Performance or activity ratios judge how well the facilities at the disposal of the concern are being used. The ratios are usually calculated on the basis of cost of sales. The ratios are also known as turnover ratios as they express the rapidity with which a unit of capital invested in fixed assets, stock, etc. produces sales. The following are [...]
The following points highlight the five major limitations of financial ratios. 1. Accounting ratios are based on accounting figures given in the financial statements. However, accounting figures are themselves subject to deficiencies, approximations, diversity in practice or even manipulation to some extent. Therefore, ratios are not very helpful in drawing reliable conclusions. 2. Accounting ratios have inherent problem of comparability. [...]
In this article we will discuss about Accounting Ratios:- 1. Uses of Accounting Ratios 2. Types of Accounting Ratios. Uses of Accounting Ratios: Some of the possible uses of accounting ratios are summarized below: 1. Accounting ratios may be very useful for forecasting likely events in the future since past ratios indicate trends in costs, sales, profit and other relevant [...]