Question: Based on the information in the table, calculate Return on Common Equity. Balance Sheet December 31, 2011 Cash and marketable securities $143,000 Accounts payable $278,000

Based on the information in the table, calculate Return on Common Equity.

Balance Sheet December 31, 2011

Cash and marketable securities $143,000 Accounts payable $278,000
Accounts receivable $354,000 Notes payable $87,000
Inventories $672,000 Accrued expenses $65,000
Prepaid expenses $12,500 Total current liabilities $430,000
Total current assets $1,181,500 Long-term debt $284,000
Gross fixed assets $1,675,000 Par value and paid-in-capital $228,000
Less: accumulated depreciation $500,000 Retained Earnings $1,414,500
Net fixed assets $1,175,000 Common Equity 1,642,500
Total assets $2,356,500 Total liabilities and owners equity $2,356,500

Income Statement Year of 2011

Net sales (all credit) $3,136,600.00
Less: Cost of goods sold $2,195,620.00
Selling and administrative expenses $345,000.00
Depreciation expense $146,000.00
EBIT $449,980.00
Interest expense $45,300.00
Earnings before taxes $404,680.00
Income taxes $161,872.00
Net income $242,808.00

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