Question
Distinguish between Current Ratio and Quiek Ratio.
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Distinction between Current Ratio and Quick Ratio
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Basis of Distinction
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Current Ratio
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Quick Ratio(or Liquid Ratio)
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Relationship
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It establishes a relationship between current Assest and Current Liabilities.
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It establishes a relationship between Liquid Assets and Current Liabilities.
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Formula for computation
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Current Ratio $=\frac{\text{Current Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}$ | Quick Ratio $=\frac{\text{Liquid Assets}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}$ |
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Obejctive
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It measures the ability of the firm to meet its current liabilities within 12 months from the date of balance Sheet or within the period of operting cycle.
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It measures the ability of the firm to meet its current liabilities immediately or within a month.
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Ideal Ratio
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Current Ratio of 2 : 1 is Considered as an ideal ratio.
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Quick Ratio of 1 : 1 is Considered as an ideal ratio.
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True Measurement
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It is not a true measurement of short-term financial position of the firm as it may include a large amount of inventoires which may not be quickly convertible in to cash.
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It removes this shortcoming of current ratio by excluding the amount of inventories.
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Additional Information:
| With Application | - | ₹ 3 per share, |
| On allotment (including premium) | - | ₹ 5 per share, |
| On First call | - | ₹ 2 per share |
| On Second and Final call | - | ₹ 2 per share. |

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₹
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Revenue from Operations (Net Sales).
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5,00,000
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Cost of Revenue from Operations (Cost of Goods Sold).
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3,00,000
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Current Assets.
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2,00,000
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| Current Liabilities. | 1,40,000 |
| Paid-up Share Capital. | 2,50,000 |
| 13% Debentures. | 1,00,000 |