The Following Is a Summary of Information Presented on the Financial

question 134

Multiple Choice

The following is a summary of information presented on the financial statements of The Cake Company on December 31, 2014.
$\begin{array}{|l|r|c|}\hline \text { Account }&2014&2013\\\hline \text { Current assets } & \$ 65,000 & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & 80,000 & 75,000 \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory } & 50,000 & 40,000 \\\hline \text { Current liabilities } & 75,000 & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Long-term liabilities } & 30,000 & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Common stock } & 50,000 & 40,000 \\\hline \text { Retained earnings } & 40,000 & 25,000\\\hline \\\hline \text { Net sales revenue } & \$ 525,000 & \$ 500,000 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & 400,000 & 395,000 \\\hline \text { Gross profit } & \$ 125,000 & \$ 105,000 \\\hline \text { Selling and general expenses } & 45,000 & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Net income before income tax expense } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 55,000 \\\hline \text { Income tax expense } & \$ 24,000 & 16,500 \\\hline \text { Net income } & \$ 56,000 & \$ 38,500 \\\hline\end{array}$


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What would horizontal analysis report with respect to net income before income tax expense and net income?

• A) That both net income before income tax expense and net income are 45.45% of net sales revenue
• B) A $25,000 increase in both net income before income tax expense and net income
• C) A 45.45% increase in both net income before income tax expense and net income
• D) A 145% increase in both net income before income tax expense and net income

Understand the advantages of different types of investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and closed-end funds.

Identify and classify various types of mutual funds based on their investment strategies, including equity funds, bond funds, international funds, and specialized funds.

Recognize the tax implications of investing in mutual funds, including the taxation of income dividends and capital gain distributions.

Comprehend the method and options for purchasing, withdrawing, and reinvesting in mutual funds.

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