Answer:
Westmoreland Company
1. The company's times interest earned ratio for 2018
d. Increased, which indicates the company's lenders will be pleased.
2. The TRUE statement regarding valuation amounts on the balance sheet is:
3. A variety of assumptions are used in determining amounts reported on the balance sheet.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Westmoreland Company
Selected financial statements data.
2018 2017
Current liabilities $230,000 $160,000
Long-term debt 120,000 320,000
Stockholders' equity 420,000 540,000
2018 2017
Cash payments for additions
to plant and equipment 45,000 32,000
Net cash flow from operating activities 80,000 51,000
Interest and principal payments 12,000 8,000
Net operating cash flows before
interest and taxes 68,000 43,000
Net income 90,000 72,000
Interest expense 8,500 11,500
Income taxes 16,000 14,500
EBIT $114,500 $98,000
Dividends paid 15,000 30,000
Time interest earned (TIE) for 2018 =EBIT/ Interest Expense
= $114,500/$8,500
13.47x
TIE for 2017 = $98,000/$11,500
= 8.52x
