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Effect of transactions on various financial ratios Indicate the effect that each transacti...

Effect of transactions on various financial ratios Indicate the effect that each transaction/event listed here will have on the financial ratio listed opposite it, and provide an explanation for your answer. Use + for increase, - for decrease, and(NE) for no effect. Assume that current assets exceed current liabilities in all cases, both before and after the transaction/event.

 

Transaction/Event

Financial Ratio

a.

Purchased inventory on account.

Number of days’ sales in inventory

b.

Sold inventory for cash, at a profit.

Inventory turnover

c.

Issued a 10% stock dividend.

Earnings per share

d.

Issued common stock for cash.

Debt ratio

e.

Sold land at a gain.

Return on investment

f.

Purchased treasury stock for cash.

Debt/equity ratio

g.

Accrued interest on a note payable.

Times interest earned

h.

Accrued wages that have been earned by employees.

Current ratio

 

 

i.

Purchased equipment for cash.

Plant and equipment turnover

j

1ssued bonds at an interest rate that is less than the company’s ROI.

Return on equity

 

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