• The balance sheet of ABC Corp. as of December 31, 2023, presents the following account balances:
  • Assets:
    • Cash and Cash Equivalents: $600,000
    • Accounts Re.ceivable: $350,000
    • Inventory: $450,000
    • Prepaid Expenses: $50,000
    • Property, Plant, and Equipment: $1,000,000
    • Accumulated Depreciation: ($200,000)
    • Goodwill: $200,000
  • Liabilities and Equity:
    • Accounts Payable: $200,000
    • Accrued Liabilities: $100,000
    • Short-term Borrowings: $150,000
    • Long-term Debt: $800,000
    • Common Stock: $500,000
    • Retained Earnings: $500,000
  • Total Liabilities and Equity: $2,250,000
  • Total Assets: $2,650,000
• a. Calculate the Total Current Assets and explain their importance in assessing liquidity.
• b. Determine the Total Equity and discuss its implications for shareholder value.
• c. Compute the Debt-to-Asset Ratio and analyze its significance in evaluating financial risk.