Apple Inc. 10-K form for the fiscal year ended 2023-09-30, page 30: 
Apple Inc.


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and par value)
|    |                                                                                                                                                                      |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
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|  1 |                                                                                                                                                                      | September 30,2023 |         | September 24,2022 |          |    |         |
|  2 | ASSETS:                                                                                                                                                              |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
|  3 | Current assets:                                                                                                                                                      |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
|  4 | Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                            | $                 | 29,965  |                   |          | $  | 23,646  |
|  5 | Marketable securities                                                                                                                                                | 31,590            |         |                   | 24,658   |    |         |
|  6 | Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                             | 29,508            |         |                   | 28,184   |    |         |
|  7 | Vendor non-trade receivables                                                                                                                                         | 31,477            |         |                   | 32,748   |    |         |
|  8 | Inventories                                                                                                                                                          | 6,331             |         |                   | 4,946    |    |         |
|  9 | Other current assets                                                                                                                                                 | 14,695            |         |                   | 21,223   |    |         |
| 10 | Total current assets                                                                                                                                                 | 143,566           |         |                   | 135,405  |    |         |
| 12 | Non-current assets:                                                                                                                                                  |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
| 13 | Marketable securities                                                                                                                                                | 100,544           |         |                   | 120,805  |    |         |
| 14 | Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                                                   | 43,715            |         |                   | 42,117   |    |         |
| 15 | Other non-current assets                                                                                                                                             | 64,758            |         |                   | 54,428   |    |         |
| 16 | Total non-current assets                                                                                                                                             | 209,017           |         |                   | 217,350  |    |         |
| 17 | Total assets                                                                                                                                                         | $                 | 352,583 |                   |          | $  | 352,755 |
| 19 | LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                                                                                                                |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
| 20 | Current liabilities:                                                                                                                                                 |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
| 21 | Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                     | $                 | 62,611  |                   |          | $  | 64,115  |
| 22 | Other current liabilities                                                                                                                                            | 58,829            |         |                   | 60,845   |    |         |
| 23 | Deferred revenue                                                                                                                                                     | 8,061             |         |                   | 7,912    |    |         |
| 24 | Commercial paper                                                                                                                                                     | 5,985             |         |                   | 9,982    |    |         |
| 25 | Term debt                                                                                                                                                            | 9,822             |         |                   | 11,128   |    |         |
| 26 | Total current liabilities                                                                                                                                            | 145,308           |         |                   | 153,982  |    |         |
| 28 | Non-current liabilities:                                                                                                                                             |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
| 29 | Term debt                                                                                                                                                            | 95,281            |         |                   | 98,959   |    |         |
| 30 | Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                                        | 49,848            |         |                   | 49,142   |    |         |
| 31 | Total non-current liabilities                                                                                                                                        | 145,129           |         |                   | 148,101  |    |         |
| 32 | Total liabilities                                                                                                                                                    | 290,437           |         |                   | 302,083  |    |         |
| 34 | Commitments and contingencies                                                                                                                                        |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
| 36 | Shareholders' equity:                                                                                                                                                |                   |         |                   |          |    |         |
| 37 | Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.00001 par value: 50,400,000 shares authorized; 15,550,061 and 15,943,425 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 73,812            |         |                   | 64,849   |    |         |
| 38 | Accumulated deficit                                                                                                                                                  | (214)             |         |                   | (3,068)  |    |         |
| 39 | Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                                                                                 | (11,452)          |         |                   | (11,109) |    |         |
| 40 | Total shareholders' equity                                                                                                                                           | 62,146            |         |                   | 50,672   |    |         |
| 41 | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                                                                                           | $                 | 352,583 |                   |          | $  | 352,755 |

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


Apple Inc. | 2023 Form 10-K | 30







Question: How did the Quick Ratio for Apple Inc. change from 2022 to 2023?
Answer: Method 1: Quick Ratio is calculated using the formula: Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities.

For 2023:
Current Assets = $143,566 million
Inventory = $6,331 million
Current Liabilities = $145,308 million
Quick Ratio = ($143,566 million - $6,331 million) / $145,308 million = 0.95

For 2022:
Current Assets = $135,405 million
Inventory = $4,946 million
Current Liabilities = $153,982 million
Quick Ratio = ($135,405 million - $4,946 million) / $153,982 million = 0.85

Analysis:
The Quick Ratio for Apple Inc. increased from 0.85 in 2022 to 0.95 in 2023. This improvement indicates a better liquidity position, with the company having more liquid assets (excluding inventory) to cover its current liabilities. The increase in the Quick Ratio suggests that Apple Inc. has enhanced its ability to meet short-term obligations without relying on the sale of inventory. The upward trend is a positive indicator of improved financial health and liquidity management. However, a Quick Ratio below 1 still indicates that the company has more current liabilities than liquid assets, which could pose liquidity risks. Further improvement is needed to achieve a more comfortable liquidity position.
Method 2: 
Using the Formula Quick Ratio = (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable) / Current Liabilities

For 2023:

Cash and Cash Equivalents = $29,965 million
Marketable Securities (current) = $31,590 million
Accounts Receivable = $29,508 million
Current Liabilities = $145,308 million
Quick Ratio = ($29,965 million + $31,590 million + $29,508 million) / $145,308 million
Quick Ratio = $91,063 million / $145,308 million = 0.63
For 2022:

Cash and Cash Equivalents = $23,646 million
Marketable Securities (current) = $24,658 million
Accounts Receivable = $28,184 million
Current Liabilities = $153,982 million
Quick Ratio = ($23,646 million + $24,658 million + $28,184 million) / $153,982 million
Quick Ratio = $76,488 million / $153,982 million = 0.50
Analysis (Method 2):
The Quick Ratio increased from 0.50 in 2022 to 0.63 in 2023, highlighting an improvement in Apple Inc.'s ability to meet short-term obligations using its most liquid assets.