The following is the balance sheet of Rubber Industries:

RUBBER INDUSTRIES

Balance Sheet

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

Assets

 

Current assets:

 

Cash

50,000

Marketable equity securities

19,000

Accounts receivable, net

60,000

Inventory

30,000

Treasury stock

20,000

Total current assets

179,000

Plant assets:

 

Land and buildings, net

160,000

Investments:

 

Short term U.S. notes

20,000

Other assets:

 

Supplies

4,000

Total assets

363,000

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

Liabilities:

 

Bonds payable

$123,000

Accounts payable

40,000

Wages payable

10,000

Total liabilities

$173,000

Stockholders’ equity:

 

Common stock ($20 par, 20,000 shares

 

authorized, 6,000 shares outstanding)

120,000

Retained earnings

50,000

Redeemable preferred stock

20,000

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$363,000

Required

Indicate your criticisms of the balance sheet and briefly explain the proper treatment of any item criticized.