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ISBN: 9781259722660

Author: J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Chapter 3, Problem 3.14BYP

Analysis Case 3–14

Balance sheet information

• LO3–2 through LO3–4

Target Corporation prepares its financial statements according to U.S. GAAP. Target’s financial statements and disclosure notes for the year ended January 30, 2016, are available in the Connect library. This material also is available under the Investor Relations link at the company’s website (www.target.com).

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Required:

1. What categories does the company use to classify its assets? Its liabilities?

2. Why are investments shown as a current asset?

3. Explain the current liability “Accrued and other current liabilities.”

4. What purpose do the disclosure notes serve?

5. What method does the company use to depreciate its property and equipment?

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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