1 for 2017 stoneland corporation reported net income 24 000 net sales 400 000 and av 3819324
1)For 2017, Stoneland Corporation reported net income, $24,000; net sales, $400,000; and average shares outstanding, 6,000. There were no preferred stock dividends. How much was the 2017 earnings per share?
-$16.67
-$66.67
-$0.06
-$4.00
2)The following ratios are available for Leer Inc. and Stable Inc.
Current Ratio Debt to Assets RatioEarnings per ShareLeer Inc.2:175%$3.50Stable Inc.1.5:140%$2.75
Compared to Stable Inc., Leer Inc. has
-higher liquidity, lower solvency, and higher profitability.
-lower liquidity, higher solvency, and higher profitability.
-higher liquidity, higher solvency, but profitability cannot be compared based on information provided.
-higher liquidity and lower solvency, but profitability cannot be compared based on information provided.
3)At December 31, 2017, Shorts Company had retained earnings of $2,184,000. During 2017, the company issued stock for $98,000, and paid dividends of $34,000. Net income for 2017 was $402,000. How much was the retained earnings balance at the beginning of 2017?
-$1,816,000
-$1,914,000
-$2,454,000
-$2,552,000
4)Which of the following ratios measures the ability of the company to survive over a long period of time?
-Profitability ratios
-Liquidity ratios
-Solvency ratios
-Current ratios
5)What are the accounting rules that have substantial authoritative support and are recognized as a general guide for financial reporting purposes in the U. S.?
-Generally accepted accounting principles
-General accounting principles
-Generally accepted accounting standards
-Generally accepted auditing principles