been to mandate nurse staffing ratios. In 1999 California became the first state to mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. California is not the only state to enact minimum nurse staffing ratios for hospitals‚ over the past four years at least eighteen other states have considered legislation regarding nurse staffing in hospitals. Policymakers are forced to consider alternatives to nurses ratios due to nurse shortages. Whether minimum staffing ratios will improve working conditions
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Defining Key Ratios: http://www.equitymaster.com/detail.asp?date=01/05/2010&story=3&title=Investing-Back-to-basics-XXI * Net interest margin (NIM) * Operating profit margin (OPM) * Cost to income ratio * Other income to total income ratio Net interest margin (NIM): Just as we calculate and measure performances of non-financial companies on the basis of their operating performance (EBITDA margins)‚ the performance of banks is largely dependent on the NIM for the year. The difference
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Financial Ratio Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Liquidity i. ii. iii. Working Capital Current Ratio Current Cash Debt Coverage Ratio pg. 7 pg. 3 pg. 5 pg. 6 Asset Management i. ii. Inventory Turnover Days in Inventory iii. iv. Solvency i. ii. iii. iv. Accounts Receivable Turnover Receivable Collection Period pg. 9 Debt to Total Assets Ratio Cash Debt Coverage Ratio Times Interest Earned Ratio Free Cash Flow pg. 11 Profitability Ratios i. ii. iii. iv
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Irrational Ratios 1 of 5 http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Issues/2001/Aug/IrrationalRatios... FRAUD The numbers raise a red flag. BY JOSEPH T. WELLS AUGUST 2001 inancial statements tell a story‚” says accounting professor W. Steve Albrecht‚ “and the story should make sense.” If not‚ it’s possible the story is a fake. By standing far enough back from the numbers to get a good picture of the client’s business‚ auditors frequently can detect signs of financial statement frauds
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A Financial Ratio Quarterly Trend Analysis of Apple‚ Inc. Stock Symbol: AAPL Listed on NASDAQ Prepared for: Department of Finance and Real Estate Florida International University In partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course: By: Introduction This report provides a financial quarterly trend analysis for Apple Inc. The U.S. based company (formerly Apple Computer‚ Inc.) is an American multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics‚ computer
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Amy Doherty P5‚ M2‚ D2 1.0 Introduction In this report I am going to be analysing the profitability‚ efficiency and liquidity of SIGNature Ltd. As shown by their accounts for the year ended 31 January 2010. Ratio Analysis is a form of Financial Statement Analysis that is used to obtain a quick indication of a firm’s financial performance in several key areas. Ratio analysis is good because it helps to compare current performance with previous records and it also helps monitor and
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1. RATIO ANALYSIS 1.1. Profitability Ratio 1.1.1. Gross Profit Ratio Gross Profit equal to Gross Profit divided by Sales for the same time period and it is express as a percentage. Through the Gross Profit Ratio we can compare among companies’ with too different sales levels. Lucky Lanka and Lanka Milk foods (CWE) both companies are in Dairy sector and comparing the two gross profit ratios is reasonable. LUCKY LANKA LANKA MILK FOODS (CWE) 2014/2013 2013/2012 2014/2013 2013/2012 Gross
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analyze the financial data of the two companies: Meghna Petroleum Limited (Main Company) and Jamuna Oil Company. (Competitor). In addition‚ to calculate their Liquidity‚ Asset management‚ Debt‚ profitability‚ and market value ratio and compare the two companies by explaining the implications of different ratios. This would enable us to conclude upon whom is in a better position. In addition‚ in this project we will look at the DuPont value‚ which will help us to see whether the company is fully utilizing
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Price/Earnings Ratio Model (P/E) The P/E looks at the relationship between the stock price and the company’s earnings. The P/E is the most popular metric of stock analysis. A valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its per-share earnings. For example‚ if a company is currently trading at $60 a share and earnings over the last 12 months were $2 per share‚ the P/E ratio for the stock would be 30 ($60/$2). The earnings multiplier can be computed as follows: P/E Ratio = Current Market
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additional data for the Fama-French three-factor model. 1. What factors should Ameritrade management consider when evaluating the proposed strategy? 2. Calculate Ameritrade’s debt-to-value ratio using both the book value and market value of the firm’s equity. How does Ameritrade’s debt-to-value ratio compare to that of other discount brokerage and investment service companies in Exhibit 4? In general terms‚ how does leverage affect the riskiness of a firm’s equity? 3. Ameritrade has a short
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