Ratio Analysis Memo Memorandum TO: Chief Executive Officer FROM: Accounting Department DATE: July 23‚ 2015 RE: Financial Statement Analysis and Findings 2008 The following memo will explain the findings of the financial statement analysis for 2008 for Berry’s Bug Blasters as well as offer advice significant decreases in profits or increases in liabilities if they apply. Some quick facts: Liquidity is up for 2008 Current ratio shows we pay assets 5.99 times for every current liability‚ an increase
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important to consider debt-to-equity ratio and return on shareholders’ equity (ROE) in order to evaluate the relationship between risk and profitability of each company. Debt to equity ratio is a debt ratio which measures a company’s leverage. It is caculated by dividing total liabilities by total shareholder equity. During the fiscal year 2016‚ the debt-to-equity ratio of Costco‚ Target‚ Walmart were 1.72‚ 2.42‚ and 1.52‚ perspectively. Target had the highest ratio 2.42. This means for every dollar
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Running head: WEEK 5 Financial Ratios Analysis Week 5 Financial Ratios Analysis University of Phoenix Business Systems I BSA/500 This is a brief analysis and comparison of select financial ratios of four companies: two in the manufacturing and two in the retail food industries. The financial ratios analyzed are the current ratio‚ debt ratio‚ profit margin‚ return on assets. I should point out that I used the most recent financial reports provided for each company‚ although in some cases
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Introduction Budgeting is indeed a key component in managing short and long term planning. To define a broad objective such as wealth maximization is clearly not sufficient to achieve the goal. It is very important for an entity to get into more details over how to work towards the objective. Businesses typically do this by crafting a long-term plan and short-term plan which I will be explaining in details. Budgeting Before I proceed‚ it is very important for us to understand what is budget
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WHY IS FINANCIAL LEVERAGE A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD Financial leverage means acquiring assets using funds provided by creditors and preferred stockholders to improve Return on Equity (ROE) of a company rather than utilizing owners’ equity. If a company can borrow money at a rate lower than the return on assets or ROI then the owners’ equity position will be improved. This occurs because less of the equity is required to purchase the assets. It is a double-edged sword and may be positive or negative.
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IMPORTANCE OF RATIO ANALYSIS Ratio analysis is a tool used by individuals to conduct a quantitative analysis of information in a company’s financial statements. Ratios are calculated from current year numbers and are then compared to previous years‚ other companies‚ the industry‚ or even the economy to judge the performance of the company. Ratio analysis is predominately used by proponents of fundamental analysis. The ratio analysis is one of the most important tools of financial analysis. The various
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Created from Expansion | Difference from company values of expanding and not expanding (56‚700‚000-16‚550‚000) | 40‚150‚000 | Minus the equity | 4‚500‚000 | Value expected for Stockholders | 35‚650‚000 | Value expected for Bondholders | 0 | There is no value expected for the current bondholders because the project is going to be funded by equity. 4. If the company announces that it is not expanding‚ what do you think will happen to the price of its bonds? What will happen to the price
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References: Van Horne James‚ C. (2002). Financial Management & Policy‚ 12/E. Pearson Education India. Van Horne‚ J. C.‚ & Wachowicz‚ J. M. (2008). Fundamentals of financial management. Pearson Education. Kreps‚ D. M. (1990). A course in microeconomic theory (pp. 577-660). New York: Harvester Wheat sheaf. Community Futures. (2014). Business expansion: expansion
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METHODIST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GHANA FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 300 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IV RATIO ANALYSIS OF FML UN-AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF 2010 AND 2011 Name Index No Programme 1. Osumanu-Sulemana Amidu BBAA/ET/123001 Accounting 2. Emmanuel Addae BBAA/ET/ 117726 Accounting 3. Benedicta Mawunu
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Group 2012 Financial Analysis: A comparison between Daimler Group and BMW Group Abstract In this report‚ we calculate and compare the financial performance between Daimler Group and BMW Group in two financial years 2010-2011. The objective is to analyse the financial performance of both groups and identify our company’s position‚ thus suggesting the potential areas for improvement for our company. I) Introduction In this report‚ we analyse and compare the financial performance between
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