Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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Chapter 12, Problem 78E
To determine
(a)
Introduction:
Short-term
To find:
Short-term liquidity ratios of seek enterprises.
To determine
(b)
Introduction:
Short-term liquidity ratio are the ratios that tell about the short-term financial position of the firm.
To indicate:
Which ratio appears to be most appropriate for the organization and along with it indicate which information would you like to know to comment on the short-term liquidity ratio of the organization.
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AVATAR INDUSTRIES
AVATAR INDUSTRIES
Comparative Statement of Financial Position
For the years 2019 and 2018
Comparative Income Statement
For the years 2019 and 2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Sales
P200,000
P210,000
Cash & Cash Equivalent
P65,000
P70,000
Sales Returns and Allowances
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25,000
Accounts Receivable
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35,000
Net Sales
160,000
185,000
Marketable Secuities
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35,000
Cost of Goods Sold
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Inventory
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Gross Profit
60,000
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Total Current Assets
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Question 1
Mabel is a potter and sells her pottery at stalls that she rents in four tourist information centres
across the south of England.
Extracts from her financial statements for the years ended 31 December 2021 and 2020 are
shown below.
Statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 December:
2021
28,900
|(16,500)
12,400
(3,800)
8,600
|(4,000)
4,600
2020
Revenue
27,200
(14,000)
13,200
(3,600)
9,600
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Operating profit
Non-operating expenses
Net profit
9,600
Statement of financial position as at 31 December:
2021
Non-current assets
Current assets
Total assets
22,660
4,360
27,020
2020
20,920
3,750
24,670
Equity
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Equity and liabilities
20,940
3,000
3,080
27,020
16,340
3,500
4,830
24,670
The following information is also relevant:
In July 2021 the rent on one of Mabel's stalls was increased significantly for the third time in
three years so she decided not to renew the annual contract. She sold…
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profitability, efficiency, liquidity and solvency of the company. Use the Answer Sheet template
below to input your answer and solution.
AVATAR INDUSTRIES
AVATAR INDUSTRIES
Comparative Statement of Financial Position
For the years 2019 and 2018
Comparative Income Statement
For the years 2019 and 2018
2019
2018
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Sales
P200,000
P210,000
Cash & Cash Equivalent
P65,000
P70,000
Sales Returns and Allowances
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Accounts Receivable
40,000
35,000
Net Sales
160,000
185,000
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Cost of Goods Sold
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Inventory
100,000
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Gross Profit
60,000
69,375
Total Current Assets
245,000
220,000
Operating Expenses:
Fixed Assets
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160,000
Selling Expenses
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Total Assets
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Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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