Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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Author: Carl Warren
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.8MBA
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Acid test ratio or Quick Ratio:
Acid test ration is also called Quick ratio. This ratio is calculated by dividing the quick assets (Cash, Cash equivalents, Short term investments and current receivables) by total current liabilities for the year. The formula for Acid test ratio is as follows:
To Indicate:
The Comparison of Change in liquidity from year 2 to 1 for both companies
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Year 1
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17, 200
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1,700
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