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The common-size percent is computed by:


A) Dividing the analysis amount by the base amount.
B) Subtracting the base amount from the analysis amount and multiplying the result by 100.
C) Dividing the base amount by the analysis amount.
D) Dividing the base amount by the analysis amount and multiplying the result by 1,000.
E) Dividing the analysis amount by the base amount and multiplying the result by 100.

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

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Refer to the following selected financial information from McCormik, LLC. Compute the company's acid-test ratio for Year 2.  Year 2  Year 1  Cash $37,50036,850 Short-term investments 90,00090,000 Accounts receivable, net 85,50086,250 Merchandise inventory 121,000117,000 Prepaid expenses 12,10013,500 Plant assets 388,000392,000 Accounts payable 113,400111.750 Net sales 711,000706,000 Cost of goods sold 390,000385,500\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline & \text { Year 2 } & {\text { Year 1 }} \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 37,500 & 36,850 \\\hline \text { Short-term investments } & 90,000 & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable, net } & 85,500 & 86,250 \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory } & 121,000 & 117,000 \\\hline \text { Prepaid expenses } & 12,100 & 13,500 \\\hline \text { Plant assets } & 388,000 & 392,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts payable } & 113,400 & 111.750 \\\hline \text { Net sales } & 711,000 & 706,000 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 390,000 & 385,500 \\\hline\end{array}


A) 1.98.
B) 3.05.
C) 1.88.
D) 2.26.
E) 2.95.

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

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Financial analysis only refers to the communication of relevant financial information to decision makers.

A) True
B) False

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Ash Company reported sales of $400,000 for Year 1, $450,000 for Year 2, and $500,000 for Year 1. Using Year 1 as the base year, what is the revenue trend percent for Years 2 and 3?


A) 125% for Year 2 and 112.5% for Year 3.
B) 80% for Year 2 and 90% for Year 3.
C) 88% for Year 2 and 80% for Year 3.
D) 112.5% for Year 2 and 125% for Year 3.
E) 88% for Year 2 and 90% for Year 3.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

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A brief focus on important analysis results and conclusions is usually included in which of the following sections of a financial statement analysis report:


A) Executive summary.
B) Evidential conclusions.
C) Factor analysis.
D) Analysis overview.
E) Inferences.

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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Match each of the following terms with the appropriate formulas. -  Accounts receivable  Net sales \frac{\text { Accounts receivable }}{\text { Net sales }} *365


A) Days' sales in inventory
B) Dividend yield
C) Total asset turnover
D) Inventory turnover
E) Return on common stockholders' equity
F) Gross margin ratio
G) Days' sales uncollected
H) Profit margin ratio
I) Times interest earned
J) Debt ratio

K) A) and B)
L) A) and C)

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One purpose of financial statement analysis for internal users is to provide strategic information to improve company efficiency and effectiveness in providing products and services.

A) True
B) False

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Capital structure refers to a company's long-run financial viability and its ability to cover long-term obligations.

A) True
B) False

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Jones Corp. reported current assets of $193,000 and current liabilities of $137,000 on its most recent balance sheet. The current ratio is:


A) 0.7:1.
B) 1:1.
C) 0.4:1.
D) 1.4:1.
E) 0.3:1.

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

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The return on total assets ratio is a profitability measure.

A) True
B) False

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Financial statement analysis involves all of the following except:


A) Assuring that the company will be more profitable in the future.
B) Helping to reduce uncertainty in decision-making.
C) Helping users to make better decisions.
D) The application of analytical tools to general-purpose financial statements and related data for making business decisions.
E) Transforming accounting data into useful information for decision-making.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Horizontal analysis is the comparison of a company's financial condition and performance across time.

A) True
B) False

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Total asset turnover reflects a company's ability to use its assets to generate sales and is an important indication of operating efficiency.

A) True
B) False

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If a company is comparing its financial condition or performance to a base amount, it is using vertical analysis.

A) True
B) False

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Refer to the following selected financial information from Graceworks, Corp. Compute the company's days' sales in inventory for Year 2. (Use 365 days a year.)  Year 2  Year 1  Merchandise inventory 271,000253,500 Cost of goods sold 486,400433,100\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline & \text { Year 2 } & {\text { Year 1 }} \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory } & 271,000 & 253,500 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 486,400 & 433,100\\\hline\end{array}


A) 113.3.
B) 228.4.
C) 203.4.
D) 179.5.
E) 215.1.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Refer to the following selected financial information from McCormik, LLC. Compute the company's inventory turnover for Year 2.  Year 2  Year 1  Cash $37,50036,850 Short-term investments 90,00090,000 Accounts receivable, net 85,50086,250 Merchandise inventory 121,000117,000 Prepaid expenses 12,10013,500 Plant assets 388,000392,000 Accounts payable 113,400111.750 Net sales 711,000706,000 Cost of goods sold 390,000385,500\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline & \text { Year 2 } & {\text { Year 1 }} \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 37,500 & 36,850 \\\hline \text { Short-term investments } & 90,000 & 90,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable, net } & 85,500 & 86,250 \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory } & 121,000 & 117,000 \\\hline \text { Prepaid expenses } & 12,100 & 13,500 \\\hline \text { Plant assets } & 388,000 & 392,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts payable } & 113,400 & 111.750 \\\hline \text { Net sales } & 711,000 & 706,000 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 390,000 & 385,500 \\\hline\end{array}


A) 3.86.
B) 5.78.
C) 3.28.
D) 4.33.
E) 4.72.

F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

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Internal users of financial information:


A) Are those individuals involved in managing and operating the company.
B) Are not directly involved in operating a company.
C) Include directors and customers.
D) Include suppliers, regulators, and the press.
E) Include shareholders and lenders.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Clairmont Industries reported Net income of $283,000 and average Total assets of $637,000. The Return on total assets is:


A) 44.4%.
B) 88.8%.
C) 61.5%.
D) 125.1%.
E) 55.6%.

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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The evaluation of company performance and financial condition includes evaluation of (1)past and current performance, (2)current financial position, and (3)future performance and risk.

A) True
B) False

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All of the following are true of a financial statement analysis report, except:


A) Forces preparers to organize their reasoning and to verify the logic of analysis.
B) Helps users and preparers to refine conclusions based on evidence from key building blocks.
C) Serves as a method of communication to users.
D) Contains ambiguities and qualifications.
E) Enables readers to see the process and rationale of analysis.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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