Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements (Grade 12 NSC Matric Accounting): Quizzes

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Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
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What are the five main areas of financial analysis?

Profitability, Liquidity, Solvency, Return, Gearing

What does profitability analysis measure?

How efficient a company is in operations

What is the difference between mark-up and margin?

Mark-up is % of cost, margin is % of sales

What is the formula for the current ratio?

Current assetsCurrent liabilities\frac{\text{Current assets}}{\text{Current liabilities}}

What current ratio generally indicates good liquidity?

Above 2:1

What is step 2 of the four-step approach to commenting on financial indicators?

Name indicators with actual figures/ratios

What is the formula for the acid test ratio?

Current assets - InventoriesCurrent liabilities\frac{\text{Current assets - Inventories}}{\text{Current liabilities}}

What does solvency analysis measure compared to liquidity?

Ability to pay all debts, not just short-term

From which financial statement do profit figures come?

Income statement

What does a lower debt to equity ratio indicate?

Less financial risk

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