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    Accounting ratios are relationships expressed in mathematical terms between the figures which are connected with each other in some manner. Obviously‚ no purpose is served by comparing two sets of figures which are not at all connected with each other. Moreover‚ absolute figures are also unfit for comparison. The following are the different classification of ratios: 1. Traditional classification: The traditional classification has been on the basis of the financial statement to which the determinants

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    Introduction to Accounting Coursework Ratio Analysis of Tesco and Sainsbury Introduction This report details the results of a ratio analysis of two of the largest retailers in the UK: Sainsbury and Tesco based on their audited financial statements for the financial years ending 2011‚ 2012‚ and 2013. The two companies are compared with each other based on their profitability and liquidity ratios. This report then critically interprets the results of the ratio analysis calculations and then discusses

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    accounting4management.com NP ratio is used to measure the overall profitability and hence it is very useful to proprietors. The ratio is very useful as if the net profit is not sufficient‚ the firm shall not be able to achieve a satisfactory return on its investment. This ratio also indicates the firm’s capacity to face adverse economic conditions such as price competition‚ low demand‚ etc. Obviously‚ higher the ratio the better is the profitability. But while interpreting the ratio it should be kept in

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     $34‚000. d. $178‚000. In the U.S.‚ generally accepted accounting principles are established:  a. directly by the 1933 Securities Act. b. by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. c. by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. d. by the Association of Certified Public Accountants. On March 1‚ 2006‚ the premium on a two-year insurance policy on equipment was paid amounting to $1‚800. At the end of 2006 (end of the accounting period)‚ the financial statements for 2006‚ would report

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    Analysis and explain trends of the accounting ratios you have calculated in P3 (M2) Profitability Profitability ratios measure the profit of the firm in relation to another by comparing profit with sales. Profitability ratios figures shows how profitable a business is and it’s another great way to analyse the company’s overall performance compare to other businesses. If the company is making more profit shows that they are performing well and are good at managing their cost. These are 3 different

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    Bp Accounting Ratios

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    financial statements and ratios are good indicators of its performance over the years. This report specifically compares the ratios for 2004 and 2005‚ with some additional insight into 2003‚ 2002‚ and 2001. The current ratio has increased by 0.0534 from 0.9900 to 1.434. As the current ratio is a measure of liquidity and ability to meet short-term debt requirements‚ BP was more able to meet their short term debt obligations in 2005 than 2004. From 2001 to 2003 the current ratios were 1.0767‚ 0.9733‚

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    Case Study HBS: The case of the Unidentified Ratios Based on the information provided by the common-sized financial statements‚ we came up to the conclusion that: Firm A – Investment Bank Main reasons: High level of leverage‚ demonstrated in the highest ratios of all companies: assets/equity and debt/equity. Highest number of days of receivable – banks lend money to their costumers (ex. long term loans) and expect to receive this money in a not very short period of time‚ reflected in the

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    Ratio analysis provides an indication of a company’s liquidity‚ gearing and solvency. But ratios do not provide answers; they are merely a guide for management and others to the areas of a company’s weaknesses and strengths (Palat 1999). However‚ ratio analysis is difficult and there are many limitations. This section will identify and discuss the inadequacies of accounting ratios as tools of financial analysis. ACCOUNTING POLICIES. It is difficult to use ratios to compare companies‚ because they

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    Financial Ratio: A financial ratio (or accounting ratio) is a relative magnitude of two selected numerical values taken from an enterprise ’s financial statements. Often used in accounting‚ there are many standard ratios used to try to evaluate the overall financial condition of a corporation or other organization. Financial ratios may be used by managers within a firm‚ by current and potential shareholders (owners) of a firm‚ and by a firm ’s creditors. Security analysts use financial ratios to compare

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    Ratio Analysis

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    RATIO ANALYSIS AS A TOOL FOR DETERMINING CORPORATE PERFORMANCE ( A STUDY OF SELLECTED BANKS IN NIGERIA) RATIOS ANALYSIS AS A TOOLS FOR DETERMINING CORPORATE PERFORMANCE :( A STUDY OF SELECTED BANKS IN NIGERIA) BEING A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY‚ZARIA NIGERIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION‚

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