Condensed Financial Data Are Presented Below for the Phoenix Corporation

question 73

Multiple Choice

Condensed financial data are presented below for the Phoenix Corporation:
$\begin{array}{lrr}&2014&2013\\\text { Accounts receivable } & \$ 267,500 & \$ 230,000 \\\text { Inventory } & 312,500 & 257,500 \\\text { Total current assets } & 670,000 & 565,000 \\\text { Intangible assets } & 50,000 & 60,000 \\\text { Total assets } & 825,000 & 695,000 \\\text { Current liabilities } & 252,500 & 200,000 \\\text { Long-term liabilities } & 77,500 & 75,000 \\\text { Sales } & 1,640,000 & \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 982,500 & \\\text { Interest expense } & 10,000 & \\\text { Income tax expense } & 77,500 & \\\text { Net income } & 127,500 & \\\text { Cash flow from operations } & 71,000 & \\\text { Cash flow from investing activities } & (6,000) & \\\text { Cash flow from financing activities } & (62,500) & \\\text { Tax rate } & 30 \% &\end{array}$
-The return on assets ratio for 2014 is (rounded) :

• A)16.3%
• B)16.9%
• C)17.7%
• D)18.2%

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Definitions:

Reported Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, as shown on the income statement.

Direct Method

An approach to preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash inflows and outflows from operational activities are listed.

Net Cash Flow

It is the difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows within a specified period, indicating the company's liquidity position.

Accrual Basis

An accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.