Principles of Financial Accounting.
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Chapter 4, Problem 2AA
1.
To determine
Compute the current ratios for A Incorporation and G Incorporation.
2.
To determine
Determine which company has the ability to pay short-term obligations in the current year.
3.
To determine
Determine both the Incorporation current ratios are underperform or outperform (assume industry average ratio is 2.0).
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INCOME STATEMENT
(Figures in 5 millions)
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Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)
Interest expense
Income before tax
Taxes (at 21%)
Net income
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Total current liabilities
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