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MICROSOFT CORPORATION 7372 - SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE 10-k report- http://w

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MICROSOFT CORPORATION

7372 - SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE

10-k report- http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000119312513310206/0001193125-13-310206-index.htm

Using this information answer the following question:

Balance Sheet ( You will find the answer of most of the questions from Balance Sheet):

a. Using the 10-K, show that the fundamental accounting equation, Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity, is true for your company at the end of the most recent year-end.

A _________________= L ____________________+ S.E. ___________________

b. What was your company's largest asset (net) at the end of the most recent year?

c. List the types of assets and liabilities your company has.

d. Describe in general terms what prepaid expenses are. Did your company report any prepaid expenses and other current assets account at the end of the most recent year? Where did you find this information?

e. Read the notes to financial statements. What method does your company use to determine the cost of its inventory?

f. Read the notes to financial statements. What method of deprecation does your company use?

g. What was the original cost of the property, plant and equipment held by your company at the end of the most recent year? What was the accumulated depreciation and amortization at the end of the most recent reporting year? (If the assigned company does not report the original cost of PP&E, use the net value of the property, plan, and equipment).

h. What is the amount of long-term liabilities at the end of the most recent reporting year?

i. List the accounts and amounts of your company's stockholders' equity.

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Explanation / Answer

Answer (a)

Fundamental accounting equation

Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity

$ 142,431 = $ 63,487 + $ 78,944

As per data of 10 K, fundamental accounting equation stands true for the company as total assets are equal to the sum of total liabilities and stockholders’ equity.

Note: The most recent year end is 30th June 2013, and all the amounts are in “millions”.

Answer (b)

Company's largest asset (net) at the end of the most recent year is:

Short-term investments $ 73,218

(Under the head Current Assets)

Note: The most recent year end is 30th June 2013, and all the amounts are in “millions”.

Answer (c)

List of types of assets and liabilities the company has are as under:

Asset

($ millions)

Liabilities

($ millions)

Current assets

Current liabilities

Cash and cash equivalent   

3,804

Accounts payable

4,828

Short-term investments           

73,218

Current portion of long-term debt

2,999

Accounts receivable (Net )  

17,486

Accrued compensation

4,117

Inventories                           

1,938

Income taxes

592

Deferred income taxes

1,632

Short term unearned revenue

20,639

Other

3,388

Securities lending payable

645

Other

3,597

Fixed or Long term assets

Long term liabilities

Property and equipment (Net )  

9,991

Long-term debt

12,601

Equity and other investments

10,844

Long-term unearned revenue

1,760

Goodwill

14,655

Deferred income taxes

1,709

Intangible assets (Net)

3,083

Others long term liabilities

10,000

Others long term assets

2,392

Answer (d)

Prepaid expenses are those expenses that are paid but not due. It means that are the expenses which are paid in advance. Generally prepaid expenses are current assets for the company, as the company has paid the expenses but yet to receive the services or product.

Yes, the company is having a prepaid expense and other current asset account at the end of 30th June 2013 (most recent year end).

The details of which are as under:

Account name

Where to find this information in form 10 K

Prepaid expense

Deferred income taxes

Part II ,Item 8,

Notes to financial statements,

Note 1 –Accounting policies

Under the head income taxes

Other current asset

Derivative Net asset

Part II ,Item 8,

Notes to financial statements,

Note 6 – Fair value measurements

(3rd Table)

Asset

($ millions)

Liabilities

($ millions)

Current assets

Current liabilities

Cash and cash equivalent   

3,804

Accounts payable

4,828

Short-term investments           

73,218

Current portion of long-term debt

2,999

Accounts receivable (Net )  

17,486

Accrued compensation

4,117

Inventories                           

1,938

Income taxes

592

Deferred income taxes

1,632

Short term unearned revenue

20,639

Other

3,388

Securities lending payable

645

Other

3,597

Fixed or Long term assets

Long term liabilities

Property and equipment (Net )  

9,991

Long-term debt

12,601

Equity and other investments

10,844

Long-term unearned revenue

1,760

Goodwill

14,655

Deferred income taxes

1,709

Intangible assets (Net)

3,083

Others long term liabilities

10,000

Others long term assets

2,392