Analysis of Cash Flows Statements By Song Hanxiao Pace University – New York Campus MBA 640‚ 72052 Fall 2011 John Paul Required Research Paper Contents Abstract --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 | I. Introduction of importance of Cash Flows statements -------------------------------------4 | II. Function of Cash Flow Statements -----------------------------------------------------------5
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and explain the statement of cash flows by incorporating the statements No. 95‚ 102 and 104 that establish standards for cash flows reporting issued by FASB[i]. FASB Statement No. 95 (FAS 95) “Statement of Cash Flows” supersedes APB Opinion No. 19‚ Reporting Changes in Financial Position‚ and requires a statement of cash flows as part of a full set of financial statements for all business enterprises[ii] in place of a statement of changes in financial position and classify cash receipts and payments
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14 Statement of Cash Flows Solutions to Questions 14-1 The statement of cash flows highlights the major activities that impact cash flows and hence affect the overall cash balance. 14-2 Cash equivalents are short-term‚ highly liquid investments such as Treasury bills‚ commercial paper‚ and money market funds. They are included with cash because investments of this type are made solely for the purpose of generating a return on temporarily idle funds and they can be easily converted to cash. 14-3
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT and its ANALYSIS Cash flow statement • A cash flow statement presents information about the cash flows associated with the company’s main operations and those associated with its investing and financing activities of the period • A cash flow statement functions in conjunction with both the income statement (performance dimension) and the balance sheet (financial position) • IAS 7 Cash Flow Statements Statement of Cash Flows • Provides information about cash inflows and outflows
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concept of conservatism ? Why is it also called the concept of prudence? Why is it not applied as strongly today as it used to be in the Past? Question 1(b) What is a Balance Sheet? How does a Funds Flow Statement differ from a Balance Sheet? Enumerate the items which are usually shown in a Balance Sheet and a Funds Flow Statement. Question 2(a) Discuss the importance of ratio analysis for inter-firm and intra-firm comparisons including circumstances responsible for its limitations. If any Question
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In preparing a statement of cash flows‚ the term cash is broadly defined to include both cash and cash equivalents. Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposit with banks. Cash equivalents consist of short term‚ highly liquid investments such as treasury bills‚ commercial paper‚ and money market funds. Such investments are made solely for the purpose of generating a return on funds that are temporary idle. Instead of simply holding cash‚ most companies invest their excess cash reserves in these
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Week 5-Check Point-Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows Anderson‚ C. Axia College of University of Phoenix Due: August 7‚ 2011 ACC/230 Nathan McDaniel In this paper I will show the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for Little Bit‚ Inc.‚ and then I will draw up a Statement of Cash Flows for Little Bit‚ Inc.‚ then I will give you an analysis of the Statement of Cash Flows that I have drawn up. Balance Sheet for 2009 December 31‚ 2009 2008 Cash $ 40‚000 $ 24‚000 Accounts receivable (net)
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contains letters of the CEO and chairman generally talking about the present performance and future of the company while on the other hand Publicly traded companies have a large roster of reporting and regulatory obligations to fulfill. Corporations must report to their shareholders‚ and also to financial regulatory authorities that collect data for the public record. Each publicly traded company must file an annual report‚ and also a report known as a 10-K. Although these have similarities‚ they also
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TRUE-FALSE STATEMENTS 8. Closing entries are not needed if the business plans to continue operating in the future and issue financial statements each year. 9. The dividends account is closed to the Income Summary account in order to properly determine net income (or loss) for the period. 10. After closing entries have been journalized and posted‚ all temporary accounts in the ledger should have zero balances. 11. Closing revenue and expense accounts to the
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Income statement The income statement or the profit and loss account as it is also called measures reports how much profit (wealth) has the business generated over a period of time. To measure profit the total generated revenue over a period must be identified. Revenue is a measure of inflow of economic benefits arising from the operations of the business. These benefits will either result in an increase of assets such as cash or amounts owed to the business by the customers or a decrease
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