Analyzing Financial Statements July 6‚ 2009 Ellen Tobey MMPBL/503 Mr. William Mellett Introduction Financial statements are created to give the small business owner a clear understanding of how their company is performing. Accurately prepared financial statements are important to manage the business‚ borrow money and pay the correct amount of tax. The three basic financial statements are the balance sheet‚ the income statement and statement of cash flows; each tells something different
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HISTORY This Income Statement also known as the Earnings Statements or statement of operation‚ is one of the four Financial Statement used by accountants‚ business owner’s‚ and investors. The Income Statement provides a detailed look into how profitable a business has been over a designated period of time. OBJECTIVES To be able to give Accounting Technology students quick reference when it comes to Income Statements. WHAT IS INCOME STATEMENT? This income statement tells how much
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Home Depot is one of the largest home repair retailers in my area. I will highlight their 2015 financial statement‚ and give examples of how the statement could be useful to their business leaders‚ as well as outside venders. 2015 financial highlights. (n.d.). In fiscal year 2015‚ we grew sales for the sixth consecutive year‚ with positive sales growth in all three U.S. Divisions‚ Canada and Mexico. Comparable store sales were up 5.6 percent; total sales were up 6.4 percent; and diluted earnings
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and the Financial Statement When faced with a lawsuit you have to know whether or not to consider contingencies. According to Schroeder‚ Clark‚ and Cathey (2005) a contingency is a future event that could possibly have an impact on the firm. There are four different ways a contingency should come to view and they are income tax disputes‚ notes receivable discounted‚ accommodation endorsements‚ and what this company is dealing with a pending lawsuit. When a gain is possible‚ the financial statement
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Financial Statement Fraud Schemes While evaluating Apollo Shoes‚ there are some areas of concern that are potential fraud schemes. Fraud can lead to the entire collapse of a company if not corrected‚ and will also affect share value and investor confidence. This paper provides an overview of the process of investigation along with recommendations for the company. As with any company‚ revenue recognition is an important part of operations for Apollo Shoes. Generally accepted accounting principles
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The 3 Principal Financial Statements I. The balance Sheet Snapshot of the financial condition of a firm - Measured on a given date ASSETS = LIABILITIES + EQUITY • Assets : What you have - INVESTING - USES • Liabilities : What you owe - FINANCING – SOURCES a) Assets • An asset is a resource that has a potential future economic (i.e. generate future cash inflows or reduce future cash outflows). • An asset is recognized when: It is acquired in a past transaction or exchange The
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An Analysis of Avon’s Financial Statement For 2006 to 2007 Abstract This paper is an attempt at answering weather Avon’s performance improved‚ declined‚ or remained the same from 2006 to 2007 through and analysis Avon’s financial statements from 2006 and 2007. An Analysis of Avon’s Financial Statement For 2006 to 2007 Based on the following analysis of Avon’s financial statements for 2006 and 2007 the following changes occurred during 2006 and 2007. The gross profit margin decreased
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SYNOPSIS: An extensive body of academic research in accounting develops theory and empirical evidence on the relation between earnings information and stock returns. This literature provides important insights for understanding the relevance of financial reporting. In this article‚ we summarize the theory and evidence on how accounting earnings information relates to firms stock returns‚ particularly for the benefit of students‚ practitioners‚ and others who may not yet have been exposed to this
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RAOUL 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
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DANONE Case - Financial analysis of Danone group PENG Bo (e113110) GE Chuxiao(e113051) JIANG Yihong(e113066) Fiancial Statement Analysis – Danone Case Agenda • Introduction • Capital structure • Profitability • Return • Liquidity • Solvency • Conclusions & Recommendations Fiancial Statement Analysis – Danone Case Introduction of DANONE Group History Initiate in 1966‚ DANONE evolved from the original glass manufacturer to the international leader in fresh diary products.
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