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Vertical Analysis of Balance Sheet Balance sheet data for Alvarez Company on Dec

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Question

Vertical Analysis of Balance Sheet

Balance sheet data for Alvarez Company on December 31, the end of two recent fiscal years, follows:

Prepare a comparative balance sheet for both years, stating each asset as a percent of total assets and each liability and stockholders' equity item as a percent of the total liabilities and stockholders' equity. If required, round percentages to one decimal place.

Current Year Previous Year Current assets $284,780 $154,770 Property, plant, and equipment 599,020 530,640 Intangible assets 98,200 51,590 Current liabilities 176,760 81,070 Long-term liabilities 451,720 368,500 Common stock 88,380 95,810 Retained earnings 265,140 191,620

Explanation / Answer

Answer:-

Alvaraz Company Comparative Balance Sheet For the Years Ended December 31 Current
year
Amount Current
year
Percent Previous
year
Amount Previous
year
Percent Current assets $284,780 29 % $154,770 21 % Property, plant, and equipment 599,020 61 % 530,640 72 % Intangible assets 98,200 10 % 51,590 7 % Total assets $982,000 100 % $737,000 100 % Current liabilities $176,760 18 % $81,070 11 % Long-term liabilities 451,720 46 % 368,500 50 % Common stock 88,380 9 % 95,810 13 % Retained earnings 265,140 27 % 191,620 26 % Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $982,000 100 % $737,000 100 %