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The following (given in scrambled order) are accounts and balances from the accounting records of Alleg, Inc., as of December 31, 2012, after the books were closed for the year. Common stock, authorized 21,000 share At $1 par value, issued 12,000 shares $12,000 Additional paid-in capital 38,000 Cash 14,000 Marketable securities 17,000 Accounts receivable 26,000 Accounts Payable 16,000 Current maturities of long-term debt 11,000 Mortgages payable 80,000 Bonds payable 65,000 Inventory 33,000 Land and buildings 57,000 Machinery and equipment 120,000 Goodwill 13,000 Patents 9,000 Other assets 45,000 Deferred income taxes (long-term liability) 18,000 Retained earnings 33,000 Accumulated depreciation 61,000 Bonds and mortgages generally have 10-30 years until maturity. Marketable securities are short-term investments that can be converted to cash in a matter of minutes.

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Prepared to address the comprehensive financial analysis requirements for Alleg, Inc., based on the provided accounts and balances as of December 31, 2012. The task involves creating a detailed classified balance sheet, calculating asset turnover, interpreting asset management efficiency compared to a primary competitor, and providing relevant financial insights.

1. Preparing a Classified Balance Sheet

Using the provided financial data, the balance sheet will be organized into assets and liabilities, further classified into current assets, plant and equipment, intangibles, other assets, current liabilities, and long-term liabilities.

Assets

  • Current Assets: Cash ($14,000), Marketable Securities ($17,000), Accounts Receivable ($26,000), Inventory ($33,000)
  • Plant and Equipment: Land and Buildings ($57,000), Machinery and Equipment ($120,000), Less: Accumulated Depreciation ($61,000)
  • Intangible Assets: Goodwill ($13,000), Patents ($9,000)
  • Other Assets: Other Assets ($45,000), Deferred Income Taxes ($18,000)

Liabilities

  • Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable ($16,000), Current Maturities of Long-term Debt ($11,000)
  • Long-term Liabilities: Mortgages Payable ($80,000), Bonds Payable ($65,000), Deferred Income Taxes ($18,000) (assuming long-term)

Equity section includes Common Stock ($12,000), Additional Paid-in Capital ($38,000), and Retained Earnings ($33,000).

2. Computing Total Asset Turnover Rate

The total revenue for 2012 is $682,500. Total assets are calculated as follows:

  • Current Assets: $14,000 + $17,000 + $26,000 + $33,000 = $90,000
  • Net Plant and Equipment: ($57,000 + $120,000) - $61,000 = $116,000
  • Intangibles: $13,000 + $9,000 = $22,000
  • Other Assets: $45,000 + $18,000 = $63,000

Total Assets = $90,000 + $116,000 + $22,000 + $63,000 = $291,000

The asset turnover ratio is:

Asset Turnover = Revenue / Total Assets = $682,500 / $291,000 ≈ 2.35

3. Asset Management Comparison

Alleg’s asset turnover of approximately 2.35 exceeds the primary competitor’s ratio of 2.12, indicating that Alleg utilizes its assets more efficiently to generate sales. This suggests superior operational efficiency or more effective asset utilization, reflecting positively on management's ability to convert investments in assets into revenue.

This comparison underscores Alleg’s effective asset management strategies, which may include better inventory control, receivables management, or operational productivity. Such efficiency is crucial for competitiveness and profitability in a capital-intensive industry.

In conclusion, Alleg’s high asset turnover ratio signals strong asset management and operational performance relative to its primary competitor, offering a competitive advantage in leveraging assets to produce sales efficiently.

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