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13) option B is correct
the ability to pay the debts the debts of the company as they become due
Explanation : generally liquidity means ability of a company or a business to pay it's debts as they become due. Or simply converting assets into cash
14)option B is correct
The ability to increase retained earningso
Explanation : retained earning increases when company got more profits. If retained earnings of the company increases it indicates profitability
15) option C is correct
Losses from unprofitable operation of the business
Explanation : if you repay loan or debt it doesn't decreases the shareholders equity.
Equity is different from the outsiders debt.
16) option B is correct
$67500
Explanation : assets = liabilities+equity
Equity = assets - liabilities = $270,000 - $202,500 = $67500
13. Which of the following best describes liquidity? A. The ability to increase the value of...
The ability of a business to pay its debts as they come due and to earn a reasonable amount of income is referred to asa. solvency and leverageb. solvency and profitabilityc. solvency and liquidityd. solvency and equity
Which of the following factors pose a limit on the ability of commercial banks to increase the quantity of money in circulation by extending new loans? Select one or more: a. the quantity of Central Bank reserves that they own b. the quantity of money that savers lent to them by opening deposits c. the behavior of households and firms, which reduce the quantity of money in circulation by repaying previous loans. d. the availability of profitable lending opportunities in...
ch14: 2. Other dividend policy issues Several factors affect a firm's ability to pay a dividend. Three such factors are described in the table: profitability (an increase in net income), investment opportunities, and capital structure (an increase in the debt ratio). Use the table to indicate how a firm’s ability to pay a dividend is affected by the factors described.(Hint: Consider each factor in isolation, with everything else held the same.) a: Net income increases. The ability to pay dividends,...
What best describes the financial concept of debt serviceability? A. The ability to pay interest expense during the year. B. The ability to pay long-term debt as it becomes due. C. The ability to sell inventory. D. The ability to satisfy short term obligations.
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only the final answers plz 1. Which definition below best describes financial accounting? A. Process of measuring income taxes owed to the government. B. System of maintaining communication with a company's customers and suppliers. C. Procedures designed to enhance the company's image to potential investors. D. Measuring business activities and communicating them to external parties. 2. Liabilities can be best described as: A. The amount of expenses over the past year. B. The amount expected to be distributed to stockholders....
Which of the following best describes the term "current assets"? a. Assets expected to be converted into cash within one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer. b. The amount of claim that the owners have in the business in the current year. c. The cumulative profits earned by a business less any dividends distributed in the current period. d. The amount of total profits earned by a business since it began operations plus all other resources.
Based on the following financial information, which best describes the company's liquidity and quality of its current assets over the past three years? 20Y1 20Υ2 20Υ3 Current ratio 2.7 2.4 1.9 Quick ratio 1.1 0.9 0.7 Working capital (000s) $3,332 $3,346 3,120 Accounts receivable days on hand 35 44 42 Inventory days on hand 87 93 96 OThe company's liquidity is quite strong. The fact that the quick ratio remains near 1.0 indicates that it can cover nearly all its...
5. 5. The current ratio measures: A) The ability of a company to quickly sell its inventory to customers. B) The amount of profits retained in the business. C) The ability of a company to quickly collect cash from customers. D) The ability of a company to pay its current obligations.
Which of the following statements is not accurate? Net income from the income statement will increase total stockholder’s equity on the statement of retained earnings Net loss from the income statement will decrease total stockholder’s equity on the statement of retained earnings Dividends reduce retained earnings-? Additional investment in the company increases retained earnings All of the following accurately describe the balance sheet except… Reflects profitability of operations Is an expanded report of the accounting equation listing assets, liabilities, and...