I am writing to analyse the company’s current balance sheet and income statement. Particularly‚ I will critique on the company’s results‚ compare it to past years‚ compare it to competitors‚ and make recommendations on how to improve its financial position. Neiman Marcus department stores offer luxurious and high-quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. The Neiman Marcus Group operates 35 stores in nearly 20 states. The 2004 net income was an impressive $204 million and revenue was $3
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How are the income statement and statement of cash flows used to make business decisions? The income statement reflects the company’s financial performance by showing how much money was generated (revenue)‚ how much was spent (expenses)‚ and the difference (profit) between the two over a period of time. It is divided into the operating and non-operating sections. It can also tell how much money shareholders would receive if the company were to distribute all of its net earnings. The cash flow
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hypothesis and its implications on the information perspective of accounting. As information perspective was later replaced by the measurement perspective‚ we will discuss recent accounting measurement issues‚ including fair value accounting and off-balance sheet liabilities. Positive accounting theory‚ earnings management‚ executive compensation and economic consequences of standard setting will be covered in the last part. Financial Accounting Theory is a rigorous subject requiring not only accounting
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Departmental Income Statement A Departmental Income Statement shows each departments contribution margin and net income from operating‚ after all expenses are allocated for. The Departmental Income Statement shows which departments of the company are the most profitable‚ and which departments are costing the company money. The Departmental Income Statement helps managers and owners evaluate and control the operations of each department. This is important for running a top quality company. The
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Journal Entries Example Company A was incorporated on January 1‚ 2010 with an initial capital of 5‚000 shares of common stock having $20 par value. During the first month of its operations‚ the company engaged in following transactions: Date Transaction Jan 2 An amount of $36‚000 was paid as advance rent for three months. Jan 3 Paid $60‚000 cash on the purchase of equipment costing $80‚000. The remaining amount was recognized as a one year note payable with interest rate of 9%. Jan 4 Purchased office
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Explain. I agree because I think Accounting is part of our economic system specifically in business and we all know that in order to maintain the competitiveness of our economic system all over the world is to uplift the business society that’s why Accounting is vital to our economic system. 2. Identify and describe the steps in the accounting process. 1. Identifying the financial transaction a business may perform several transactions. Of which‚ only financial transactions are recorded
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bank reconciliation‚ Apex Company provided the ff. information Balance per bank statement 1‚805‚000 Deposit in transit 325‚000 Return of customer’s check for 60‚000 Insufficient fund Outstanding checks 275‚000 Bank service change for August 10‚000 On Aug 31‚ 2011‚ what is the adjusted cash in bank? a. 1‚ 855‚ 000 b. 1‚ 795‚ 000 c. 1‚ 785‚ 000 d. 1‚ 755‚ 000 3. Credit balances in Accounts Receivable shall be classified as a. Current Liabilities
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49% | 240.79% | 249.97% | Total Liabilities | 54‚908 | 51‚621 | 34‚240 | 33‚290 | Total stockholder’s equity | 66‚363 | 57‚083 | 43‚688 | 39‚776 | D/E Ratio | 82.74% | 90.43% | 78.37% | 83.69% | After comparing these two corporations’ balance sheets‚ I found some information that may be valuable to make a lending decision. And I‚ as a credit analyst‚ have decided to recommend Oracle Inc. for this $400 million line of credit. First‚ we need the purchases be repaid within 30 days‚ which means
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Q15-4. In a contribution income statement‚ costs are classified according to behavior as variable or fixed‚ and the contribution margin (the difference between total revenues and total variable costs) that goes toward covering fixed costs and providing a profit is emphasized. In a functional income statement‚ costs are classified according to function (rather than behavior)‚ such as manufacturing and selling and administrative. This is the type of income statement typically included in corporate
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Abstract This report will analyse Greggs’ 2010 annual report on the purpose of evaluating the company’s current operating condition and providing suggestions of improvement to the company’s management team. According to ASB’S Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting‚ the selected information will be provided to the following users: shareholders‚ loan creditor group‚ analyst-adviser group‚ employees‚ customers‚ suppliers‚ government and the public. Then‚ based on the key ratio calculations
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