Gerald Company's Balance Sheet Information at the End of 2016

question 61

Essay

Gerald Company's balance sheet information at the end of 2016 and 2017 is as follows: At the end of 2016, additional paid-in capital was twice the amount of common stock. During 2017 the company issued 1,000 shares of common stock.
Required:
Fill in the blanks lettered a through n. It is not necessary to calculate the information in alphabetical order.

Understand the calculation and significance of earnings per share.

Interpret the effects of depreciation on operating expenses and net income.

Comprehend the methodology behind computing return on total assets.

Understand the concepts of net operating income, sales, stockholders' equity, and average operating assets.

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