Identify errors using GAAP; prepare a classified balance sheet; and calculate the current ratio. An inexperienced accountant has put together a balance sheet for Wings and

Things Inc. The balances shown are at June 30,2011. (LO 1, 3, 5)

Assets

Liabilities and Equity

Current assets:

Current liabilities

Cash

$27000

Prepaid insurance

$2000

Accounts receivable

6000

Interest receivable

5000

Land

30000

Salaries payable

8000

Supplies

5000

Intangible assets

39000

Operating expenses

2000

Accounts payable

3000

Total current assets

70000

Total current liabilities

57000

Salaries payable

46000

Shareholder”s equity

Building

36000

Retained earnings

40000

Equipment

13000

Common stock

62000

Intangible assets

6000

Short-term note

10000

Total noncurrent assets

101000

Total shareholders equity

112000

Total assets

$171000

Total liabilities and equity

$169000

Required

a. Identify the errors in the balance sheet.

b. Using good form, prepare a corrected, classified balance sheet.

c. Calculate the current ratio using the corrected amounts from the balance sheet prepared in b. What does this ratio measure? Discuss the implications of Wings and Things” current ratio.

d. Explain why it is important to properly follow GAAP when preparing financial statements.