NON-PROFIT MAKING ORGARNITIONS

INTRODUCTION These are some form of organizations that are set up to promote or to cater for the welfare of the members involved and not to make a profit. These include clubs, (e.g. football clubs, sports clubs), welfare associations and Read More …

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Gearing ratios

These measure the financial risk of a firm (the probability that a firm will not be able to pay up its debts). The more debts a business has (non owner supplied funds) the higher the financial risk.   This ratio Read More …

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LIMITATIONS OF RATIOS

The following limitations are inherent in the use of ratios: – 1. Historical information. Ratios are computed from past statements thus giving historical information which may be irrelevant for future decision making. 2. Size and diversification of firms. Different firms Read More …

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USES OF RATIOS

Ratios can be used in the following ways: – 1. To evaluate the ability of a firm to meet short-term maturing financial obligations as and when they fall due (liquidity ratios). 2. Ratios indicate the ability of a firm to Read More …

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS/ RATIO ANALYSIS

Financial statement analysis is the process of identifying the strength and weaknesses of the firm by establishing and analyzing the relationships between various items in the financial statement. This relationship is expressed by the use of ratios. Basic Financial Statement Read More …

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DEBENTURE LOANS

The term debenture is used when a limited company receives money on loan, and certificates called debenture certificates are issued to the lender. They are also called loan stock or loan capital. Debenture interest has to be paid whether profits Read More …

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