Analysis of Activity Measures Based on the comparative income statement and balance sheet of Cowan...

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Analysis of Activity Measures

Based on the comparative income statement and balance sheet of Cowan Kitchen Counters, Inc., that follow:

Cowan Kitchen Counters, Inc. Comparative Income Statement For Years Ended December 31, 20-2 and 20-1
20-2 20-1
Net Sales (all on account) $2,590,300 $2,160,400
Cost of goods sold 1,855,900 1,625,500
Gross profit $734,400 $ 534,900
Operating expenses 319,700 220,100
Other expense (interest) 24,200 24,200
Income tax expense 178,600 105,900
Net income $211,900 $184,700

Cowan Kitchen Counters, Inc. Comparative Balance Sheet December 31, 20-2 and 20-1
20-2 20-1
Cash $261,600 $244,300
Government notes 247,200 247,200
Accounts receivable (net) 903,900 797,300
Merchandise inventory 990,800 906,700
Supplies and prepayments 146,800 46,900
Land 106,800 106,800
Building (net) 330,300 390,000
Office equipment (net) 17,600 15,800
Total assets $3,005,000 $2,755,000
Current liabilities (accounts payable) $697,700 $530,600
Bonds payable 220,000 240,000
Total liabilities $917,700 $770,600
Common stock (10 par, 180,000 shares) $1,800,000 $1,800,000
Retained earnings 287,300 184,400
Total stockholders' equity $2,087,300 $1,984,400
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,005,000 $2,755,000

Compute the following activity measures for 20-2 (round all calculations to two decimal places): Use 365 days when computing the accounts receivable and merchandise inventory turnover.

a. Accounts receivable turnover_____days

b. Merchandise inventory turnover ______days

c. Asset turnover_____to 1

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