Executive summary This report has three main parts. Firstly, I describe the different users (Stakeholders) of Finance statements and their needs and assess the implications for users of financial statement. Then, I explain the legal and regulatory influences on financial statements preparation like Companies Acts. After that, I describe how different policies are dealt with by accunting and reporting standard including FRS, IASB, SSAP, GAAP and ASB). Furthermore, I calculate accounting ratio consisting of Solvency, Profitability, Capital Gearing, Dividend Yield, Assets to assess the performance and position of Vinamilk and then prepare a report incorporating and interpreting accounting ratio, compare against the previous year, regional and also local competitors. This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the current and prospective profitability, liquidity and financial stability of Vinamilk Corp. Methods of analysis include ratios such as Debt, Current and Quick ratios, etc. Results of data analysed show that all ratios are below industry averages. In particular, comparative performance is a little bit downfalls in the areas of profit margins, liquidity, credit control, and inventory management. The report finds the prospects of the company in its current position are not positive. The major areas of weakness require further investigation and remedial action by management. Recommendations include:
• improving the average collection period for accounts receivable
• improving/increasing inventory turnover
• reducing prepayments and perhaps increasing inventory levels
The report also investigates the fact that the analysis conducted has limitations. For example, as current information was not available, the results are based on past performance, and forecasting figures are not provided.

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