Funds flow statement is a method by which we study changes in financial position of a business enterprise between two accounting periods. It is prepared with the help of two balance sheets of an enterprise. Broadly speaking, preparation of funds flow statement involves two stages, namely – 1. Statement or schedule of changes in working capital 2. Statement of sources [...]
This classification is based on the purpose for which an analyst computes these ratios. For easy understanding and to achieve the purpose of ratios effectively, ratios may be classified as:- 1. Profitability Ratios 2. Coverage Ratios 3. Turnover Ratios/Activity Ratio 4. Financial Ratios/Liquidity Ratio 5. Leverage Ratios/Long-Term Solvency Ratios. These are discussed one by one below: 1. Profitability Ratios: The [...]
The following points highlight the four main types of accounting. The types are:- 1. Adjusting Entries 2. Transfer Entries 3. Closing Entries 4. Opening Entries. Types # 1. Adjusting Entries: It is a normal practice to make entries in the accounting records on cash basis (revenues and expenses actually received and paid). However, there is a need to formulate accounting [...]