Executive Summary The Microsoft Corporation was founded by partners Bill Gates and Paul Allen with the vision of producing cutting edge software. ... Microsoft's quick ratio is 94% above the industry average (FY 91: Microsoft 3.3 vs. industry 1.7). The quick ratio is basically the current ratio minus inventory. The quick ratio measures the firm's ability to use cash to pay for immediate liabilities. The high quick ratio is due to the fact that Microsoft has $686,000,000 in cash, and short-term investments, and only $293,000,000 in current liabilities. ...

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 Case #68 Financial Analysis and Forecasting – Sweet Dreams Incorporated Summary of Case Sweet Dreams Incorporated (SDI) is mattresses and box springs manufacturer in southeastern part of the US. ... The quick ratio or acid test ratio substantially decreased in period of 1993-1995, being drastically lower than industry average, 0.77 to 1.20. ...

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