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Chapter 6, Problem 3AA
1.
a)
To determine
Compute inventory turnover for Company S for the most recent years shown.
b.
To determine
Compute days’ sales inventory for Company S for the years shown.
2)
To determine
Determine whether the inventory turnover of Company S is in favorable or unfavorable trend.
3)
To determine
Determine whether the inventory turnover of Company S would underperform or outperform.
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Comparative Income Statements
For Years Ended December 31, 2021-2015
($ thousands)
Sales
2021
Cost of goods sold
$ 1,769
1,271
2020
$ 1,549
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
$ 1,410
$ 1,292
$ 1,206
$ 1,121
$ 919
1,034
889
778
723
676
539
Gross profit
498
515
521
514
483
445
380
Operating expenses
Net income
377
295
271
200
173
171
142
$ 121
$ 220
$ 250
$ 314
$ 310
$ 274
$ 238
HAROUN COMPANY
Comparative Year-End Balance Sheets
December 31, 2021-2015
($ thousands)
Assets
Cash
Accounts receivable, net
Merchandise inventory
Other current assets
Long-term investments
Plant assets, net
Total assets
Liabilities and Equity
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
$ 108
773
$ 142
812
$ 148
735
2,797
2,036
1,779
$ 151
564
1,499
$ 157
496
$ 155
$ 160
470
332
1,346
1,144
829
72
65
40
71
60
61
32
e
B
220
220
220
220
3,422
3,409
2,982
1,683
$ 7,172
$ 6,464
$ 5,684
$ 4,188
$ 4,019
1,740
1,546
$ 3,596
$ 2,900
1,327
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When analyzing financial statements, what can you conclude when the inventory turnover ratio increases from 4.0 to 6.0 over a three year period.
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a. The day’s inventory held are within the typical industry average
b. The day’s inventory held has increased over time
None of the above
c. The day’s inventory held has decreased over time
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