Use the following selected financial information for Wilcox Corporation to answer questions . Wilcox Corporation
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31,2015
Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating expenses Operating profit Interest expense Earnings before taxes Income tax expense Net profit $2,8701,985$885620$26540$22580$145 Wilcox Corporation
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2015
Assets Current assets Cash Short-term investments Accounts receivable Inventory Total current assets Long-term assets Net PPE Goodwill Total assets $251570150260390210$860 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt Total liabilities Stockholders’ equity Common stock and PIC Retained earnings Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and equity $854513024037080410490$860 WilcoxCorporation
Statement of Cash Flow Information
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Cash from operating activities Investing activities: Capital expenditures Acquisitions Financing activities: Proceeds from long-term borrowing Payments on long-term borrowing Payments of cash dividends Cash paid for interest Cash paid for income taxes $150$60$10$50$25$20$10$75
-Wilcox's effective tax rate is:
Business Products
Goods and services intended primarily for use in the production of other goods or services, rather than for consumer use.
Convenience Goods
Convenience goods are consumer items that are widely available and purchased frequently with minimal effort, such as groceries and basic household items.
Expense Item
An expenditure or cost incurred by a business or individual, which is recorded and tracked for financial accounting purposes.
Introductory Stage
The initial phase in the product life cycle, characterized by product launch, limited distribution, and marketing efforts to build awareness.