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In horizontal analysis,the current year is the base year.

A) True
B) False

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Based on the following data for the current year,what is the number of days' sales in receivables? Based on the following data for the current year,what is the number of days' sales in receivables?   A)  7.3 B)  2.5 C)  14.6 D)  25


A) 7.3
B) 2.5
C) 14.6
D) 25

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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The percentage analysis of increases and decreases in individual items in comparative financial statements is called


A) vertical analysis
B) solvency analysis
C) profitability analysis
D) horizontal analysis

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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In the vertical analysis of an income statement,each item is generally stated as a percentage of total assets.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following items should be classified as an unusual item on an income statement?


A) gain on the retirement of a bond payable
B) gain on a sale of a long-term investment
C) loss due to a discontinued operation in Colorado
D) selling treasury stock for more than the company paid for it

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Assuming that the quantities of inventory on hand during the current year were sufficient to meet all demands for sales,a decrease in the inventory turnover for the current year when compared with the turnover for the preceding year indicates an improvement in inventory management.

A) True
B) False

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The balance sheet for Seuss Company at the end of the current fiscal year indicated the following: ​ ​ The balance sheet for Seuss Company at the end of the current fiscal year indicated the following: ​ ​    Income before income tax was $1,500,000 and income taxes were $200,000 for the current year.Cash dividends paid on common stock during the current year totaled $150,000.The common stock sells for $75 per share at the end of the year. ​ Determine each of the following: ​    Round to one decimal place except earnings per share and dividends per share,which should be rounded to two decimal places. Income before income tax was $1,500,000 and income taxes were $200,000 for the current year.Cash dividends paid on common stock during the current year totaled $150,000.The common stock sells for $75 per share at the end of the year. ​ Determine each of the following: ​ The balance sheet for Seuss Company at the end of the current fiscal year indicated the following: ​ ​    Income before income tax was $1,500,000 and income taxes were $200,000 for the current year.Cash dividends paid on common stock during the current year totaled $150,000.The common stock sells for $75 per share at the end of the year. ​ Determine each of the following: ​    Round to one decimal place except earnings per share and dividends per share,which should be rounded to two decimal places. Round to one decimal place except earnings per share and dividends per share,which should be rounded to two decimal places.

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Horizontal analysis is a technique for evaluating financial statement data


A) for one period of time
B) over a period of time
C) on a certain date
D) as it may appear in the future

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Hsu Company reported the following on its income statement: ​ Hsu Company reported the following on its income statement: ​   Interest expense was $80,000.Hsu Company's times interest earned ratio is A)  8 times B)  6.25 times C)  5.25 times D)  5 times Interest expense was $80,000.Hsu Company's times interest earned ratio is


A) 8 times
B) 6.25 times
C) 5.25 times
D) 5 times

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Comparing dividends per share to earnings per share indicates the extent to which the corporation is retaining its earnings for use in operations.

A) True
B) False

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Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) .Items may be used more than once. -dividends per share


A) assess the profitability of the assets
B) assess how effectively assets are used
C) indicate the ability to pay current liabilities
D) indicate how much of the company is financed by debt and equity
E) indicate instant debt-paying ability
F) assess the profitability of the investment by common stockholders
G) indicate future earnings prospects
H) indicate the extent to which earnings are being distributed to common stockholders
Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) .Items may be used more than once. -dividends per share A) assess the profitability of the assets B) assess how effectively assets are used C) indicate the ability to pay current liabilities D) indicate how much of the company is financed by debt and equity E) indicate instant debt-paying ability F) assess the profitability of the investment by common stockholders G) indicate future earnings prospects H) indicate the extent to which earnings are being distributed to common stockholders

I) C) and D)
J) E) and H)

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In a common-sized income statement,100% is the


A) net cost of goods sold
B) net income
C) gross profit
D) sales

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Solvency analysis focuses on the ability of a business to pay its current and noncurrent liabilities.

A) True
B) False

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The following items are reported on a company's balance sheet: ​ The following items are reported on a company's balance sheet: ​    Determine the (a)current ratio,and (b)quick ratio.Round your answer to one decimal place. Determine the (a)current ratio,and (b)quick ratio.Round your answer to one decimal place.

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The following data are taken from the balance sheet at the end of the current year. ​ ​ The following data are taken from the balance sheet at the end of the current year. ​ ​    Determine the (a)working capital,(b)current ratio,and (c)quick ratio.Round ratios to one decimal place. Determine the (a)working capital,(b)current ratio,and (c)quick ratio.Round ratios to one decimal place.

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The following items are reported on Denver Company's balance sheet: ​ ​ The following items are reported on Denver Company's balance sheet: ​ ​    Determine (a)the current ratio and (b)the quick ratio.Round to one decimal place. Determine (a)the current ratio and (b)the quick ratio.Round to one decimal place.

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An acceleration in the collection of receivables will tend to cause the accounts receivable turnover to


A) decrease
B) remain the same
C) either increase or decrease
D) increase

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Leverage implies that a company


A) contains debt financing
B) contains equity financing
C) has a high current ratio
D) has a high earnings per share

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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In a vertical analysis,the base for cost of goods sold is


A) total selling expenses
B) sales
C) total expenses
D) gross profit

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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If a firm has a current ratio of 2,the subsequent collection of a 60-day note receivable on account will cause the ratio to decrease.

A) True
B) False

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