Refer to the financial statements of Reitmans (Canada) Limited and the Notes to the Financial Statements in

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Refer to the financial statements of Reitmans (Canada) Limited and the Notes to the Financial Statements in Appendix A.
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Answer the following questions about the company's current and contingent liabilities:
(a) What were Reitmans' total current liabilities at January 28, 2012? What was the increase (decrease) in total current liabilities from the previous year?
(b) Which specific current liabilities and in what order did Reitmans present on the January 28, 2012, balance sheet?
(c) Calculate Reitmans' current ratio, acid-test ratio, receivables, and inventory turnover ratios, and operating cycle for 2012 and 2011. Comment on Reitmans' overall liquidity.
(d) Does Reitmans report any contingencies? If so, where are they disclosed? Explain the nature, amount, and significance of Reitmans' contingencies, if any.
Contingent liabilities
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Financial Statements
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