GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify the transaction that has no effect on the current ratio.
A
Motor car sold for cash
B
Bills receivable collected
C
Machinery bought for cash
D
Preference shares redeemed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When debentures are converted into equity capital there would be no changes in current assets and current liabilities and so no change in current ratio.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any transaction that decreases the current or quick assets without changing the current liabilities will decrease the ratio. So a sale of inventory that cost $60 for $100 in cash from a customer will increase cash by $100 and decrease inventory $60 so total current assets increased by $40.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: A a) increase in current assets would result in an increase in the current ratio, but not necessarily the acid-test ratio.

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