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Using Financial Reports: Evaluating the Reliability of a Balance Sheet L01Frances Sabatier...

Using Financial Reports: Evaluating the Reliability of a Balance Sheet L01

Frances Sabatier asked a local bank for a $50,000 loan to expand her small company. The bank asked Frances to submit a financial statement of the business to supplement the loan application. Frances prepared the following balance sheet.

FS COMPANY Balance Sheet June 30,2012

Assets

 

Cash and investments

$ 9,000

Inventory

30,000

Equipment

46,000

Personal residence (monthly payments, $2,800)

300,000

Remaining assets

20,000

Total assets

$405,000

Liabilities

 

Short-term debt to suppliers

$ 62,000

Long-term debt on equipment

38,000

Total debt

100,000

Stockholders’ Equity

305,000

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$405,000

Required:

The balance sheet has several flaws. However, there is at least one major deficiency. Identify it and explain its significance.

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