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What do leverage ratios measure? Name and explain three of them.

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Leverage ratios measure the financing su...

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What are liquidity ratios and how are they used by the small business owner? Name and briefly explain the current and quick ratios.

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Liquidity ratios tell whether a small bu...

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To get the best results,an entrepreneur should track as many ratios as possible.

A) True
B) False

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Explain the three basic financial reports that a business uses in building a financial statement: the balance sheet,the income statement,and the statement of cash flows.What information is contained in each,what is their value to the small business owner,and how are they used to build financial statements?

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Entrepreneurs rely on three basic financ...

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To determine sales revenue,the owner records sales revenue for the year and subtracts liabilities.

A) True
B) False

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When a company is forced into liquidation,owners are most likely to incur a loss when selling:


A) accounts receivable.
B) inventory.
C) marketable securities.
D) real estate.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The first section of a balance sheet lists:


A) current and intangible assets.
B) current liabilities.
C) claims creditors have against the firm's assets payable within one year.
D) the owner's equity in terms of initial capital invested and retained earnings.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The most meaningful basis for comparing operating ratios is:


A) other companies of similar size in the same industry.
B) companies within the neighborhood.
C) major corporations in the same industry.
D) all publicly traded companies.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Total profits minus total expenses gives the company's net income.

A) True
B) False

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Net profit on sales ratio = Net sales / Net income.

A) True
B) False

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Evaluates the firm's overall performance and show how effectively it is putting its resources to work.This is called:


A) operating ratios.
B) debt to equity ratio.
C) accounts receivable turnover ratio.
D) All of the above

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The balance sheet is usually prepared on the ________ day of the month.


A) first
B) last
C) 15th
D) None of the above

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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A ratio greater than ________ days would indicate poor collection procedures.


A) 29
B) 40
C) 60
D) 90

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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