Question

The following information ($ in millions) comes from a recent annual report of Amazon.com, Inc.:Net sales $ 10,711Total assets 4,363End of year balance in cash 1,022Total stockholders' equity 431Gross profit (Sales-Cost of Sales) 2,456Net increase in cash for the year 9Operating expenses 2,067Net operating cash flow 702Other income (expense), net (12)a. Compute Amazon's balance in cash at the beginning of the year.b. Compute Amazon's total liabilities at the end of the year.c. Compute cost of goods sold for the year.
d. Compute the income before income tax for Amazon.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

1. Beginning cash balance is

= Ending cash balance - Increase in cash

= $1,022 - $9

= $1,013

2. As we know that

Assets = Total liabilities + Total Equity

$4,363 = Total liabilities + $431

= $4,363 - $431

= $3,932

3. Gross profit = Net sales - Cost of goods sold

so,  

Cost of goods sold = Net sales - Gross profit

= $10,711 - $2,456

= $8,255

4. Income before taxes  is

= Revenue - expenses

= $10,711 - $2,456 - $2,067 -$12

= $6,176