In this article we will discuss about the users of ratio analysis in accounting. Ratio analysis of a firm's financial statements is of interest to a number of parties, mainly, share-holders, creditors, debtors, firm's own management etc. People in various walks of life are at present interested in ratio analysis though in different ways and fashion and each, however, from [...]
Here is a compilation of top thirteen accounting problems on ratio analysis with its relevant solutions. Problem 1: The following is the Balance Sheet of a company as on 31st March: Problem 2: From the following particulars found in the Trading, Profit and Loss Account of A Company Ltd., work out the operation ratio of the business concern: Problem 3: [...]
The importance of ratio analysis are:- 1. Aid to Measure General Efficiency 2. Aid to Measure Financial Solvency 4. Facilitate Decision-Making 5. Aid in Corrective Action 6. Aid in Intra Firm Comparison 7. Act as a Good Communication 8. Evaluation of Efficiency 9. Effective Tool 10. Detection of Unfavourable Factors. 1. Aid to Measure General Efficiency: Ratios enable the mass [...]