Additional Perspective 3-2
Requirement 1
Current assets equal $1,141,800 thousand. Current assets include cash and cash
equivalents, short-term investments, merchandise inventory, accounts receivable,
Requirement 2
Current liabilities equal $435,902 thousand. Current liabilities include accounts
payable, note payable, accrued compensation and payroll taxes, accrued rent,
Requirement 3
Prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities likely relate to adjusting entries.
Requirement 4
The change in retained earnings is -$238,406 thousand (= $1,533,058 −
$1,771,464).
Requirement 5
The amount of net income is $232,108 thousand.
Requirement 6
The change in retained earnings represents net income for the year less dividends. If the
change in retained earnings is -$238,406 thousand and net income equals $232,108