I. Calculate and Interpret Liquidity and Solvency Ratios Flashcards
Understanding Balance Sheets
1
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Liquidity Ratios - measure ability to pay short term L’s
A
Current, quick, cash
2
Q
Current Ratio
A
CA/CL
CL>CA = illiquid - may come into problems paying back obligations CA>CL = resources may be used inefficiently
3
Q
Quick Ratio
A
Cash+Marketable securities+recievables/CL
-Quick ratio excludes inventory
4
Q
Cash ratio
A
cash+marketable securities/CL
-No inventory, no recievables
5
Q
Solvency Ratios
A
Long term debt to equity
Total debt to equity
Debt Ratio
Financial Leverage
6
Q
Long term Debt to Equity
A
Long term debt/Total Equity
7
Q
In general, what is ‘debt’ regarding a balance sheet?
A
Debt is considered to be any interest bearing obligation
8
Q
Total Debt to Equity
A
Total Debt/Total Equity
9
Q
Debt Ratio
A
Total Debt/Total Assets
10
Q
Financial Leverage
A
Total Assets/Total Equity