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What is the significance of Ratio analysis?

Ratio analysis is a tool used to evaluate the financial performance of businesses and companies. It helps in analyzing the financial statements by calculating ratios between different line items to identify financial strengths and weaknesses, trends and patterns of performance, improve profitability and forecast future performance.

Explain Liquidity Ratio and Profitability Ratios.

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. Some common examples are the current ratio and the quick ratio. Profitability ratios measure a company's financial performance over a period and are used by investors to assess the company's potential for future profitability. Some common examples are the Gross Profit Ratio, Net Profit Ratio, and Return on Equity.

What is the significance of cash flow statement?

The cash flow statement shows the movement of cash into and out of a company during a specific period. It provides a clear picture of the company's cash flow from operations, investing, and financing activities. It is crucial for understanding the company's cash availability, making informed financial decisions, and assessing its ability to generate cash to meet its obligations.

Gaurav started business with Rs. 10,00,000 of which ______% amount was borrowed from wife.

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Purchased goods from Aniket worth Rs. 40,000 at 20% Trade Discount and ______th amount paid in cash

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Sold goods to Vishakha Rs. 30,000 at ______% TD and received 30% amount in cash.

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From the following Trial Balance of Mr. Johnson, prepare the Trading, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31-3-2014.

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Personal and cash accounts are kept in ---------- system

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---------- is a un systematic, un scientific and incomplete system

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Profit is only an estimate in this system

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Expand GAAP

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Accounting concepts include certain basic ----------

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The comparison of one accounting period with that of the past is possible when one of the concepts given is followed

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Contingent liabilities are shown as a foot note in the balance sheet as per ---------- accounting principle

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State the principle:- which assumed the business will last fore a long time

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When a company issues shares to vendors of assets for consideration other than cash these are issued ----------

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"Proposed dividends" is shown in the Balance Sheet of a company under the head:

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Share Allotment Account is a:

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When shares are forfeited, the Called Up Amount on shares is debited to -

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That portion of Share Capital which can be called up only on the winding up of the Company is

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Dividends are usually paid as a percentage of

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While preparing cash flow statement, conversion of debt to equity

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Which of the following would be considered a 'cash-flow item from an “investing” activity'?

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On January 1, Sohan paid rent of` 5,000. This can be classified as

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On March 31, 2015 after sale of goods worth、2,000, he is left with the closing inventory of ` 10,000. This is

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Lenders are interested in ---------- to judge the fi rm's ability to pay off current interest and instalments

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The ratio, which indicates the proportion of owner's fund to total fund invested in the business

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Flashcards

Ratio analysis

The process of analyzing financial statements to identify trends and relationships between different financial items.

Liquidity ratio

A type of ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations.

Profitability ratio

A type of ratio that measures how profitable a company is.

Cash flow Statement

A financial statement that tracks a company's cash inflows and outflows during a specific period.

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Journalizing

The practice of recording business transactions in a chronological order in a specific format.

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Trade Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services.

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Balance Sheet

A financial statement that presents a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

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Profit & Loss (P&L) Account

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and net profit or loss over a specific period.

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Closing Stock

The value of goods that a company has on hand at the end of an accounting period.

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Single Entry System

A financial statement that summarizes the transactions that occurred during a specific period, but does not provide a complete picture of a company's financial position.

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Quasi Single Entry, A system

A type of single entry system where records are kept for personal and cash accounts but not for other accounts, like debtors or creditors.

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GAAP

A set of broad accounting rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing financial statements.

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Accounting Concepts

Basic assumptions that are fundamental to the practice of accounting.

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Consistency

An accounting concept that requires companies to use the same accounting methods and procedures from one period to the next.

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Full Disclosure

An accounting concept that allows companies to present information in a way that is clear, concise, and understandable.

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Objectivity

An accounting concept that requires companies to record transactions based on objective evidence.

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Materiality

An accounting concept that requires companies to only record transactions that are material or significant to the company's financial position.

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Going Concern

An accounting concept that assumes that a company will continue to operate in the foreseeable future.

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Matching

An accounting concept that requires companies to match expenses with the revenues they generate.

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Historical Cost

An accounting concept that states that companies should record assets at their original cost.

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Shares issued at par

Shares that are issued to investors at their face value.

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Shares issued at a discount

Shares that are issued to investors at a price lower than their face value.

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Shares issued at a premium

Shares that are issued to investors at a price higher than their face value.

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Long-term debt to total assets ratio

A measure of a company's long-term debt in relation to its total assets.

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Net Profit Ratio

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated by dividing net profit by net sales.

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Return on Total Assets

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated by dividing net profit by total assets.

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Return on Equity

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated by dividing net profit by total equity.

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Cash Transaction

A transaction that involves an exchange of goods or services for cash.

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Non-Cash Transaction

A transaction that does not involve an exchange of cash. For example, buying a product on credit, borrowing money from a bank.

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Cash Flow Statement

A financial statement that shows the cash inflows and outflows of a company during a specific period.

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Debt Service Coverage Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its debt obligations, calculated by dividing net income plus non-cash expenses by total debt payments.

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Equity Ratio

A measure of the proportion of owner's funds to total funds invested in the business, calculated by dividing total equity by total assets.

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Study Notes

Section A - Question 1

  • Ratio analysis is crucial for evaluating a company's financial health.
  • Liquidity ratios assess the ability to meet short-term obligations; profitability ratios indicate how efficiently a company utilizes resources to generate profit.

Section A - Question 2

  • Cash flow statements track the movement of cash in and out of a business.
  • They provide insights into a company's operating, investing, and financing activities.

Section A - Question 3

  • June 1, 2018: Gaurav started a business with a capital of Rs. 10,00,000, borrowing Rs. 2,50,000 from his wife.
  • June 4, 2018: Purchased goods worth Rs. 40,000 from Aniket at a 20% trade discount; paid Rs. 8,000 in cash.
  • June 7, 2018: Made cash purchases amounting to Rs. 25,000.
  • June 10, 2018: Sold goods to Vishakha for Rs. 30,000, receiving Rs. 9,000 in cash.
  • June 12, 2018: Deposited Rs. 20,000 into the bank.
  • June 15, 2018: Uninsured goods were destroyed by fire amounting to Rs. 5,500.
  • June 19, 2018: Received Rs. 3,500 in commission.
  • June 22, 2018: Paid Rs. 25,500 to Aniket to fully settle the account.
  • June 25, 2018: Rs. 1,000 was stolen from the cash box.
  • June 27, 2018: Received Rs. 14,500 from Vishakha, allowing a discount of Rs. 200.
  • June 30, 2018: Received interest of Rs. 2,400 directly credited to the bank account.

Section B - Question 4

  • The provided data includes a trial balance.
  • This data is used to prepare trading and profit/loss accounts as well as balance sheets for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
  • Adjustments are provided for stock valuation, outstanding wages, salaries, prepaid insurance, depreciation on specific fixed assets, write off of bad debts and providing for bad debts reserve.

Section C - Question 1

  • Question 1(a): Long-Term Debt to Total Assets Ratio calculation involves dividing long-term debt by total assets.
  • Question 1(b): Net Profit Ratio is determined by dividing net profit by net sales.

Section C - Question 2

  • **Question 2(c):**Return on Total Assets (ROA) is calculated by dividing net profit by total assets.
  • Question 2(d): Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated by dividing net profit by shareholder's equity.

Additional Questions

  • Various accounting concepts and principles are covered, including single-entry vs. double-entry systems, profitability calculations, and accounting principles like GAAP, matching, consistency, materiality, going concern, and full disclosure.
  • The role of dividends, cash flow statements, and inventory valuations in financial reporting.

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