Xmas Traditions
Holiday Numbers
Accounting Sleigh Ride
One Festive Firm
Christmas Around the Globe
100

This red-nosed reindeer is famous for guiding Santa's sleigh.

Who is Rudolph?

100

The typical number of candles on an advent wreath.

What is 4?

100

This financial statement shows revenues and expenses for a period.

What is the income statement?

100

In ____ Eide Helmeke & Co. and Charles Bailly & Co. merged to form Eide Bailly, LLP.

What is 1998?

100

In this country, KFC is a popular Christmas meal.

What is Japan?

200

This plant is a popular Christmas decoration and is poisonous to pets.

What is poinsettia?

200

The year “A Christmas Carol” was first published.

What is 1843?

200

This principle says you should record expenses when they are incurred, not when paid.

What is accrual accounting?

200

This infamous town is known for a handful of mishaps for the auditors. Including but not limited to: left behind computers, bad driving, and even a "ghost" in the hotels.

Where is Walker, MN?

200

This country celebrates “Three Kings Day” on January 6.

What is Spain?

300

This song begins with “On the first day of Christmas…”

What is The Twelve Days of Christmas?

300

The number of reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh (including Rudolph).

What is 9?

300

Santa’s sleigh is an asset. This term describes reducing its value over time.

What is depreciation?

300

You might expect a 100-year celebration with accountants to be all suits and ties, but this year Eide Bailly marked its centennial with staff dressing as Star Wars characters and ’80s movie stars.

What is 2017?

300

In this country, Christmas is called “Jul” and celebrated with a Yule log.

What is Norway?

400

This country is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees.

What is Germany?

400

The percentage of U.S. retailers’ annual revenue often earned during the holiday season.

What is about 20–30%?

400

This ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations.

What is the current ratio?

400

Before ticking and tying under GAAS at Eide Bailly, this professional’s early docket featured expert reports and fraud tracing. After a detour to another firm, he boomeranged back to join the audit bench.

Who is Riley Larson, CPA, CFE?

400

This country’s tradition includes hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree.

What is Germany?

500

This figure delivers gifts in Italy instead of Santa Claus.

Who is La Befana?

500

The number of gifts given in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" ?

What is 364?

500

This term refers to the risk of material misstatement in financial statements.

What is audit risk?

500

Before Jeremy Hauk took over in 2022, this person served as CEO of Eide Bailly.

Who is Dave Stende?

500

This country has a tradition of roller-skating to Christmas mass.

What is Venezuela?

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