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Chapter 15
E15-15
Vertical analysis of a balance sheet [10–15 min]
2
Beta Graphics, Inc., has the following data:
BETA GRAPHICS, INC.
Comparative Balance Sheet
December 31, 2012 and 2011
2012
2011
Assets
Total current assets
$
42,750
$
59,000
Property, plant, and equipment, net
208,335
215,000
Other assets
33,915
35,500
Total assets
$ 285,000
$ 309,500
Liabilities
Total current liabilities
$
49,020
$
50,100
Long-term debt
109,155
102,300
Total liabilities
$ 158,175
$ 152,400
Stockholders’ Equity
Total stockholders’ equity
126,825
157,100
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 285,000
$ 309,500
Requirement
1. Perform a vertical analysis of Beta’s balance sheet for each year.
E15-16
Preparing common-size income statements [10–15 min]
3
Consider the data presented in Exercise 15-13.
Requirements
1. Prepare a comparative common-size income statement for Mariner Designs, Inc.,
using the 2012 and 2011 data. Round percentages to one-tenth percent (three
decimal places).
2. To an investor, how does 2012 compare with 2011? Explain your reasoning.
E15-17
Computing six key ratios [10–15 min]
4
The financial statements of Victor’s Natural Foods include the following items:
Current Year
Preceding Year
Balance sheet:
Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
15,000
$
20,000
Short-term investments . . . . . .
11,000
27,000
Net receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54,000
73,000
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77,000
69,000
Prepaid expenses . . . . . . . . . . .
15,000
9,000
Total current assets . . . . . . . . .
$
172,000
$
198,000
Total current liabilities . . . . . . .
$
133,000
$
93,000
Income statement:
Net credit sales . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
462,000
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . .
315,000

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