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Every liquidity ratio is calculated using one or more current asset accounts.

A) True
B) False

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Profit margin measures the income earned on each dollar of sales,and is calculated by dividing net income by net sales.

A) True
B) False

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Conservative accounting practices are those that result in reporting higher income,higher assets,and lower liabilities.

A) True
B) False

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Excerpts from TPX Company's December 31, 2013 and 2012, financial statements are presented below: 20132012 Accounts receivable $80,000$72,000 Inventory 84,00070,000 Net sales 400,000372,000 Cost of goods sold 254,000216,000 Total assets 850,000810,000 Total stockholders’ equity 500,000450,000 Net income 75,00056,000\begin{array}{lrr}&2013&2012\\\text { Accounts receivable } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 72,000 \\\text { Inventory } & 84,000 & 70,000 \\\text { Net sales } & 400,000 & 372,000 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 254,000 & 216,000 \\\text { Total assets } & 850,000 & 810,000 \\\text { Total stockholders' equity } & 500,000 & 450,000 \\\text { Net income } & 75,000 & 56,000\end{array} -TPX Company's 2013 inventory turnover is:


A) 3.0 times.
B) 5.2 times.
C) 3.3 times.
D) 3.6 times.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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We use the times interest earned ratio to compare interest payments with a company's income available to pay those charges.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following ratios is most useful in evaluating solvency?


A) Debt to equity ratio.
B) Current ratio.
C) Receivables turnover ratio.
D) Inventory turnover ratio.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Solvency refers to a company's ability to pay its current liabilities while liquidity refers to a company's ability to pay its long-term liabilities.

A) True
B) False

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TPX Company's 2013 return on equity is:


A) 16.7%.
B) 15.0%.
C) 15.8%.
D) 21.4%.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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HHF's times interest earned ratio is:


A) 3.47.
B) 1.72.
C) 2.47.
D) 10.0.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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We measure income statement accounts at a point in time and balance sheet accounts over a period of time.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is an aggressive accounting practice?


A) The use of a shorter service life for depreciation.
B) Waiting to record a litigation loss.
C) Adjust the allowance for uncollectible accounts to a larger amount.
D) The write-down of overvalued inventory.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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The current ratio is calculated as:


A) Current assets divided by noncurrent assets.
B) Current assets divided by current liabilities.
C) Current liabilities divided by noncurrent liabilities.
D) Current liabilities divided by current assets.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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A low inventory turnover ratio usually is a positive sign and indicates that inventory is selling quickly.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is NOT an example of applying conservatism in accounting?


A) Recording contingent losses that are probable.
B) Expensing all research and development costs are they are incurred.
C) Using the lower-of-cost-or-market rules for inventory accounting.
D) Increasing the useful life used in calculating depreciation.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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For vertical analysis,we express each balance sheet item as a percentage of sales.

A) True
B) False

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HHF's debt to equity ratio is:


A) 0.75.
B) 1.13.
C) 0.38.
D) 1.80.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The debt to equity ratio is:


A) 0.33.
B) 0.77.
C) 1.17.
D) 1.30.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is not a common type of comparison in accounting?


A) Comparisons of sales growth between companies.
B) Comparisons of earnings per share between companies.
C) Comparisons over time.
D) Comparisons to industry.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Stealth Company's 2013 receivables turnover ratio is:


A) 2.85.
B) 4.70.
C) 5.00.
D) 10.63.

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Explain the difference between conservative and aggressive accounting practices.Provide an example of a conservative accounting practice and explain why this practice is conservative.Provide an example of an aggressive accounting practice and explain why this practice is aggressive.

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