
Concept introduction:
Acid test ratio: Acid test ration is also called Quick ratio. This ratio is calculated by dividing the quick assets (Cash, Cash equivalents, Short term investments and current receivables) by total current liabilities for the year. The formula for Acid test ratio is as follows:
To calculate: the current ratio and acid test ratio for each company.

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Loose Leaf for Financial Accounting: Information for Decisions
- Pell Company acquires 80% of Demers Company for $500,000 on January 1, 2022. Demers reported common stock of $300,000 and retained earnings of $210,000 on that date. Equipment was undervalued by $30,000 and buildings were undervalued by $40,000, each having a 10-year remaining life. Any excess consideration transferred over fair value was attributed to goodwill with an indefinite life. Based on an annual review, goodwill has not been impaired. Demers earns income and pays dividends as follows: 2022 2023 2024 Net income $ 100,000 $ 120,000 $ 130,000 Dividends 40,000 50,000 60,000 Assume the partial equity method is applied. Compute the noncontrolling interest in Demers at December 31, 2024. Multiple Choice $146,800 $160,800 $107,800 $80,000 $140,000arrow_forwardProvide General Accounting Questionarrow_forwardProvide answer pleasearrow_forward
- Cornerstones of Financial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337690881Author:Jay Rich, Jeff JonesPublisher:Cengage Learning
