Principles of Financial Accounting.
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Chapter 3, Problem 1AA
1.
To determine
A's profit margin for fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, and September 24, 2016.
2.
To determine
Whether the profit margin of Company A is in favorable or unfavorable trend.
3.
To determine
Whether the profit margin of Company A in 2017 is outperform or underperform the industry average of 12%
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LOGIC COMPANY Income Statement For years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017
(values in $) 2016 2017
Gross sales 19,800 15,600
Sales returns and allowances 900 100
Net sales 18,900 15,500
COGS 11,800 8,800
Gross profit 7,100 6,700
Depreciation 780 640
Selling and administrative expenses 2,800 2,400
Research 630 540
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(values in $) 2016 2017
Current assets 12,300 9,400
Accounts receivable 16,900 12,900
Merchandise inventory 8,900 14,400
Prepaid expenses 24,400 10,400
Total current assets 62,500 47,100
Building (net) 14,900 11,400
Land 13,900 9,400
Total plant and equipment 28,800 20,800
Total assets 91,300 67,900
Accounts payable 13,400 7,400
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