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The comparative balance sheet of Drango Company appears below: HUERTO COMPANY Co

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Question

The comparative balance sheet of Drango Company appears below:

HUERTO COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheet
December 31, 2007
Assets
2007 2006
Current assets
$ 340 $280
Plant assets
675 520
Total assets
$1,015 $800

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
$ 180 $120
Long-term debt
250 160
Common stock
325 320
Retained earnings
260 200
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$1,015 $800


Instructions
(a) Using horizontal analysis, show the percentage change for each balance sheet item using 2006 as a base year.
(b) Using vertical analysis, prepare a common size comparative balance sheet.

Explanation / Answer

Huerto Company Comparative Balance sheet Dec 31,2007 Dec 31,2007 Dec 31,2006 Dec 31,2006 Amount Percent(%) Amount Percent(%) Percentage Change(%) Ans (b) Ans (b) Ans (b) Ans (b) Ans(a) Assets Current Assets $       340.00 33 $      280.00 35 21 Plant Assets $       675.00 67 $      520.00 65 30 Total Assets $   1,015.00 100 $      800.00 100 27 Liabilities & Stockholder's Equity Current Liability $       180.00 18 $      120.00 15 50 Long Term debt $       250.00 25 $      160.00 20 56 Common Stock $       325.00 32 $      320.00 40 2 Retained Earnings $       260.00 26 $      200.00 25 30 Total Liabilities & Stockholder's Equity $   1,015.00 100 $      800.00 100 27