Mini-Case 12-2: Bowden Brake Service (Part B)

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Mini-Case 12-2: Bowden Brake Service (Part B)
One day while you are in Bowden Brake Service getting your brakes repaired, Jim storms into his office, slamming doors and shouting about the local financial institutions. After a few minutes of building your courage, you approach Jim and ask him what the problem is. He shouts, "It's the financial institutions in this town! Not one of them will lend me the money I need to expand my business. They all said I needed to take a closer look at my financial position before I consider expanding. One of them said something about ratio analysis. I know a lot about cars and brakes, but what is ratio analysis?"
You tell Jim you will perform a ratio analysis for the business if he gives you a free brake job. Jim provides you with the following financial statements.
Bowden Brake Service
Income Statement
Year Ending December 31, 2007
Net Sales $780,000
Costs of Goods Sold:
Beginning Inventory $104,000
Purchases 526,480
Goods Available for Sale $630,480
Ending Inventory 134,400
Costs of Goods Sold 496,080
Gross Margin $283,920
Operating Expenses:
Rent 24,000
Insurance 5,250
Advertising 6,000
Travel 2,500
Interest 72,750
Taxes (Property, etc.) 2,500
Salaries & Admin. Expenses 97,000
Utilities 12,500
Supplies 1,360
Total Operating Expenses $223,860
Net Profit $60,060
Bowden Brake Service
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2007
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash $20,000
Accounts Receivable 10,000
Notes Receivable 5,000
Inventory 134,400
Total Current Assets $169,400
Fixed Assets:
Land 147,000
Machinery 73,000
Equipment 160,800
Less Accumulated Depreciation (30,200) 203,600
Total Fixed Assets 350,600
Total Assets $520,000
Liabilities & Owner's Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 40,500
Notes Payable 20,200
Accrued Salaries Payable 4,300
Total Current Liabilities: 65,000
Long-term Liabilities: Long-term Loan 325,000
Total Liabilities $390,000
Owner's Equity, Jim Bowden $130,000
Total Liabilities and Net Worth $520,000
-Refer to the income statement and balance sheet. Prepare a ratio analysis for Bowden Brake Service. In addition, use the following industry statistics for firms like Jim's to explain and interpret what these ratios mean.

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Definitions:

High-context Cultures

Cultures where communication relies heavily on underlying unspoken context, shared traditions, and non-verbal cues.

Low-context Cultures

Cultures that rely heavily on explicit and direct communication, valuing clarity and precision in interaction.

Polychronic Cultures

Societies that multitask and manage multiple activities at once, viewing time as fluid.

Global Manager

A manager who is culturally aware and informed on international affairs.