Question

Smith Corp. is in the process of liquidating and going out of business. The firm has $20,000 in cash inventory totaling $1,000,000, accounts receivable of $200,000 plant and equipment with a $400,000 book value and total liabilities of $700,000. It is estimated that the inventory can be disposed of in a liquidation sale for 65% of its cost, all but 25% of the accounts receivable can be collected, and plant and equipment can be sold for 30% of net book value. Calculate the amount of cash that would be available to the stockholders if the accounts receivable are collected, the other assets are sold as described, and the liabilities are paid in full.

Answer 1

Computation of Amount available for stockholder-mith Corp
Cash Balance available	$20,000.00
Realizable Value of Inventory	$650,000.00
(1000000*65%)
Cash Collected from AR	$50,000.00
(200000*25%)
Sale Value of Plant & Equipment	$120,000.00
(400000*30%)
Less: Liabilities	-$700,000.00
Cash Available for Stockholder	$140,000.00