Challenge Exercises and Problem
(20-25 min.) E 3-73
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
December 31, 2014
Current assets = $11,100 ($1,500 + $5,900 + $2,700 + $1,000)
Current liabilities = $6,100 ($2,600 + $1,600 + $1,900)
Net working capital = $5,000 ($11,100 – $6,100)
January 31, 2015
Current assets = $10,700 ($9001 + $6,8002 + $2,7003 + $3004)
Current liabilities = $5,200 ($1,2005 + $1,6006 + $2,4007)
Net working capital = $5,500 ($10,700 – $5,200)
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Computations of January 31, 2015 balances:
1Cash = $1,500 − $7,300 + $8,100 − $1,400 = $900
2Receivables = $5,900 + $9,000 − $8,100 = $6,800
3No change in the Inventory balance.
4Prepaid expenses = $1,000 − $700 = $300
5Accounts payable = $2,600 − $1,400 = $1,200
6No change in the Unearned Revenues balance.
7Accrued expenses payable = $1,900 + $500 = $2,400
Conclusion: Baltimore’s net working capital and current ratio