Muffin's Masonry, Inc

question 48

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:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since its acquisition.

Trade-In Allowance

The amount credited to the buyer by the seller when a buyer trades in an old item towards the purchase of a new item.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative depreciation expense recorded for an asset from the time it was operational, thereby lowering its recorded value in the balance sheet.

Commercial Substance

A concept in accounting that refers to a transaction significantly altering the cash flows of an entity, necessitating its recognition in financial statements.