Question 1

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio:
-Return on assets

Accepted Answer

A)   Liquidity ratio (L) 
B)   Profitability ratio(P) 
C)   Solvency ratio(S)  B

Question 2

Examples of estimates normally found in financial statements include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   cash.
B)   provision for warranties.
C)   depreciation expense.
D)   allowance for doubtful debts. A

Question 3

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio:
-Current cash debt coverage

Accepted Answer

A)   Liquidity ratio (L) 
B)   Profitability ratio(P) 
C)   Solvency ratio(S)  A

Question 4

The following items were taken from the financial statements of Greenley Ltd over a three-year period:
  Required: Compute the following for each of the above time periods.
a. The amount and percentage change from 2019 to 2020.
b. The amount and percentage change from 2020 to 2021.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following items were taken from the...

Question 5

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio:
-Receivables turnover

Accepted Answer

A)   Liquidity ratio (L) 
B)   Profitability ratio(P) 
C)   Solvency ratio(S)

Question 6

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio:
-Cash return on sales ratio

Accepted Answer

A)   Liquidity ratio (L) 
B)   Profitability ratio(P) 
C)   Solvency ratio(S)

Question 7

The income statement for the Yarrah Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2020 appears below.
  *Includes $30,000 of interest expense and $16,000 of income tax expense.
Additional information:
1. Ordinary shares outstanding on 1 January 2020 was 50,000 shares. On 1 July 2020
10,000 more shares were issued.
2. The market price of Yarrah shares was $12 at the end of 2020.
3. Cash dividends of $30,000 were paid, $6,000 of which were paid to preferred shareholders.
Compute the following ratios for 2020:
(a) earnings per share
(b) price-earnings ratio
(c) times interest earned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The income statement for the Yarrah Ltd...

Question 8

Comparative information taken from the Rugby Ltd's financial statements is shown below:
  Required: Using horizontal analysis, show the percentage change from 2019 to 2020 with 2019 as the base year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Comparative information taken from the Rugby Ltd's...

Question 9

Traditional financial statements are normally based on:

Accepted Answer

A)   market values.
B)   net present values.
C)   cost.
D)   exit prices.

Question 10

The current ratio is calculated by dividing:

Accepted Answer

A)   current liabilities by current assets.
B)   current creditors by current accounts receivable.
C)   current assets by current liabilities.
D)   cash by inventory.

Question 11

Willow Ltd has issued ordinary shares only. The company has been successful and has a gross profit rate of 20%. The information shown below was taken from the company's financial statements.
  Compute the following:
(a) Receivables turnover and the average number of days required to collect the accounts receivable.
(b) The inventory turnover and the average days in inventory.
(c) Return on ordinary shareholders' equity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Willow Ltd has issued ordinary shares only....

Question 12

Comparisons with other entities that provide insight into an entity's competitive position are:

Accepted Answer

A)   intra-industry analyses.
B)   competitor data.
C)   industry averages.
D)   inter-entity comparisons.

Question 13

The following ratios have been computed for the Bently Bicycle Company for 2020
  The 2020 financial statements for James Ltd with missing information follows:
  Required: Use the above ratios and information from The Bently Bicycle Company financial statements to fill in the missing information on the financial statements. Follow the sequence indicated. Show computations that support your answers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following ratios have been computed for...

Question 14

Button Ltd reported profit of $4,000,000 in 2019. Using 2019 as the base year, profit decreased by 70% in 2020 and increased by 180% in 2021.
Compute the profit reported by Button Ltd for 2020 and 2021.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Button Ltd reported profit of $4,000,000 in...

Question 15

The financial statements of Bloggs Ltd appear below:
  Additional information:
a. Cash dividends of $57,000 were declared and paid in 2020.
b. Weighted-average number of shares of ordinary shares outstanding during 2020 was 60,000 shares.
c. Market value of ordinary shares on 31 December 2020 was $18 per share.
d. Net cash provided by operating activities for 2020 was $63,000.
Required:Using the financial statements and additional information, compute the following ratios for the Boggs Ltd for 2020. Show all computations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The financial statements of Bloggs Ltd appear...

Question 16

Analyses that provide information about an entity's relative position within an industry are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   company standards.
B)   industry boundaries.
C)   industry averages.
D)   comparative advantages.

Question 17

The following items were taken from the financial statements of James Limited, over a three-year period:
  Required: Using horizontal analysis and 2019 as the base year, compute the trend percentages for net sales, cost of sales and gross profit. Explain whether the trends are favourable or unfavourable for each item.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following items were taken from the...

Question 18

Complete the following statements:
-If the inventory turnover ratio is 5 times, and the average inventory was $600,000, the cost of goods sold during the year was $______________ and the average days to sell the inventory was ______________ days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following statements:
-If the inventory turnover...

Question 19

Complete the following statements:
-Hansen Company reported profit for the year of $300,000 and profit margin of 25%. If total average assets were $200,000, the asset turnover ratio was ____________ times.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following statements:
-Hansen Company reported profit...

Question 20

Radiance Limited has cash of $35,000, marketable securities totaling $15,000, net receivables amounting to $20,000, and current liabilities of $55,000. The quick ratio for this company is:

Accepted Answer

A)   1.000.
B)   0.780.
C)   1.273.
D)   1.875.

Exam 12: Financial Statement Analysis and Decision Making

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Return on assets

Examples of estimates normally found in financial statements include all of the following except:

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Current cash debt coverage

The following items were taken from the financial statements of Greenley Ltd over a three-year period: Required: Compute the following for each of the above time periods. a. The amount and percentage change from 2019 to 2020. b. The amount and percentage change from 2020 to 2021.

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Receivables turnover

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Cash return on sales ratio

Comparative information taken from the Rugby Ltd's financial statements is shown below: Required: Using horizontal analysis, show the percentage change from 2019 to 2020 with 2019 as the base year.

Traditional financial statements are normally based on:

The current ratio is calculated by dividing:

Comparisons with other entities that provide insight into an entity's competitive position are:

Button Ltd reported profit of $4,000,000 in 2019. Using 2019 as the base year, profit decreased by 70% in 2020 and increased by 180% in 2021. Compute the profit reported by Button Ltd for 2020 and 2021.

Analyses that provide information about an entity's relative position within an industry are known as:

Complete the following statements: -If the inventory turnover ratio is 5 times, and the average inventory was $600,000, the cost of goods sold during the year was $ and the average days to sell the inventory was days.

Complete the following statements: -Hansen Company reported profit for the year of $300,000 and profit margin of 25%. If total average assets were $200,000, the asset turnover ratio was ____________ times.

Radiance Limited has cash of $35,000, marketable securities totaling $15,000, net receivables amounting to $20,000, and current liabilities of $55,000. The quick ratio for this company is:

Exam 12: Financial Statement Analysis and Decision Making

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Return on assets

Examples of estimates normally found in financial statements include all of the following except:

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Current cash debt coverage

The following items were taken from the financial statements of Greenley Ltd over a three-year period: Required: Compute the following for each of the above time periods. a. The amount and percentage change from 2019 to 2020. b. The amount and percentage change from 2020 to 2021.

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Receivables turnover

For each of the ratios listed , select the appropriate code letter, whether it is a liquidity ratio, a profitability ratio or a solvency ratio: -Cash return on sales ratio

Comparative information taken from the Rugby Ltd's financial statements is shown below: Required: Using horizontal analysis, show the percentage change from 2019 to 2020 with 2019 as the base year.

Traditional financial statements are normally based on:

The current ratio is calculated by dividing:

Comparisons with other entities that provide insight into an entity's competitive position are:

Button Ltd reported profit of $4,000,000 in 2019. Using 2019 as the base year, profit decreased by 70% in 2020 and increased by 180% in 2021. Compute the profit reported by Button Ltd for 2020 and 2021.

Analyses that provide information about an entity's relative position within an industry are known as:

Complete the following statements: -If the inventory turnover ratio is 5 times, and the average inventory was $600,000, the cost of goods sold during the year was $______________ and the average days to sell the inventory was ______________ days.

Complete the following statements: -Hansen Company reported profit for the year of $300,000 and profit margin of 25%. If total average assets were $200,000, the asset turnover ratio was ____________ times.

Radiance Limited has cash of $35,000, marketable securities totaling $15,000, net receivables amounting to $20,000, and current liabilities of $55,000. The quick ratio for this company is:

Complete the following statements: -If the inventory turnover ratio is 5 times, and the average inventory was $600,000, the cost of goods sold during the year was $ and the average days to sell the inventory was days.