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Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781618531650
Author: Thomas Dyckman
Publisher: Cambridge Business Publishers
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Chapter 2, Problem 54P
a.
To determine
Compute the total amount of assets invested in (1) ANF and (2) JWN. Compute the total expenses in dollars and as a percentage of sales for both companies.
b.
To determine
Compute the return on equity for ANF and JWN.
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Data table
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2015
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1,939,500
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Cost of Goods Sold
900,000
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Gross Profit
1,039,500
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Selling and General Expenses
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Other Expenses
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Net Income
556,425
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a. Prepare a Vertical Analysis Statement A of Comprehensive Income for 2014 and 2015
for Abakada Trading Company.
b. Prepare a horizontal analysis for Abakada Trading Company.
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Financial Accounting
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