Answer and Explanation:
The preparation of the classified balance sheet is presented below:
Buttercup Company
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Assets
Current Assets
Cash $2,600
Short-term investments $3,690
Accounts receivable $1,696
Inventories $1,756
Prepaid expenses $880
Total current assets $10,622
Long-term investments $1,100
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment $11,500
Less: Accumulated depreciation -$3,655 $7,845
Total assets $19,567
Liabilities and Owner's Equity
Current liabilities
Notes payable in 2022 $1,000
Accounts payable $1,444
Total current liabilities $2,444
Long-term liabilities
Mortgage payable $2443
Notes payable (after 2022) $1,200
Total long-term liabilities $3,643
Total liabilities $6,087
Owner's equity
Owner’s capital $13,480 ($5,000 + $8,480)
Total liabilities and owner's equity $19,567