Target Case (Static) [LO10-1, 10-5]

Target Corporation prepares its financial statements according to U.S. GAAP. Targets financial statements and disclosure notes for the year ended February 3, 2018, are available here. This material is also available under the Investor Relations link at the companys website (www.target.com). Required: 1. a. What amount ($ in millions) does Target report for net property and equipment for the year ended February 3, 2018? b. What is the largest category of property and equipment reported on the face of the balance sheet? 2. a. What amount ($ in millions) of cash was used in the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018, to purchase property and equipment? b. Is this an increase or decrease compared to the previous year? 3. Do you think a company like Target would have more research and development costs or more advertising costs? 4. a. What is Targets fixed-asset turnover ratio for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2018? b. What is the ratio intended to measure? 5. Did Target include any intangible assets in total assets? Hint: see Notes 15 and 16.