In: Accounting
The following December 31, 2021, fiscal year-end account balance information is available for the Stonebridge Corporation:
Cash and cash equivalents ......................................$ 5,000
Accounts receivable (net) .........................................20,000
Inventory .....................................................................60,000
Property, plant, and equipment (net) ....................120,000
Accounts payable .......................................................44,000
Salaries ........................................................................15,000
Paid-in capital ............................................................100,000
The only asset not listed is short-term investments. The only liabilities not listed are $30,000 notes payable due in two years and related accrued interest of $1,000 due in four months. The current ratio at year-end is 1.5:1.
Determine the following at December 31, 2021:
1. Total current assets
2. Short-term investments
3. Retained earnings
1. Total current assets
Current liabilities = $44,000 + $15,000 + $1,000 (accrued interest)
= $60,000
Since the current ratio is 1.5:1, Current assets = 1.5 × $60,000 = $90,000
2. Short-term investments
$90,000 – $5,000 – $20,000 – $60,000 = $5,000
3. Retained earnings
Current assets + Long-term assets = Current liabilities + Long-term liabilities + Paid-in capital + Retained earnings (RE)
$90,000 + $120,000 = $60,000 + $30,000 (notes payable) + $100,000 + RE
RE = $20,000
1. Total current assets = $90,000
2. Short-term investments = $5,000
3. Retained earnings = $20,000