Within a large rental corporation where the commercial rental segment dominated, Gary managed the residential rental segment. Gary enjoyed taking the underdog role, trying to generate more income and higher returns than corporate expected. The corporate minimum required return was 8%, while its WACC was 7%. He recently became aware of new rental properties in a prime location. He assumed he'd be able to secure two key rental properties in his target area. He considered where his division stood in terms of profitability and asset position at year-end, and created a projection for the next year as follows. Sales Gross margin Operating income After-tax operating income Operating assets Total assets Current liabilities Current Year-End $638,000 295,000 138,000 100,900 1,450,000 1.720,000 201,000 Projected Next Year $812,000 408,000 193,000 142,700 2.210,000 2.510.000 270,000

Within a large rental corporation where the commercial rental segment dominated, Gary managed the residential rental segment. Gary enjoyed taking the underdog role, trying to generate more income and higher returns than corporate expected. The corporate minimum required return was 8%, while its WACC was 7%. He recently became aware of new rental properties in a prime location. He assumed he'd be able to secure two key rental properties in his target area. He considered where his division stood in terms of profitability and asset position at year-end, and created a projection for the next year as follows. Sales Gross margin Operating income After-tax operating income Operating assets Total assets Current liabilities Current Year-End $638,000 295,000 138,000 100,900 1,450,000 1.720,000 201,000 Projected Next Year $812,000 408,000 193,000 142,700 2.210,000 2.510.000 270,000

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305080577

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter10: Auditing Cash And Marketable Securities

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