Prepare a vertical analysis of the balance sheet


Problem:

                                                        2013                2012
Assets
Cash                                         $2,300,000.00      $800,000.00
Accounts Receivable                   $1,500,000.00   $1,200,000.00
Inventory                                  $2,800,000.00    $1,700,000.00
Buildings                                  $11,000,000.00   $11,000,000.00
Less: Accumulated depreciation $(2,000,000.00)   $(1,000,000.00)
Total Assets                              $15,600,000.00   $13,700,000.00

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Accounts payable                                     $1,450,000.00     $1,700,000.00
Contingent liability                                   $1,500,000.00                $-
Common stock                                        $8,000,000.00      $8,000,000.00
Retained earnings                                    $4,650,000.00      $4,000,000.00
Total liabilities and stockholders's equity  $15,600,000.00     $13,700,000.00

Question:

1. Prepare a vertical analysis of the balance sheet data for 2013 and 2012. Express each amount as a percentage of total assets

2. Prepare a horizontal analysis for 2013 using 2012 as the base year.

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