A Firm Has Total Interest Charges of $10,000 Per Year

question 98

Multiple Choice

A firm has total interest charges of $10,000 per year, sales of $1 million, a tax rate of 40 percent, and a net profit margin of 6 percent. What is the firm's times-interest-earned ratio?

• A) 16
• B) 10
• C) 7
• D) 11
• E) 20

Comprehend the concept and application of accrual accounting versus cash basis accounting.

Describe the purpose of adjusted and unadjusted trial balances and their roles in preparing financial statements.

Differentiate between the various types of adjusting entries: prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, accrued revenues, and accrued expenses.

Calculate and interpret a company's profit margin ratio.

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