Financial Analysis: Clever Toy Company

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What is Earnings Before Tax (EBT) calculated from?

  • EBIT less interest charges (correct)
  • Operating Income plus interest income
  • Net Revenues less Cost of Goods Sold
  • Net Income plus income taxes

In 2020, what was the Gross Profit for the Clever Toy Company?

  • $1,430,000
  • $1,528,000 (correct)
  • $3,414,000
  • $1,886,000

Which of the following does NOT appear in the Operating Expenses of the Clever Toy Company's income statement?

  • Sales and Administration
  • Salaries
  • Depreciation
  • Interest Expense (correct)

What was the Net Income for the Clever Toy Company in 2019?

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Which statement best describes the Statement of Owners' Equity?

<p>It details investments in the firm and distributions to owners. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Operating Income Before Taxes for 2020 is derived from which figure?

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What does Cash Flow from Operating Activities begin with?

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What effect does an increase in accounts receivable have on cash flow?

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What was the change in Cost of Goods Sold from 2019 to 2020?

<p>$306,000 increase (B), $306,000 increase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about depreciation is true?

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How much did the Clever Toy Company earn from investments in 2020?

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How is cash flow from investing activities primarily determined?

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What does a decrease in inventories from one year to the next indicate?

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What is implied if total current liabilities decreased over the year?

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What was the net acquisition value of buildings and equipment for Clever Toy Company in 2020?

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If accounts payable increases, what is the effect on cash flow?

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What does net income represent for a firm during a reporting period?

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Which of the following is considered a noncash expense that impacts net income?

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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between net income and cash flow?

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What is the gross margin or gross profit calculated from?

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What does Operating Income reflect for a business?

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Which expense is typically not included when calculating net income?

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What does Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) represent?

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Which of the following best describes what is reported in the heading of an income statement?

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What does liquidity measure in financial reporting?

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What is a comparative balance sheet primarily used for?

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Which asset is considered the most liquid based on the provided balance sheet?

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What were the total current liabilities for the Clever Toy Company in 2020?

<p>$694,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are assets typically organized on a balance sheet?

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What financial statement shows a company's earnings and influences during a period?

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What was the amount listed for retained earnings in 2019?

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Which of the following is NOT a current asset listed on the comparative balance sheet?

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Which item would appear under long-term liabilities?

<p>Deferred Income Taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of owner's equity, which component has remained unchanged from 2019 to 2020?

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What does the profit margin represent for a firm?

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Which category of ratios measures a firm's ability to meet short-term financial obligations?

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Why is it important to consider the profit margin within the context of the industry?

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What is Clever Toy's gross margin for the year 2020?

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How is the asset turnover calculated for Clever Toy?

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What could a high asset turnover indicate about a company?

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What does a gross margin percentage indicate?

<p>The percentage of sales that exceeds the company's costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following industries typically has a higher expected profit margin?

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What was the percentage increase in Net Revenues from 2019 to 2020 for Clever Toy?

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How did the Cost of Goods Sold change from 2019 to 2020 as a percentage?

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In the vertical analysis of Clever Toy's income statement, what was the percentage of Gross Profit in 2018?

<p>44.7% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does vertical analysis express other components in relation to?

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What was the Total Operating Expenses as a percentage of sales in 2017?

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Why might analysts conduct trend analysis?

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How much did the operating income increase from 2019 to 2020?

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What is one fundamental goal of financial accounting related to financial statements?

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Flashcards

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows the assets, liabilities, and owners' equity of a company at a specific point in time.

Liquidity

A measure of how easily an asset can be converted into cash.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash within one year.

Long-Term Assets

Assets that are expected to be held for more than one year.

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Current Liabilities

Obligations that are due within one year.

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Long-Term Liabilities

Obligations that are due after one year.

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Owners' Equity

The owners' stake in the company.

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Income Statement

a financial statement that shows revenues and expenses for a particular period of time, such as a quarter or year.

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Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement

A comprehensive report on the factors that influenced a company's earnings during a specific period.

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Comparative Balance Sheet

A balance sheet that shows financial data for more than one year.

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Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)

The amount of profit a company has left after deducting all expenses except interest expense and income taxes.

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Earnings Before Taxes (EBT)

The amount of profit a company has left after deducting all expenses including interest expense but before deducting income taxes. It represents a firm's profit before taxes.

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

The cost of goods sold (COGS) is directly related to creating the products or services that a company sells.

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Operating Expenses

The expenses associated with running a business, but not directly related to producing the product or service.

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Operating Income

The amount of profit a company earns from its core business operations, before interest and taxes are factored in.

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Income from Investments

The profit a company earns from investments, such as stocks or bonds, outside of its core business.

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Statement of Owners' Equity

A statement that outlines the changes in owners' equity over a period of time.

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Net Income

The difference between a company's revenues and all expenses, including taxes. It represents the company's profitability for a given period.

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Noncash Expenses

Expenses that reduce net income but don't involve a transfer of cash. It's an accounting concept that impacts profitability but not actual cash flow.

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Cash Flow

The amount of money that a company has left in its cash account after all the bills are paid. It's a measure of the company's liquidity.

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Gross Margin

The remaining subtotal after deducting cost of goods sold from revenues. It represents the profit a company earns from its products before accounting for other operating expenses.

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Depreciation

A noncash expense that reduces net income but does not require a cash outlay. It is added back to net income when calculating cash flow from operating activities.

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Increase in accounts receivable

An increase in accounts receivable indicates that cash has been used up because customers owe money.

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Decrease in accounts receivable

A decrease in accounts receivable indicates that cash has been freed up because customers have paid their debts.

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Increase in inventory

An increase in inventory signals that cash has been invested in purchasing more inventory.

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Decrease in inventory

A decrease in inventory shows that cash has been freed up from the sale of inventory.

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Increase in accounts payable

An increase in accounts payable signifies that cash has been freed up because payments are delayed.

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Decrease in accounts payable

A decrease in accounts payable signifies that cash has been used up because more debt has been repaid.

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Cash Flow from Investing Activities

This section of the statement of cash flows shows cash flows related to the purchase and sale of long-term assets, such as property, plant and equipment.

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Trend Analysis

A type of financial statement analysis where a company's performance is compared with its own past performance, allowing for the observation of trends and progress over time.

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Vertical Analysis

The process of evaluating financial statements with a focus on identifying the relationship between individual items, allowing for a deeper understanding of their impact and connection.

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Horizontal Analysis

The practice of analyzing changes in financial data between different periods, often comparing the current period to the previous period.

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Benchmark Item

A benchmark used in vertical analysis representing the main source of revenue and is used to express other components as a percentage of it.

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Comparability

The main objective of financial accounting that ensures coherence and consistency in presenting critical financial data across multiple companies and time periods.

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Financial Statement Analysis

The ability to understand and interpret financial statements, revealing insightful trends and patterns that guide informed decisions.

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Profit Margin

A measure of a company's ability to generate profits from its sales. It is calculated as net income divided by revenue.

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Asset Turnover

A metric that shows how effectively a company uses its assets to generate sales. It is calculated as net sales divided by average total assets.

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Liquidity Ratios

Measures a firm's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations, as well as its efficiency in managing working capital.

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Operating Performance Ratios

Measures a firm's profitability and asset usage efficiency.

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Ratios of Financial Strength

Indicators of a company's financial risk, highlighting how debt and equity are used to finance assets.

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What does Gross Margin mean?

The percentage of each sales dollar that remains after all costs of goods sold are deducted. Companies with high gross margins are often in industries with high barriers to entry, strong brand recognition, or limited competitors.

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What do Liquidity Ratios tell you?

Reflect a firm's ability to quickly convert assets into cash to meet short-term obligations.

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Study Notes

Financial Statement Analysis

  • Financial statements provide information for various internal and external stakeholders, including banks for lending decisions and unions for contract negotiations.
  • Basic quantitative tools are used to interpret financial statements, ensuring comparability for performance measurements.
  • Government agencies and professional organizations regulate the format and content of financial statements to facilitate comparison.
  • The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was created in 1934 to address discrepancies in financial reporting, primarily for publicly traded companies.
  • Private companies, while not required, often provide financial statements to external users, like banks.

Accounting Standards

  • The SEC sets standards for external financial statements, but allows the accounting profession to regulate itself under its approval.
  • The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) outlines major goals for financial accounting, focusing on the needs of external users.
  • Financial reporting should provide neutral and unbiased information useful for investment, credit, and other rational decisions.

Financial Statements Overview

  • Statements must be prepared periodically and cover periods of equal length (e.g., yearly).
  • Matching of revenues and expenses is critical, with expenses recognized to match realized revenues.
  • Conservative accounting is necessary when measurement uncertainty is high, avoiding overstating profits.
  • Reports must be understandable, relevant to decisions, and reliable with complete, verifiable information.
  • Consistent accounting methods across time are essential for comparisons.

Balance Sheet

  • The balance sheet records a firm's assets, liabilities, and owners' equity at a specific point in time (usually the end of a reporting period).
  • Assets are equal to the sum of liabilities and owners' equity.
  • Reporting periods are chosen by management for most favorable presentation, but must be consistent from year to year (e.g. Dec 31).

Income Statement

  • The income statement (profit and loss statement) shows the firm's earnings over a period of time.
  • Net income is the difference between revenues and total expenses, including taxes, interest, and non-cash items (e.g., depreciation).
  • Operating income is the firm's income from its main business operations.
  • Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and earnings before taxes (EBT) are crucial subtotals.

Statement of Owners' Equity

  • This statement tracks changes in owners' equity throughout a period, including investments and distributions.
  • This statement is used to describe the changes in owners' equity accounts and provides the information on equity.
  • Proceeds from sales of stock or cash dividends are recorded.
  • A component of this statement is the detailed statement of retained earnings for a period.

Statement of Cash Flows

  • This statement reveals the cash flows resulting from the company's operating, financing, and investing activities during a specified period.
  • Operating activities start with net income and subsequently adjusts for non-cash items and changes in current assets and liabilities.
  • Investing activities involve purchases and sales of long-term assets (buildings, equipment, investments).
  • Financing activities cover debt and equity transactions (issuance of debt, dividends, purchase of stock).

Ratio Analysis

  • Ratio analysis is a method of evaluating a company's financial health using various ratios derived from the financial statements.
  • Profit margin measures the percentage of sales converted to net income.
  • Gross margin measures the average percentage difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
  • Asset turnover indicates the firm's ability to generate sales with existing assets.
  • Return on Assets (ROA) combines profit margin and asset turnover.
  • Return on Equity (ROE) measures return on shareholder investment.
  • Other ratios such as Earnings Per Share (EPS), Price-Earnings Ratio (P/E), Payout Ratio, Current Ratio, Quick Ratio, Inventory Turnover, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and Debt to Total Assets provide insights into various aspects of the company.

Trend and Comparative Analysis

  • Trend analysis involves comparing financial data over time to identify patterns and trends in a company's performance.
  • Comparative analysis compares a company's financial data to those of its industry competitors or other companies of similar size.

The Dupont Formula

  • DuPont Formula is a framework to analyze and understand a company’s financial performance, by breaking down return on equity into component parts such as sales margins, asset turnover and equity multiplier..
  • Sustainable growth rate helps understand a company’s ability to grow without external financing.

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