Exam 17: Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Mayree is the owner of Spines Books, a small eclectic-style bookstore in a bustling college town. Mayree prides herself in selecting hard-to-find books and magazines that her clientele enjoy. Recently, Mayree is experiencing a cash flow shortage, and she is concerned that she may be purchasing too many copies of each title. Having recently completed a business class, you suggest to Mayree that she calculate the ________ ratio for her store, and then compare it to other stores in her industry.

As a certified public accountant (CPA), Elizabeth might become involved in helping her clients select appropriate accounting computer software for their firm.