In: Accounting
The following December 31, 2011, fiscal year-end account balance information is available for the Stonebridge Corporation:
The only asset not listed is short-term investments. The only liabilities not listed are a $30,000 note 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.
Required:
Determine the following at December 31, 2011:
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)
Current liabilities= $60,000
Since the current ratio is 1.5:1, current assets = 1.5 x $60,000 = $90,000
2. Short-term investments
$90,000 - 5,000 - 20,000 - 60,000 = $5,000
3. Retained earnings
Current assets + Noncurrent assets = Current liabilities + Long-term liabilities + Paid-in capital + Retained earnings (RE)
$90,000 + 120,000 = $60,000 + 30,000 (Note payable) + 100,000 + RE
RE = $20,000
Total current assets = $90,000
Short-term investments = $5,000
Retained earnings = $20,000