Managerial Accounting
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Chapter 13, Problem 2.6GAP
To determine
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Debt-to-asset ratio calculates the proportion of total assets financed by the creditors. If the ratio is higher, it means that the financing strategy of the company is risky.
To calculate:
The debt-to-assets ratio for previous and current year and comment on the same.
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Property & equipment (net)
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Long-term debt (interest rate: 15%)
Capital stock ($10 par value)
Additional paid-in capital
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Income statement
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416,600
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Managerial Accounting
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