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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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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Da225@gre.ac.uk Work Telephone number: 07424525695 / 07850263416 Placement Tutor: DERYN GRAHAM Company Name: MARKS AND SPENCER Supervisor/Line Manager: JULIANA IRORO * Compulsory response Work Experience*: Set out your main duties undertaken during the month(s) and critically appraise your own performance in relation to those duties The first phase of my placement at Marks and Spencer‚ Edgeware Road. As a customer service assistant‚ which role is to ensure that diligent services are giving
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Debate over Carbon Footprint of Wind Energy Mark Jacobson is a Professor of Civil and Environmental engineering at Stanford University. Among other degrees he holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. Dr. Jacobson is a proponent of wind energy and outlined many of his claims about the future viability of wind energy in the TedTalk debate with environmentalist Stewart Brand. Dr. Jacobson’s argument in the debate claims that we don’t need to turn to nuclear energy for energy support in this country
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Dick Spencer In this case Dick Spencer‚ a well-known employee of an aluminum producing company worked his way up the ranks from being a successful salesman to a plant manager. However through his transition of roles Dick experienced some pitfalls. In the following paragraphs I will discuss the main contributing factors to Dick’s success as a salesman and the issues he faced as a plant manager and provide informed alternative solutions. Dick knew the business well which played a vital role 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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The Case of Dick Spencer The Case of Dick Spencer This case study is about Dick Spencer‚ Vice President of a large manufacturing firm‚ Tri-American Corporation. He was also a plant manager of Modrow company‚ the Canadian branch of the corporation. Tri-American is mainly focused on the production of aluminum and other aluminum related operations. The company has wholly-owned subsidiaries in five United States locations as well as foreign affiliates in fifteen different countries. Tri-American
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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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