| NOTE that this tab should be used for the writing portion of the Unit 5 IP Assignment. |
| Answer two of the questions below in 1-2 fully developed paragraphs. A fully developed paragraph should have a major point with 3 to 5 support sentences. One or two sentences is not acceptable or does not discuss the question. Be sure to show what you know!!! |
| 1. Trap Adventures, Inc. is looking for an accountant. In your own words, explain to Trap’s hiring team the role of accountant and accounting within business. |
| Provide examples of the expectations of the accountant. |
| 2. Discuss the financial position of Trap Adventures, Inc using the following ratios: |
| | Current ratio |
| | Return on equity |
| For each ratio, provide the calculation and an explanation of the meaning. |
| Is this a positive or negative result for the Trap Adventures, Inc.? |
| 3. Using Trap Adventures, Inc.’s income statement, evaluate the operations for the month of December. Complete a common-size income statement using sales as the base number. |
| What is the largest percentage? |
| What is the smallest percentage? |
| What recommendations could be made to increase Trap’s net income? |
| 4. Currently, Trap Adventures, Inc. does not own any loans or bank notes (long-term liabilities). |
| What would happen if Trap decides to obtain a bank loan for $25,000 to fund daily operations? |
| How would this transaction impact the financial statements – which accounts would be affected? |
| What is the debt to equity ratio? |
| What does the debt to equity ratio represent? |