Parker co is a chain of large 250 departmental stores and
operates in 35 countries. Their current assets excluding trade
debtors are $3.5 million and current liabilities excluding trade
creditors are $2.8 million. Trade credits are $1.2 million and
trade debtors are $100,000 only. Sale has decreased 3% last year
due to recession. Parker co is planning to open new stores in Far
East, in a new country with high inflation rate. All store
buildings are owned by Parker co and a recent report in news paper
shows that commercial property value has decreased significantly in
last one year due to recession and tight funding conditions from
financial institutes.
Keeping in view the above case please answer the following
Questions:
1. Calculate current ratio of Parker Co.
2. Explain liquidity risk and discuss how it can affect Parker
co. (Liquidity ratio 1 or more is considered healthy)