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ISBN: 9781308821672

Author: Libby

Publisher: MCG/CREATE

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Bookkeeping is the process of recording the financial transactions of a company on a regular basis. With the process of bookkeeping, companies can track important financial information that helps management in making crucial decisions.

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Chapter 6, Problem 6.2CP

Finding Financial Information

Refer to the financial statements of Urban Outfitters given in Appendix C at the end of this book.

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1. How much cash and cash equivalents does the company report at the end of the current year?
2. What was the change in accounts receivable and how did it affect net cash provided by operating activities for the current year?
3. Which types of customers account for most of the company's accounts receivable? Did bad debts expense increase or decrease between 2013 and 2014? How did you know?
4. Where does the company disclose its revenue recognition policy? When does the company record revenues for the “sale” of gift cards?

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 that the company has held 154,558 thousand as cash and cash equivalents at the end of the current year.

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