Financial Statement Analysis
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______ analysis compares line items on financial statements over time.

Horizontal

______ analysis expresses each item on a financial statement as a percentage of a base item.

Vertical

A ______ statement presents inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents over a period.

cash flow

Cash flows from ______ activities include net income, depreciation, and changes in working capital.

<p>operating</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is a set of rules and guidelines for financial reporting.

<p>Generally</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ principle assumes that the business is a separate entity from its owners.

<p>Accounting Entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ principle assumes that assets and liabilities are recorded at their original cost.

<p>Historical Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ standards are a set of standards for financial reporting used globally.

<p>International Financial Reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of financial statement analysis, and what are the three main types of analysis used to achieve this purpose?

<p>The primary purpose of financial statement analysis is to evaluate a company's performance and position. The three main types of analysis used to achieve this purpose are horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and ratio analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories of cash flows reported in a company's cash flow statement, and what types of activities are included in each category?

<p>The three categories of cash flows reported in a company's cash flow statement are operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Operating activities include cash flows related to core business operations, investing activities include cash flows related to investments in assets, and financing activities include cash flows related to financing and capital structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main objectives of accounting standards, and how do they achieve these objectives?

<p>The main objectives of accounting standards are to ensure consistency and comparability of financial statements, transparency and accuracy of financial information, and fair presentation of financial performance and position. Accounting standards achieve these objectives by providing guidelines and rules for financial reporting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main categories of ratios used in ratio analysis, and what aspects of a company's performance and position do they measure?

<p>The four main categories of ratios used in ratio analysis are liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, efficiency ratios, and solvency ratios. Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay short-term debts, profitability ratios measure a company's ability to generate earnings, efficiency ratios measure a company's ability to use assets and manage liabilities, and solvency ratios measure a company's ability to meet long-term obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main methods of asset valuation, and how do they differ from each other?

<p>The three main methods of asset valuation are the cost principle, market value, and present value. The cost principle values assets at their acquisition cost, market value values assets at their current market value, and present value values assets at the present value of their future cash flows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do asset valuation methods affect financial statements and ratios, and why is it important to understand these effects?

<p>Asset valuation methods affect financial statements and ratios such as the balance sheet and return on equity (ROE). Understanding these effects is important because it can impact the accuracy and reliability of financial statements and ratios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the direct method of cash flow reporting, and how does it differ from the indirect method?

<p>The direct method of cash flow reporting provides information about a company's major classes of operating cash receipts and payments. It differs from the indirect method, which reports net income and adjusts for non-cash items and changes in working capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and why are they important for financial reporting?

<p>The main difference between GAAP and IFRS is that GAAP is a set of guidelines for financial reporting used in the United States, while IFRS is a set of global standards for financial reporting. Both are important for financial reporting because they provide guidelines and rules for preparing financial statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Financial Statement Analysis

  • Purpose: to evaluate a company's financial performance, position, and cash flows
  • Key components:
    • Horizontal analysis: compares line items on financial statements over time
    • Vertical analysis: expresses each item on a financial statement as a percentage of a base item
    • Ratio analysis: calculates various financial ratios to assess performance and position
  • Types of financial statement analysis:
    • Intrastatement analysis: examines relationships between items on a single financial statement
    • Interstatement analysis: examines relationships between items on multiple financial statements

Cash Flow Reporting

  • Cash flow statement: presents inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents over a period
  • Classification of cash flows:
    • Operating activities: cash flows related to core business operations
    • Investing activities: cash flows related to investments in assets and liabilities
    • Financing activities: cash flows related to debt and equity financing
  • Key components:
    • Cash flows from operating activities: includes net income, depreciation, and changes in working capital
    • Cash flows from investing activities: includes purchases and sales of long-term assets
    • Cash flows from financing activities: includes debt issuance and repayment, and dividend payments

Accounting Standards

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): a set of rules and guidelines for financial reporting
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): a set of standards for financial reporting used globally
  • Key accounting standards:
    • Accounting Entity: assumes that the business is a separate entity from its owners
    • Going Concern: assumes that the business will continue to operate for the foreseeable future
    • Monetary Unit: assumes that transactions are recorded in a common currency
    • Historical Cost: assumes that assets and liabilities are recorded at their original cost
    • Matching Principle: matches expenses with revenues in the same period
    • Materiality: requires disclosure of information that could impact investment decisions

Financial Statement Analysis

  • Evaluates a company's financial performance, position, and cash flows
  • Involves horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and ratio analysis
  • Horizontal analysis compares line items on financial statements over time
  • Vertical analysis expresses each item as a percentage of a base item
  • Ratio analysis calculates financial ratios to assess performance and position

Types of Financial Statement Analysis

  • Intrastatement analysis examines relationships between items on a single financial statement
  • Interstatement analysis examines relationships between items on multiple financial statements

Cash Flow Reporting

  • Cash flow statement presents inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents over a period
  • Classifies cash flows into operating, investing, and financing activities
  • Operating activities include cash flows related to core business operations
  • Investing activities include cash flows related to investments in assets and liabilities
  • Financing activities include cash flows related to debt and equity financing

Components of Cash Flow Statement

  • Cash flows from operating activities include net income, depreciation, and changes in working capital
  • Cash flows from investing activities include purchases and sales of long-term assets
  • Cash flows from financing activities include debt issuance and repayment, and dividend payments

Accounting Standards

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) provide rules and guidelines for financial reporting
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are used globally
  • Key accounting standards include:
    • Accounting Entity: assumes the business is separate from its owners
    • Going Concern: assumes the business will continue to operate
    • Monetary Unit: assumes transactions are recorded in a common currency
    • Historical Cost: assumes assets and liabilities are recorded at original cost
    • Matching Principle: matches expenses with revenues in the same period
    • Materiality: requires disclosure of information that could impact investment decisions

Financial Statement Analysis

  • Evaluates a company's performance and position by analyzing its financial statements
  • Horizontal analysis compares financial statement items over time
  • Vertical analysis examines each item as a percentage of a base item (e.g., sales)
  • Ratio analysis calculates ratios to evaluate performance and position

Cash Flow Reporting

  • Provides information about a company's inflows and outflows of cash
  • Cash flows categorized into:
    • Operating activities (core business operations)
    • Investing activities (investments in assets)
    • Financing activities (financing and capital structure)
  • Direct method reports major classes of operating cash receipts and payments
  • Indirect method reports net income and adjusts for non-cash items and changes in working capital

Accounting Standards

  • GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) guidelines for financial reporting
  • IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) global standards for financial reporting
  • Ensure consistency and comparability of financial statements
  • Ensure transparency and accuracy of financial information
  • Ensure fair presentation of financial performance and position

Ratio Analysis

  • Evaluates a company's performance and position using financial ratios
  • Ratio categories:
    • Liquidity ratios (ability to pay short-term debts)
    • Profitability ratios (ability to generate earnings)
    • Efficiency ratios (ability to use assets and manage liabilities)
    • Solvency ratios (ability to meet long-term obligations)
  • Examples of ratios:
    • Current ratio
    • Debt-to-equity ratio
    • Return on equity (ROE)

Asset Valuation

  • Methods of asset valuation:
    • Cost principle (assets recorded at acquisition cost)
    • Market value (assets recorded at current market value)
    • Present value (assets recorded at present value of future cash flows)
  • Asset classification:
    • Current assets (expected to be converted to cash within one year or operating cycle)
    • Non-current assets (not expected to be converted to cash within one year or operating cycle)
  • Asset valuation affects financial statements and ratios, such as the balance sheet and ROE.

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Evaluate a company's performance, position, and cash flows through horizontal, vertical, and ratio analysis. Learn about intrastatement and other types of financial statement analysis.

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