Question:
In 2013, Mandrake Motorcycles declared bankruptcy. Subsequently, it was determined that in fiscal 2012, the company produced more units than needed to fill pending orders. The result was a substantial decrease in production cost per unit. The company uses the LIFO inventory method.
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Discuss how (or if) this information is consistent with the results of the analysis conducted in Problem, parts a and b.
Mandrake Motorcycles
Income Statements
Mandrake Motorcycles was started three years ago. The company manufactures and sells classic cycles similar in style to Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles made in the late 1940s.The following financial information for thecompany.
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Mandrake Motorcycles Balance Sheets December 31, 2012 December 31 2011 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable nventory Other current assets Total current assets 240,000 185,000 850,000 200,000 1475,000 1,075,000 $2,550,000 425,000 200,000 630,000 210,000 1465,000 1,175,000 $2,640,000 Property, plant, and equipment, net Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Short-term debt payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities $ 260,000 370,000 285,000 915,000 195,000 1,110,000 S205,000 320,000 280,000 805,000 410,000 1,215,000 Long-term debt Total liabilities Stockholders' equity: Common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity 1,325,000 115,000 1440,000 $2,550,000 1,325,000 100,000 1,425,000 $2,640,000 Total liabilities and stockholders'equity Year Ended December 31 Year Ended December 31, 2011 $1,690,000 2012 Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin Operating expenses: $1,590,000 980,000 610,000 1175,000 515,000 300,000 210000 510,000 100,000 48,000 52,000 18,200 $33,800 Selling expenses 210,000 200,000 410,000 105,000 72,000 33,000 11550 21,450 General and administrative expenses Total operating expenses Operating income Interest expense Income before taxes Income taxes Net income