Chapter 1, Problem 34P

Alex is currently considering to invest his money in one of the companies betweenCompany A and Company B. The summarized final accounts of the companies for theirlast completed financial year are as follows: (please refer to the images)   Required:a. Calculate the following ratios for Company A and Company B. State clearly theformulae used for each ratio:iv. Receivables Collection Period (days)v. Payables Payment Period (days)vi. Current Ratiovii. Quick Ratio  + Comment on each of the ratios calculated in part (a) above.

10. Review the select information for Bean Superstore and Legumes Plus (industry competitors), and then complete the following. A. Compute the accounts receivable turnover ratios for each company for 2018 and 2019. B. Compute the number of days' sales in receivables ratios for each company for 2018 and 2019. C. Determine which company is the better investment and why. Round answers to two decimal places. BEAN SUPERSTORE LEGUMES PLUS Comparative Balance Sheet December 31, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Comparative Balance Sheet December 31, 2017, 2018, and 2019 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017 Assets Cash $345,600 67,000 145,830 100,465 $330,460 62,000 178,011 101,202 $300,000 59,000 155,205 103,085 $407,000 85,430 128,080 182,006 $386,450 82,670 40,036 23,400 $356,367 79,230 52,142 111,701 Accounts Receivable Inventory Equipment Total Assets $658,895 $671,673 $617,290 $802,516 $532,556 $599,440 Liabilities Salaries Payable Accounts Payable Notes Payable $ 91,455 $ 90,200 70,000 41,000 $ 88,563…

Selected XYZ financials (in dollars) 25,240,000 24,324,000 18,785,000 2,975,000 12,600,000 10,550,000 2,875,000 3,445,000 Gross income Total Sales Total Credit Sales, Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Total Assets Average Inventory Average Accounts receivable What is the asset turover ratio for Firm XYZ. (round to 3 decimals)

Using the following national income accounting data, compute (a) GDP. (b) NDP, and (c) NI. All figures are in billions. Category Compensation of employees U.S. exports of goods and services Consumption of fixed capital Government purchases Taxes on production and imports Net private domestic investment Transfer payments U.S. imports of goods and services Personal taxes Net foreign factor income Personal consumption expenditures Statistical discrepancy Instructions: Round your answers to 1 decimal place. a. GDP = $ 437.8 billion b. NDP = $426.02 billion C. NI = $ 425.6 billion Billions $ 225.2 18.8 11.8 59.4 14.4 52.1 13.9 16.5 40.5 2.2 249.1 0.0

10. Review the select information for Bean Superstore and Legumes Plus (industry competitors), and then complete the following. A. Compute the accounts receivable turnover ratios for each company for 2018 and 2019. B Compute the number of days sales in receivables ratios for each company for 2018 and 2019 C. Determine which company is the better investment and why. Round answers to two decimal places.

Suppose you want to compare Palfinger AG to another heavy equipment manufacture, Caterpillar, Inc. To compare the companies, complete the table below and calculate common-sized numbers. To common-size balance sheet numbers, divide by total assets abd to common-size income statement numbers, divide by net sales. Comment on the trends over time and levels across companies.

Consider the following company’s balance sheet and income statement.  For this company, calculate the following: Current ratio. Number of days’ sales in receivables. Sales to total assets.

Compare Income Statements and Balance Sheets of Competitorsa. Following are selected income statement data from two European grocery chain companies: Tesco PLC (UK) and Ahold (the Netherlands). Prepare a common‑size income statement. To do this, express each income statement amount as a percent of sales.Note: Round percentage to one decimal point (for example, round 18.566% to 18.6%). Income Statements   Tesco   Carrefour Group For Fiscal Year Ended   February 24, 2019   December 31, 2018     (£ millions)   (€ millions) Sales   £57,520 Answer     €70,125 Answer   Cost of goods sold   53,790 Answer     54,765 Answer   Gross profit   3,730 Answer     15,360 Answer   Total expenses   2,542 Answer     15,670 Answer   Net income   £1,188 Answer     €(310) Answer   b. Following are selected balance sheet data from two European grocery chain companies: Tesco PLC (UK) and Ahold (the Netherlands). Prepare a common‑size balance sheet. To do this, express each…

Payton Company has the following segment revenues for the two most recent fiscal years. Current Year Prior Year (in millions) (in millions) Segment China $785 $630 Canada 333 246 Other countries 214 168 $1,044 Total revenues $1,332 Prepare a vertical analysis of the segment data. Calculate the percentage to four decimal places, then round your answer to one decimal place. For percentages, do not enter the percent sign. Payton Company Vertical Analysis Segment Current Year Amount (in millions) Current Year Percent Prior Year Amount (in millions) Prior Year Percent China $785 $630 Canada 333 246 214 168 Other countries $1332 $1044 Total revenues