Questions from Financial Reporting


Q: Before computing the current ratio, the accounts receivable turnover and the

Before computing the current ratio, the accounts receivable turnover and the inventory turnover should be computed. Why?

See Answer

Q: A relatively low sale to working capital ratio is a tentative indication

A relatively low sale to working capital ratio is a tentative indication of an efficient use of working capital. Comment. A relatively high sale to working capital ratio is a tentative indication that...

See Answer

Q: List three situations in which the liquidity position of the firm may

List three situations in which the liquidity position of the firm may not be as good as that indicated by the liquidity ratios.

See Answer

Q: The cost of inventory at the close of the calendar year of

The cost of inventory at the close of the calendar year of the first year of operation is $40,000, using LIFO inventory, resulting in a profit before tax of $100,000. If the FIFO inventory would have...

See Answer

Q: It is proposed at a stockholders’ meeting that the firm slow its

It is proposed at a stockholders’ meeting that the firm slow its rate of payments on accounts payable in order to make more funds available for operations. It is contended that this procedure will ena...

See Answer

Q: Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. Which

Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. Which of the following items would be classified as operating revenue or expense on an income statement of a manufacturing firm? 1. Interest expens...

See Answer

Q: Jones Wholesale Company has been one of the fastest growing wholesale firms

Jones Wholesale Company has been one of the fastest growing wholesale firms in the United States for the last five years in terms of sales and profits. The firm has maintained a current ratio above th...

See Answer

Q: What is the reason for separating current assets from the rest of

What is the reason for separating current assets from the rest of the assets found on the balance sheet?

See Answer

Q: A. B. Smith Company has guaranteed a $1 million

A. B. Smith Company has guaranteed a $1 million bank note for Alender Company. How would this influence the liquidity ratios of A. B. Smith Company? How should this situation be considered?

See Answer

Q: Would a company that uses a natural business year tend to overstate

Would a company that uses a natural business year tend to overstate or understate the liquidity of its receivables? Explain

See Answer