(Learning Objective 3, 6: Preparing a corporation’s balance sheet; measuring profitability) The following accounts and related balances of Kingston Appliances, Inc., are arranged in no particular order.

Dividends payable

44,000

Accounts payable

$ 31,000

Total assets, December 31, 20X6

$ 3,000

Retained earnings

?

Net income

461,000

Common stock, $1 par; 100,000 shares authorized, 42,000 shares issued

42,000

Common stockholders’ equity, December 31, 20X6

36,200

Inventory

93,000

Interest expense

283,000

Property, plant, and equipment, net

181,000

Treasury stock, common, 1,600 shares at cost

3,800

Goodwill

6,000

Cash

11,000

Preferred stock, 4%, $10 par, 25,000 shares authorized, 3,700 shares issued

37,000

Prepaid expenses

13,000

Additional paid in capital common

140,000

Patent, net

31,000

Accrued liabilities

17,000

Long term note payable

79,000

Accounts receivable, net

71,000

Required

1. Prepare Kingston’s classified balance sheet in the account format at December 31, 20X7.

2. Compute rate of return on total assets and rate of return on common stockholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 20X7.

3. Do these rates of return suggest strength, weakness, or a mid range? Give your reason.