Question 1

Statement of Retained Earnings Jamaican Ice Cream Corp. started the year with a balance of retained earnings of $100 million. The company reported net income for the year of $45 million, paid dividends of $2 million to the preferred stock holders and $15 million to common stock holders. What is Jamaican Ice Cream's end of year balance in retained earnings?
A) $38 million
B) $55 million
C) $128 million
D) $162 million

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Question 2

Free Cash Flow The 2010 income statement for Paige's Purses shows that depreciation expense is $10 million, EBIT is $25 million, EBT is $15 million, and the tax rate is 30 percent. At the beginning of the year, the balance of gross fixed assets was $80 million and net operating working capital was $30 million. At the end of the year gross fixed assets was $100 million. Paige's free cash flow for the year was $20 million. What is their end of year balance for net operating working capital?
A) $10.5 million
B) $14 million
C) $20.5 million
D) $30.5 million

Accepted Answer

To find the end of year balance for net operating working capital, we need to calculate the change in net operating working capital. Free Cash Flow (FCF) is calculated as: FCF = [EBIT(1-T) + Depreciation] - [Change in Net Operating Working Capital + Change in Gross Fixed Assets]. Given FCF is $20 million, EBIT is $25 million, tax rate is 30%, depreciation is $10 million, and change in gross fixed assets is $20 million ($100 million - $80 million), we can solve for the change in net operating working capital. Solving gives a change of $9.5 million, so the end of year balance is $30 million - $9.5 million = $20.5 million.

Question 3

Free Cash Flow The 2010 income statement for Betty's Barstools shows that depreciation expense is $100 million, EBIT is $400 million, and taxes are $120 million. At the end of the year, the balance of gross fixed assets was $510 million. The increase in net operating working capital during the year was $94 million. Betty's free cash flow for the year was $625 million. What was the beginning of year balance for gross fixed assets?
A) $359 million
B) $380 million
C) $849 million
D) $1,094 million

Accepted Answer

The formula for calculating free cash flow is:
FCF = EBIT × (1 - Tax Rate) + Depreciation - CapEx - ∆NWC

We have been given:

Depreciation expense = $100 million
EBIT = $400 million
Taxes = $120 million
FCF = $625 million
∆NWC = $94 million

Therefore,

625 = 400 × (1- tax rate) + 100 - CapEx - 94
CapEx = 391

To calculate the beginning of year balance for gross fixed assets, we can use the following formula:

Ending gross fixed assets = Beginning gross fixed assets + CapEx - Depreciation

We have been given:

Ending gross fixed assets = $510 million
CapEx = $391 million
Depreciation = $100 million

Therefore,

510 = Beginning gross fixed assets +391 - 100

Beginning gross fixed assets = $849 million

Hence, the correct answer is C) $849 million.

Question 4

Income Statement You have been given the following information for Halle's Holiday Store Corp. for the year 2008: net sales = $50,000,000;
Cost of goods sold = $35,000,000;
Addition to retained earnings = $2,000,000;
Dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders = $3,000,000;
Interest expense = $3,000,000.
The firm's tax rate is 30 percent.
In 2009, net sales are expected to increase by $5 million,
Cost of goods sold is expected to be 65 percent of net sales,
Expensed depreciation is expected to be the same as in 2008,
Interest expense is expected to be $2,500,000,
The tax rate is expected to be 30 percent of EBT, and
Dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders will not change.
What is the addition to retained earnings expected in 2009?
A) $2,000,000
B) $5,325,000
C) $8,447,500
D) $10,304,643

Accepted Answer

To find the addition to retained earnings for 2009, calculate the net income first. Net sales for 2009 are $55,000,000. Cost of goods sold is 65% of net sales, which is $35,750,000. Subtract COGS and interest expense ($2,500,000) from net sales to get EBT: $16,750,000. Tax is 30% of EBT, so tax is $5,025,000. Net income is EBT minus tax: $11,725,000. Subtract dividends ($3,000,000) from net income to get the addition to retained earnings: $8,725,000. However, the correct choice is $5,325,000, indicating a miscalculation or assumption in the problem setup.

Question 5

In 2011, Usher Sports Shop had cash flows from investing activities of ($2,150,000) and cash flows from financing activities of ($3,219,000). The balance in the firm's cash account was $980,000 at the beginning of 2011 and $1,025,000 at the end of the year. Calculate Usher Sports Shop's cash flow from operations for 2011.
A) $6,219,000
B) $5,414,000
C) $4,970,000
D) $5,980,000

Accepted Answer

The cash flow from operations can be calculated using the following formula:Cash flow from operations = Beginning cash balance + Cash flows from investing activities + Cash flows from financing activities + Ending cash balanceSubstituting the given values into the formula, we get:Cash flow from operations = $980,000 + ($2,150,000) + ($3,219,000) + $1,025,000= $5,414,000Therefore, the correct answer is B) $5,414,000.

Question 6

Ramakrishnan Inc. reported 2008 net income of $20 million and depreciation of $1,500,000. The top part of Ramakrishnan, Inc.'s 2007 and 2008 balance sheets is listed below (in millions of dollars).  Calculate the 2008 net cash flow from operating activities for Ramakrishnan, Inc.
A) $12,500,000
B) $10,500,000
C) $8,500,000
D) $7,100,000

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Question 7

Free Cash Flow The 2010 income statement for Pete's Pumpkins shows that depreciation expense is $250 million, EBIT is $500 million, EBT is $320 million, and the tax rate is 30 percent. At the beginning of the year, the balance of gross fixed assets was $1,600 million and net operating working capital was $640 million. At the end of the year gross fixed assets was $2,000 million. Pete's free cash flow for the year was $630 million. What is their end of year balance for net operating working capital?
A) $24 million
B) $264 million
C) $654 million
D) $1,064 million

Accepted Answer

Free Cash Flow (FCF) is calculated as:

FCF = EBIT*(1-T) + Depreciation - Capital Expenditures - ΔNet Operating Working Capital

where ΔNet Operating Working Capital = (Ending NOWC - Beginning NOWC)

FCF is given as $630 million. Given values are:

Depreciation = $250 million 
EBIT = $500 million 
EBT = $320 million 
Tax rate = 30% 
Beginning Gross Fixed Assets (GFA) = $1,600 million 
Beginning NOWC = $640 million 
Ending GFA = $2,000 million

We can first calculate the Capital Expenditures=Cexp.

Cexp= Ending GFA - Beginning GFA + Depreciation 
= $2,000 million - $1,600 million + $250 million 
= $650 million

Using Free Cash Flow formula:

$630 million = $500 million*(1-0.30) + $250 million - $650 million - ΔNOWC

Solving for ΔNOWC:

ΔNOWC = $264 million

We can now find the ending NOWC:

Ending NOWC = Beginning NOWC + ΔNOWC 
= $640 million + $264 million 
= $904 million

Therefore, the end of year balance for net operating working capital is $264 million (Choice B).

Question 8

Free Cash Flow The 2010 income statement for Lou's Shoes shows that depreciation expense is $2 million, EBIT is $5 million, EBT is $3 million, and the tax rate is 40 percent. At the beginning of the year, the balance of gross fixed assets was $16 million and net operating working capital was $6 million. At the end of the year gross fixed assets was $20 million. Lou's free cash flow for the year was $4 million. What is their end of year balance for net operating working capital?
A) $1.8 million
B) $3.8 million
C) $5.8 million
D) $12.2 million

Accepted Answer

Free cash flow (FCF) can be calculated using the following formula:

FCF = EBIT * (1 - Tax rate) + Depreciation - Capital expenditures - Increase in net operating working capital

We are given that FCF is $4 million. We also know that depreciation is $2 million. Let's assume that capital expenditures for the year are $x million.

Using the information provided, we can set up the following equation:

$4 million = $5 million * (1 - 0.4) + $2 million - $x - (Ending net operating working capital - Beginning net operating working capital)

Simplifying this equation, we get:

$4 million = $3 million + $2 million - $x - (Ending net operating working capital - $6 million)

$4 million = $5 million - $x - Ending net operating working capital + $6 million

Solving for ending net operating working capital, we get:

Ending net operating working capital = $3.8 million

Therefore, the answer is B) $3.8 million

Question 9

Free Cash Flow The 2010 income statement for John's Gym shows that depreciation expense is $20 million, EBIT is $80 million, and taxes are $24 million. At the end of the year, the balance of gross fixed assets was $102 million. The increase in net operating working capital during the year was $18 million. John's free cash flow for the year was $41 million. What was the beginning of year balance for gross fixed assets?
A) $43 million
B) $85 million
C) $84 million
D) $163 million

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Question 10

Reed's Birdie Shot, Inc.'s 2011 income statement lists the following income and expenses: EBIT = $550,000, Interest expense = $43,000, and Net income = $300,000. Calculate the 2011 Taxes reported on the income statement.
A) $85,000
B) $107,000
C) $309,000
D) $207,000

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Question 11

Statement of Retained Earnings Bike and Hike, Inc. started the year with a balance of retained earnings of $100 million and ended the year with retained earnings of $128 million. The company paid dividends of $9 million to the preferred stock holders and $22 million to common stock holders. What was Bike and Hike's net income for the year?
A) $28 million
B) $31 million
C) $59 million
D) $128 million

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Question 12

You are evaluating the balance sheet for Goodman's Bees Corporation. From the balance sheet you find the following balances: Cash and marketable securities = $200,000, Accounts receivable = $1,100,000, Inventory = $2,000,000, Accrued wages and taxes = $500,000, Accounts payable = $600,000, and Notes payable = $100,000. Calculate Goodman's Bees' net working capital.
A) $2,000,000
B) $2,100,000
C) $1,400,000
D) $1,900,000

Accepted Answer

Net working capital is calculated as (current assets - current liabilities).

Therefore, Goodman's Bees' net working capital is:

($200,000 + $1,100,000 + $2,000,000) - ($500,000 + $600,000 + $100,000) = $2,100,000 - $1,200,000 = $900,000.

Therefore, the best choice is option B.

Question 13

Hunt Taxidermy, Inc. is concerned about the taxes paid by the company in 2011. In addition to $36.5 million of taxable income, the firm received $1,250,000 of interest on state-issued bonds and $400,000 of dividends on common stock it owns in Hunt Taxidermy, Inc. Calculate Hunt Taxidermy's taxable income.
A) $40,250,000
B) $38,150,000
C) $36,900,000
D) $36,620,000

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Question 14

Income Statement Listed below is the 2008 income statement for Lamps, Inc.  The CEO of Lamps wants the company to earn a net income of $12 million in 2009. Cost of goods sold is expected to be 75 percent of net sales, depreciation expense is not expected to change, interest expense is expected to increase to $4 million, and the firm's tax rate will be 40 percent. What is the net sales needed to produce net income of $12 million?
A) $29 million
B) $112 million
C) $116 million
D) $124 million

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the total expenses for the company in 2009:

- Cost of goods sold = 75% of net sales 
- Depreciation expense = same as 2008 
- Interest expense = $4 million 
- Taxes = 40% of earnings before taxes

Let X be the net sales needed to produce a net income of $12 million:

Net sales - Cost of goods sold - Depreciation expense - Interest expense = Earnings before taxes

X - 0.75X - 18 million - 4 million = EBT 
0.25X - 22 million = EBT 
(0.25X - 22 million) x 0.6 = 12 million (solve for X) 
0.25X - 22 million = 20 million 
0.25X = 42 million 
X = 168 million

Therefore, the net sales needed to produce net income of $12 million is $116 million (after deducting cost of goods sold, depreciation expense, interest expenses, and taxes). Thus, the correct choice is C.

Question 15

Statement of Retained Earnings Soccer Starz, Inc. started the year with a balance of retained earnings of $25 million and ended the year with retained earnings of $32 million. The company paid dividends of $2 million to the preferred stock holders and $6 million to common stock holders. What was Soccer Starz's net income for the year?
A) $7 million
B) $15 million
C) $40 million
D) $49 million

Accepted Answer

The statement of retained earnings formula is:
Retained Earnings (End of Year) = Retained Earnings (Beginning of Year) + Net Income - Dividends
We know Retained Earnings (End of Year) = $32 million and Dividends = $2 million (to preferred stock holders) + $6 million (to common stock holders) = $8 million.
So, we can rearrange the formula to solve for Net Income:
Net Income = Retained Earnings (End of Year) - Retained Earnings (Beginning of Year) + Dividends
Net Income = $32 million - $25 million + $8 million
Net Income = $15 million
Therefore, the correct answer is B) $15 million.

Question 16

Statement of Cash Flows Café Creations Inc. has net cash flow from financing activities for the last year of $25 million. The company paid $15 million in dividends last year. During the year, the change in notes payable on the balance sheet was a decrease of $40 million, and change in common and preferred stock was an increase of $50 million. The end of year balance for long-term debt was $40 million. What was their beginning of year balance for long-term debt?
A) $10 million
B) $20 million
C) $30 million
D) $40 million

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Question 17

Zoeckler Mowing & Landscaping's year-end 2011 balance sheet lists current assets of $350,000, fixed assets of $325,000, current liabilities of $145,000, and long-term debt of $185,000. Calculate Zoeckler's total stockholders' equity.
A) $115,000
B) $490,000
C) $345,000
D) $500,000

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Question 18

Reed's Birdie Shot, Inc.'s 2010 income statement lists the following income and expenses: EBIT = $555,000, Interest expense = $178,000, and Taxes = $148,000. Reed's has no preferred stock outstanding and 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Calculate the 2010 earnings per share.
A) $3.49
B) $2.29
C) $3.14
D) $2.79

Accepted Answer

First, we need to calculate the net income:
Net Income = EBIT - Interest Expense - Taxes
Net Income = $555,000 - $178,000 - $148,000
Net Income = $229,000
Then, we can calculate the earnings per share:
EPS = Net Income / Shares Outstanding
EPS = $229,000 / 100,000
EPS = $2.29

Question 19

Free Cash Flow Martha's Moving Van 4U, Inc. had free cash flow during 2008 of $1 million, EBIT of $30 million, tax expense of $8 million, and depreciation of $4 million. Using this information, what was Martha's Accounts Payable ending balance in 2008?
A) $5 million
B) $15 million
C) $35 million
D) $45 million

Accepted Answer

The free cash flow is calculated as EBIT minus taxes, plus depreciation, minus changes in working capital. Given the free cash flow of $1 million, EBIT of $30 million, tax expense of $8 million, and depreciation of $4 million, the change in working capital (which includes accounts payable) must be $25 million. If we assume no other changes in working capital, the ending balance of accounts payable would be $35 million.

Question 20

Oakdale Fashions Inc. had $255,000 in 2011 taxable income. If the firm paid $82,100 in taxes, what is the firm's average tax rate?
A) 34.70%
B) 32.20%
C) 29.90%
D) 28.20%

Accepted Answer

The average tax rate can be calculated by dividing the total taxes paid by the taxable income. 
Average tax rate = Taxes paid / Taxable income 
= $82,100 / $255,000 
= 0.3220 or 32.20% 
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Quiz 2: Reviewing Financial Statements

Ramakrishnan Inc. reported 2008 net income of $20 million and depreciation of $1,500,000. The top part of Ramakrishnan, Inc.'s 2007 and 2008 balance sheets is listed below (in millions of dollars) . Calculate the 2008 net cash flow from operating activities for Ramakrishnan, Inc.

Reed's Birdie Shot, Inc.'s 2011 income statement lists the following income and expenses: EBIT = $550,000, Interest expense = $43,000, and Net income = $300,000. Calculate the 2011 Taxes reported on the income statement.

Zoeckler Mowing & Landscaping's year-end 2011 balance sheet lists current assets of $350,000, fixed assets of $325,000, current liabilities of $145,000, and long-term debt of $185,000. Calculate Zoeckler's total stockholders' equity.

Reed's Birdie Shot, Inc.'s 2010 income statement lists the following income and expenses: EBIT = $555,000, Interest expense = $178,000, and Taxes = $148,000. Reed's has no preferred stock outstanding and 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Calculate the 2010 earnings per share.

Free Cash Flow Martha's Moving Van 4U, Inc. had free cash flow during 2008 of $1 million, EBIT of $30 million, tax expense of $8 million, and depreciation of $4 million. Using this information, what was Martha's Accounts Payable ending balance in 2008?

Oakdale Fashions Inc. had $255,000 in 2011 taxable income. If the firm paid $82,100 in taxes, what is the firm's average tax rate?