CHAPTER 5—BASICS OF ANALYSIS MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Statements in which all items are expressed only in relative terms (percentages of a base) are termed: a. Vertical Statements b. Horizontal Statements c. Funds Statements d. Common-Size Statements e. none of the answers are correct ANS: D PTS: 1 2. In financial statement analysis‚ ratios are: a. the only type of analysis where industry data are available b. absolute numbers converted to a common base c. fractions usually expressed in percent
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OF CREATIVE ACCOUNTING ON FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DECISION MAKING. (A Survey of Selected Financial Institutions in Nigeria)-jetibensi@yahoo.com By: Jackson Etibensi A Concept Note Submitted to the University of Calabar‚ Graduate School as Prerequisite for Admission into MSc. Accounting‚ Faculty of Management Sciences. INTRODUCTION: Financial Statements provides information that is used by interested parties (users) to assess and appraise the performance and financial Status of managers and the
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Chapter 1: Overview of Financial Statement Analysis Sample Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following is likely to be the most informative source if you were interested in a company’s business plan or strategy? A) auditor’s letter B) management discussion and analysis C) proxy statement D) Footnotes Answer: B 2. Which of the following would not be considered a source of financing? A) notes receivable B) common stockholders’ equity C) retained earnings
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preparing common-size statements‚ items on the Balance Sheet are generally stated as a percentage of __________ and items on the Income Statement are generally stated as a percentage of __________. total assets; net income. total shareholders’ equity; net income. total shareholders’ equity; net sales. total assets; net sales. Common-size balance sheets express all assets‚ liabilities‚ and equities as a percent of the balance sheet footing (total assets). Common-size income statements express all sales
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Financial Statement Analysis Lecture 4 Learning Objectives: - Financial Analysis continued: Profitability ratios Interpreting Financial Statements… We will continue today by looking at what we want to get from financial statements. We will look at a range of financial ratios and measures for assessing performance‚ starting with profitability ratios. Two basic concerns of financial statement analysis 1. Management performance (i) Profitability (ii) Asset utilisation 2. Financial strength (iii)Solvency
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Process and Financial Statements Abstract This paper explains different types of accounting phrases and how they directly affect the accounting field. Phrases which are included and defined in the paper are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles‚ Contra-Asset Accounts‚ Historical Cost‚ Accrual Basis vs. Cash Basis Accounting‚ and Accounting Standards Codification. Definitions and examples of these terms are included as well as explanations of how they are important to financial statements. The financial
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analysis is one of the techniques of financial analysis to evaluate the financial condition and performance of a business concern. Simply‚ ratio means the comparison of one figure to other relevant figure or figures. According to Myers ‚ “Ratio analysis of financial statements is a study of relationship among various financial factors in a business as disclosed by a single set of statements and a study of trend of these factors as shown in a series of statements." Advantages and Uses of Ratio Analysis
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When evaluating your financial situation‚ you may feel lost and unsure of what you need to do to gain control. In this scenario‚ seeking out the help of someone who is qualified to give advice may be beneficial. Sitting down with a financial planner may be exactly what you need when you are unsure of what to do in your financial life. What is a Financial Planner? A financial planner is an individual who has extensive education in financial matters and can advise you on what to do with your finances
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS With reference to TANCEM A PROJECT REPORT Submitted to the SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT In partial fulfillment of the requirements For the award of the degree Of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION By N.R. REVATHI(35080489) Under the guidance of Mr. S.ARUN KUMAR (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR) SRM SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SRM UNIVERSITY KATTANKULATHUR 603 203 MAY‚ 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Perseverance‚ inspiration and motivation have always played a key role in the success of
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Chapter 4: Analysis of Financial Statements To keep this chapter from involving too much memorization‚ we provide our students with a formula sheet for use on exams. That makes a few of the questions trivially easy‚ but most require some thought‚ and some are downright challenging. Even the very easy ones make students think about the ratios. The challenging questions are labeled CHALLENGING‚ and most students will agree with that designation. Some of these questions are just definitions‚ but others
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