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week_2_exercise_2.1.xlsx

Problem 1

Data for Mariner Designs, Inc., follow:
MARINER DESIGNS, INC. Comparative Income Statement Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011
2012 2011
Net sales revenue: $431,000 $372,350
Expenses:
Cost of goods sold $200,000 $187,550
Selling and general expenses 99,000 91,050
Other expense 8,350 6,850
Total expenses $307,350 $285,450
Net income $123,650 $86,900
Requirements:
1. Prepare a horizontal analysis of the comparative income statement of Mariner Designs, Inc. Round percentage changes to one decimal place.
2. Why did 2012 net income increase by a higher percentage than net sales revenue?

Problem 2

Beta Graphics, Inc., has the following data:
BETA GRAPHICS, INC. Comparative Balance Sheet December 31, 2012 and 2011
2012 2011
Assets
Total current assets $42,750 $59,000
Property, plant, and equipment, net 208,335 215,000
Other assets 33,915 35,500
Total assets $285,000 $309,500
Liabilities
Total current liabilities $49,020 $50,100
Long-term debt 109,155 102,300
Total liabilities $158,175 $152,400
Stockholders' Equity
Total stockholders’ equity 126,825 157,100
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $285,000 $309,500
Requirement:
1. Perform a vertical analysis of Beta's balance sheet for each year.