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FRPA – APRIL 2023 – L3 – Q4 – Ratio Analysis and Performance Report for Loan Assessment

Compute five specified ratios for 2021 and 2020 using provided financial statements and write a report analyzing the company's performance comparing the two years.

As the Credit Officer for TCB Bank, Alpha Technology Solutions Limited has submitted its financial statements as part of the process to secure a loan of GHS 5million. You are required to:
i. Compute the following ratios for 2021 and 2020.
• Gross Profit Margin
• Return on Capital Employed
• Acid Test Ratio
• Payable period
• Debt to equity

ii. Write a report to the Head of Credit analyzing the performance of the company for the 2020 and 2021. Your report should explain the ratios and analyze them in relation to the previous year.

ALPHA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021

2021 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment 438,631 428,210
Fixed Deposit – 400,000
Total Non-Current Assets 438,631 828,210
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 2,284,401 2,409,650
Accounts Receivable 2,712,529 1,368,010
Cash on Hand and Bank 642,951 2,177,519
Total Current Assets 5,639,881 5,955,179
TOTAL ASSETS 6,078,512 6,783,389
2021 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Loans 115,484 115,484
Deferred Tax 18,127 22,110
Total Non-Current Liabilities 133,611 137,594
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 1,843,574 2,869,489
Current Tax 30,512 129,464
Total Current Liabilities 1,874,086 2,998,953
Total Liabilities 2,007,697 3,136,547
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stated Capital 1,240,000 1,240,000
Retained Earnings 2,830,815 2,406,842
Total Shareholders’ Equity 4,070,815 3,646,842
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 6,078,512 6,783,389

ALPHA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

2021 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)
Revenue 11,180,208 12,957,649
Direct Cost (7,446,676) (9,703,650)
Gross Profit 3,733,532 3,253,999
Other Income – 23,436
Administrative Expenses (3,168,234) (2,483,480)
Operating Profit 565,298 793,955
Income Tax Expense (141,325) (198,489)
Profit/(Loss) After Taxation 423,973 595,466

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q1 – Audit Reporting

This question tests understanding of considerations for report writing in investigations.

Which of the following may NOT be taken into consideration when writing a report of an investigation?
A. The language of the report must take into consideration the technical knowledge of the users
B. The computation should be detailed in the body of the report
C. The subject-matter of the investigation must be clear from the heading of the report
D. Any reservation should be clearly stated in the body of the report
E. The users of the report must be clearly identifiable

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Communications in Business

Describes a type of written communication used to present factual information in a structured manner.

A written communication of factual information on a specific subject presented in an orderly and formal manner is called a(n)
A. Operating report
B. Business plan
C. Feasibility study
D. Business report
E. Business proposal

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Communications in Business

Listing and explaining key issues to address in a business report.

Business reports are usually longer than memos or letters, but they still need to be kept simple and understandable.

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List and explain FIVE key issues to address in a business report.

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Title: BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3b – Communications in Business

Describing primary and secondary sources of information for a report.

There are TWO broad sources of researching a report.

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State and describe briefly these TWO sources, giving FOUR examples in each case.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Communications in Business

Identifying features of a bad report.

The purpose of report writing is to write a credible report that is sincere and achieves its objectives, but the task of writing a report can be daunting, leaving the author with a helpless feeling of where to start.

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State EIGHT features of a bad report.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Communications in Business

Identifying a non-key component of a business report.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a business report?
A. Reader
B. Conveyance
C. Objective
D. Subject
E. Structure

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FR – April 2022 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Analyze the performance and position of Abayie Ltd based on its financial statements, comparing it with key sector ratios, and prepare a report for shareholders.

Abayie Ltd is a listed company in Ghana and operates many supermarkets in Ghana. The following statements relate to Abayie Ltd for the year 2020:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2020




Additional Information:
Key ratios for the supermarket sector (based on the latest available financial statement of 12 listed entities in the sector) are as follows:

  • Gross Profit margin: 5.9%
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 3.9%
  • Net Assets Turnover: 1.93 times

Required:
Prepare a report addressed to the shareholders of Abayie Ltd, analyzing the performance and position of Abayie Ltd based on the financial statements and additional information provided. The report should also include comparisons with key sector ratios (where appropriate). (Total: 20 marks)

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FR – May 2017 – L2 – Q4b – Financial Statement Analysis

Write a report analyzing the performance of Shine Ltd compared to Diamond Ltd and the industry averages based on profitability, liquidity, gearing, and efficiency.

As the Financial Controller of Shine Ltd, write a report to the Managing Director analyzing the performance of your company, comparing the results against that of Diamond Ltd (a key competitor) and against the industry average using the following measures:

  • Profitability
  • Liquidity
  • Gearing
  • Efficiency

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FRPA – APRIL 2023 – L3 – Q4 – Ratio Analysis and Performance Report for Loan Assessment

Compute five specified ratios for 2021 and 2020 using provided financial statements and write a report analyzing the company's performance comparing the two years.

As the Credit Officer for TCB Bank, Alpha Technology Solutions Limited has submitted its financial statements as part of the process to secure a loan of GHS 5million. You are required to:
i. Compute the following ratios for 2021 and 2020.
• Gross Profit Margin
• Return on Capital Employed
• Acid Test Ratio
• Payable period
• Debt to equity

ii. Write a report to the Head of Credit analyzing the performance of the company for the 2020 and 2021. Your report should explain the ratios and analyze them in relation to the previous year.

ALPHA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021

2021 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment 438,631 428,210
Fixed Deposit – 400,000
Total Non-Current Assets 438,631 828,210
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 2,284,401 2,409,650
Accounts Receivable 2,712,529 1,368,010
Cash on Hand and Bank 642,951 2,177,519
Total Current Assets 5,639,881 5,955,179
TOTAL ASSETS 6,078,512 6,783,389
2021 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Loans 115,484 115,484
Deferred Tax 18,127 22,110
Total Non-Current Liabilities 133,611 137,594
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 1,843,574 2,869,489
Current Tax 30,512 129,464
Total Current Liabilities 1,874,086 2,998,953
Total Liabilities 2,007,697 3,136,547
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stated Capital 1,240,000 1,240,000
Retained Earnings 2,830,815 2,406,842
Total Shareholders’ Equity 4,070,815 3,646,842
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 6,078,512 6,783,389

ALPHA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

2021 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)
Revenue 11,180,208 12,957,649
Direct Cost (7,446,676) (9,703,650)
Gross Profit 3,733,532 3,253,999
Other Income – 23,436
Administrative Expenses (3,168,234) (2,483,480)
Operating Profit 565,298 793,955
Income Tax Expense (141,325) (198,489)
Profit/(Loss) After Taxation 423,973 595,466

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q1 – Audit Reporting

This question tests understanding of considerations for report writing in investigations.

Which of the following may NOT be taken into consideration when writing a report of an investigation?
A. The language of the report must take into consideration the technical knowledge of the users
B. The computation should be detailed in the body of the report
C. The subject-matter of the investigation must be clear from the heading of the report
D. Any reservation should be clearly stated in the body of the report
E. The users of the report must be clearly identifiable

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Communications in Business

Describes a type of written communication used to present factual information in a structured manner.

A written communication of factual information on a specific subject presented in an orderly and formal manner is called a(n)
A. Operating report
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C. Feasibility study
D. Business report
E. Business proposal

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Communications in Business

Listing and explaining key issues to address in a business report.

Business reports are usually longer than memos or letters, but they still need to be kept simple and understandable.

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List and explain FIVE key issues to address in a business report.

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Title: BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3b – Communications in Business

Describing primary and secondary sources of information for a report.

There are TWO broad sources of researching a report.

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State and describe briefly these TWO sources, giving FOUR examples in each case.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Communications in Business

Identifying features of a bad report.

The purpose of report writing is to write a credible report that is sincere and achieves its objectives, but the task of writing a report can be daunting, leaving the author with a helpless feeling of where to start.

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State EIGHT features of a bad report.

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BMF – Mar July 2020 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Communications in Business

Identifying a non-key component of a business report.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a business report?
A. Reader
B. Conveyance
C. Objective
D. Subject
E. Structure

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FR – April 2022 – L2 – Q4 – Financial Statement Analysis

Analyze the performance and position of Abayie Ltd based on its financial statements, comparing it with key sector ratios, and prepare a report for shareholders.

Abayie Ltd is a listed company in Ghana and operates many supermarkets in Ghana. The following statements relate to Abayie Ltd for the year 2020:

Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31 December 2020




Additional Information:
Key ratios for the supermarket sector (based on the latest available financial statement of 12 listed entities in the sector) are as follows:

  • Gross Profit margin: 5.9%
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 3.9%
  • Net Assets Turnover: 1.93 times

Required:
Prepare a report addressed to the shareholders of Abayie Ltd, analyzing the performance and position of Abayie Ltd based on the financial statements and additional information provided. The report should also include comparisons with key sector ratios (where appropriate). (Total: 20 marks)

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FR – May 2017 – L2 – Q4b – Financial Statement Analysis

Write a report analyzing the performance of Shine Ltd compared to Diamond Ltd and the industry averages based on profitability, liquidity, gearing, and efficiency.

As the Financial Controller of Shine Ltd, write a report to the Managing Director analyzing the performance of your company, comparing the results against that of Diamond Ltd (a key competitor) and against the industry average using the following measures:

  • Profitability
  • Liquidity
  • Gearing
  • Efficiency

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