(a)
Introduction: Balance sheet is a
The difference between the balance sheet presented in exhibit 4.1, problem 4.5 and the one given in the question.
(b)
Introduction:
Net working capital (NWC) is the difference between anenterprise’s current assets and current liabilities. A positive net working capital indicates that the company has sufficient funds to meet its current financial obligations and invest in other activities.
To find:
G Co. net working capital for 2015.
(c)
Introduction: Debt ratio may be defined as financial ratio that measures the extent of a company’s leverage. It is the ratio of total debt to total assets of the company and can be interpreted as the proportion of a company’s assets that are financed by debt.
To compute: Debt ratio of G Co. and comparison of the same with S Co. and B Co. debt ratio.
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