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Proportion/Quotient Rate
§ 3:1 § 3 times
Percentage Fraction
3000 3000 3
§ ∗ 100 = 300% § =
1000 1000 1
Collection of necessary data
Computation of ratios
Comparison of ratios
Analysis and interpretation of ratios
Helpful in Simplifying Financial data.
Helpful in Determining Trends.
Helpful in Controlling.
Benefits to Other Parties Interested in the Business.
Helpful in locating Weak Spots.
Helpful in Comparative Study.
Helpful in Measuring Operating efficiency.
Overall Profitability
Limited use of Single Ratio.
Wrong Ratios Based on Wrong Data.
Incorrect Comparison.
Different Meaning.
Difficulty in Forecasting.
Lack of Qualitative Analysis.
Difficulty of Price Level Changes.
Lack of Proper Standards.
Classification According to Accounting Statement.
1. Short-term Financial Position
Classification According to Functions.
1. Long-term Financial Position
2. Profitability
Classification on the Basis of Importance.
1. Efficiency (or) Activity
Unit - ii
Current Ratio is the proportion of current assets to current
liabilities.
Gives the relationship between current assets and liabilities.
Current Assets
Current Ratio =
Current Liabilities
Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash in hand Accounts payable
Cash at bank Creditors
Marketable securities Bills payable
Short term investments Income received in advance
Advances recoverable Outstanding expenses
Accounts receivable Bank overdraft
Debtors Cash credits
Bills Receivable Short term loans
Stock of Notes payable
Raw materials Tax payable
Work-in-process Dividend payable
Finished goods Provision for taxation
Spares Proposed dividend
Accrued income
Prepaid expenses
Unit - ii
Liquid Ratio / Quick Ratio / Acid Test Ratio is the proportion of
liquid assets to liquid liabilities.
Gives the relationship between
‘Current Assets other than Stock and Prepaid Expenses’
(Quick Assets)
to
‘Current Liabilities other than Bank Overdraft and Cash Credit’.
(Quick Liabilities)
Liquid Ratio / Quick Assets
Quick Ratio / =
Acid Ratio Quick Liabilities
◦ Bill Payable
◦ Outstanding expenses
◦ Incomes received in advance
External Equities
Debt Equity Ratio =
Internal Equities
Net Profit After Tax = Gross Profit + Indirect Incomes – Indirect Expenses
Net Sales = Sales – Sales Returns
Gives the relationship between cost of goods sold and
other operating expenses to net sales.
Expressed as Percentage.
Operating Cost
Operating Ratio = * 100
Net Sales
Purchases
Sales Returns 10,000 15,000
Returns
Administrative
10,000 Selling Expenses 1,000
Expenses
Income from
5,000
Investments
30,000
Gross Profit Ratio = * 100
90,000
= 100 / 3
= 33.33 %
Net Profit After Tax
Net Profit Ratio = * 100
Net Sales