As an appointed Auditor, the company has provided you with following financial ratios for the...

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As an appointed Auditor, the company has provided you with following financial ratios for the year.

Mobile X Ltd.

Financial ratios

Ratio

Actual

Budget (expected)

Gross profit percentage

40%

45%

Net profit percentage

25%

40%

Trade payables ratio

70 days

30 days

Current ratio

1.35:1

1.40:1

Acid test ratio

0.85:1

0.80:1

The companys year end is the 31st March 2020.

The auditor compared the planned and actual ratios for the company. Complete the table to indicate which ratios should be accepted and which should be investigated further. Provide a reason for your answer.

Mobile X Ltd.

Financial ratios

Ratio

Actual

Budget (expected)

Accept

Investigate further

Gross profit percentage

40%

45%

Net profit percentage

25%

40%

Trade payables ratio

70 days

30 days

Current ratio

1.35:1

1.40:1

Acid test ratio

0.85:1

0.80:1

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