GROUP 1 REPORT FINANCIAL RATIOS Financial ratios are useful indicators of a firm’s performance and financial situation. Most ratios can be calculated from information provided by the financial statements. Financial ratios can be used to analyze trends and to compare the firm’s financials to those of other firms. In some cases‚ ratio analysis can predict future bankruptcy. SOURCES OF DATA FOR FINANCIAL RATIOS Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Retained Earnings
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MUYENZI Financial Decision Making for Managers Spring 2011-2012 Ratio and Financial Statement Analysis Benefits and Limitations. Executive Summary This paper analyzes tools used in financial analysis such as ratios. Financial ratio analysis is a judicious way for different stakeholders to use for different goals. This paper demonstrates that financial ratio analysis is an important
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FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS Based on the table 1‚ it shows that the financial ratio was divided into four parts which are liquidity‚ assets management‚ long-term debt paying ability and profitability. Liquidity ratios are particularly interesting to short-term creditors and it is focus on current assets and current liability. In addition‚ General Thumb of rule for the current ratio should be at least 2:1. For the Gemini Electronic the current ratio is consistent and it is increase in year 2006. But
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Tests of Profitability Profitability is a primary measure of the overall success of a company and is necessary for a company’s survival. Several test of profitability focus on measuring the adequacy of income by comparing it to other items reported on the financial statements. 1) Return on Equity: One of the most important profitability ratios is return on equity (ROE). ROE is the amount of net income returned as a percentage of shareholders equity. Return on equity measures a corporation’s
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The income statement has some limitations since it reflects accounting principles. For example‚ a company’s depreciation expense is based on the cost of the assets it has acquired and is using in its business. The resulting depreciation expense may not be a good indicator of the economic value of the asset being used up. To illustrate this point let’s assume that a company’s buildings and equipment have been fully depreciated and therefore there will be no depreciation expense for those buildings
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Financial Accounting vs. Management Accounting Role and Primary Tasks/Services Performed by Management Accountants Accounting is a staff function‚ with management accountants providing information to other managers. Information can relate to: financial statements‚ tax problems‚ dealing with governmental authorities and other matters. The management accountant‚ like other staff managers‚ often recommends courses of action to those using the information. But neither the management accountant
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FINANCIAL RATIOS LIQUIDITY RATIOS Current Ratio: = current assets / current liabilities ▪ The higher the ratio‚ the greater the "cushion" between current obligations and a firm ’s ability to meet them. ▪ Use: An indication of a company ’s ability to meet short-term debt obligations; the higher the ratio‚ the more liquid the company is. Current ratio is equal to current assets divided by current liabilities. If the current assets of a company are more than twice the current liabilities
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Financial Reporting Problem: The Procter & Gamble Company “On my honor‚ as a student‚ I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.” _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Financial Reporting Financial Reporting Problem Fall 2011 [pic] In order to evaluate your understanding of the use of accounting information‚ you are asked to analyze the 2007
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Financial ratio analysis is the calculation and comparison of ratios which are derived from the information in a company’s financial statements. The level and historical trends of these ratios can be used to make inferences about a company’s financial condition‚ its operations and attractiveness as an investment. Financial ratios are calculated from one or more pieces of information from a company’s financial statements. For example‚ the "gross margin" is the gross profit from operations divided
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CHAPTER 3 ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS R ATIO ANALYSIS LIQUIDITY ASSET MANAGEMENT DEBT MANAGEMENT PROFITABILITY 4-1 FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS DEFINITION the calculation and comparison of ratios which are derived from the information in a company’s financial statements. Why are ratios useful? Ratios standardize numbers and facilitate comparisons. Ratios are used to highlight weaknesses and strengths. Ratio comparisons should be made through time
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