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Which of the following transactions decreases the quality of income ratio?


A) The accrual of interest expense.
B) Collecting cash on an account receivable.
C) Selling inventory on account for a profit.
D) Paying cash to a supplier.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is false?


A) The cash ratio is the most stringent and reliable test of liquidity.
B) A company with a high level of inventory will have a quick ratio significantly lower than its current ratio.
C) A current ratio that is too high could indicate funds tied up in inventory and other working capital assets.
D) Analysts consider a current ratio of 2 to be financially conservative.

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

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A higher current ratio is preferable for companies with variable cash flows.

A) True
B) False

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Lucas Company has provided the following information: Cash flow from operating activities,$360,000; Net income,$306,000; Interest expense,$30,000; Interest cash payments,$20,000; Income tax payments,$240,000; Income tax expense,$246,000. What was Lucas' cash coverage ratio?


A) 21.0
B) 31.8
C) 21.2
D) 31.0

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

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Purchasing treasury stock increases the return on equity ratio.

A) True
B) False

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MNF Corporation gathered the following data at the end of the accounting period,December 31,2009:  Net income $60,000 Net sales revenue 1,200,000 Interest expense 25,000 Total liabilities 200,000 Average stockholders’ equity (50,000 shares 300,000 outstanding)  Dividends declared and paid during 200922,500 Market price per share of stock at year end 9 Average income tax rate 40% Requirements \begin{array}{lrl}\text { Net income } & \$ 60,000 \\\text { Net sales revenue } & 1,200,000 \\\text { Interest expense } & 25,000 \\\text { Total liabilities } & 200,000 \\\text { Average stockholders' equity }(50,000 \text { shares } & 300,000 \\\text { outstanding) } & \\\text { Dividends declared and paid during } 2009 & 22,500 \\\text { Market price per share of stock at year end } & 9 \\\text { Average income tax rate } &40\% \\\text { Requirements } &\end{array} Part 1: Calculate each of the following ratios: A.Profit margin B.Return on equity C.Earnings per share D.Dividend yield ratio E.Price/earnings ratio F.Return on assets G.Financial leverage percentage Part 2: Interpret the financial leverage percentage.

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The records of Marshall Company include the following:  Average total assets $3,500,000 Average total liabilities 1,220,000 Total revenue 4,580,000 Total expense (including income tax)  4,100,000 Interest expense (included in total expenses)  90,000 Income tax rate 40% \begin{array} { l r } \text { Average total assets } & \$ 3,500,000 \\\text { Average total liabilities } & 1,220,000 \\\text { Total revenue } & 4,580,000 \\\text { Total expense (including income tax) } & 4,100,000 \\\text { Interest expense (included in total expenses) } & 90,000 \\\text { Income tax rate 40\% } &\end{array} The return on assets is (round to the nearest tenth of a percent)


A) 14.9%.
B) 18.3%.
C) 15.3%.
D) 14.7%.

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

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Which of the following ratios is not considered to be a test of profitability?


A) Current ratio
B) Profit margin
C) Return on assets
D) Earnings per share

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?


A) A company implementing a cost advantage strategy is attempting to reduce investment in assets thereby improving the asset turnover ratio.
B) A company implementing a product differentiation strategy is attempting to improve its profit margin through charging higher prices.
C) A company will attract a higher volume of customers and revenue by following a product differentiation strategy versus a cost advantage strategy.
D) Financial leverage is a function of both total assets and stockholders' equity.

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

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Time series analysis is where we compare information for a specific company over a period of time to determine changes in operations.

A) True
B) False

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The inventory turnover ratio is significantly affected by the choice of inventory accounting method.

A) True
B) False

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Agnes Company reported the following data:  Quick assets $55,000 Current assets 150,000 Total liabilities 300,000 Average net receivables 12,600 Beginning inventory 38,000 Long-term liabilities 200,000 Net credit sales 126,000 Cost of goods sold 84,000 Ending inventory 46,000\begin{array} { l r } \text { Quick assets } & \$ 55,000 \\\text { Current assets } & 150,000 \\\text { Total liabilities } & 300,000 \\\text { Average net receivables } & 12,600 \\\text { Beginning inventory } & 38,000 \\\text { Long-term liabilities } & 200,000 \\\text { Net credit sales } & 126,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 84,000 \\\text { Ending inventory } & 46,000\end{array} What was the inventory turnover ratio?


A) 2.2
B) 1.8
C) 2.0
D) 3.0

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

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Agnes Company reported the following data:  Quick assets $55,000 Current assets 150,000 Total liabilities 300,000 Average net receivables 12,600 Beginning inventory 38,000 Long-term liabilities 200,000 Net credit sales 126,000 Cost of goods sold 84,000 Ending inventory 46,000\begin{array} { l r } \text { Quick assets } & \$ 55,000 \\\text { Current assets } & 150,000 \\\text { Total liabilities } & 300,000 \\\text { Average net receivables } & 12,600 \\\text { Beginning inventory } & 38,000 \\\text { Long-term liabilities } & 200,000 \\\text { Net credit sales } & 126,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 84,000 \\\text { Ending inventory } & 46,000\end{array} What was the average days' supply in inventory?


A) 165.9
B) 202.7
C) 182.5
D) 121.7

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

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Earnings per share (EPS)is affected by treasury stock transactions.

A) True
B) False

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Polk Corporation reported the following information related to its common stock (par $10)outstanding and net income:  Total stockholders’ equity (no preferred stock) $125,000 Current market price per share of common stock 40 Dividends declared and paid during 201110,000 Balance in the common stock account 40,000 Net income 35,000\begin{array} { l r } \text { Total stockholders' equity (no preferred stock) } & \$ 125,000 \\\text { Current market price per share of common stock } & 40 \\\text { Dividends declared and paid during } 2011 & 10,000 \\\text { Balance in the common stock account } & 40,000 \\\text { Net income } & 35,000\end{array} Calculate each of the following ratios: A.Price/earnings ratio B.Dividend yield

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The debt to equity ratio is a risk measure used by both investors and lenders.

A) True
B) False

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Longhorn Company reported the following data at year-end:  Total stockholders’ equity $200,000 Current liabilities 75,000 Total assets 350,000 Current assets 80,000 Common stock (par $10)125,000\begin{array} { l r } \text { Total stockholders' equity } & \$ 200,000 \\\text { Current liabilities } & 75,000 \\\text { Total assets } & 350,000 \\\text { Current assets } & 80,000 \\\text { Common stock (par } \$ 10 ) & 125,000\end{array} Calculate each of the following ratios: A.Debt to equity B.Current ratio

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The fixed asset turnover ratio increases when net income increases.

A) True
B) False

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A primary objective of financial statements is to provide information to current and potential investors and creditors.

A) True
B) False

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The cash payment of a previously declared dividend increases which of the following ratios?


A) Debt-to-equity
B) Earnings per share
C) Price earnings ratio
D) Asset turnover

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

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