Question: Prior to the transactions listed below in the left column, Blue Inc. reported a debt-to-assets ratio of 0.50, asset turnover of 1.20, net profit margin

Prior to the transactions listed below in the left column, Blue Inc. reported a debt-to-assets ratio of 0.50, asset turnover of 1.20, net profit margin of 0.30, and earnings per share of $1.00.

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Complete the lettered cells in the following table by indicating whether each transaction causes the selected ratios for Blue Inc. to increase (+), decrease (–), or not change (NC). Notice you do not need to show the updated ratios. Consider each of the five transactions independently (i.e., on their own).

Transaction

Debt-to-Assets

Asset Turnover

Net Profit Margin

Earnings Per Share

Customers used previously issued gift certificates for food and drinks valued at $500.

(a)

(b)

Accrued $950 for this month’s utility bill, which will be paid next month.

(c)

(d)

(e)

Recorded $2,400 of depreciation this month.

(f)

(g)

Purchased and received, but didn’t yet pay for, equipment costing $550.

(h)


Received $60,000 cash from shareholders for additional common shares of Blue Inc.


(i)

(j)

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