Prepare common-size statements


Problem: Following are the balance sheets for Howard’s Hammocks for December 31, 2009 and 2008.

HOWARD'S HAMMOCKS COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS

 

2009

2008

Cash

$130,000

$110,000

Accounts receivable

130,000

120,000

Inventory

225,000

215,000

Prepaid insurance

25,000

30,000

Total current assets

$510,000

$475,000

Long-term investments

$110,000

$75,000

Land

200,000

175,000

Property and equipment

215,000

95,000

Accumulated depreciation

(105,000)

(80,000)

 

$420,000

$265,000

Total assets

$930,000

$740,000

Accounts payable

$60,000

$50,000

Payroll payable

10,000

8,000

Taxes payable

10,000

9,000

Total current liabilities

$80,000

$67,000

Notes payable

100,000

80,000

Capital stock

500,000

400,000

Retained earnings

250,000

193,000

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$930,000

740,000



Required:

Using the preceding income statement figures, prepare common-size statements for 2009 and 2008.

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