reviewing the adoption of accounting standards in financial statements. In this assignment we are required to assess the accounting treatment of borrowing costs as per FRS 123‚ by using the latest two years financial statements for two companies listed on the Maldives Stock exchange. Financial Reporting Standard 123 Borrowing Costs (FRS 123) consists of paragraphs 1 to 30. All of the paragraphs in FRS123 have equal authority. FRS 123 should be read in the context of its core principle and the Basis. The
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Theories on Financial Analysis The landmark study of financial analysis is “Security Analysis” by Benjamin Graham (an investment manager) and David Dodd (professor of finance at Columbia). The first edition was 1934‚ about the worst period in the financial history of America. Despite being in the middle of the Great Depression‚ their analysis and recommendations were professional and hard boiled. They distinguished investment from speculation‚ but considered most investments in common stock as speculative
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERRHdXaNbt8&list=PL1AD02696925FD090 Ratio Analysis Current Ratio Table: Current ratio. Current Ratio 2010 2011 2012 1.20 1.23 4.78 Source: Annual report 2010-12. Quick Ratio Table: Quick ratio. Quick Ratio 2010 2011 2012 1.20 1.23 4.78 Source: Annual report 2010-12 Total Debt to Assets Ratio Table: Total debt to assets ratio. Total Debt to Assets Ratio 2010 2011
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS for Policy regarding expansion in future: Analyzing financial statements involves evaluating three characteristics: a company’s liquidity‚ profitability and solvency. A short-term creditor such as a bank is primarily interested in liquidity – the borrower to pay obligations when they come due. A long-term creditor‚ such as a bondholder‚ looks to profitability and solvency
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Solutions to Exercises and Problems Tutorial 1 IFM Case 2-2 Case 2-2 SKD Limited 1. Goodwill a. There is no goodwill amortization expense in Country A‚ so the goodwill amortization expense recognized by SKD must be added back to determine income under Country A GAAP. SKD amortizes goodwill over a longer period (20 years) than is allowed in Country B (5 years)‚ so an additional amount of goodwill amortization expense must be recognized to determine income under Country B GAAP‚ which reduces
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Financial Analysis and Valuation for Target Inc. [pic] CONTENTS: 1. Financial Highlights of Target Business…………………………………. 2. Target Financial Analysis………………………………………………… 3. Valuation Models……………………………………………………… 4. Corporate Finance Strategy………………………………………………. 5. Investment Recommendations……………………………………………. 6. The Impact and Implication of Financial Crisis on Target’s Financial Performance …………………………………………………. 7. Conclusions …………………………………………………
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To our shareholders‚ customers‚ partners‚ and employees: Fiscal 2006 was a year of significant achievement and transformation for Microsoft. During 2006‚ we celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of our founding‚ reached new records for revenue and operating income‚ and laid the foundation for future growth through key changes in our organizational structure and leadership. Fueled by strong demand for new and existing products‚ our revenue in 2006 grew by $4.49 billion‚ an 11 percent increase
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Business Strategy Analysis: McDonald’s Corporation is the world’s largest fast-food chain in the restaurant industry‚ serving on average 69 million customers a day. Their stores are corporate or franchised owned‚ with franchising being highly beneficial to their success by producing 32% of their total revenue1. McDonald’s is in a highly competitive industry with market saturation because of low barriers to enter. The industry competes on price‚ quality‚ and service. McDonald’s faces competition with
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ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS What are the Account Concepts? In order to maintain uniformity and consistency in preparing and maintaining books of accounts‚ Certain rules or principles have been evolved. These rules/principles are classified as concepts and conventions. These are foundations of preparing and maintaining accounting records. “Accounting concept refers to the basic assumptions and rules and principles which work as the basis of recording of business transactions and preparing accounts
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ACG 2071 Managerial Accounting Process Costing Systems Minicase Jeffersonian Corporation has been in business for over 50 years. The company is looking to expand operations into the Pacific Rim and would like an analysis of its financial statements to be prepared. Review the financial statements below: Jeffersonian Corporation Comparative Income Statement For years ended December 31‚ 2011 and 2010 Sales Cost of goods sold Gross Profit Operating Expenses Salaries Expense Contract Labor
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