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bachelor in business administration
Polytechnic State University Sanluis
Jan-2006 - Nov-2010
CPA
Polytechnic State University
Jan-2012 - Nov-2016
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Harvard Square Academy (HS2)
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Benson Corporation, a clothing retailer, engaged in the transactions listed in the first column of the table below. Opposite each transaction is a ratio and space to mark the effect of each transaction on the ratio.
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Transaction |
Ratio |
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Effect |
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Increase |
Decrease |
None |
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a. Issued common stock for cash. |
Asset turnover |
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b. Declared cash dividend. |
Current ratio |
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c. Sold treasury stock. |
Return on equity |
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d. Borrowed cash by issuing note payable. Debt to equity ratio |
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e. Paid salaries expense. Inventory turnover |
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f. Purchased merchandise for cash. Current ratio |
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g. Sold equipment for cash. Receivable turnover |
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h. Sold merchandise on account. Quick ratio |
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i. Paid current portion of long-term debt. Return on assets |
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j. Gave sales discount. Profit margin |
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k. Purchased marketable securities for cash. Quick ratio |
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l. Declared 5% stock dividend. Current ratio |
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m. Purchased a building. Free cash flow |
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Required
Manager Insight: Show that you understand the effect of business activities on performance measures by placing an X in the appropriate column to show whether the transaction increased, decreased, or had no effect on the indicated ratio.
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