Gearing Ratio: The ratio measures the level of indebtedness of the company against the company’s equity.PG is highly geared having slided by 37% to 79% in year 2012 compared to 42% in year 2011. Debenture holders finance 79% of the company’s equity leaving the shareholders with only 21%. The implications of high gearing at Mazuru Company is that it is increasing the cost of borrowing ( Finance charges) thereby affecting profitability. If the trend continues and the company fails to pay up
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10 September 2012 Connie Poynter University of Phoenix Financial Analysis: The Big Picture When looking at the big picture in referring to financial analysis, there are four tools to consider, sustainable income, comparative analysis, ratio analysis and quality of earnings. While each of these tools is equally important I will provide an overview of two of these concepts to consider while deciding on a company’s financial health. Sustainable income is a level of income which is
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Accounts D. 365/Accounts Receivable _______ 3. To estimate the amount of its uncollectible accounts receivable, a company might A. consult industry publications. B. look at its past history of uncollectible accounts. C. take into account the current condition of the economy. D. all of these. _______ 4. Which of the following is not an advantage of accepting credit cards from retail customers? A. The acceptance of credit cards tends to increase sales. B. There are fees charged for the
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Jessica Ganyuma Audit Planning and Control Professor: August 23, 2015 Ernst & Young is an accounting firm founded by Arthur Young (1863-1948) and Alwin C Earnest ((1881- 1948). Alwin started Ernst and Ernst with his brother Theodore in 1903. Arthur formed his accounting firm with his brother Stanley named Arthur Young and Company in 1906. Both companies were a success and quickly emerge into the global marketplace. Around 1924 both firms “ allied with prominent British
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Benson and Orton are partners who share income in the ratio of 2:3 and have capital balances of $60,000 and $40,000, respectively. Ramsey is admitted to the partnership and is given a 40% interest by investing $20,000. What is Benson’s capital balance after admitting Ramsey? | a. | $71,200 |* | b. | $24,000 | | c. | $48,800 | | d. | $20,000 | 10 points Question 2 1. Carla and Eliza share income equally. For the current year, the partnership net income is $40,000. Carla made
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to time the ability to handle the problems learn from them and grow is the difference between companies who become successful and the ones who go bankrupt. There are different ways to asses a company’s value, future plan. Investors look at certain ratios to determine the risk associated with investing their money in hopes of a return. This situation is from the banks perspective. Paul MacKay has put in a request for obtain a loan of $194 000 along with a $26 000 line of credit to help him in the
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Lab #3: Controlling Currents 09/18/13 Objective- The first objective in this lab is to determine how a light bulb behaves in different circuit arrangements. The second objective investigates how the voltage across the light bulb varies with the amount of current through it. Finally, the last objective is to explore how the length of a wire affects resistance. Procedure- Activity 1 A) Measure the voltage across an open-circuit cell by connecting the positive terminal of the voltmeter
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What i think is the bad influence of the old corrupted Politics practice made these University Students protesting the current emergency state of Bangladesh. I should request to the authorities to think about Banning the Student Politics in Bangladesh for next few years. The old fashion Student Politics Practice could be the main seed of facing the corrupted Politicians in future. There are 3 types of Student in any University or College: * A type: Career Oriented (focused only in study
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The decline in the number of CAT-takers continued as this year saw around 1.85L students appearing for CAT 2011, a significant drop (Ref. graph) from CAT 2010. Put this in perspective, this number also includes the JMET applicants who would have applied for the IIT-SOMs. Looking at this trend I can’t help but think about the future of CAT and consequently about the applicants for IIMs. CAT has lost its claws – Like it or not! With the new format and the blunders of CAT 2009, all has been ensured
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as a staff we feel we segregate potential customers and slowed down growth Situation Analysis Company Analysis Primary-Staffing Inc has a current awareness ratio of 41% in the surrounding, current satisfaction ratio 68% with a positive outlook of customer service, and disapproval ratio of 15% all within a 15mile radius. The company’s diversity ratios are 68% Hispanic, 21% African-American, 8% Caucasian, 1.8% Asian, and 1.2% Middle-Eastern. Goals First foremost Primary-Stuffing’s overall
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