Required: 1. Compute the following amounts and ratios as of the beginning of the year: a. Working capital. b. Current ratio. c. Acid-test ratio. 2. Indicate the effect of each of the transactions given above on working capital, the current ratio, and the acid-test ratio. Give the effect in terms of increase, decrease, or none. Item (x) is given as an example. Consider each transaction independently and indicate their effects as compared to the ratios and amounts at the beginning of the period.

Required: 1. Compute the following amounts and ratios as of the beginning of the year: a. Working capital. b. Current ratio. c. Acid-test ratio. 2. Indicate the effect of each of the transactions given above on working capital, the current ratio, and the acid-test ratio. Give the effect in terms of increase, decrease, or none. Item (x) is given as an example. Consider each transaction independently and indicate their effects as compared to the ratios and amounts at the beginning of the period.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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