USALI QUIZ - Accounting Conference Sep 2024

What is the primary purpose of the USALI?

• A) To provide standard operating procedures for hotel staff

• B) To establish uniform financial reporting guidelines for the lodging industry

• C) To offer marketing strategies for hotels

• D) To standardize guest service protocols

In the USALI, under which department would you classify "Room Service Revenue"?

• A) Rooms Department

• B) Food and Beverage Department

• C) Minor Operating Department

• D) Administrative and General Department

According to the USALI, which department is responsible for reporting "Telephone Revenue"?

• A) Rooms Department

• B) Telecommunications Department

• C) Minor Operating Department

• D) Food and Beverage Department

How should "Credit Card Commissions" be classified under the USALI?

• A) Administrative and General Expense

• B) Rooms Expense

• C) Sales and Marketing Expense

• D) Finance and Interest Expense

In the USALI, which of the following is considered a "Minor Operating Department"?

• A) Housekeeping

• B) Market Place

• C) Front Office

• D) Sales and Marketing

Which USALI department typically reports "Employee Benefits"?

• A) Administrative and General

• B) Human Resources

• C) Each respective department

• D) Undistributed Operating Expenses

 The balances left behind once the guests check out should be recorded under which GL code:

• A) 340-33275 - Other Income

• B) 000-23290 - Unclaimed Guest Funds

• C) 000-23999 - A/P clearing account

• D) 100-30075 - Other Rooms Revenue

Complimentary fruit baskets for guests are recorded in

• A) 100-60150 - Complimentary Services and Gifts

• B) 100-60320 - Entertainment In-House

• C) 100-60138 - Complimentary F&B - Bfst/Social Expenses

• D) 100-60710 - Music and Entertainment

Under which GL code should a computer mouse be recorded

• A) IT Dpt - System Cost - Information Systems - 500-61050

• B) Printing and Stationery - 400-60840

• C) IT Dpt - System Cost - Hardware - 500-61010

• D) IT Dpt - System Cost - Other - 500-61060

Under which GL code should 'Computer Monitor - Guest Rooms' be recorded

• A) IT Dpt - System Cost - Information Systems - 500-61050

• B) IT Dpt - System Cost - Hardware - 500-61010

• C) Operating Supplies - Rooms - 100-60720

• D) IT Dpt - System Cost - Hardware - 500-61010