Current assets Inventories The difference between net income and profits adjusted for current cost of supply comes down to the way inventories are accounted for. The net income figure is calculated according to IFRS standards in Europe which demand ‘first-in first-out’ (FIFO) methodology for accounting inventory. Most US companies however produce based on ‘last-in first-out’ (LIFO) accounting. Shell’s current cost of supply (CCS)‚ however‚ are neither FIFO nor LIFO compliant. This means
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Profitability Ratios A class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business’s ability to generate earnings as compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific period of time. For most of these ratios‚ having a higher value relative to a competitor’s ratio or the same ratio from a previous period is indicative that the company is doing well. Gross Profit Margin A financial metric used to assess a firm’s financial health by revealing the proportion of
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Lowe’s Ratio Analysis In the period from 1997-2001 Lowe’s showed a steady increase in working capital. It went from being $2110 million in 1997 to $4920 million in 2001. This shows the company had good amount of liquid assets to conduct and build its business. Lowe’s fixed assets went from $3005 million in 1997 to $8653 million in 2001. Total capital is found by taking working capital and adding it to fixed assets. Lowe’s total capital increased from $5219 million in 1997 to $13736 million in 2001
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25‚ 2012 Re: Huffman Trucking Ratio Analysis Team B has completed a ratio analysis on Huffman Trucking. Our team has looked over financial statements to determine the liquidity‚ profitability‚ and solvency ratios of Huffman Trucking. These ratios provide detailed information to creditors‚ investors‚ and employees. Together‚ the ratios reveal data related to the performance and position of Huffman Trucking. What do the liquidity‚ profitability‚ and solvency ratios reveal about the company’s financial
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Sky Rocketing Oil Prices - a ‘Stealth Threat’ to Shipping Industry The extraordinary rise in oil prices has an indelible impact on many industries. Being an activity that depends greatly on oil‚ shipping has not escaped this development. Shipping is a crucial facilitator of much of the world’s trade; hence‚ the rising cost of shipping as a result of the rise in oil prices is naturally a matter of great concern to the industry and beyond. Shipping companies are decidedly edgy to market trends
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Ratio Analysis Activity Ratios This ratios show how efficient Kenya Airways has been in managing its working capital. Being a service industry this ratio is a key indicator possible area to reduce inefficiency in future. KQ Activity Ratios Years | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | Average Collection Period (Debtors ratio) | 48.6 | 58.8 | 46.7 | 51.0 | 43.6 | Inventory Day (Inventory Conversion Period) | 9.19 | 8.70 | 8.17 | 7.94 | 8.52 | Creditor’s Period | 50.93 | 65.31 | 75.27 | 67
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British Journal of Economics‚ Finance and Management Sciences October 2011‚ Vol. 2 (1) 49 Inventory Management in Small Business Finance: Empirical Evidence From Kwara State‚ Nigeria Abdulrasheed ABDULRAHEEM‚ Ph.D Department of Accounting and Finance‚ University of Ilorin Khadijat Adenola YAHAYA‚ Ph.D Department of Accounting and Finance‚ University of Ilorin Sulu Babaita ISIAKA‚ Ph.D Department of Business Administration‚ University of Ilorin Olanrewaju Atanda ALIU‚ Ph.D Department
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The financial ratios are: Liquidity Ratio- The firms ability to satisfy the short term obligations. (Gitman‚ 2007) Activity ratio- That measure the speed with which various accounts are converted into sales or cash‚ inflows or outflows. (Gitman‚ 2007) Debt ratio- That measures the proportion of total assets financed by the firms creditors. (Gitman‚ 2007) Profitability ratio- measures enable the analyst to evaluate the firms profits with respect to a given level of sales a certain level of assets
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_ John Smith ACME Corporation 123 Corporate Lane Milford‚ CT 06461 March 2‚ 2007 Charles Jones CFO Fictiona‚ Inc. 456 Executive Drive Anywhere‚ CT 06777 Dear Charles Jones: As a long-time admirer of the outstanding work that your organization has done in the market‚ I particularly enjoyed having the opportunity to see how your company functions from the inside. As you indicated during our meeting‚ your organization has grown to a point where it needs to dramatically enhance its
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PROXY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS i ii FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS HAYLEYS EXPORTS PLC ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 Turnover (Rs ‘000) Profit / (Loss) Before Taxation (Rs ‘000) Profit / (Loss) After Taxation (Rs ‘000) Total Equity (Rs ‘000) Net Foreign Exchange Earnings (Rs ‘000) Earnings /(Loss) Per Share (Rs) Net Assets Per Share (Rs) Market Value Per Share (Rs) TURNOVER Rupees Million Company‚ Joint Venture & Associate 2011/12 595‚540 (6‚581) (8‚001) 334‚209 503‚857 (1.00) 41.78 28.90 2010/11
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