EP HORNGREN'S FINAN.+MGRL.ACCT.-ACCESS
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Author: MILLER-NOBLES
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Chapter 15, Problem 7RQ
To determine
Benchmarking
Benchmarking is a technique used by a company to compare its performance with other companies in the same industry or other industry. Benchmarking is done mainly shown using graphs and common-size percentages.
Types of Benchmarking
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To explain: The types of benchmarks in the financial statement analysis.
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Swifty Supply Co. has the following transactions related to notes receivable during the last 2 months of 2027. The company does not make entries to accrue interest except at December 31.
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Loaned $30,000 cash to Manny Lopez on a 12 month, 10% note.
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Sold goods to Ralph Kremer, Inc., receiving a $85,500, 90-day, 8% note.
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Accrued interest revenue on all notes receivable.
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Journalize the transactions for Swifty Supply Co. (Ignore entries for cost of goods sold.) (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. Use 360 days for cal
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