Income Statements and Balance Sheets Follow for Microsoft Corporation and Apple

Short Answer

Income statements and balance sheets follow for Microsoft Corporation and Apple Inc. Refer to these financial statements to answer the requirements.

Required:
a. Compute the current ratio and quick ratio for both firms for fiscal 2016. Compare the ratios and determine which company is more liquid.
b. Compute the times interest earned and liabilities-to-equity ratios for both firms for fiscal 2016. Which company is more solvent?
c. Do you have any concerns about either company's ability to meet its debt obligations? Explain.