involves the transfer of title in the goods to the buyer , such transfer of title may be con- sidered as an additional element of a valid sale . Transfer of title distinguishes a contract of sale from a ...
... matter . As a sale necessarily involves the transfer of title in the goods to the buyer , such transfer of title may be con- sidered as an additional element of a valid sale . Transfer of title distinguishes a contract of sale from a ...
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... matter of a suit in New York . What laws will govern the validity of the contract , and what laws will govern the remedy ? State the rules in such cases . Answer : The validity of this contract will be deter- mined by the laws of the ...
... matter of a suit in New York . What laws will govern the validity of the contract , and what laws will govern the remedy ? State the rules in such cases . Answer : The validity of this contract will be deter- mined by the laws of the ...
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... matter . ( d ) An implied contract is one which the law implies to exist from the conduct of the parties , wholly or in part . Example : A orders certain goods to be delivered to him , saying nothing about the price or payment thereof ...
... matter . ( d ) An implied contract is one which the law implies to exist from the conduct of the parties , wholly or in part . Example : A orders certain goods to be delivered to him , saying nothing about the price or payment thereof ...
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... matter of the contract where the subject matter is a specific article or articles , building , etc. ( c ) By discharge in bankruptcy . ( d ) By the running of the Statute of Limitations . ( e ) By subsequent legislation , making ...
... matter of the contract where the subject matter is a specific article or articles , building , etc. ( c ) By discharge in bankruptcy . ( d ) By the running of the Statute of Limitations . ( e ) By subsequent legislation , making ...
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Page 11 - Every person negotiating an instrument by delivery or by a qualified indorsement, warrants, — 1. That the instrument is genuine and in all respects what it purports to be ; 2. That he has a good title to it; 3. That all prior parties had capacity to contract; 4. That he has no knowledge of any fact which would impair the validity of the instrument or render it valueless.
Page 113 - Where the instrument is wanting in any material particular, the person in possession thereof has a prima facie authority to complete it by filling up the blanks therein. And a signature on a blank paper delivered by the person making the signature in order that the paper may be converted into a negotiable instrument operates as a prima facie authority to fill it up as such for any amount.
Page 144 - In the case of an assignment of a claim secured by a certificate, the liability of the assignor upon such warranty shall not exceed the amount of the claim.
Page 93 - Any affirmation of fact or any promise by the seller relating to the goods is an express warranty if the natural tendency of such affirmation or promise is to induce the buyer to purchase the goods, and if the buyer purchases the goods relying thereon.
Page 38 - Any alteration which changes: 1. The date. 2. The sum payable, either for principal or interest. 3. The time or place of payment. 4. The number and the relations of the parties. 5. The medium or currency in which payment is to be made. Or which adds a place of payment where no place of payment is specified, or any other change or addition which alters the effect of the instrument in any respect, is a material alteration.
Page 100 - The instrument is payable to bearer — 1. When it is expressed to be so payable; or 2. When it is payable to a person named therein or bearer; or 3. When it is payable to the order of a fictitious or nonexisting person, and such fact was known to the person making it so payable; or 4.
Page 113 - The date; 2. The sum payable, either for principal or interest ; 3. The time or place of payment; 4. The number or the relations of the parties; 5. The medium of currency in which payment is to be made; Or which adds a place of payment where no place of payment is specified, or any other change or addition which alters the effect of the instrument in any respect, is a material alteration.
Page 86 - A person admitted as a partner into an existing partnership is liable for all the obligations of the partnership arising before his admission as though he had been a partner when such obligations were incurred, except that this liability shall be satisfied only out of partnership property.
Page 29 - The signature of any party may be made by a duly authorized agent. No particular form of appointment is necessary for this purpose; and the authority of the agent may be established as in other cases of agency.
Page 7 - June no contract for the sale of any goods, wares or merchandise, for the price of ten pounds sterling or upwards, shall be allowed to be good, except the buyer shall accept part of the goods so sold, and actually receive the same, or give something in earnest to bind the bargain, or in part...