Calculate theliquidity ratios for 2009
1. Current Ratio
Formula
Current Ratio = Current assets / Current liabilities
Current assets = 292,000
Current liabilities = 80,000
Current Ratio = 3.65
Compare the company's results to the industry average
Company
Industry Average
3.65:1
3:01
The industry average's current ratio is 3:1. The company's current ratio is 3.65.
The company has higher current ratio than industry average.
Thus, the company has strong short-term dabt-paying ability.
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2. Average collection period
Formula
Average collection period = 365 days/ Receivable turnovers
Receivables turnover = Net credit sales / Average gross accounts receivable
Net credit sales = 1,470,000 (given as sales)
Average gross accounts receivable = (95,000 + 105,000) / 2 = 100,000
(note: 95,000 is 2009 A/R, 105,000 is 2008 A/R)
Receivables turnover = 1,470,000 / 100,000 = 14.7
Days: 365 days
Receivable turnovers = 14.7
Average collection period = 24.83 days
Compare the company's results to the industry average
Company
Industry Average
24.83 days
28 days
The company has lower average collection period than