Financial Statements and Inventory Valuation

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What is the total pre-tax earnings reported for the summer?

  • $80
  • $100
  • $50
  • $64 (correct)

What is the total tax liability calculated with a tax rate of 25 percent?

  • $12.00
  • $8.00
  • $16.00 (correct)
  • $20.00

After writing off the rotting lemons, what will be reduced on the right side of the Balance Sheet?

  • Earnings (correct)
  • Equity
  • Assets
  • Liabilities

Which of the following represents a liability in the Balance Sheet provided?

<p>Accounts Payable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken for the very rotten lemons as stated in the accounting context?

<p>Write them off (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact would higher Cost of Goods Sold have on the Gross Profit?

<p>It would decrease the Gross Profit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should have been done with the lemons that went bad?

<p>They should have been thrown away and written off. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of dust and cobwebs in a warehouse indicate about inventory?

<p>The inventory is old and not selling well. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a business determine the value of its Accounts Receivables?

<p>By checking the books or contacting customers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of overstating assets when presenting financial statements?

<p>Understated true financial health. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign that a company’s inventory management may require attention?

<p>An accumulation of old stock with visible dust. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a business do to correctly report its cash balance on the Balance Sheet?

<p>Count the cash physically. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When determining inventory status, what is one of the most challenging factors to assess?

<p>The condition and saleability of items. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does writing off $10 of inventory have on taxes?

<p>It decreases taxable income by $10. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making corrections to the Balance Sheet?

<p>To ensure assets equal liabilities and equity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to earnings after the write-off?

<p>They decrease. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount in cash at the end of summer?

<p>$18.00 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much was collected from receivables?

<p>$16.00 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total equity as detailed in the balance sheet?

<p>$45.00 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much cash is received as a refund from the canceled insurance policy?

<p>$2.00 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does liquidity refer to in the context of assets on a Balance Sheet?

<p>The ease of converting an asset into cash (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the building and wagon are liquidated for less than their book value, what is recognized in the financial records?

<p>A loss on the sale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might selling the building and wagon be considered difficult?

<p>Finding a buyer could be challenging. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating a final Income Statement for the summer?

<p>To evaluate the overall financial performance during the summer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which item is likely to be included in total expenses on the Income Statement?

<p>Depreciation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options could be a consequence of choosing to liquidate the assets?

<p>Potential difficulties in finding buyers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in cost of goods sold on the Income Statement?

<p>Beginning Inventory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Financial Statements

  • Balance Sheet:
    • Accounts Payable: $46.00
    • Notes Payable: $0.00
    • Tax Liability: $16.00
    • Total Liabilities: $91.00
    • Total Assets: $91.00
    • Total Equity: $45.00
  • Income Statement:
    • Ending Inventory: $0.00
    • Cost of Goods Sold: $10.00
    • Gross Profit: $50.00
    • Total Expenses: $45.00
    • Net Profit Before Taxes: $5.00
    • Income Taxes: $1.25
    • Net Profit After Taxes: $3.75

Inventory Valuation

  • First In, Still Here (FISH):
    • A method for tracking inventory in which older items are used first.
    • Requires writing off old or expired inventory.
  • Lemon Example:
    • Represents inventory going bad.
    • Written off as an expense.
    • Affects Gross Profit and ending inventory.
    • A reminder of the importance of accurate inventory valuation.

Balance Sheet Cleaning

  • Receivables:
    • Collect outstanding payments.
  • Insurance:
    • Cancel policies and receive refunds.
  • Payables:
    • Pay off suppliers and outstanding taxes.

Liquidity

  • Asset Order:
    • Assets on a Balance Sheet are listed in descending order of liquidity, meaning how quickly they can be converted to cash.
  • Cash:
    • The most liquid asset.

Business Valuation

  • Inventory:
    • The most challenging asset to value, as it can become obsolete or damaged.
    • Requires expertise to determine its true value.

Ending Notes

  • Decision Points:
    • Whether to liquidate the business or continue operations.
    • Consider the amount of cash on hand compared to equity.
  • Next Steps:
    • Analyze the summer's performance.
    • Prepare for the back-to-school season.

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