Question

M10-14 Analyzing the Impact of Transactions on the Debt-to-Assets Ratio [LO 10-5] BSO, Inc., has assets of $600,000 and liabilities of $450,000 resulting in a debt-to-assets ratio of 0.75. For each of the following transactions, determine whether the debt-to-assets ratio will increase, decrease, or remain the same, and enter the value of the new debt-to-assets ratio. Each item is independent.

Answer 1

Answer:

The each transaction affecting or not the debt to assets ratio is given below;

1-Purchased inventory of$20,000 on credit

2-Paid accounts payable amount of $50,000

3-Recorded accrued salaries of $100,000

4-Borrowed $250,000 from a local bank

Explanation:

1-Debt/Total Assets=470,000/620,000=.76 it will increase the ratio

2-                              =400,000/550,000=.73 it will decrease the ratio

3-                              =550,000/600,000=.92 it will increase the ratio

4-                              =700,000/850,000=.82 it will increase the ratio