Taylor Company Has the Following Financial Data on January 1

question 25

Essay

Taylor Company has the following financial data on January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2009.
A. In terms of the quick and current ratio, has the short-term solvency position of Taylor improved, remained the same, or declined?
B. If you were a potential short-term creditor to Taylor, would you be more willing to extend credit on either January 1, 2009 or 2010? Explain.

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