In constructing a pro forma balance sheet a manager can estimate the accounts receivable because: Select one: a. managers typically construct a pro forma income statement prior to the balance sheet. Thus, an estimate of sales has already been made and this is critical to estimating accounts receivable. O b. if the firm has already made an estimate of expected sales, then it can also estimate average daily sales. c. if the firm maintains similar credit standards it can use the historical average age of accounts receivable to help estimate the anticipated average age of accounts receivable O d. if the firm has each piece of information as stated in the three choices above THEN they can estimate accounts receivable for the pro forma balance sheet..

A bank that is examining the ratio of annual costs of goods sold to average inventory, is examining which category of ratios?  a.Profit measures b.Operating efficiency measures c.Liquidity measures d.Expense control measures

Which is correct with regards to the effects of restricting credit standards? a. Investment in accounts receivable will likely increase b. An increase in recognition of doubtful accounts expense will probably happen c. Positive impact on the net profit can be noted from decline in the quantity of goods sold d. Quantity of units sold will probably decrease and will result to a lower sales revenue

Briefly explain the accounting treatment for sales returns.

Which of the following is NOT correct about the financial ratios? Select one:a. Financial ratios are based on the estimated values of balance sheet and income statement accounts.b. Financial ratios can be viewed as equalizers, allowing for relative comparisons to be made. c. Financial ratios are one of an analyst’s most powerful tools, converting financial statement information into a form that is easier to analyze.d. The examination of financial ratios provides insights into how a firm has performed historically and how it is performing relative to its competitors and its industry.

The descriptive sections of the annual report that provides insight into what the company does and the types of risks it lates is felt Select one: OA management discussion and analysis. B. the industry overview. OC. the audit opinion. D. notes to the financial statements. To best interpret the accounts receivable turnover ratio, the days in accounts receivable should be compared to the company's Select one: A sales revenue. B. credit terms. OC. inventory turnover. D. accounts receivable balance. Two companies have an identical amount of current assets and current liabilities Donald Inc. has 40% of its current assets invested in whereas Mickey Corp. has 30% of its current assets invested in inventory Which of the following statements is true? Select one: OA. Donald will have the higher quick ratio. OB. Donald will have the higher current ratio. OC. The companies are equally liquid because their current ratios are the same OD. Donald is less liquid than Mick

What does a firm need to do to improve liquidity?   Extend credit terms to customers in order to gain more sales Stock up on inventory in order to never run out of stock Pay all bills and payables when due Speed up collection of accounts receivable from customers

Question  Select three answers for changes in credit standards that are causes of changes in profits: A) Decrease in sales volume.  B) Applying an aging analysis of balances C) Increase in contribution margin D) Increase in financial expenses due to an increase in the interest rate. E) Granting of discounts to incentivize prompt payment F) Increase in the investment in accounts receivable.

Please help with the below minicase.  Directions: The best way to do this case is to use relevant credit information and calculate some financial ratios: ROA, debt ratio, liquidity ratios, ROE, profit margin, Inventory and Asset turnover. Then look at breakeven point probability, and finally the possibility of a repeat order. What can you say about Miami Spice’s creditworthiness? What is the break-even probability of default? How is it affected by the delay before MS pays its bills? How should George Stamper’s decision be affected by the possibility of repeat orders?   MiniCase: George Stamper a credit analyst with Micro-Encapsulators Corp. (MEC) needs to respond to an urgent email request from the southeast sales office. The local sales manager reported that she had an opportunity to clinch an order from Miami Spice (MS) for 50 encapulators at $10,000 each She added that she was particularly keen to secure this order since MS was likely to have a continuing need for 50 encapulators a…

Application Directions: On the space provided, write your FIRST NAME if the idea being expressed is CORRECT, and your LAST NAME, if otherwise. 1. When an entity's net working capital is positive, current liabilities exceed current assets. 2. Marketing managers prefer lower inventory quantities since costs are associated with carrying inventories 3. When an entity's net working capital is negative, current liabilities exceed current assets. 4. Entities would prefer to convert inventories to cash the fastest way possible. 5. Working capital management is critical in every organization. 6. At the economic order quantity, carrying costs exceed ordering costs. 7. The higher the firm's current assets, the higher the profitability and the higher the risk. 8. The reorder point is measured as the lead time in order processing multiplied by daily inventory usage. 9. A firm's choice in the level of its working capital reflects its risk preference. 10.A safety stock prevents the occurrence of…