Identify the type of charge that was created over Milly Ltd's trade receivables
Calculate liquidity and working capital ratios from the accounts of a manufacturer of products for the construction industry, and comment on the ratios.
Suggest two separate performance indicators that could be used to assess each of the following areas of a fast food chain's operations.
(a) Food preparation department
(b) Marketing department
Give five examples of a financial performance measure.
How do quantitative and qualitative performance measures differ?
Choose the correct words from those highlighted.
In general, a current ratio in excess of 1/less than 1/approximately zero should be expected.
Fill in the blanks.
NFPIs are less likely to be …………………. than traditional profit-related measures and they should therefore offer a means of counteracting ………………………….. .
What are the three most important features of the balanced scorecard approach?
EJET is an airline company that operates domestically and internationally using a fleet of 20 aircraft. Passengers book flights using the internet or by telephone and pay for their flights at the time of booking using a debit or credit card.
EJET currently measures its performance using financial ratios. The new Managing Director has suggested that non-financial measures are equally important as financial measures and provide further insights into company performance.
Indicate the statements shown below that are valid:
A Non-financial measures are less likely to be manipulated than traditional financial ratios.
B Non-financial measures may discourage dysfunctional behaviour by airline staff.
C Financial ratios do not need to be linked with non-financial measures.
D Non-financial measures are a better indicator of future prospects than financial ratios which focus on the short term.
E Internal efficiency can be measured by the number of flight take-offs that are on time.
F Non-financial performance measures do not need to be developed and refined over time as they always remain relevant.
G Customer satisfaction can be measured in terms of the number of failed attempts to make a booking due to website crashes.
Summary financial statements are given below for JE, the division of a large divisionalised company:
The cost of capital for the division is estimated at 11% each year. The annual rate of interest on the long-term loans is 9%. All decisions concerning the division’s capital structure are taken by central management.
What is the divisional residual income (RI) for the year ended 31 December?