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Author: Robert Libby, Patricia Libby, Daniel Short

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Chapter 5, Problem 5E

Preparing a Classified Balance Sheet

Campbell Soup Company is the world’s leading maker and marketer of soup and sells other well-known brands of food in 120 countries. Presented here are the items listed on its recent balance sheet (dollars in millions) presented in alphabetical order:

Accounts payable	$ 585	Other assets	$ 136
Accounts receivable	560	Other current assets	152
Accrued expenses	619	Other current debt	785
Cash and cash equivalents	484	Other noncurrent liabilities	3,777
Common stock. $0.0375 par value	351	Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,103
Intangible assets	2,660	Retained earnings	745
Inventories	767

Required:

Prepare a classified consolidated balance sheet for Campbell Soup for the current year (ended July 31) using the categories presented in the chapter.

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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Solution Summary: The author explains how to prepare the classified consolidated balance sheet for Company CS for the year ended July 31 using the categories.

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