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    several reasons. For example, let’s picture a company that was not able to operate profitably, the bottom line of the income statement will indicate a Net Loss. Thus, a banker, lender or creditor may be reluctant to extend additional credit to the company. While on the other hand, if a company operates profitably, the bottom line of the income statement will indicate a net profit or income, which demonstrates its ability to use borrowed and invested funds in a successful manner. A company’s ability to

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    Income Statement Ananlysis1 An income statement measures the performance over some period of time, usually a quarter or a year (Ross, Westerfield, Bradford (2014) p. 27). There are three aspects of an income statement that a financial manager needs to keep in mind when analyzing the numbers; GAAP, cash versus noncash item, and time and costs. GAAP will show revenue when it accrues. The general rule is to recognize revenue when the earnings process is virtually complete and the value of an exchanges

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    inancial Analysis Income and Expense Analysis The profit and loss are able to reflect the financial performance of an enterprise. It is undeniable that the accrual figures are essential for firms to analyse the financial situations, however, our income statement is prepared on the cash basis and a number of assumptions are made because Fungimental is a star up enterprise and it is at the start stage. The forecast of budgeted income statement for Fungimental in 2016-2017 indicates that the company

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    Introduction Income statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and financial statement ratios have one thing in common: they are all ways that investors, managers, and owners can look at a business from a financial standpoint and decide what they should do next. Is it time to expand the business? Should we just keep doing what we’re doing because it works? Is it time to close the doors? All of these questions and more can be answered by reviewing the aforementioned financial documents

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    Income Statement Analysis “An income statement measures the performance over some period of time, usually a quarter or a year”, states the authors of Essentials of Corporate Finance. (Ross, Westerfield, Bradford 2014, p. 27). There are three aspects of an income statement that a financial manager needs to keep in mind when analyzing the numbers; GAAP, cash versus noncash item, and time and costs. GAAP will show revenue when it accrues. According to the authors of Essentials of Corporate Finance

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    will discuss the purposes of the income statement and the balance sheet; while also identifying the major types of expenses shown on the income statement, and listing major types of assets inside the typical balance sheet. I will also discuss the three different accounts that comprise the owner’s equity on a corporate balance sheet and the three categories of ratios that a business may use in an analysis of its financial statements. Lastly I will explain a statement of cash flows and describe the

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    Income Statements – Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows Financial statements are very important for decision makers in the business world. They inform the firm’s owners, lenders and managers of the performance of the company and their employees. Standardized financial statements make for financial transparency between all businesses and sectors of business. Financial statements are important to companies not only to measure performance but to obtain capital through debt

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    A Pro Forma income statement shows a close to accurate picture of a company’s financial position. These statements are used to come up with scenarios, which can test a company’s strength. This shows the investor if they should or should not invest in a company. In addition, these statements are used in the creation of business plans and financial proposals. These statements can also be used to make a company look stronger, than they appear. Therefore, it is important for investors to do extra research

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    performance by reviewing financial statements, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. This portfolio will explain the purpose of income statements and the types of expenses that are shown on an income statement. Also, clarify types of assets and claims of creditors and owners shown on a balance sheet. As well as define the three different accounts that comprise the owners’ equity section on a corporate balance sheet. Furthermore, describe a statement of cash flows and the three

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    The Financial Statements I have been asked to provide an overview on four key areas of a financial income statement since I will no longer will be the Chief Financial Officer. The income statement is developed very month by the Accounting Department This statement represent our company monthly transactions which is emailed to all heads of the departments, investors, creditors and regulatory agencies. The main purpose of the financial statement is to serve as a scope and pathway to making decisions

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