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Thursday, 28 January 2016

7 Analysis, Objectives and Tools of Financial Accounting

Analysis of Financial Statements


  • Mere presentation of financial statements does not serve any purpose to the users of accounting data.


  • The financial statements are useful only when they are analyzed and interpreted.




Objectives of Analysis of Financial Statements 


  • To interpret the profitability and efficiency of business activities with the help of Profit and Loss Account. 


  • To measure the managerial efficiency of the firm. 


  • To value the short term and long term solvency (capacity to repay the debts) of the business. 


  • To ascertain the earning capacity for a future period. 


  • To determine future potential of a concern. 


  • To identify the level of utilization of various assets during the financial period. 



Tools for Analysis of Financial Statements 



  • Ratio Analysis 


  • Cash Flow Analysis Funds Flow Analysis 


  • Comparative Financial Statements

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