Refer to Apples financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following. 1. What is the amount

Question:

Refer to Apple’s financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following.

1. What is the amount of Apple’s accounts receivable as of September 28, 2013?

2. Compute Apple’s accounts receivable turnover as of September 28, 2013.

3. How long does it take, on average, for the company to collect receivables?

4. Apple’s most liquid assets include (a) cash and cash equivalents, (b) short-term marketable securities, (c) receivables, and (d) inventory. Compute the percentage that these liquid assets make up of current liabilities as of September 28, 2013. Do the same computations for September 29, 2012. Comment on the company’s ability to satisfy its current liabilities as of its fiscal 2013 year-end compared to its fiscal 2012 year-end.

5. What criteria did Apple use to classify items as cash equivalents?

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