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What does the Net Profit Ratio measure?
What does the Net Profit Ratio measure?
What is indicated by a Debt-Equity Ratio greater than 1?
What is indicated by a Debt-Equity Ratio greater than 1?
Which method can show the time relationships between activities in a project?
Which method can show the time relationships between activities in a project?
What does the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula help determine?
What does the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) formula help determine?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of PERT analysis?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of PERT analysis?
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What is the primary purpose of internal audits?
What is the primary purpose of internal audits?
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What does the Return on Assets Ratio indicate about a firm?
What does the Return on Assets Ratio indicate about a firm?
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What is a limitation of using Gantt Charts for project management?
What is a limitation of using Gantt Charts for project management?
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What does zero-based budgeting emphasize in the budgeting process?
What does zero-based budgeting emphasize in the budgeting process?
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Which ratio indicates that a firm has adequate liquidity based on its current ratio?
Which ratio indicates that a firm has adequate liquidity based on its current ratio?
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Which statement about break-even analysis is true?
Which statement about break-even analysis is true?
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What does the Quick-Asset Ratio measure specifically?
What does the Quick-Asset Ratio measure specifically?
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Which type of budget specifically analyzes how costs vary with output?
Which type of budget specifically analyzes how costs vary with output?
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An ideal current ratio for a company is often considered to be:
An ideal current ratio for a company is often considered to be:
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What does the Accounts Receivable Ratio primarily measure?
What does the Accounts Receivable Ratio primarily measure?
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What is a key advantage of effective budgeting?
What is a key advantage of effective budgeting?
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Study Notes
Budgetary Control
- Formulation of plans numerically (financially) for a set period
- Comparing achieved results with budget projections
- Includes Revenue & Expense Budget, Time/Space/Material/Production Budget, Capital Expenditure Budget, Cash Budget, and Sales Budget
- Variable budgets analyze how individual costs change with output, addressing inflexibility
- Zero-based budgeting starts from scratch each period, aiming to eliminate inefficiencies
- Effective budgeting relies on top management support, participation, reliable standards, and accurate information
Break-Even Analysis
- Examines fixed and variable costs to determine the quantity needed for profitability
- Provides a simple graphical understanding of cost-output relationships
- Usually not suitable for analysis in isolation due to linearity assumptions
Ratio Analysis
Current Ratio
- Measures the ability to pay short-term debts
- Calculated as Current Assets / Current Liabilities
- A ratio above 1 indicates liquidity; an ideal ratio is 2:1
Quick-Asset Ratio
- A measure of liquidity excluding inventory
- Calculated as (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities
- A 1:1 ratio signifies liquidity
Inventory Turnover Ratio
- Measures how frequently inventory is sold
- Calculated as Cost of Goods Sold / Current Inventory
Asset Turnover Ratio
- Measures the firm's asset utilization
- Calculated as Sales / Total Assets
Sales/Total Assets
- Indicates how much revenue is generated per unit of investment in assets
- Value X represents revenue generated for every asset invested
Accounts Receivable Ratio
- Measures the average collection period for credit sales
- Calculated as Sales / Accounts Receivable
- A ratio exceeding 40 days indicates slow collections
Net Profit Ratio
- Measures profitability
- Calculated as Net Profit / Sales
- Average profitability is typically in the 4-5 cents range
Return on Assets Ratio
- Measures profitability in relation to assets
- Calculated as Net Profit / Total Assets
- A typical ratio is around 7 cents per euro invested in assets
Debt-Equity Ratio
- Measures leverage (percentage of debt financed by equity)
- Calculated as Total Liabilities / Total Equity
Methods of Non-Financial Control (Project Control)
- Gantt charts illustrate project timelines and relationships between activities
- Activities with overlapping bars can be completed concurrently
PERT (Project Evaluation Review Technique)
- Creates a network outlining likely task completion times
- Allows for identification of critical project paths and potential scheduling adjustments
Management Audits
- External audits analyze other businesses for strategic insights
- Internal audits focus on internal operations to identify potential fraud
Inventory Control
- Aims to maintain appropriate inventory levels
- Involves determining optimal purchasing quantities and reorder points to minimize holding costs
Production Control
- Ensures efficient production processes adhering to specified standards
- Routing and scheduling dictate production flow
Dispatching and Expediting
- Dispatching ensures production orders are issued timely
- Expediting monitors and adjusts schedules to maintain adherence
Quality Control
- Encourages continuous improvement in quality management practices.
- Focuses on preventing defects from the start of production, leading to consistent quality standards
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Test your knowledge on key financial concepts such as budgetary control, break-even analysis, and ratio analysis. This quiz covers various budgeting techniques, the role of management in effective budgeting, and the importance of analyzing costs for profitability. Enhance your understanding of these essential financial tools.
