Question

Use the following data to determine the total dollar amount of assets to be classified as current assets

Carne Auto Supplies Balance Sheet December 31, 2012
Cash $60,000 Accounts Payable $65,000
Prepaid Insurance 40,000 Salaries Payable 10,000
Accounts Receivable 50,000 Mortgage Payable 90,000
Inventory 70,000 Total Liabilities $165,000
Land held for investment 80,000
Land 95,000
Buildings $100,000 Common Stock $120,000
Less Accumulated Retained Earnings 250,000
Depreciation (30,000) 70,000 Total stockholder's equity $370,000
Trademarks 70,000 Total Liabilities and Stock equity $535,000
Total Assets $535,000

Choose the correct answer:

a. $245,000
b. $315,000
c. $165,000
d. $195,000

Answer 1

the total dollar amount of assets to be classified as current assets is $220,000.

Note that the correct option is $220,000 based on the information provided in the question. However, this is not included in the option. Kindly confirm the correct options from your teacher.

Step-by-step explanation:

Current assets can be described as a group of assets that are can be easily converted to cash within a year. Current assets are therefore assets which are expected to be used, sold or consumed in a normal business operations within a financial year.

Current assets is one of th component of a balance sheet and its components include cash, inventories, account receivables, advance payment (prepayments), and others.

For this question, the total dollar amount of assets to be classified as current assets can be determined as follows:

Carne Auto Supplies

Current Assets Amount Determination

December 31, 2012

Particulars Amount ($)

Cash 60,000

Prepaid Insurance 40,000

Accounts Receivable 50,000

Inventory 70,000

Total current assets 220,000

Therefore, the total dollar amount of assets to be classified as current assets is $220,000.