Individual transactions often have a significant impact on ratios. This problem will consider the direction of such an impact.
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a. Cash is acquired through issuance of additional |
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b. Merchandise is sold for cash. (Assume a profit.) |
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c. A fixed asset is sold for more than book value. |
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d. Payment is made to trade creditors for previous purchases. |
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e. A cash dividend is declared and paid. |
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f. A stock dividend is declared and paid. |
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g. Cash is obtained through long term bank loans. |
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h. A profitable firm increases its fixed assets depreciation allowance account. |
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i. Current operating expenses are paid. |
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j. Ten year notes are issued to pay off accounts payable. |
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k. Accounts receivable are collected. |
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l. Equipment is purchased with short term notes. |
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m. Merchandise is purchased on credit. |
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n. The estimated taxes payable are increased. |
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o. Marketable securities are sold below cost. |
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Required
Indicate the effects of the previous transactions on each of the following: total current assets, total current liabilities, net working capital, and current ratio. Use + to indicate an increase, to indicate a decrease, and 0 to indicate no effect. Assume an initial current ratio of more than 1 to 1.