The complexity and uniqueness of the federal government makes it difficult to conduct a meaningful analysis of

Question:

The complexity and uniqueness of the federal government makes it difficult to conduct a meaningful analysis of its financial condition. However, conducting a financial statement analysis does provide a better understanding of the federal government. To assist in the financial statement analysis, use Illustrations 17€“2 and 17€“3 along with the following excerpts from the 2016 Financial Report of the United States Government. (Hint: When using revenues or net costs, use the consolidated amounts, which are adjusted for intra-entity activity.)

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Statements of Changes In Cash Balance from Unified Budget and Other Activities For the Years En Reclass 2016 2015 Cash flow from activities not Included in unified budget Cash flow from non-budget activities Interest

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a. To provide an indication of the government€™s financial capability, answer the following:
(1) What percentage of total revenues comes from individual income taxes and with holdings?
(2) What is the debt service as calculated by the ratio of principal and interest payments on debt held by the public to total revenue?
b. To provide an indication of the government€™s financial performance, answer the following:
(1) What is inter period equity, as calculated by the ratio of revenue to net costs?
c. To provide an indication of the government€™s financial position, answer the following:
(1) What is the ratio of non dedicated collections funds to total revenue?
(2) What is the quick ratio (use known current liabilities in the calculation)?
(3) What is the capital asset condition as calculated by the ratio of accumulated depreciation to the cost of depreciable capital assets?
d. Based on the ratios you have calculated, how would you assess the financial condition of the federal government for FY 2016?