Judgment Case
Review the balance sheet provided for Marcus Clothing Corporation and the additional information provided on page 162. Identify and explain the deficiencies in the statement prepared by the company's accountant. Include in your answer items that require additional disclosure, either on the face of the statement or in a note.
You recently joined the internal auditing department of Marcus Clothing Corporation. As one of your first assignments, you are examining a balance sheet prepared by a staff accountant
MARCUS CLOTHING CORPORATION
Balance Sheet At December 31, 2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash $ 137,000
Accounts receivable, net 80,000
Note receivable 53,000
Inventories 240,000
Investments 66,000
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Total current assets 576,000
Other assets:
Land 200,000
Equipment, net 320,000
Prepaid expenses 27,000
Patent 22,000
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Total other assets 569,000
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Total assets $1,145,000
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 125,000
Salaries payable 32,000
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Total current liabilities 157,000
Long-term liabilities:
Note payable $ 100,000
Bonds payable 300,000
Interest payable 20,000
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Total long-term liabilities 420,000
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 500,000
Retained earnings 68,000
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Total shareholders' equity 568,000
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,145,000
In the course of your examination you uncover the following information pertaining to the balance sheet:
1. The company rents its facilities. The land that appears in the statement is being held for future sale.
2. The note receivable is due in 2013. The balance of $53,000 includes $3,000 of accrued interest. The next interest payment is due in July 2012.
3. The note payable is due in installments of $20,000 per year. Interest on both the notes and bonds is payable annually.
4. The company's investments consist of marketable equity securities of other corporations. Management does not intend to liquidate any investments in the coming year.
Required:
Identify and explain the deficiencies in the statement prepared by the company's accountant. Include in your answer items that require additional disclosure, either on the face of the statement or in a note.