1. Express the balance sheets in common-size percents. 2. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, Is the change in accounts receivable as a percentage of total assets favorable or unfavorable? 3. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, is the change in merchandise inventory as a percentage of total assets favorable or unfavorable?
1. Express the balance sheets in common-size percents. 2. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, Is the change in accounts receivable as a percentage of total assets favorable or unfavorable? 3. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, is the change in merchandise inventory as a percentage of total assets favorable or unfavorable?
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Simon Company's year-end balance sheets follow.
At December 31
Assets
Cash
Accounts receivable, net
Merchandise inventory
Prepaid expenses
Plant assets, net
Total assets
Current Year.
$ 25,603
74,949
91,435
8,163
233,807
$ 433,957
1 Year Ago
$ 108,055
79,952
162,500
83,450
$ 433,957
$ 30,826
52,374
69,901
7,699
213,301
$374,101
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable
$63,223
Long-term notes payable.
Common stock, $10 par value
88,625
163,500
Retained earnings
58,753
Total liabilities and equity
$ 374,101
For both the current year and one year ago, compute the following ratios:
2 Years Ago
$32,110
42,398
44,716
3,533
192,143
$314,900
$ 41,567
68,201
163,500
41,632
$314,900
1. Express the balance sheets in common-size percents.
2. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, Is the change in accounts receivable as a percentage of
total assets favorable or unfavorable?
3. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, is the change in merchandise inventory as a percentage of
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Simon Company's year-end balance sheets follow.
At December 31
Assets
Cash
Accounts receivable, net
Merchandise inventory
Prepaid expenses
Plant assets, net
Total assets
Current Year.
$ 25,603
74,949
91,435
8,163
233,807
$ 433,957
1 Year Ago
$ 108,055
79,952
162,500
83,450
$ 433,957
$ 30,826
52,374
69,901
7,699
213,301
$374,101
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable
$63,223
Long-term notes payable.
Common stock, $10 par value
88,625
163,500
Retained earnings
58,753
Total liabilities and equity
$ 374,101
For both the current year and one year ago, compute the following ratios:
2 Years Ago
$32,110
42,398
44,716
3,533
192,143
$314,900
$ 41,567
68,201
163,500
41,632
$314,900
1. Express the balance sheets in common-size percents.
2. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, Is the change in accounts receivable as a percentage of
total assets favorable or unfavorable?
3. Assuming annual sales have not changed in the last three years, is the change in merchandise inventory as a percentage of
total assets favorable or unfavorable?

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Assets
Cash
Accounts receivable, net
Merchandise inventory
Prepaid expenses
Plant assets, net
Total assets
SIMON COMPANY
Common-Size Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable
Long-term notes payable
Common stock, $10 par
Retained earnings
Total liabilities and equity
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