Chapter 1, Problem 1.33BE

Which company appears to have the strongest financial position? Explain your reasoning.

LO 3, 4

E1-33B. (Learning Objectives 3, 4: Apply the accounting equation; evaluate business operations) Brandeberry, Inc., has current assets of $240 million; property, plant, and equipment of $390 million; and other assets totaling $130 million. Current liabilities are $100 million, and long-term liabilities total $360 million.

Requirements

1. 1. Use these data to write Brandeberry’s accounting equation.
2. 2. How much in resources does Brandeberry have to work with?
3. 3. How much does Brandeberry owe creditors?
4. 4. How much of the company's assets do the Brandeberry stockholders actually own?