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> The financial statements of The Hershey Company appear in Appendix B, following the financial statements for Tootsie Roll in Appendix A. Appendix A: Appendix B: Instructions: (a) Based on the information contained in these financial statements, determ

> The financial statements for Tootsie Roll Industries appear in Appendix A at the end of this textbook. Instructions: Answer these questions using the Consolidated Income Statement. (a) What was the percentage change in total revenue and in net income fr

> On March 1, 2014, Zobrist Company acquired real estate, on which it planned to construct a small office building, by paying $80,000 in cash. An old warehouse on the property was demolished at a cost of $8,200; the salvaged materials were sold for $1,700.

> Basic information relating to a new machine purchased by Hinshaw Company is presented in E9-5. Data given in E 9-5: Hinshaw Company purchased a new machine on October 1, 2014, at a cost of $90,000. The company estimated that the machine has a salvage va

> Jayhawk Bus Lines uses the units-of-activity method in depreciating its buses. One bus was purchased on January 1, 2014, at a cost of $100,000. Over its 4-year useful life, the bus is expected to be driven 160,000 miles. Salvage value is expected to be $

> Gonzalez Corporation reported net income of $58,000. Depreciation expense for the year was $132,000. The company calculates depreciation expense using the straight line method, with a useful life of 10 years. Top management would like to switch to a 15-y

> Haley Company, organized in 2014, has these transactions related to intangible assets in that year: Jan. 2 Purchased a patent (5-year life) $280,000. Apr. 1 Goodwill acquired as a result of purchased business (indefinite life) $360,000. July 1 Acqu

> Bakely Company reports the following information (in millions) during a recent year: net sales, $11,408.5; net earnings, $264.8; total assets, ending, $4,312.6; and total assets, beginning, $4,254.3. Instructions: (a) Calculate the (1) return on assets

> Shonrock International is considering a significant expansion to its product line. The sales force is excited about the opportunities that the new products will bring. The new products are a significant step up in quality above the companyâ€&#

> The management of Rosenquist Corp. is considering the effects of various inventory costing methods on its financial statements and its income tax expense. Assuming that the price the company pays for inventory is increasing, which method will: (a) provid

> The following expenditures relating to plant assets were made by Watkens Company during the first 2 months of 2014. 1. Paid $7,000 of accrued taxes at the time the plant site was acquired. 2. Paid $200 insurance to cover a possible accident loss on new f

> Shannon Corp. had the following balances in receivable accounts at October 31, 2014 (in thousands): Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $52; Accounts Receivable $2,910; Other Receivables $189; Notes Receivable $1,353. Instructions: Prepare the balance sheet

> Malone Supply Co. has the following transactions related to notes receivable during the last 2 months of the year. The company does not make entries to accrue interest except at December 31. Nov. 1 Loaned $60,000 cash to B. Carr on a 12-month, 7% note

> Stine Company has accounts receivable of $95,400 at March 31, 2014. An analysis of the accounts shows these amounts Credit terms are 2/10, n/30. At March 31, 2014, there is a $2,100 credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts prior to adjustment.

> At the beginning of the current period, Griffey Corp. had balances in Accounts Receivable of $200,000 and in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $9,000 (credit). During the period, it had net credit sales of $800,000 and collections of $763,000. It wrote

> Kimbrel Corp. significantly reduced its requirements for credit sales. As a result, sales during the current year increased dramatically. It had receivables at the beginning of the year of $38,000 and ending receivables of $191,000. Credit sales were $38

> The following ratios are available for Lin Inc. Instructions: (a) Is Lin’s short-term liquidity improving or deteriorating in 2014? Be specific in your answer, referring to relevant ratios. (b) Do changes in turnover ratios affect pro

> Suppose the following information was taken from the 2014 financial statements of FedEx Corporation, a major global transportation/delivery company. Instructions: Answer each of the following questions. (a) Calculate the accounts receivable turnover an

> The cash records of Downs Company show the following. For July: 1. The June 30 bank reconciliation indicated that deposits in transit total $580. During July, the general ledger account Cash shows deposits of $16,900, but the bank statement indicates tha

> This information relates to the Cash account in the ledger of Treanor Company. Balance September 1—$16,400; Cash deposited—$64,000 Balance September 30—$17,600; Checks written—$62,8

> Iris Company purchased land and a building on January 1, 2014. Management’s best estimate of the value of the land was $100,000 and of the building $250,000. However, management told the accounting department to record the land at $230,000 and the buildi

> Sun Company is trying to determine the value of its ending inventory as of March 31, 2014, the company’s year-end. The following transactions occurred, and the accountant asked your help in determining whether they should be recorded or not. (a) On March

> The following information applies to Bowling Green Metals Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2012: Total revenues from regular operations …………………………………..$832,000 Total expenses from regular operations ……………………………………..776,000 Extraordinary gain,

> At the end of 2012, vandals destroyed your financial records. Fortunately, the controller had kept certain statistical data related to the income statement, as follows: a. Cost of goods sold was $2 million. b. Administrative expenses were 20% of the co

> The following information for Decher Automotives covers the year ended 2012: Administrative expense………………………….. $ 62,000 Dividend income…………………………………… 10,000 Income taxes $............................................. 100,000 Interest expense ……………………………

> D. H. Muller Company presented the following income statement in its 2011 annual report: The asset side of the balance sheet is summarized as follows: Required: a. Based on these data, compute the following for 2011, 2010, and 2009: 1. Net profit margi

> Selected financial data for Squid Company are as follows: Required: a. Compute the following for 2011, 2010, and 2009: 1. Net profit margin 2. Return on assets 3. Total asset turnover 4. DuPont analysis 5. Return on investment 6. Return on total e

> Dorex, Inc., presented the following comparative income statements for 2011, 2010, and 2009: Required: a. Calculate the following for 2011, 2010, and 2009: 1. Net profit margin 2. Return on assets 3. Total asset turnover 4. DuPont analysis 5. Operat

> Day Ko Incorporated presented the following comparative income statements for 2011 and 2010: Required: a. How did 2011 net sales compare with 2010? b. How did 2011 net earnings compare with 2010? c. Calculate the following for 2011 and 2010: 1. Net prof

> Revenue and expense data for Vent Molded Plastics and for the plastics industry as a whole follow: Required: Convert the dollar figures for Vent Molded Plastics into percentages based on net sales. Compare these with the industry average, and comment on

> The balance sheet for Schultz Bone Company at December 31, 2011 had the following account balances: Income before income tax was $200,000, and income taxes were $80,000 for the current year. Required: Calculate each of the following: a. Return on asset

> Income statement data for Starr Canning Corporation are as follows: Required: a. Prepare an income statement in comparative form, stating each item for both years as a percent of sales (vertical common-size analysis). b. Comment on the findings in (a).

> The income statement of Rawl Company for the year ended December 31, 2012, shows the following: Net sales ………………………………………………………………………………$360,000 Cost of sales…………………………………………………………………………… 190,000 Gross profit…………………………………………………………………………….. 170,000 Sellin

> Ahl Enterprise lists the following data for 2011 and 2010: Required: Calculate the net profit margin, return on assets, total asset turnover, and return on common equity for both years. Comment on the results. (For return on assets and total asset turnov

> The Bishop Company has a balance in the warranty obligation account of $400,000. An analysis of the products sold under warranty indicates that a balance of $900,000 should be adequate for this year-end. The president of Bishop Company directs that the b

> Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. Which of the following is not considered to be a nonrecurring item? 1. Discontinued operations 2. Extraordinary items 3. Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 4. Interest expense 5. N

> Consecutive five-year balance sheets and income statements of Mary Lou Szabo Corporation are as follows: Required: a. Compute the following for the years ended December 31, 2009–2011: 1. Net profit margin 2. Total asset turnover 3.

> Transactions affect various financial statement amounts. Required: Indicate the effects of the previous transactions on each of the following: net profit, retained earnings, total stockholders’ equity. Use + to indicate an increase,

> Dexall Company recently had a fire in its store. Management must determine the inventory loss for the insurance company. Since the firm did not have perpetual inventory records, the insurance company has suggested that it might accept an estimate using t

> The following financial information is for A. Galler Company for 2011, 2010, and 2009: Required: a. For 2011, 2010, and 2009, determine the following: 1. Return on assets (using end-of-year total assets) 2. Return on investment (using end-of-year long

> Consecutive five-year balance sheets and income statements of Laura Gibson Corporation are shown below and on the following page. Required: a. Compute the following for the years ended December 31, 2007–2011: 1. Times interest earned 2.

> Allen Company and Barker Company are competitors in the same industry. Selected financial data from their 2011 statements follow. Required: a. Compute the following ratios for each company: 1. Times interest earned 2. Debt ratio 3. Debt/equity ratio

> The following items are from Taperline Corporation on December 31, 2012. Assume a flat 40% corporate tax rate on all items, including the casualty loss. Sales …………………………………………. $670,000 Rentalincome……………………………………..3,600Gain on the sale of fixed assets……

> For the year ended June 30, 2011, A.E.G. Enterprises presented the financial statements below. Early in the new fiscal year, the officers of the firm formalized a substantial expansion plan. The plan will increase fixed assets by $190 million. In additio

> Mr. Parks has asked you to advise him on the long-term debt-paying ability of Arodex Company. He provides you with the following ratios: Required: a. Give the implications and the limitations of each item separately and then the collective influence that

> Individual transactions often have a significant impact on ratios. This problem will consider the direction of such an impact. Required: Indicate the effect of each of the transactions on the ratios listed. Use + to indicate an increase, âˆ&

> Kaufman Company’s balance sheet follows: Required a. Compute the debt ratio. b. Compute the debt/equity ratio. c. Compute the ratio of total debt to tangible net worth. d. Comment on the amount of debt that Kaufman Company has As

> Sherwill’s statement of consolidated income is as follows: Note: Depreciation expense totals $200; operating lease payments total $150; and preferred dividends total $50. Assume that one-third of operating lease payments is for interest

> Jones Petro Company reports the following consolidated statement of income: Required: a. Compute the times interest earned. b. Compute the fixed charge coverage. $2,989 Operating revenues Costs and expenses: Cost of rentals and royalties Cost of sa

> Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. Which of the following ratios can be used as a guide to a firm’s ability to carry debt from an income perspective? 1. Debt ratio 2. Debt to tangible net worth 3. Debt/equity 4. Times interest earned

> The inventory and sales data for this year for G. Rabbit Company are as follows: Required: Using the above data from G. Rabbit Company, compute the following: a. The accounts receivable turnover in days b. The inventory turnover in days c. The opera

> D. Szabo Company had an average inventory of $280,000 and a cost of goods sold of $1,250,000. Required : Compute the following: a. The inventory turnover in days b. The inventory turnover

> The Kelly Services, Inc., and Subsidiaries balance sheets from its 2010 annual report are presented in Exhibit 5-4. Required a. Using the balance sheets, prepare a vertical common-size analysis for 2010 and 2009. Use total assets as a base. b. Using th

> J. Shaffer Company has an ending inventory of $360,500 and a cost of goods sold for the year of $2,100,000. It has used LIFO inventory for a number of years because of persistent inflation. Required: a. Compute the days’ sales in inventory. b. Is J. Sha

> P 6-5 a P. Gibson Company has computed its accounts receivable turnover in days to be 36. Required Compute the accounts receivable turnover per year. P 6-5 b P. Gibson Company has computed its accounts receivable turnover per year to be 12. Required Comp

> L. Solomon Company would like to compare its days’ sales in receivables with that of a competitor, L. Konrath Company. Both companies have had similar sales results in the past, but L. Konrath Company has had better profit results. L. S

> Mr. Williams, the owner of Williams Produce, wants to maintain control over accounts receivable. He understands that days’ sales in receivables and accounts receivable turnover will give a good indication of how well receivables are being managed. Willia

> Hawk Company wants to determine the liquidity of its receivables. It has supplied you with the following data regarding selected accounts for December 31, 2011, and 2010: Required:a. Compute the number of days’ sales in receivables a

> In this problem, compute the acid-test ratio as follows: Required Determine the cost of sales of a firm with the following financial data. Current ratio …………â€&br

> The following data apply to items (a) and (b). Mr. Sparks, the owner of School Supplies, Inc., wants to maintain control over accounts receivable. He understands that accounts receivable turnover will give a good indication of how well receivables are be

> Information from Greg Company’s balance sheet follows: Required : Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. What is the acid-test ratio for Greg Company? 1. 1.60 2. 1.76 3. 1.90 4. 2.20 b. What is the effect of the collect

> Depoole Company manufactures industrial products and employs a calendar year for financial reporting purposes. Items (a) through (e) present several of Depoole’s transactions during 2011. The total of cash equivalents, marketable securities, and net rece

> Appliance Company has supplied you with the following data regarding working capital and sales for the years 2011, 2010, and 2009. Required: a. Compute the sales to working capital ratio for each year. b. Comment on the sales to working capital ratio fo

> The accounts of Consolidated Can contain the following amounts at December 31, 2012: Cost of products sold …………………………………..$410,000 Dividends…………………………………………………………3,000 Extraordinary gain (net of tax)…………………………..1,000 Income taxes……………………………………………………9,300

> The following data relate to inventory for the year ended December 31, 2011. A physical inventory on December 31, 2011, indicates that 600 units are on hand and that they came from the July 1 purchase. Required : Compute the cost of goods sold for the ye

> The following data relate to inventory for the year ended December 31, 2011: A physical inventory on December 31, 2011, indicates that 400 units are on hand and that they came from the March 1 purchase. Required: Compute the cost of goods sold for the y

> Anne Elizabeth Corporation is engaged in the business of making toys. A high percentage of its products are sold to consumers during November and December. Therefore, retailers need to have the toys in stock prior to November. The corporation produces on

> The following financial data were taken from the annual financial statements of Smith Corporation. Required: a. Based on these data, calculate the following for 2010 and 2011: 1. Working capital 2. Current ratio 3. Acid-test ratio 4. Accounts recei

> Current assets and current liabilities for companies R and T are summarized as follows. Required: Evaluate the relative solvency of companies R and T. Company R Company T Current assets $400,000 200,000 $200,000 $800,000 400,000 $400,000 Current lia

> Current assets and current liabilities for companies D and E are summarized as follows: Required Evaluate the relative solvency of companies D and E. Company D Company E Current assets $400,000 200,000 $200,000 $900,000 700,000 $200,000 Current liab

> Individual transactions often have a significant impact on ratios. This problem will consider the direction of such an impact. Required: Indicate the effects of the previous transactions on each of the following: total current assets, total current liab

> A partial balance sheet and income statement for King Corporation follow: Required: Compute the following: a. Working capital b. Current ratio c. Acid-test ratio d. Cash ratio e. Days’ sales in receivables f. Accounts receivable

> Accounts Receivable—Note Receivable—Ethics Eric Page, the CEO of Marvick Enterprises, has been concerned with the firm’s days’ sales in receivables, which are running substantially higher than the past. He directs the CFO to get on top of the situation a

> To aid in determining the balance for the allowance for uncollectible accounts, an aging schedule is often prepared. The Arrow Company prepared the following aging schedule for December 31, 2011. The current balance in allowance for uncollectible account

> Best Buy Co., Inc.’s consolidated statements of earnings from its 2011 annual report are presented in Exhibit 5-3. Required a. Using the statement of earnings, prepare a vertical common-size analysis for 2011, 2010, and 2009. Use reven

> Consecutive five-year balance sheets and income statements of Anne Gibson Corporation follow: Required: a. Using year-end balance sheet figures, compute the following for the maximum number of years, based on the available data: 1. Daysâ€&

> Laura Badora Company has been using LIFO inventory. The company is required to disclose the replacement cost of its inventory and the replacement cost of its cost of goods sold on its annual statements. Selected data for the year ended 2011 are as follow

> Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. A company’s current ratio is 2.2 to 1 and quick (acid-test) ratio is 1.0 to 1 at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, the company has a current ratio of 2.5 to 1 and a quick ratio of 0.8 t

> Anna Banana Company would like to estimate how long it will take to realize cash from its ending inventory. For this purpose, the following data are submitted: Required : Estimate how long it will take to realize cash from the ending inventory Accoun

> Items (a) through (d) are based on the following information: Required: Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. Sharkey’s acid-test ratio as of December 31, 2011, is 1. 0.63. 2. 0.70. 3. 0.89. 4. 0.99. b. Sharkey&acirc

> Required Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. Which of the following statements is incorrect? 1. Ratios are fractions expressed in percent or times per year. 2. A ratio can be computed from any pair of numbers. 3. A very long list of me

> Required a. Complete the increase (decrease) in dollars and percent. b. Comment on trends. Rapid Retail Comparative Statements of Income December 31 Increase (Decrease) (In thousands of dollars) 2011 2010 Dollars Percent Net sales $30,000 20,000 10,0

> /Required Determine the absolute change and the percentage for these items.

> / Required Determine the absolute change and the percentage for these items.

> The Kelly Services, Inc., and Subsidiaries statements of earnings from its 2010 annual report are presented in Exhibit 5-4. Required a. Using the statements of earnings, prepare a vertical common-size analysis for 2010, 2009, and 2008. Use revenues as t

> The following information for Lesky Corporation covers the year ended December 31, 2012: / Required Change this statement to a multiple-step format, as illustrated in this chapter.

> Answer the following multiple-choice questions: a. The following relate to Owens data in 2012. What is the ending inventory? Purchases …………………………..$580,000 Beginning inventory……………. 80,000 Purchase returns ………………….8,000 Sales …………………………………..900,000 Cost

> 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 expense 2. Advertising expense 3. Equity income 4. Divide

> The following information for Gaffney Corporation covers the year ended December 31, 2012: Required a. Will net income or comprehensive income tend to be more volatile? Comment. b. Which income figure will be used to compute earnings per share? c. What

> Each of the following statements represents a decision made by the accountant of Growth Industries: a. A tornado destroyed $200,000 in uninsured inventory. This loss is included in the cost of goods sold. b. Land was purchased 10 years ago for $50,000.

> Uranium Mining Company, founded in 1982 to mine and market uranium, purchased a mine in 1983 for $900 million. It estimated that the uranium had a market value of $150 per ounce. By 2012, the market value had increased to $300 per ounce. Records for 2012

> The income statement of Jones Company for the year ended December 31, 2012, follows. Required a. Compute the net earnings remaining after removing nonrecurring items. b. Determine the earnings (loss) from the nonconsolidated subsidiary. c. Determine the

> The income statement of Tawls Company for the year ended December 31, 2012, shows the following: /Required a. Compute the net earnings remaining after removing nonrecurring items. b. Determine the earnings from the nonconsolidated subsidiary. c. For th

> List where each of the following items may appear. Choose from (A) income statement, (B) balance sheet, or (C) reconciliation of retained earnings. a. Dividends paid b. Notes payable c. Income from noncontrolling interest d. Accrued payrolls e. Loss

> List the statement on which each of the following items may appear. Choose from (A) income statement, (B) balance sheet, or (C) neither. a. Net income b. Cost of goods sold c. Gross profit d. Retained earnings e. Paid-in capital in excess of par f.

> You were recently hired as the assistant treasurer for Victor, Inc. Yesterday, the treasurer was injured in a bicycle accident and is now hospitalized, unconscious. Your boss, Mr. Fernandez, just informed you that the financial statements are due today.

> Best Buy Co., Inc.’s consolidated balance sheets from its 2011 annual report are presented in Exhibit 5-3. Required a. Using the balance sheets, prepare a vertical common-size analysis for 2011 and 2010. Use total assets as a base b. Us

> How might the inflationary flashpoint affect policy decisions? How would you represent the flashpoint on the Phillips curve?

> How would the volume and timing of capital investments be affected by (a) a permanent cut in the capital gains tax and (b) a temporary 10 percent tax credit?

> How does each of the following infrastructure items affect aggregate supply? (a) highways, (b) schools, (c) sewage systems, and (d) courts and prisons.