2. I utilized an “Acid Test Ratio” which shows us whether the entity could pay all its current liabilities if they became due now or sooner than expected. In 2011, the acid test ratio was 0.64. By 2012, it decreased to 0.43. Even though the acid-test ratio is less than 1 which rates in the lower third quartile in the industry of 1.6, 0.9 to 0.6, it indicates a concern with repaying current liabilities.
The decrease in expenses observed in 2009 was primarily due to cost-containment measures implemented at the Company’s global and regional offices beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008 (10-K, p. 20). Pre-opening Expenses, Relocation, Store Closure and Lease Termination Costs These expenses have been falling over the last few years. This decrease is due to the company’s consistently having relocated or closed fewer stores annually from 2008 to 2010. Interest Expense Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, has decreased by a small amount in the last few years. Interest expense for these years consists principally of interest expense on the term loan entered into on August 28, 2007 to finance the acquisition of Wild Oats Markets.
2 An adver- tisement is generally not an offer. An advertisement is merely a request for offers. The con- sumer makes the offer, whether by mail, as above, or by arriving at a merchant's store ready to buy. The seller is free to reject the offer. | Application of Black Letter Law to Facts: | In the most simple basic form, a contract is formed through offer and acceptance - Since the Raisin Board’s advertisement did not count as an offer being made on their part, Milton’s sending in the $700,000 dollars to buy the points for the jet is not considered an acceptance of an offer.
All of these ratios show that the company has a relatively high level of debt. 6. Calculate to 2013 profit margin, basic earning power (BEP), return on assets (ROA), and return on equity (ROE). What can you say about these ratios? The profit margin, BEP, ROA and ROE all dropped dramatically from 2012.
Has lost 4.1 million in the 4 years, shift in trends. Bud lite has been increasing by 7.8 million over the 4 years. Lowest light- 2009 to 2010 miller light. Then 2011 to 2012 coors light. Observe: the millers lite took the sales of Coors light.
Like the partnerships the S-corporations basically have no federal income taxes. S-corporations owners are taxed on their portion of earnings. The popularity of S-corporations fluctuate with the income tax law. Sometimes the corporation taxes are more than the individual and vice versa. Some of the similarities to a closely held corporation is each shareholder's liability is limited to the amount of their investment.
The return on equity for 2012 was at -1.81% compared to a 32% return on a wedding in 2011. (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=97664&p=irol-reportsAnnual) Amazon had a downward trend on their return which could be an unhealthy position to be in if the trend continues into the year ending December 2013. Amazon did improve day’s receivable on average collection period. In 2012 days receivable was 81.2 days which was a decrease in time compared to 2011 for which day’s receivable was 87 days. As seen on the income statement by accounts receivable and annual credit sales Amazon was able to decrease the amount of days it took to collect on accounts receivable.
Thus, the $11,000 distribution reduces the new $10,000 stock basis to zero, with a $1,000 LTCG. | Question 3 | | 1 / 1 point | A calendar year C corporation reports a $41,000 NOL in 2013, but it elects S status for 2014 and generates an NOL of $30,000 in that year. At all times during 2014, the stock of the corporation was owned by the same 10 shareholders, each of whom owned 10% of the stock. Kris, one of the 10 shareholders, holds an S stock basis of $2,300 at the beginning of 2014. How much of the 2014 loss, if any, is deductible by Kris?
The elimination of short-term debt shows that Home Depot, Incorporated is not using such debt to meet short-term cash requirements. The cause of the elimination of short term debt may be caused by the improved cash position and the economy. Home Depot, Incorporated’s financial position and ratios look good. In fiscal year 2008, the long-term debt-to-equity ratio was 54.4% compared to fiscal year 2007’s 64.3%. In fiscal year 2008, the return on invested capital of continuing operations was 9.5% compared to fiscal year 2007’s 13.9%.
Liability Management at General Motors 1. GM past financing policy GM past financing policy is very conservative with limited sophistication of financial products use. In fact, GM did not engage in any derivative transactions until 1989; after 1989, a few transaction involving low-risk practices were engaged to manage cost of funding more efficiently. Also, GM financing policy is was intended to make sure that corporate cash flows are stable, thus enabling focus and good management of operations. Therefore, GM’s financial policies were based on specific financial targets such as book value, debt-to-total capital ratios, interest coverage ratios, and cash flow coverage ratios.