Short-term: The quick ratio‚ also known as acid-test ratio‚ calculates a company’s cash and accounts receivable divided by its current liabilities. This ratio is a more stringent measure of liquidity than the current ratio in that it excludes inventories and other current assets. Pfizer has a quick ratio of 1.78 while the industry median is 1.21. This shows the company does not rely too much on inventory of other assets to pay for short-term liabilities. The current ratio measures a company’s current
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IFRS Illustrative financial statements October 2012 kpmg.com/ifrs 1 Contents What’s new 2 About this publication 3 Independent auditors’ report on consolidated financial statements 5 Consolidated financial statements 7 Consolidated statement of financial position 9 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income – single-statement approach 13 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 17 Consolidated statement of cash flows 21 Notes to
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31/10/13 Student no-21185372 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Fundamental and Technical analysis 3. Efficient market hypothesis 4. Causes of efficient market 5. Empirical evidence 6. Conclusion 7. Bibliography 1) The price of the stock is determined by demand and supply. The supply is based
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Interpretation of the Ratios 1) Current Ratio-It is a test of solvency or of short-term financial strength of a concern. It is an index of working capital and shows the ability of the concern to meet its obligations and also the capacity to carry on effective operations. Generally‚ if current assets are twice that of current liabilities‚ the concern’s working capital position is considered to be satisfactory. 2) Quick Ratio-It shows the amount of cash available to meet immediate payments. Stock-in
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is familiar with the issue of legislating nurse patient ratios. The california nurses association has gone to great legnths to bring the problem to the attention of the media ‚ politicians‚ and public at large. They even went so far as to hire a plane to fly an "anti-Arnold" banner over a hollywood event. The aggression of the CNA is centered around The "governators" opposition to passing legislation to limit nurse patient ratios. Ratio issues are not solely a californian issue. Two new york
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Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis Meaning of Financial Analysis is to classify the data in simple form given in Financial Statements and to compare with each other to find out the strong points and weakness of the business and to take decisions for future. For instance‚ if all items relating to Current Assets and placed in one group while all items relating to Current Liabilities are placed in another group‚ the comparison between the two groups will provide useful information. Actually
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1. Describe clearly the accounting changes Harnischfeger made in 1984 as stated in Note 2 of its financial statements. • Harnischfeger included net sales figure from Kobe Steel Ltd. Previously‚ only net gross margin generated from transactions with Kobe Steel Ltd was included. As a result‚ net sales figure increased by $28 million. • Harnischfeger incorporated certain foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements with fiscal year ending 31st July. The adjustment resulted in a net sales figure increase
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Chemistry II lab Why do liquids evaporate at different rates? Section1: Have you ever left a container with some type of liquid in it and wondered how it could it evaporate so quickly? The evaporation of an unpredictable liquid is an endothermic process that results in a temperature decrease. The amount of temperature decrease is related to the strength of intermolecular forces of attraction. The rate of evaporation can be described as the change of temperature divided by the time it takes to
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MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: October 16‚ 2012 SUBJECT: Assignment In response of your assignment due to childhood obesity‚ this is the information we found about the rising problem in society. First‚ we looked at articles on childhood obesity and the negative effects of marketing of unhealthy food towards children. Here we found that marketers use more intense and pervasive methods as compared to before. It was later explained that young children are exposed to fast food advertisements
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Dear Team Members‚ I anticipate that you all are fine and taking pleasure from your work at Byblos restaurant which is in Ultimate Resort and Spa.Since beginning‚ we are enjoying great client feedback‚ excellent customer service and have loads of satisfied customers. This is because of your hard work and enthusiasm to perform your individual tasks. I‚ as a Owner of restaurant‚ observed that cleanliness in our restaurant during closing timeis not top of things. As per our hotels food
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