The comparative balance sheets of Nike, Inc. are presented here

E13-5 The comparative balance sheets of Nike, Inc. are presented here.

NIKE, INC.
Comparative Balance Sheets
May 31
($ in millions)
Assets
2007 2006
Current assets $ 8,076 $7,346
Property, plant, and equipment (net) 1,678 1,658
Other assets 934 866
Total assets $10,688 $9,870
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities $ 2,584 $2,612
Long-term liabilities 1,079 973
Stockholders’ equity 7,025 6,285
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $10,688 $9,870

Instructions
(a) Prepare a horizontal analysis of the balance sheet data for Nike using 2006 as a base. (Show the amount of increase or decrease as well.)
(b) Prepare a vertical analysis of the balance sheet data for Nike for 2007.

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The following items were taken from the balance sheet of Nike, Inc

The following items were taken from the balance sheet of Nike, Inc.

1. Cash $828.0
2. Accounts receivable 2,120.2
3. Common stock 890.6
4. Notes payable 146.0
5. Other assets 1,722.9
6. Other liabilities 2,081 .9
7. Inventories 1,633.6
8. Income taxes payable 118.2
9. Property, plant, and equipment 1,586.9
10. Retained earnings 3,891.1
11. Accounts payable 763.8

Instruction
a. Classify each of these items as an asset, liability, or stockholder equity.
b. Determine Nike's accounting equation by calculating the value of total assets, total liabilities, and total stockholders equity.
c. To what extent does Nike rely on debt versus equity financing?


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