(1) Prepare the income statements and balance sheets for years 2017 and 2018 for Smith Company using the following information. The balance sheet numbers are at the end of year figures.

Item

2017

2018

Accounts Payable

150.0

180.0

Accounts Receivable

150.0

180.0

Accumulated Depreciation

270.0

300.0

Cash & Cash Equivalents

10.0

12.0

Common Stock

50.0

50.0

Cost of Goods Sold

550.0

650.0

Depreciation

25.0

30.0

Interest Expense

20.2

21.7

Inventory

200.0

180.0

Long-term Debt

150.0

150.0

Gross Plant & Equipment

520.0

600.0

Retained Earnings

208.5

225.0

Sales

1,000.0

1,200.0

SG&A Expenses

300.0

370.0

Notes Payable

51.5

67.0

Tax Rate

40%

40%

(2) Answer the following questions:

(a) How much did Smith Company spend in acquiring fixed assets in 2018?

(b) How much dividend did Smith Company pay out during 2018?

(c) Using the end of year numbers, did the short-term liquidity improve or deteriorate from 2017 to 2018? Answer this question using at least two short-term liquidity financial ratios.

(d) Using the end of year numbers, did the asset management efficiency improve or deteriorate from 2017 to 2018? Answer this question using at least two asset management financial ratios.