P10-7A. Calculate and analyze financial ratios. (LO 3)

The financial statements of For the Kitchen include the following items.

At June 30, 2007

June 30, 2006

June 30, 2005

Balance sheet :

Cash

$ 17,000

$ 12,000

$ 14,000

Investments(i n trading securities)

10,000

16,000

20,000

Accounts receivable (net)

54,000

50,000

48,000

Inventory

75,000

70,000

73,000

Prepaid expenses

16,000

12,000

10,000

Total current assets

172,000

160,000

165,000

Total current liabilities

$140,000

$ 90,000

$75,000

Income statement for the

June 30, 2007

June 30 2006

Year ended

$420,000

$380,000

Net credit sales

250,000

225,000

Cost of goods sold

Required

a. Compute the following ratios for the years ended June 30, 2007, and whenever possible for the year ended June 30, 2006. For each, indicate if the direction is favorable or unfavorable for the company.

1. Current ratio

2. Accounts receivable turnover

3. Inventory turnover ratio

4. Gross profit percentage

b. Suppose the industry average for similar retail stores for the current ratio is 1.7.

Does this information help you evaluate For the Kitchen’s liquidity?