Simon Companys yearend balance sheets follow.
At December Current Year Year Ago Years Ago
Assets
Cash $ $ $
Accounts receivable, net
Merchandise inventory
Prepaid expenses
Plant assets, net
Total assets $ $ $
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $ $ $
Longterm notes payable
Common stock, $ par value
Retained earnings
Total liabilities and equity $ $ $
The companys income statements for the current year and one year ago, follow.
For Year Ended December Current Year Year Ago
Sales $ $
Cost of goods sold $ $
Other operating expenses
Interest expense
Income tax expense
Total costs and expenses
Net income $ $
Earnings per share $ $
a Compute times interest earned for the current year and one year ago.
