Mienfoo Catering Company increased its ROI from 25% to 30%. Net operating income and sales remained at their previous levels of P75,000 and P1,500,000 respectively. The increase in ROI was attributed to a reduction in operating assets brought about by the sale of obsolete inventory at cost (the proceeds from the sale were used to reduce bank loans). Inventory was reduced by

Mienfoo Catering Company increased its ROI from 25% to 30%. Net operating income and sales remained at their previous levels of P75,000 and P1,500,000 respectively. The increase in ROI was attributed to a reduction in operating assets brought about by the sale of obsolete inventory at cost (the proceeds from the sale were used to reduce bank loans). Inventory was reduced by

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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