Current Ratio Flashcards

1
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________ is a liquidity and efficiency ratio that measures a firm’s ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its current assets

A

CURRENT RATIO

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What is the formula for Current Ratio

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CURRENT RATIO=

CURRENT ASSETS/ CURRENT LIABILITIES

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3
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______ requires that companies separate current and long term assets and liabilities are on the balance sheet

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GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP)

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4
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The ______ helps investors and creditors understand the liquidity of a company and easily that company will be able to pay off its current liabilities

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CURRENT RATIO

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5
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TRUE OR FALSE. A (lower) current ratio is always more favorable then a higher current ratio because it shows that the company can make current debt payments more easily

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FALSE. (HIGHER)

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6
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________ also called activity ratios measure how well companies utilize their assets to generate income

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EFFICIENCY RATIOS

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