Muffin's Masonry, Inc

question 78

Multiple Choice

Muffin's Masonry, Inc.'s balance sheet lists net fixed assets as $16 million. The fixed assets could currently be sold for $17 million. Muffin's current balance sheet shows current liabilities of $5.5 million and net working capital of $6.5 million. If all the current accounts were liquidated today, the company would receive $10.25 million cash after paying $5.5 million in liabilities. What is the book value of Muffin's Masonry's assets today? What is the market value of these assets?

• A) Book Value: $28M; Market Value: $32.75M
• B) Book Value: $32M; Market Value: $42.25M
• C) Book Value: $32M; Market Value: $32.75M
• D) Book Value: $28M; Market Value: $42.25M

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Definitions:

Contingent Liabilities

Possible obligations that might arise from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events.

U.S. GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, a framework of accounting standards, principles, and procedures.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that a company is expected to pay within one year or one operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity levels for operating needs.