The Following Year-End Adjusted Trial Balance Is for Tom Janes

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The following year-end adjusted trial balance is for Tom Janes Co. at the end of December 31. The credit balance in Tom Janes, Capital at the beginning of the year, January 1, was $320,000. The owner, Tom Janes, invested an additional $300,000 during the current year. The land held for future expansion was also purchased during the current year. Required: 1. Prepare a classified year-end balance sheet. (Note: A $22,000 installment on the long-term note payable is due within one year.)
2. Using the information presented:
(a) Calculate the current ratio. Comment on the ability of Tom Janes Co. to meets its short-term debts.
(b) Calculate the debt ratio and comment on the financial position and risk analysis of Tom Janes Co.
(c) Using the account balances to analyze the financial position of Tom Janes Co., why would the owner need to invest an additional $300,000 in the business when the business is already profitable and the owner had an existing capital balance of $320,000?

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