Objective of financial statements[edit] Financial statements are a structured representation of the financial position and financial performance of an entity. The objective of financial statements is to provide information about the financial position‚ financial performance and cash flows of an entity that is useful to a wide range of users in making economic decisions. Financial statements also show the results of the management’s stewardship of the resources entrusted to it.[1] To meet this objective
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Brief for the City of Topeka‚ Kansas Abstract The comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) is prepared by governments—state‚ city‚ county‚ or municipalities—that allows the citizenry the opportunity to review the performance of fiscal responsibilities with all funds and activities of the primary government. Although CAFR is not mandated‚ it is encouraged‚ with adherence and publication for prepared statements and disclosures in accordance with
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Chapter 1: Overview—The Financial Statements Chapter 1 introduces the four financial statements--Income Statement‚ Statement of Retained Earnings‚ Balance Sheet‚ and Statement of Cash Flows. Accounting as the language of business is discussed along with an introduction of the various users of accounting information. Financial and Managerial accounting are compared. The four ways to organize a business – proprietorship‚ partnership‚ limited – liability company‚ and corporation‚ are discussed
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A1 The Organization Hospital X was founded in 1921 by four doctors who realized that medical advances were making it impossible for physicians to work alone. The doctors felt that gathering physicians and laboratories into one facility would lower overhead costs allowing patients from any walk of life the care they could afford. As Hospital X has grown‚ it now includes over 100 facilities and 51‚000 employees in 3 countries. As Hospital X has expanded‚ it is still guided by the same principles
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question is worth 3.33 points 1. Financial statement ratios support informed judgments and decision making most effectively: a. when viewed for a single year. b. When viewed as a trend of entity data. c. When compared to an industry average for the most recent year. d. When the trend of entity data is compared to the trend of industry data. 2. When comparing entity financial ratios with industry ratios: a. it should be assumed that the data result from the consistent application of alternative
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NIKE‚ INC.: Executive Summary Financial Statement Ratios According to Nike’s SIC number (3021)‚ the company is classified in the “rubber and plastic footwear” industry. Relying upon this information Mergent Online identified the following American companies as competitors to Nike: • Columbia Sportswear Company Annual Revenue $ 1‚483‚524‚000 • Deckers Outdoor Corporation Annual Revenue $ 1‚000‚989‚000 • Crocs‚ Inc. Annual Revenue $ 789‚695‚000 • Bakers Footwear Group Annual
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i. Background: ii. Framework: iii. Financial Statements: iv. Analyzing Company Accounts v. Ratio Analysis II. MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 3 i. The Objectives of Management Accounting: ii. Scope of Management Accounting: iii. Functions of Management Accounting: iv. Advantages of Management Accounting: v. Limitations of Management Accounting: vi. Tools and Techniques: III. INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL RATIOS 8 i. Financial Ratio Analysis: ii. Users of Accounting Information:
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What ’s your favorite financial statement and why?" The question was spoken quickly and with a tinge of annoyance‚ as my interviewer eyed me disdainfully from his cushy black leather chair. The investment banker had little time to conduct these ridiculously long interviews that are standard fare for analyst candidates. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and scanned my frazzled brain for the "right" answer. "Well‚ of course all three financial statements should be studied in conjunction
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Introduction‚ Review of Accounting Process & Financial Statements Part I • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or U.S. GAAP refer to the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction; generally know as Accounting Standards. GAAP includes the standards‚ conventions‚ and rules accountants follow in recording and summarizing‚ and in the preparation of financial statements (Wikipedia‚ n.d.). Although quite
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improving its some key ratios as it has been showing negative trends over time. Company needs to convert the high gross profit margins into high net profit margins. Though it is performing well but it need to improve its overall activity ratios as most of the ratios are showing some kind negative trend and also it needs to improve its quick ratio and try to keep it above the level of one as current ratio because of inventories does not provide with right liquidity. Apart from this it needs to increase
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