Financial Analysis and Interpretation | Kier Group Plc vs. Barratt Developments Plc | | This report is about the financial analysis and interpretation of two construction companies. Analysis and comparison is based upon 4 broad areas: financial performance‚ financial position‚ corporate governance and corporate social and environmental reporting. | | Mr Gajender‚ Student ID- 1025087 | 3/14/2013 | Word Count- 4‚116 | Table of Contents 1. Introduction4 1.1 Introduction to Companies4
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There third party logistics service providers(3PLs) are experts in the management and flow of freight‚allowing customers to focus their resources on other activities.Some of these larger organizations provide a one-stop shopping solution where customers can purchase all their transportation service needs‚regardless of mode or geographic requirements. Types of 3PL providers While many 3PLs promote themselves as integrated service providers with a comprehensive range of logistics activity.Hence
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1. a) Net Income = 135‚750$ b) OCF = 155‚000$ 2. a) Equity Value = Net fixed assets – long-term liabilities 2006: $3600 2007: $3240 b) Net working capital = (current asset– current liabilities year 1) Change = (CA-CL of years 1) – (CA-CL of year 2) = 972-727 = 245 3. Common Size Income Statement: Sales/Revenue = 100% Cost of Goods Sold = 65.3% Depreciation = 13% Earnings before interest and taxes = 21.64% Interest Paid = 16.32% Taxable income = 53.25% Taxes (34%) = 1.8%
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No.6 (Serial No.61) Journal of Modern Accounting and Auditing‚ ISSN 1548-6583‚ USA Fair value accounting under financial crisis HE Cai-xia1‚ ZHANG Chi2 (1. School of Accounting‚ Zhongnan University of Economics and Law‚ Wuhan 430073‚ China; 2. School of Management‚ Huazhong University of Science and Technology‚ Wuhan 430073‚ China) Abstract: The recent financial crisis has led to a vigorous debate about the pros and cons of fair-value accounting (FVA). This debate presents a major challenge
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significant factor that has brought about a substantial increase in international trade‚ both import and export‚ which in turn has led to a surge in demand for various logistical services including third party logistics (3PL). The objective of this assignment is to explore the following areas: A look at third party logistics (3PL) in the context of the supply chain The development of 3PLs over time Activities and functions outsourced to‚ and performed by 3PLs How business add value to their goods and
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Accounting: A User Perspective Assignment 2 April 2014 Prepared by Marcelo De la cruz Plejo Student ID‚ z3479895 Master of Business and Technology GBAT9120 Accounting: A User Perspective – Semester 1 - 2014 Facilitator‚ Ken Trottman 1. Question 1 [14 marks] Ratio 2014 Calculations Results 2013 Calculations Results 1. Return on Equity (2425 / 78018)x100 3.10% 3752/50319 7.46% 2. Alternative Return on Assets (6985 / 216899)x100 3.22% (9150
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How IS Has Affected the Accounting Profession Sarah Ralston Empire State College Author Note This Paper was prepared for Management Information Systems SMT 273754 taught by Professor Catherine White. Abstract This research paper will show the impact of information technology and information systems on the accounting profession. It will focus on internal and external auditing practices as well
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increases. B. Output per person necessarily decreases. C. Output per person necessarily remains unchanged. D. There is not enough information to determine what happens to output per person. 3. Which of the following is the best example of financial investment? A. Ford Motor Co. builds a new manufacturing plant. B. A student pursues an MBA degree. C. A retiree purchases Google stock. D. A young couple purchases a new home. 4. In economics‚ the word “shocks” refers to: A. Situations where
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The Consolidated Statements of Earnings or the income statement tells financial statement users that there was a decrease in gross profit and net sales for the fiscal year 2008. The Consolidated Statements of Earnings show that the closing of underperforming stores‚ removal of new store openings from the pipeline‚ and staff reductions in many Home Depot projects resulted in $951 million in pretax charges. The difference profit and net sales is also a cause of fiscal year 2008 being 52 weeks and
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| (a) | Purchased $100 of supplies for cash. Debit |CreditCash |$100Supplies $100 |_____Assets = Liability + Owner EquityDr | Cr$100 (supplies) | $100 (cash) $0 = $0$100 Cash is spend what is credit‚ but $assets increase for $100 in supplies what does not affect
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