Question: Comparative figures from the statement of financial position for Border Ltd are shown below: 2017 2016 Current assets Cash at bank Accounts receivable Inventory $

Comparative figures from the statement of financial position for Border Ltd are shown below:



2017


2016

Current assets

Cash at bank

Accounts receivable

Inventory


$


30 000

52 000

  84 000



$


25 000

54 000

  86 000



166 000



165 000

Non-current assets

Term deposit

Plant and equipment (net)



50 000

180 000




40 000

160 000



230 000



200 000

Total assets


396 000



365 000

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

Mortgage



48 000

20 000




52 000

20 000



68 000



72 000

Non-current liabilities

Mortgage



120 000




100 000



120 000



100 000

Total liabilities


188 000



172 000

Net assets

$

208 000


$

193 000

Equity

Share capital

Retained earnings


$


100 000

108 000



$


100 000

  93 000


$

208 000


$

193 000


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Prepare common size statements for the company for both years, and comment on what this analysis reveals about Border’s financing policy.

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