FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING:TOOLS FOR BUSINESS
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING:TOOLS FOR BUSINESS
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781119493624
Author: Kimmel
Publisher: WILEY
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(a)

To determine

Earnings per share (EPS): The amount of net income available to each shareholder per common share outstanding is referred to as earnings per share (EPS).

Use the following formula to compute EPS:

EPS = Net income – Preferred dividendsWeighted average common shares outstanding 

To determine: (a) EPS of Corporation N for 2016 and 2017 and comment on the changes in comparison to its competitor, Corporation M.

(b)

To determine

Current ratio: The financial ratio which evaluates the ability of a company to pay off the debt obligations which mature within one year, or within completion of the operating cycle, is referred to as current ratio. This ratio assesses the liquidity of a company.

Formula of current ratio:

Current ratio = Current assetsCurrent liabilities

Debt to assets ratio: This financial ratio evaluates the ability of a company to pay off long-term debt obligations owed to creditors. This ratio assesses the solvency of a company.

Formula of debt to assets ratio:

Debt to assets ratio = Total liabilitiesTotal assets

To determine: (b) Current ratio and debt to assets ratio for 2016 and 2017.

(c)

To determine

Free cash flow: This measure evaluates the cash-generating capacity of a company from its operating activities, after paying capital expenditures and dividends.

Formula of free cash flow:

Free cash flow = {Net cash provided by operating activities–Capital expenditures–Dividends}

To determine: (c) Free cash flow of Corporation N for 2016 and 2017 and comment on the changes.

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