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An Overview of Financial Management and the Financial Environment.
Ankita Kulkarni
University of Cumberlands
(BADM-534-M50)- Managerial Finance Dr Dale Prondzinski January, 21 2024
Managerial Finance Ankita Kulkarni
Financial Statements serve as a compass, guiding a company's operational landscape. They offer a comprehensive snapshot of operating results, revealing the fiscal decisions that shape a company's destiny. Prudent management deploys operating cash flows strategically in capital expenditures, acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases, or future savings (Ehrhardt & Brigham, 2023)
. Deciphering the choices made by companies unveils their financial acumen, a tale only time can fully narrate.
The learning objectives are essential waypoints in this financial journey. Mastery involves
grasping the intricacies of Financial Statements,
comprehending the Balance Sheet,
decoding the nuances of the Income Statement,
unraveling the mysteries within the Statement of Stockholders' Equity and
navigating the terrain of the Statement of Cash Flows.
Beyond these financial cartographies, understanding Performance Evaluation is critical. Equally crucial is unraveling the labyrinth of the Federal Income Tax System—a terrain integral to financial landscapes. (Ehrhardt & Brigham, 2023). These objectives empower individuals to read
the financial map and assess the fiscal choices that shape corporate destinies.
Dilli Bista is the financial manager at Computron Inc., a prominent software manufacturing corporation. Armed with an MBA, Dilli oversees the company's financial landscape amidst challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and parental concerns regarding the impact of video games on children's social lives and academic performance. Despite significant investments in fixed assets over the past three years, Computron Inc. has witnessed a decline in sales revenue and profit margins.
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Dilli's role involves meticulous analysis of the company's financial statements and annual reports
to assess its performance and strategize for improvement. Notably, in the preceding year, the company reported $4 million in operating income (EBIT), with Dilli observing a depreciation expense of $1 million and an interest expense of $1 million. With a tax rate of 25%, Dilli is actively navigating the financial challenges Computron Inc. faces, aiming to enhance its overall performance.
1.
List
four
types of financial statements that the company's annual report typically include. State
three
items that can be found in each of the financial statement of Computron Inc.
Computron Inc.'s annual report includes crucial financial statements. The Income Statement reveals sales revenues, operating expenses, and net income. The Balance Sheet discloses the company's cash position, accounts receivables, and long-term debt. In the Statement of Shareholder's Equity, one finds the beginning balance, net income of the year, and any new share
issues. Completing the quartet, the Cash Flow Statement outlines operating cash flows generated,
assets/investments purchased, and retired debt. These statements offer a comprehensive view of Computron Inc.'s financial health and performance, aiding stakeholders in assessing the company's fiscal landscape.
2.
Determine Computron's net income for the year. Show your calculations.
Net Income=Operating Income (EBIT)−Interest Expense−(Operating Income−Depreciation−Interest Expense)×Tax Rate
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