Question: The comparative balance sheets for 2016 and 2015 are given below for Surmise Company. Net income for 2016 was $68 million. SURMISE COMPANY Comparative Balance

The comparative balance sheets for 2016 and 2015 are given below for Surmise Company. Net income for 2016 was $68 million.

SURMISE COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31, 2016 and 2015
($ in millions)
2016 2015
Assets
Cash $ 96 $ 54
Accounts receivable 83 94
Less: Allowance for uncollectible accounts (20) (6)
Prepaid expenses 15 10
Inventory 161 145
Long-term investment 98 65
Land 86 86
Buildings and equipment 344 240
Less: Accumulated depreciation (119) (96)
Patent 19 20




$ 763 $ 612








Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 16 $ 29
Accrued liabilities (1) 14
Notes payable 36 0
Lease liability 104 0
Bonds payable 58 114
Shareholders Equity
Common stock 63 50
Paid-in capitalexcess of par 257 205
Retained earnings 230 200




$ 763 $ 612









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