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PSAF – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Ratio Analysis

Compute financial ratios for Ghana Wind Farms LTD to analyze performance trends.

Ghana Wind Farms LTD, a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), has appointed a new Board of Directors in January 2023. The new Board, after settling for a year, is interested in assessing their performance for the year 2023 against the performance of the previous Board in the year 2022 through ratio analysis. Below is the financial statement of Ghana Wind Farms LTD for the two years.


Ghana Wind Farms LTD

Statement of Profit or Loss for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

2023 (GH¢) 2022 (GH¢)
Revenue 9,860,000 6,218,000
Direct Cost (5,905,000) (5,822,000)
Gross Profit 3,955,000 396,000
Distribution Costs (297,000) (264,000)
Administrative Expenses (505,000) (455,000)
Other Income 236,000 13,000
Other Gains 1,482,000
Operating Profit 3,389,000 1,172,000
Finance Cost (1,000,000) (334,000)
Profit Before Tax Expense 2,389,000 838,000
Tax Expense (500,000) (144,000)
Profit After Tax 1,889,000 694,000

Ghana Wind Farms LTD

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2023

2023 (GH¢) 2022 (GH¢)
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant & Equipment 17,000,000 15,000,000
Investment 5,000 2,000
Advances & Loans 30,000
Total Non-Current Assets 17,005,000 15,032,000
Current Assets
Inventories 687,000 546,000
Trade and Other Receivables 2,829,000 1,978,000
Prepayments 87,000 42,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents 383,000 434,000
Total Current Assets 3,986,000 3,000,000
TOTAL ASSETS 20,991,000 18,032,000
EQUITY & LIABILITIES
Equity
Government Equity 8,000 8,000
Other Government Equity 613,000 306,000
Capital Surplus 8,471,000 7,599,000
Income Surplus (1,434,000) 478,000
Total Equity 7,970,000 8,697,000
Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred Credit 6,692,000 670,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities 2,498,000 2,572,000
Borrowings (Due After One Year) 1,297,000 950,000
Total Non-Current Liabilities 10,487,000 4,192,000
Current Liabilities
Bank Overdraft 166,000 180,000
Provision for Company Tax 109,000 109,000
Trade and Other Payables 1,820,000 4,516,000
Borrowings (Due Within One Year) 439,000 338,000
Total Current Liabilities 2,534,000 5,143,000
Total Liabilities 13,021,000 9,335,000
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 20,991,000 18,032,000

Required:

a) Compute the following ratios:

i) Current Ratio
ii) Quick Ratio
iii) Inventory Turnover (Days)
iv) Trade Receivable Collection Period (Days)
v) Trade Payables Period (Days)
vi) Working Capital Cycle
vii) Interest Cover Ratio
viii) Total Debt – Total Asset Ratio

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q7 – Audit of Specialized Industries

Identifying non-relevant procedures in the audit of a life insurance company.

In the audit of an insurance company carrying out life business, which of the following is NOT relevant?

A. Providing a general reserve which shall be equal to net liabilities on policies in force at the time of actuarial valuation and an additional amount equal to 25% of net premium for every year between actuarial valuation dates.
B. Providing a contingency reserve equal to 1% of gross premium or 10% of profit whichever is greater and which is accumulated until it attains the amount of minimum paid up capital.
C. Providing a margin of solvency which shall not be less than 15% of the gross premium received, less re-insurance premium paid or 15% of the paid-up capital whichever is higher.
D. Separation of funds into Individual Life, Group Life, Health Insurance etc., showing each class.
E. Profit determination only by actuarial valuation of the liabilities and comparing this with available assets.

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CR – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q2 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Analyze Odua Plc’s financial performance using ratios under profitability, efficiency, liquidity, solvency, and market performance.

The summarized comparative financial statements of Odua Plc. for the years ended December 31, 2016, and 2015 are as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31

2016 (N’m) 2015 (N’m)
Revenue 550 400
Cost of Sales (400) (200)
Gross Profit 150 200
Operating Costs (72) (60)
Operating Profit 78 140
Investment Income
(Loss)/Gain on Revaluation of Investments (10) 20
Finance Costs (10) (6)
Profit Before Taxation 58 154
Income Tax Expense (8) (30)
Profit for the Year 50 124
Other Comprehensive Income
Revaluation Losses on PPE (90)
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year (40) 124

Statement of Financial Position as of December 31

2016 (N’m) 2015 (N’m)
Assets
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment 430 490
Investments (Fair Value) 70 80
Total Non-Current Assets 500 570
Current Assets
Inventory 80 38
Trade Receivables 104 56
Bank 20
Total Current Assets 184 114
Total Assets 684 684
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Equity Shares of N0.50 Each 240 240
Revaluation Reserve 20 110
Retained Earnings 180 130
Total Equity 440 480
Non-Current Liabilities
Bank Loan 100 100
Current Liabilities
Trade Payables 100 78
Bank Overdraft 40
Current Tax Payable 4 26
Total Current Liabilities 144 104
Total Equity and Liabilities 684 684

Additional Information:

  1. The Managing Director asserts that Odua Plc has retained book value and has not deteriorated, appraising the company’s new strategy.
  2. In recent years, Odua Plc has faced difficulties maintaining sales due to a shift to online shopping. In response, Odua launched a price-cutting strategy on January 1, 2016.
  3. Odua installed a new product movement and control system on January 1, 2016, costing N40 million and depreciated over five years, replacing an older system disposed of at zero consideration.
  4. The share price declined from N2.80 per share on December 31, 2015, to N1.60 per share on December 31, 2016.

Required:
Evaluate and interpret the following ratios under the headings of profitability, efficiency, short-term liquidity, long-term solvency and stability, and stock market performance for each financial year:

  • Profitability Ratios: Gross Margin, Net Margin, ROCE, ROE
  • Efficiency Ratios: Inventory Days, Receivables Days, Payables Days
  • Liquidity Ratios: Current Ratio, Acid Test Ratio
  • Solvency Ratios: Interest Cover, Gearing
  • Market Ratios: Earnings Per Share, Price Earnings Ratio

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FR – May 2016 – L2 – Q4 – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Calculate and assess Quintet Plc's performance against industry averages using ratio analysis.

Quintet Plc sells provisions through its stores located in various retail shopping centers in the major cities in Nigeria. It has recently been experiencing declining profitability, and the board is concerned whether this issue is specific to the company or related to the sector as a whole. Additionally, concerns regarding the company’s solvency have been raised. To address these, the company has engaged a consulting firm specializing in corporate report analysis to provide average ratios across the business sector to rate performance.

Below are the ratios provided by the consulting firm for Quintet Plc’s business sector based on the year ending June 30, 2015:

  • Debt to equity: 38%
  • Gross profit margin: 35%
  • Operating profit margin: 12%
  • Return on year-end capital employed (ROCE): 16.8%
  • Net asset turnover: 1.4 times
  • Current ratio: 1.25:1
  • Average inventory turnover: 3 times
  • Trade payables’ payment period: 64 days

The financial statements of Quintet Plc for the year ending September 30, 2015, are as follows:

Income Statement

Item Amount (N’000)
Revenue 224,000
Opening Inventory 33,200
Purchases 175,600
Closing Inventory (40,800)
Gross Profit 56,000
Operating Costs (39,200)
Finance Costs (3,200)
Profit Before Tax 13,600
Income Tax Expense (4,000)
Profit for the Year 9,000

Statement of Financial Position

Item Amount (N’000)
Assets
Non-current assets
Property and shop fittings 102,400
Deferred development expenditure 20,000
Total Non-current assets 122,400
Current Assets
Inventory 40,800
Bank 4,000
Total Current Assets 44,800
Total Assets 167,200
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Equity shares of N1 each 60,000
Property revaluation reserve 12,000
Retained earnings 34,400
Total Equity 106,400
Non-current Liabilities
10% loan notes 32,000
Current Liabilities
Trade payables 21,600
Current tax payable 7,200
Total Current Liabilities 28,800
Total Equity and Liabilities 167,200

Note:

  1. Net asset is defined by the consulting firm as total assets less current liabilities.
  2. The deferred development expenditure relates to a one-off payment for a franchise as a sole distributor of a particular product under negotiation but not concluded as of September 30, 2015, although payment has been made.

Required:

a) Compute the equivalent ratios for Quintet Plc provided by the consulting firm for the business sector.
(9 Marks)

b) Write a report to the board assessing the profitability and solvency performance of Quintet Plc compared to its business sector averages. For clarity, solvency measures both liquidity and gearing.
(11 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Company Law

Objective question testing knowledge on company financial status related to solvency.

5. A company whose liabilities exceed its assets is said to be
A. Buoyant
B. Broke
C. Rich
D. Insolvent
E. Pauperised

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CR – May 2020 – Q5 – Financial Performance and Position of Bossman Ltd

This question involves analyzing the financial performance and position of Bossman Ltd over three years using ratio analysis.

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FR – MAY 2021 – L2 – Q4a – Performance Analysis

Analyze Zeus Ltd's performance and position from 2018 to 2020, including calculations.

You are the Financial Controller of Konka Ltd. Zeus Ltd is a competitor in the same industry, and it has been operating for 20 years. Summaries of Zeus Ltd’s statements of profit or loss and financial position for the previous three years are given below.

Summarised Statement of Profit or Loss For the year ended 31 December

2018 2019 2020
Revenue 840 981 913
Cost of sales (554) (645) (590)
Gross profit 286 336 323
Administration and selling expenses (186) (214) (219)
Profit before interest and taxes 100 122 104
Finance cost (6) (15) (19)
Profit before taxation 94 107 85
Taxation (45) (52) (45)
Profit after taxation 49 55 40
Dividends 24 24 24

Summarised Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December

2018 2019 2020
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 36 40 48
Tangible assets at net book value 176 206 216
Total Non-current assets 212 246 264
Current assets
Inventories 237 303 294
Receivables 105 141 160
Bank 52 58 52
Total Current Assets 394 502 506
Total Assets 606 748 770
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Stated capital 100 100 100
Retained earnings 299 330 346
Total Equity 399 430 446
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loans 74 138 138
Current liabilities
Trade payables 53 75 75
Other payables 80 105 111
Total Current Liabilities 133 180 186
Total Equity and Liabilities 606 748 770

Required:
a) Analyzing the performance and position of Zeus Ltd and showing any calculations in an appendix to this report.
(15 marks)

 

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BL – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Trusts

Cash Flow Statement, Financial Position, Solvency Question Short Summary: Identifying the information not revealed by a statement of cash flow

Question:
Which of the following information CANNOT be revealed by a statement of cash flow?
A. The entity’s short-term solvency
B. Operating cash position
C. Financial position of the entity
D. Liquidity position of the entity
E. Investing activities of the entity

 

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FR – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Statement Analysis

Analyze the financial performance and financial position of Ashtown Ltd based on industry ratios for the years 2014 and 2015.

You are a private consultant for Ashtown Ltd, a listed company in Ghana operating in the manufacturing sector. Below is a Statement of Financial Position and a summarized statement of changes in equity with comparatives for the year ended 31 December 2015.

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2015:

Required:
Prepare a report and address it to the Chief Executive Officer, analyzing the financial performance and financial position of Ashtown Ltd based on the industry ratios above for the years 2014 and 2015.

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PSAF – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Ratio Analysis

Compute financial ratios for Ghana Wind Farms LTD to analyze performance trends.

Ghana Wind Farms LTD, a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), has appointed a new Board of Directors in January 2023. The new Board, after settling for a year, is interested in assessing their performance for the year 2023 against the performance of the previous Board in the year 2022 through ratio analysis. Below is the financial statement of Ghana Wind Farms LTD for the two years.


Ghana Wind Farms LTD

Statement of Profit or Loss for the Year Ended 31 December 2023

2023 (GH¢) 2022 (GH¢)
Revenue 9,860,000 6,218,000
Direct Cost (5,905,000) (5,822,000)
Gross Profit 3,955,000 396,000
Distribution Costs (297,000) (264,000)
Administrative Expenses (505,000) (455,000)
Other Income 236,000 13,000
Other Gains 1,482,000
Operating Profit 3,389,000 1,172,000
Finance Cost (1,000,000) (334,000)
Profit Before Tax Expense 2,389,000 838,000
Tax Expense (500,000) (144,000)
Profit After Tax 1,889,000 694,000

Ghana Wind Farms LTD

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2023

2023 (GH¢) 2022 (GH¢)
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant & Equipment 17,000,000 15,000,000
Investment 5,000 2,000
Advances & Loans 30,000
Total Non-Current Assets 17,005,000 15,032,000
Current Assets
Inventories 687,000 546,000
Trade and Other Receivables 2,829,000 1,978,000
Prepayments 87,000 42,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents 383,000 434,000
Total Current Assets 3,986,000 3,000,000
TOTAL ASSETS 20,991,000 18,032,000
EQUITY & LIABILITIES
Equity
Government Equity 8,000 8,000
Other Government Equity 613,000 306,000
Capital Surplus 8,471,000 7,599,000
Income Surplus (1,434,000) 478,000
Total Equity 7,970,000 8,697,000
Non-Current Liabilities
Deferred Credit 6,692,000 670,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities 2,498,000 2,572,000
Borrowings (Due After One Year) 1,297,000 950,000
Total Non-Current Liabilities 10,487,000 4,192,000
Current Liabilities
Bank Overdraft 166,000 180,000
Provision for Company Tax 109,000 109,000
Trade and Other Payables 1,820,000 4,516,000
Borrowings (Due Within One Year) 439,000 338,000
Total Current Liabilities 2,534,000 5,143,000
Total Liabilities 13,021,000 9,335,000
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 20,991,000 18,032,000

Required:

a) Compute the following ratios:

i) Current Ratio
ii) Quick Ratio
iii) Inventory Turnover (Days)
iv) Trade Receivable Collection Period (Days)
v) Trade Payables Period (Days)
vi) Working Capital Cycle
vii) Interest Cover Ratio
viii) Total Debt – Total Asset Ratio

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q7 – Audit of Specialized Industries

Identifying non-relevant procedures in the audit of a life insurance company.

In the audit of an insurance company carrying out life business, which of the following is NOT relevant?

A. Providing a general reserve which shall be equal to net liabilities on policies in force at the time of actuarial valuation and an additional amount equal to 25% of net premium for every year between actuarial valuation dates.
B. Providing a contingency reserve equal to 1% of gross premium or 10% of profit whichever is greater and which is accumulated until it attains the amount of minimum paid up capital.
C. Providing a margin of solvency which shall not be less than 15% of the gross premium received, less re-insurance premium paid or 15% of the paid-up capital whichever is higher.
D. Separation of funds into Individual Life, Group Life, Health Insurance etc., showing each class.
E. Profit determination only by actuarial valuation of the liabilities and comparing this with available assets.

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CR – Nov 2017 – L3 – Q2 – Presentation of Financial Statements (IAS 1)

Analyze Odua Plc’s financial performance using ratios under profitability, efficiency, liquidity, solvency, and market performance.

The summarized comparative financial statements of Odua Plc. for the years ended December 31, 2016, and 2015 are as follows:

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31

2016 (N’m) 2015 (N’m)
Revenue 550 400
Cost of Sales (400) (200)
Gross Profit 150 200
Operating Costs (72) (60)
Operating Profit 78 140
Investment Income
(Loss)/Gain on Revaluation of Investments (10) 20
Finance Costs (10) (6)
Profit Before Taxation 58 154
Income Tax Expense (8) (30)
Profit for the Year 50 124
Other Comprehensive Income
Revaluation Losses on PPE (90)
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year (40) 124

Statement of Financial Position as of December 31

2016 (N’m) 2015 (N’m)
Assets
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment 430 490
Investments (Fair Value) 70 80
Total Non-Current Assets 500 570
Current Assets
Inventory 80 38
Trade Receivables 104 56
Bank 20
Total Current Assets 184 114
Total Assets 684 684
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Equity Shares of N0.50 Each 240 240
Revaluation Reserve 20 110
Retained Earnings 180 130
Total Equity 440 480
Non-Current Liabilities
Bank Loan 100 100
Current Liabilities
Trade Payables 100 78
Bank Overdraft 40
Current Tax Payable 4 26
Total Current Liabilities 144 104
Total Equity and Liabilities 684 684

Additional Information:

  1. The Managing Director asserts that Odua Plc has retained book value and has not deteriorated, appraising the company’s new strategy.
  2. In recent years, Odua Plc has faced difficulties maintaining sales due to a shift to online shopping. In response, Odua launched a price-cutting strategy on January 1, 2016.
  3. Odua installed a new product movement and control system on January 1, 2016, costing N40 million and depreciated over five years, replacing an older system disposed of at zero consideration.
  4. The share price declined from N2.80 per share on December 31, 2015, to N1.60 per share on December 31, 2016.

Required:
Evaluate and interpret the following ratios under the headings of profitability, efficiency, short-term liquidity, long-term solvency and stability, and stock market performance for each financial year:

  • Profitability Ratios: Gross Margin, Net Margin, ROCE, ROE
  • Efficiency Ratios: Inventory Days, Receivables Days, Payables Days
  • Liquidity Ratios: Current Ratio, Acid Test Ratio
  • Solvency Ratios: Interest Cover, Gearing
  • Market Ratios: Earnings Per Share, Price Earnings Ratio

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FR – May 2016 – L2 – Q4 – Business Combinations (IFRS 3)

Calculate and assess Quintet Plc's performance against industry averages using ratio analysis.

Quintet Plc sells provisions through its stores located in various retail shopping centers in the major cities in Nigeria. It has recently been experiencing declining profitability, and the board is concerned whether this issue is specific to the company or related to the sector as a whole. Additionally, concerns regarding the company’s solvency have been raised. To address these, the company has engaged a consulting firm specializing in corporate report analysis to provide average ratios across the business sector to rate performance.

Below are the ratios provided by the consulting firm for Quintet Plc’s business sector based on the year ending June 30, 2015:

  • Debt to equity: 38%
  • Gross profit margin: 35%
  • Operating profit margin: 12%
  • Return on year-end capital employed (ROCE): 16.8%
  • Net asset turnover: 1.4 times
  • Current ratio: 1.25:1
  • Average inventory turnover: 3 times
  • Trade payables’ payment period: 64 days

The financial statements of Quintet Plc for the year ending September 30, 2015, are as follows:

Income Statement

Item Amount (N’000)
Revenue 224,000
Opening Inventory 33,200
Purchases 175,600
Closing Inventory (40,800)
Gross Profit 56,000
Operating Costs (39,200)
Finance Costs (3,200)
Profit Before Tax 13,600
Income Tax Expense (4,000)
Profit for the Year 9,000

Statement of Financial Position

Item Amount (N’000)
Assets
Non-current assets
Property and shop fittings 102,400
Deferred development expenditure 20,000
Total Non-current assets 122,400
Current Assets
Inventory 40,800
Bank 4,000
Total Current Assets 44,800
Total Assets 167,200
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Equity shares of N1 each 60,000
Property revaluation reserve 12,000
Retained earnings 34,400
Total Equity 106,400
Non-current Liabilities
10% loan notes 32,000
Current Liabilities
Trade payables 21,600
Current tax payable 7,200
Total Current Liabilities 28,800
Total Equity and Liabilities 167,200

Note:

  1. Net asset is defined by the consulting firm as total assets less current liabilities.
  2. The deferred development expenditure relates to a one-off payment for a franchise as a sole distributor of a particular product under negotiation but not concluded as of September 30, 2015, although payment has been made.

Required:

a) Compute the equivalent ratios for Quintet Plc provided by the consulting firm for the business sector.
(9 Marks)

b) Write a report to the board assessing the profitability and solvency performance of Quintet Plc compared to its business sector averages. For clarity, solvency measures both liquidity and gearing.
(11 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Company Law

Objective question testing knowledge on company financial status related to solvency.

5. A company whose liabilities exceed its assets is said to be
A. Buoyant
B. Broke
C. Rich
D. Insolvent
E. Pauperised

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CR – May 2020 – Q5 – Financial Performance and Position of Bossman Ltd

This question involves analyzing the financial performance and position of Bossman Ltd over three years using ratio analysis.

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FR – MAY 2021 – L2 – Q4a – Performance Analysis

Analyze Zeus Ltd's performance and position from 2018 to 2020, including calculations.

You are the Financial Controller of Konka Ltd. Zeus Ltd is a competitor in the same industry, and it has been operating for 20 years. Summaries of Zeus Ltd’s statements of profit or loss and financial position for the previous three years are given below.

Summarised Statement of Profit or Loss For the year ended 31 December

2018 2019 2020
Revenue 840 981 913
Cost of sales (554) (645) (590)
Gross profit 286 336 323
Administration and selling expenses (186) (214) (219)
Profit before interest and taxes 100 122 104
Finance cost (6) (15) (19)
Profit before taxation 94 107 85
Taxation (45) (52) (45)
Profit after taxation 49 55 40
Dividends 24 24 24

Summarised Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December

2018 2019 2020
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 36 40 48
Tangible assets at net book value 176 206 216
Total Non-current assets 212 246 264
Current assets
Inventories 237 303 294
Receivables 105 141 160
Bank 52 58 52
Total Current Assets 394 502 506
Total Assets 606 748 770
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Stated capital 100 100 100
Retained earnings 299 330 346
Total Equity 399 430 446
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loans 74 138 138
Current liabilities
Trade payables 53 75 75
Other payables 80 105 111
Total Current Liabilities 133 180 186
Total Equity and Liabilities 606 748 770

Required:
a) Analyzing the performance and position of Zeus Ltd and showing any calculations in an appendix to this report.
(15 marks)

 

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BL – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Trusts

Cash Flow Statement, Financial Position, Solvency Question Short Summary: Identifying the information not revealed by a statement of cash flow

Question:
Which of the following information CANNOT be revealed by a statement of cash flow?
A. The entity’s short-term solvency
B. Operating cash position
C. Financial position of the entity
D. Liquidity position of the entity
E. Investing activities of the entity

 

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FR – Nov 2016 – L2 – Q4a – Financial Statement Analysis

Analyze the financial performance and financial position of Ashtown Ltd based on industry ratios for the years 2014 and 2015.

You are a private consultant for Ashtown Ltd, a listed company in Ghana operating in the manufacturing sector. Below is a Statement of Financial Position and a summarized statement of changes in equity with comparatives for the year ended 31 December 2015.

Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2015:

Required:
Prepare a report and address it to the Chief Executive Officer, analyzing the financial performance and financial position of Ashtown Ltd based on the industry ratios above for the years 2014 and 2015.

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