The Reliability of the Current Ratio as a Measure of Liquidity

question 47

Multiple Choice

The reliability of the current ratio as a measure of liquidity can be reduced by:

• A) a surplus of marketable securities.
• B) accounts receivable that are paid in advance.
• C) inventory that will not sell.
• D) the use of trade credit to finance current assets.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Units

The basic quantities or measures used to quantify and track inventory, production, and sales.

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation for financial reporting purposes where a physical count of the inventory is performed at specific intervals and the cost of goods sold is calculated at the end.

Units Sold

The total quantity of products sold by a company during a specific time period, used to assess sales performance.

Units

A measure of quantity or volume in accounting, production, or inventory.