Analysikg Corporate Financial Statements Flashcards
Explain the importance of liquidity
Liquidity is the capacity of s firm to generate the cash needed to meet financial obligations when then fall due.
Explain the information needs of users.
Users of financial info vary in what they require from financial reports.
Financial reports may not always provide specific info of a particular group.
How is debt a form of funding?
Borrowing money for business purposes is financially responsible, however excessive debt may lead to loss of liquidity and profitability.
Explain how profitability is a a measure of business success.
Allows comparison of different businesses or time periods as a useful tool for investment decisions.
Size and security of returns for equity investors and lenders.
How is efficiency a measure of business success?
Allows user to compare different businesses or time periods as a measure of how effectively the business has been in utilising its assets.
Leading to improvements in profitability.
How are market ratios used to measure success of a business.
Reliable comparison between alternative investments