Question

Recently, the owner of Martha's Wares encountered severe legal problems and is trying to sell her business. The company built a building at a cost of $1,240,000 that is currently appraised at $1,440,000. The equipment originally cost $720,000 and is currently valued at $467,000. The inventory is valued on the balance sheet at $410,000 but has a market value of only one-half of that amount. The owner expects to collect 98 percent of the $225,200 in accounts receivable. The firm has $10,500 in cash and owes a total of $1,440,000. The legal problems are personal and unrelated to the actual business. What is the market value of this firm?

Answer 1

Answer:

Net market value of firm = $903,196

Explanation:

Items to determine the Market value of the firm are as below

 Item                                        Amount

Current value of building        $1,440,000

Current value of equipment    $467,000

Market value of inventory       $205,000

Cash in hand                            $10,500

98% of debtors                         $220,696

Less: Owings                           -$1,440,000

Net market value of firm        $903,196