Transcript Chapter 4
CH 04 Completing the Accounting Cycle Learning Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Work Sheet Financial Statements Adjusting and Closing Entries Fiscal Year Accounting Cycle Financial Analysis and Interpretation C4 C4 - 1 The work sheet Accountants often use working papers for collecting and summarizing Data they need for preparing various analyses and reports. The work sheet is a working paper that accountants can use to summarize adjusting entries and the account balances for the financial statements. C4 - 2 The Work Sheet Trial Balance Accounts Dr Cr Adjustments Dr Cr Adjusted TB Dr Cr Prepared from general ledger. Accounts are listed in order: A, L, OE, R, E C4 - 3 The Work Sheet Trial Balance Accounts Dr Cr Adjustments Dr Cr Adjusted TB Dr Cr Adjustments are entered here. Two possibilities: 1. Deferrals – Existing balances are changed. 2. Accruals – New information is entered. C4 - 4 The Work Sheet Trial Balance Accounts Dr Cr Adjustments Dr Cr Adjusted TB Dr Cr Adjustments are combined with the trial balance. Account balances are now adjusted. C4 - 5 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 6 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 7 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 32,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 8 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 9 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 10 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 11 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 12 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 13 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Trial Balance Debit Credit 2,065 2,220 2,000 2,400 20,000 1,800 Adjustments Debit Credit (e) 500 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 0 900 0 360 25,000 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 (f) 50 50 900 250 240 25,000 (d) 250 (c) 120 4,000 4,000 16,340 0 4,275 1,600 0 985 800 0 455 42,600 Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit (e) 500 (c) 120 (d) 250 (f) 50 (a) 1,240 (b) 100 42,600 2,260 2,260 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 C4 - 14 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Net Income Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit Income Statement Debit Credit 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 Balance Sheet Debit Credit 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 50 900 250 240 25,000 50 900 250 240 25,000 4,000 4,000 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 9,755 7,205 16,960 16,960 43,645 16,960 43,645 16,440 7,205 43,645 C4 - 15 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Revenue 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Net Income Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit Income Statement Debit Credit 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 Balance Sheet Debit Credit 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 50 900 250 240 25,000 50 900 250 240 25,000 4,000 4,000 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 9,755 7,205 16,960 16,960 43,645 16,960 43,645 16,440 7,205 43,645 C4 - 16 NetSolutions - Work Sheet - Two Months Ended 12/31/99 Account 11 Cash 12Accounts Receivable 14 Supplies 15 Prepaid Insurance 17 Land 18 Office Equipment 19Accumulated Depr. 21 Accounts Payable 22 Wages Payable 23 Unearned Rent 31Chris Clark, Capital 32Chris Clark, Drawing 41 Fees Earned 42 Rent Income 51 Wages Expense 52 Rent Expense 53Depreciation Expense 54 Utilities Expense 55 Supplies Expense 56Insurance Expense 59 Misc. Expense Net Income Adj. Trial Balance Debit Credit Income Statement Debit Credit 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 Balance Sheet Debit Credit 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 50 900 250 240 25,000 50 900 250 240 25,000 4,000 4,000 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 43,400 43,400 16,840 120 4,525 1,600 50 985 2,040 100 455 9,755 7,205 16,960 16,960 43,645 16,960 43,645 16,440 7,205 43,645 C4 - 17 NetSolutions Income Statement For Two Months Ended December 31, 2002 Fees earned Rent revenue Total revenues Expenses: Wages expense Supplies expense Rent expense Utilities expense Insurance expense Depreciation expense Miscellaneous expense Total expenses Net income $16,840 120 $16,960 $ 4,525 2,040 1,600 985 100 50 455 9,755 $ 7,205 C4 - 18 NetSolutions Statement of Owner’s Equity For Two Months Ended December 31, 2002 Chris Clark, capital, November 1, 2002 Investment on November 1, 2002 Net income for November and December Less withdrawals Increase in owner’s equity Chris Clark, capital, December 31, 2002 $ 0 $15,000 7,205 $22,205 4,000 18,205 $18,205 C4 - 19 NetSolutions Balance Sheet December 31, 2002 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 2,065 Accounts receivable 2,720 Supplies 760 Prepaid insurance 2,300 Total current assets $ 7,845 Property, plant, and equipment: Land $20,000 Office equipment 1,800 Less accum. depr. (50) Total property, plant, and equipment 11,750 Total assets $29,595 C4 - 20 NetSolutions Balance Sheet December 31, 2002 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Accounts payable Wages payable Unearned rent Total liabilities OWNER’S EQUITY Chris Clark, capital Total liabilities and owner’s equity $ 900 250 240 $ 1,390 28,205 $29,595 C4 - 21 The Closing Process Wages Expense Bal. 4,525 Fees Earned Income Summary Rent Expense Bal. 1,600 Bal. 16,840 Rent Revenue Bal. 120 Depreciation Expense Bal. 50 Utilities Expense Bal. 985 Chris Clark, Capital Bal. 15,000 Supplies Expense Bal. 2,040 Note: The balances shown are adjusted balances before closing. The following sequence demonstrates the closing process. Insurance Expense Bal. 100 Chris Clark, Drawing Miscellaneous Expense Bal. 455 Bal. 4,000 C4 - 22 The Closing Process Wages Expense Bal. 4,525 Fees Earned Income Summary Rent Expense Bal. 1,600 16,960 Total Revenues Depreciation Expense Bal. 50 Utilities Expense Bal. 985 Chris Clark, Capital 16,840 Bal. 16,840 Rent Revenue 120 Bal. 120 Close Revenues Bal. 25,000 Supplies Expense Bal. 2,040 Insurance Expense Bal. 100 Chris Clark, Drawing Miscellaneous Expense Bal. 455 Bal. 4,000 C4 - 23 The Closing Process Wages Expense Bal. 4,525 4,525 Rent Expense Bal. 1,600 1,600 Depreciation Expense Bal. 50 50 Utilities Expense Bal. 985 985 Fees Earned Income Summary 9,755 Total Expenses Miscellaneous Expense Bal. 455 455 Total Revenues Chris Clark, Capital Bal. 25,000 Supplies Expense Bal. 2,040 2,040 Insurance Expense Bal. 100 100 16,960 16,840 Bal. 16,840 Rent Revenue 120 Bal. 120 Close Revenues Close Expenses Chris Clark, Drawing Bal. 4,000 C4 - 24 The Closing Process Wages Expense Bal. 4,525 4,525 Rent Expense Bal. 1,600 1,600 Fees Earned Income Summary 9,755 7,205 Depreciation Expense Bal. 50 50 Utilities Expense Bal. 985 985 Miscellaneous Expense Bal. 455 455 Bal. 16,840 Rent Income 120 Bal. 120 Closed Chris Clark, Capital Bal. 15,000 Supplies Expense Bal. 2,040 2,040 Insurance Expense Bal. 100 100 16,960 16,840 Close Revenues Close Expenses 7,205 Net Income Close Income Summary Chris Clark, Drawing Bal. 4,000 C4 - 25 The Closing Process Wages Expense Bal. 4,525 4,525 Rent Expense Bal. 1,600 1,600 Depreciation Expense Bal. 50 50 Utilities Expense Bal. 985 985 Supplies Expense Bal. 2,040 2,040 Insurance Expense Bal. 100 100 Miscellaneous Expense Bal. 455 455 Fees Earned Income Summary 9,755 16,960 7,205 16,840 Bal. 16,840 Rent Income 120 Bal. 120 Closed Chris Clark, Capital Bal. 15,000 4,000 Close Revenues Close Expenses 7,205 Drawing Net Income Close Income Summary Close Drawing Chris Clark, Drawing Bal. 4,000 4,000 Closed C4 - 26 The Closing Process Fees Earned Wages Expense Income Summary Rent Expense Rent Income Depreciation Expense Utilities Expense Chris Clark, Capital Supplies Expense 4,000 Bal. 15,000 7,205 Insurance Expense Net Income Bal. 18,205 Chris Clark, Drawing Miscellaneous Expense Drawing All temporary accounts now have zero balances and are ready for the next accounting period. C4 - 27 NetSolutions Post-Closing Trial Balance December 31, 2002 Assets 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 31 Cash Accounts Receivable Supplies Prepaid Insurance Land Office Equipment Accum. Depreciation Accounts Payable Wages Payable Unearned Rent Chris Clark, Capital 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 29,645 50 900 250 240 28,205 29,645 C4 - 28 NetSolutions Post-Closing Trial Balance December 31, 2002 Liabilities 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 31 Cash Accounts Receivable Supplies Prepaid Insurance Land Office Equipment Accum. Depreciation Accounts Payable Wages Payable Unearned Rent Chris Clark, Capital 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 29,645 50 900 250 240 28,205 19,645 C4 - 29 NetSolutions Post-Closing Trial Balance December 31, 2002 Owner’s Equity 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 31 Cash Accounts Receivable Supplies Prepaid Insurance Land Office Equipment Accum. Depreciation Accounts Payable Wages Payable Unearned Rent Chris Clark, Capital 2,065 2,720 760 2,300 20,000 1,800 29,645 50 900 250 240 28,205 29,645 C4 - 30 Manual Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and recorded in journal. Documents Journal C4 - 31 Manual Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and recorded in journal. Documents Journal 2. Transactions are posted from journal to ledger. Journal Ledger C4 - 32 Manual Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and recorded in journal. Documents Journal 2. Transactions are posted from journal to ledger. Journal 3. Trial balance is prepared, adjustment data is organized, work sheet is completed. Ledger Work Sheet C4 - 33 Manual Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and recorded in journal. Documents Journal 2. Transactions are posted from journal to ledger. Journal 3. Trial balance is prepared, adjustment data is organized, work sheet is completed. 4. Financial statements are prepared and distributed. Ledger Work Sheet IS SOE BS SCF Financial Statements C4 - 34 Manual Accounting Cycle 5. Adjusting entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger C4 - 35 Manual Accounting Cycle 5. Adjusting entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger 6. Closing entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger C4 - 36 Manual Accounting Cycle 5. Adjusting entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger 6. Closing entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger Assets Liabilities Owner’s Equity 7. Post-closing trial balance is prepared. Post-closing Trial Balance C4 - 37 Manual Accounting Cycle 5. Adjusting entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger 6. Closing entries are journalized and posted to ledger. Journal Ledger Assets Liabilities Owner’s Equity 7. Post-closing trial balance is prepared. Post-closing Trial Balance 8. Reports are analyzed and interpreted for decisionmaking purposes. ? C4 - 38 Computer Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and entered in the computer. Documents Computer C4 - 39 Computer Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and entered in the computer. Documents Computer 2. Preliminary reports are analyzed, adjustments are prepared and entered in the computer. Computer Reports Computer C4 - 40 Computer Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and entered in the computer. Documents Computer 2. Preliminary reports are analyzed, adjustments are prepared and entered in the computer. 3. Financial statements are printed and distributed. Computer Reports IS SOE Computer BS SCF Financial Statements C4 - 41 Computer Accounting Cycle 1. Transactions are analyzed and entered in the computer. Documents Computer 2. Preliminary reports are analyzed, adjustments are prepared and entered in the computer. 3. Financial statements are printed and distributed. Computer Reports SOE IS Computer BS SCF Financial Statements 4. Reports are analyzed and interpreted for decisionmaking purposes. ? C4 - 42 Solvency Analysis Solvency is the ability of a business to meet its financial obligations (debts) as they are due. Solvency analysis focuses on the ability of a business to pay or otherwise satisfy its current and noncurrent liabilities. This ability is normally assessed by examining balance sheet relationships. C4 - 43 Solvency Measures — The Short-Term Creditor Working Capital and Current Ratio 2003 Current assets $550,000 Current liabilities 210,000 2002 $533,000 243,000 C4 - 44 Solvency Measures — The Short-Term Creditor Working Capital and Current Ratio 2003 Current assets $550,000 Current liabilities 210,000 Working capital $340,000 2002 $533,000 243,000 $290,000 Use: To indicate the ability to meet currently maturing obligations C4 - 45 Solvency Measures — The Short-Term Creditor Working Capital and Current Ratio 2003 Current assets $550,000 Current liabilities 210,000 Working capital $340,000 Current ratio 2.6 to 1 2002 $533,000 Divide 243,000 $290,000 current 2.2 to 1 assets by current liabilities Use: To indicate the ability to meet currently maturing obligations C4 - 46 Working Capital and Current Ratio Objective: Analyze and interpret the financial solvency of a business by computing the working capital and the current ratio. Working Capital (WC) Current Assets minus Current Liabilities Current Ratio (CR) Current Assets Current Liabilities Example NetSolutions WC = $7,845 - $1,390 = $6,455 CR = $7,845 / $1,390 = 5.6 C4 - 47 HOME WORK READING: 1. Illustrative problem 2. Self- examination questions 3. Multiple choice Writing: 1. Exercise: 4-19; 4-21 2. Problem : 4-5A; 4-3B Discussion: 1. Activity 4-2 Flanders Supplies Co. C4 - 48 The end of Chapter 4. C4 - 49