Harold Limited's condensed financial statements provide the following information:

Instructions
(a) Determine the following:
1. Current ratio at December 31, 2017
2. Acid-test ratio at December 31, 2017
3. Accounts receivable turnover for 2017
4. Inventory turnover for 2017
5. Days payables outstanding for 2017
6. Rate of return on assets for 2017
7. Profit margin on sales
(b) Prepare a brief evaluation of the financial condition of Harold Limited and of the adequacy of its profits.
(c) In examining the other current liabilities on Harold Limited's statement of financial position, you notice that unearned revenues have declined in the current year compared with the previous year. Is this a positive indicator about the client's liquidity? Explain.

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HAROLD LIMITED Statement of Financial Position Dec. 31, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 Cash Accounts receivable (net) FV-NI investments (short-term) Inventory Prepaid expenses Total current assets Property, plant, and equipment (net) Total assets $52,000 198,000 80,000 440,000 3,000 $ 60,000 80,000 40,000 360,000 7,000 773,000 857,000 $1,630,000 547,000 853,000 $1,400,000 Accounts payable Other current liabilities Bonds payable Common shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 220,000 20,000 400,000 990,000 $1,630,000 $ 145,000 15,000 400,000 840,000 $1,400,000 Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 $1,640,000 (800,000) 840,000 Sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Selling and administrative expenses Interest expense Income tax expense Net income $360,000 20,000 100,000 480,000 $ 360,000