Connect Access Card for Financial Accounting: Information and Decisions
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ISBN: 9781259662966
Author: John J Wild
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 4, Problem 17E
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Acid test 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 calculate: The current ratio and acid test ratio for each company.
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Connect Access Card for Financial Accounting: Information and Decisions
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