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enviousjim
Oct 10, 2007, 07:02 AM
Can someone explain to me how you analyze this problem I am completely lost here???


Analyze the liquidity of Circuit City using each of the following analytical tools: current ratio, acid-test ratio, working capital, inventory turnover ratio, and accounts receivable turnover ratio. (Note: all data is in millions)

Cash $ 394
Receivables 429.5
Average inventory 1,328.9
Total current assets 2,220.8
Total current liabilities 940.5
Sales 9,100
Cost of goods sold 6,870.5

NeedKarma
Oct 10, 2007, 07:16 AM
Have you studied those tools yet in school? Do you know what you need to calculate them?

enviousjim
Oct 10, 2007, 08:41 AM
Yes we have gone through these ratios in class but i am confused on how to calcute this problem with the current tools they are asking for...any guidence would help...Thank you

NeedKarma
Oct 10, 2007, 08:48 AM
Financial ratio formulas and explanations (http://www.bizwiz.ca/ratio_calculation_formulas/financial_ratios_formulas_and_explanations.html)

enviousjim
Oct 10, 2007, 09:15 AM
Thank You I figured it out....I appreciate your links also..Jim

NeedKarma
Oct 10, 2007, 09:36 AM
Rock on!