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Comparative income statements for Chicago Company are provided below: Chicago CompanyComparative Income StatementYears Ended December 31,Year 2Year 1 Sales $288,000$302,190 Less cost of goods sold 101,350115,400 Gross margin 186,650186,790 Less operating expenses 89,97099,770 Income before taxes 96,68087,020 Income taxes 38,67234,808 Met income $58,008$52,212\begin{array}{c}\text {Chicago Company}\\\text {Comparative Income Statement}\\\text {Years Ended December 31,}\\\begin{array}{lrr}&\text {Year 2}&\text {Year 1}\\\text { Sales } & \$288,000 & \$ 302,190 \\\text { Less cost of goods sold } & 101,350 & 115,400 \\\text { Gross margin } &186,650 & 186,790 \\\text { Less operating expenses } & 89,970&99,770\\\text { Income before taxes } & 96,680&87,020\\\text { Income taxes } & 38,672 & 34,808\\\text { Met income } & \$ 58,008 & \$ 52,212\end{array}\end{array} Required: Perform a horizontal analysis of Chicago Company's income statement by computing horizontal percentages for each item. Round your answer to one decimal place (i.e., 22.5%).

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The Phibbs Company paid total cash dividends of $175,000 on 35,000 outstanding common shares. On the most recent trading day, the common shares sold at $90. What is this company's dividend yield?


A) 3.76%
B) 11.90%
C) 20.00%
D) 5.56%

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which ratio would you use to examine a company's ability to pay its debts in the short term?


A) Earnings per share
B) Acid-test ratio
C) Debt to assets ratio
D) Return on equity

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Discuss the limitations that affect financial statement analysis.

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The results of financ...

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The Dennis Company reported net income of $51,000 on sales of $310,000. The company has average total assets of $515,000 and average total liabilities of $110,000. What is the company's return on equity ratio?


A) 16.4%
B) 9.9%
C) 46.36%
D) 12.6%

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Rialto Company collected $5,000 on account. What impact will this transaction have on the firm's current ratio?


A) No impact
B) Increase it
C) Decrease it
D) Not enough information is provided to answer the question.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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As of December 31, Year 1, Gant Corporation had a current ratio of 1.29, quick ratio of 1.05, and working capital of $18,000. The company uses a perpetual inventory system and sells merchandise for more than it cost. - On January 1, Year 2, Gant collected $5,200 of accounts receivable. As a result of this transaction, Gant's working capital will:


A) Increase.
B) Decrease.
C) Remain the same.
D) Cannot be determined.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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A careless accountant splattered spaghetti sauce on Kitchen Company's balance sheet. The balance sheet with its missing amounts is provided below: A careless accountant splattered spaghetti sauce on Kitchen Company's balance sheet. The balance sheet with its missing amounts is provided below:    Kitchen Company's working capital is $138,000. Required: Compute the missing amounts. Kitchen Company's working capital is $138,000. Required: Compute the missing amounts.

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Milton Company has total current assets of $46,000, including inventory of $10,000, and current liabilities of $20,000. The company's current ratio is:


A) 0.4.
B) 1.8.
C) 2.8.
D) 2.3.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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In vertical analysis, each item is expressed as a percentage of:


A) Total assets on the balance sheet.
B) Total cash on the balance sheet.
C) Total current assets on the balance sheet.
D) None of these answers are correct.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The Phibbs Company paid total cash dividends of $200,000 on 25,000 outstanding common shares. On the most recent trading day, the common shares sold at $80. What is this company's dividend yield?


A) 25%
B) 6.4%
C) 16.9%
D) 10%

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements regarding the quick ratio is incorrect?


A) The quick ratio is also known as the acid-test ratio.
B) The quick ratio ignores some current assets that are less liquid than others.
C) The quick ratio is a conservative variation of the current ratio.
D) The quick ratio equals quick assets divided by total liabilities.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Indicate whether each of the following statements about financial statement analysis is true or false. The reason behind a financial statement ratio or percentage analysis result is usually self-evident and does not require further study or analysis. ______ In horizontal percentage analysis, an item from the financial statements is expressed as a percentage of the same item from a previous year's financial statements. ______ Horizontal analysis for several years can be done by choosing one year as a base year and calculating increases or decreases in relation to that year. ______ One form of horizontal analysis is the preparation of common size financial statements. ______ Vertical analysis compares two or more financial statement items within the same time period. ______

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As of December 31, Year 1, Gant Corporation had a current ratio of 1.29, quick ratio of 1.05, and working capital of $29,000. The company uses a perpetual inventory system and sells merchandise for more than it cost. On January 1, Year 2, Gant paid $3,600 on accounts payable. Which of the following statements is incorrect?


A) Gant's quick ratio will increase, and its current ratio will decrease.
B) Gant's quick ratio will increase.
C) Gant's working capital will remain the same.
D) Gant's current ratio will increase.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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An analysis procedure that uses percentages to compare each of the parts of an individual statement to a key dollar amount from the financial statements is:


A) Ratio analysis.
B) Contribution analysis.
C) Horizontal analysis.
D) Vertical analysis.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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As of December 31, Year 1, Gant Corporation had a current ratio of 1.29, quick ratio of 1.05, and working capital of $18,000. The company uses a perpetual inventory system and sells merchandise for more than it cost. On January 1, Year 2, Gant paid $250 for transportation in cost on merchandise it had received. Which of the following statements is incorrect?


A) Gant's current ratio will remain the same
B) Gant's quick ratio will increase
C) Gant's working capital will remain the same
D) Gant's quick ratio will increase and its current ratio will remain the same.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Select the term from the list provided that best matches each of the following descriptions or definitions:

Premises
Another term for the current ratio
Calculated by dividing dividends per share by the market price per share
Presentation of too much information may serve to confuse users of the information
Measure of efficiency in using, assets, calculated as net sales divided by total assets
Measure of immediate debt paying ability
A profitability measure, net income divided by net sales
Measures the profitability of a company's asset base, also known as return on assets
Analysis technique that compares an item from the financial statements with a key amount from the same year's financial statements
Measurement of volume of sales in relation to inventory levels
Net income available for common stock divided by average number of outstanding shares
Current assets minus current liabilities
Ratio that measures how quickly a company collects its accounts receivable, calculated by dividing net sales by average net receivables
Calculated by dividing 365 by the accounts receivable turnover ratio
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Accounts receivable turnover
Acid-test ratio
Dividend yield
Earnings per share
Information overload
Inventory turnover
Net margin
Average days to collect receivables
Return on investment
Asset turnover
Vertical analysis
Working capital
Working capital ratio

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Another term for the current ratio
Calculated by dividing dividends per share by the market price per share
Presentation of too much information may serve to confuse users of the information
Measure of efficiency in using, assets, calculated as net sales divided by total assets
Measure of immediate debt paying ability
A profitability measure, net income divided by net sales
Measures the profitability of a company's asset base, also known as return on assets
Analysis technique that compares an item from the financial statements with a key amount from the same year's financial statements
Measurement of volume of sales in relation to inventory levels
Net income available for common stock divided by average number of outstanding shares
Current assets minus current liabilities
Ratio that measures how quickly a company collects its accounts receivable, calculated by dividing net sales by average net receivables
Calculated by dividing 365 by the accounts receivable turnover ratio

The following partial balance sheet is provided for Groome Company:  Liabilities and stockholders’ Equity  Accounts payable $9,000 Salaries payable 12,000 Bonds payable (due in ten years)  20,000 Common stock, no par 30,000 Retained earnings 54,000 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $125,000\begin{array}{lr}\text { Liabilities and stockholders' Equity }\\\\\text { Accounts payable } & \$ 9,000 \\\text { Salaries payable } & 12,000 \\\text { Bonds payable (due in ten years) } & 20,000 \\\text { Common stock, no par } & 30,000 \\\text { Retained earnings } &\underline{ 54,000} \\\text { Total liabilities and stockholders' equity } &\underline{ \$ 125,000}\end{array} What is the company's debt to assets ratio? (Round your answers to the nearest whole percent.)


A) 49%
B) 16%
C) 33%
D) Cannot be determined with the information given.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Maynard Company's balance sheet and income statement are provided below:  Maynard Company's balance sheet and income statement are provided below:     \begin{array}{c} \text {Maynard Company}\\  \text { Income Statement}\\ \text {Years Ended December 31,}\\ \begin{array}{lrr} &\text {Year 2}&\text {Year 1}\\ \text { Sales } & \$ 549,000 & \$ 468,150 \\ \text { Less cost of goods sold } & 360,000 & 289,500 \\ \text { Gross margin } &189,000& 178,650 \\ \text { Less operating expenses } & 86,500 & 55,450 \\ \text { Income before taxes } & 102,500 & 123,200 \\ \text { Income taxes } &18,500 &16,600\\ \text { Net income } & \$84,000 & \$ 106,600 \end{array}\end{array}  The company paid cash dividends of $2.00 per share during Year 2. On December 31, Year 2, the stock was listed on the stock exchange at a price of $78.25 per share. Required: Compute the following ratios for Year 2:Accounts receivable turnoverAverage days to collect receivablesInventory turnoverAverage days to sell inventoryDebt to assets ratioDebt to equity ratioNet marginAsset turnoverReturn on investmentDividend yield Round your answers to one decimal place. Maynard Company Income StatementYears Ended December 31,Year 2Year 1 Sales $549,000$468,150 Less cost of goods sold 360,000289,500 Gross margin 189,000178,650 Less operating expenses 86,50055,450 Income before taxes 102,500123,200 Income taxes 18,50016,600 Net income $84,000$106,600\begin{array}{c}\text {Maynard Company}\\ \text { Income Statement}\\\text {Years Ended December 31,}\\\begin{array}{lrr}&\text {Year 2}&\text {Year 1}\\\text { Sales } & \$ 549,000 & \$ 468,150 \\\text { Less cost of goods sold } & 360,000 & 289,500 \\\text { Gross margin } &189,000& 178,650 \\\text { Less operating expenses } & 86,500 & 55,450 \\\text { Income before taxes } & 102,500 & 123,200 \\\text { Income taxes } &18,500 &16,600\\\text { Net income } & \$84,000 & \$ 106,600\end{array}\end{array} The company paid cash dividends of $2.00 per share during Year 2. On December 31, Year 2, the stock was listed on the stock exchange at a price of $78.25 per share. Required: Compute the following ratios for Year 2:Accounts receivable turnoverAverage days to collect receivablesInventory turnoverAverage days to sell inventoryDebt to assets ratioDebt to equity ratioNet marginAsset turnoverReturn on investmentDividend yield Round your answers to one decimal place.

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The following partial balance sheet is provided for Groome Company:  Liabilities and stockholders’ Equity  Accounts payable $15,300 Salaries payable 13,000 Bonds payable (due in ten years)  11,800 Common stock, no par 27,700 Retained earnings 91,500 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $159,300\begin{array}{lr}\text { Liabilities and stockholders' Equity }\\\\\text { Accounts payable } & \$ 15,300 \\\text { Salaries payable } & 13,000 \\\text { Bonds payable (due in ten years) } & 11,800 \\\text { Common stock, no par } & 27,700 \\\text { Retained earnings } &\underline{ 91,500} \\\text { Total liabilities and stockholders' equity } &\underline{ \$ 159,300}\end{array} What is the company's debt to assets ratio? (Rounded to nearest whole percent.)


A) 7%
B) 34%
C) 25%
D) Cannot be determined with the information given.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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