【论述题】
Calculate the following ratios for Binky and Smokey:
(State the formulae used for calculating the ratios.)
Profitability ratios
Gross profit percentage
Net profit percentage
Asset turnover ratio
Liquidity ratios
Current ratio
Quick ratio (acid test ratio)
Receivables collection period
Fill in the gaps.
A flexible budget is a budget which, by recognising ..................... , is designed to ........................ as the level of activity changes.
Compare and comment on the performance of the companies as indicated by the ratios you havecalculated in part (1).
Fill in the blanks.
A well-organised system of control should have the following features.
(a) A hierarchy of ..................
(b) Clearly identified .................. for achieving budget targets (c) Responsibilities for ................... , ................... and .....................
【论述题】
Prepare for next year a flexible budget statement on the assumption that the company operates at 85% of capacity; your statement should show both contribution and profit.
State three problems which may arise from the change in capacity level.
Explain what is meant by the principle of controllability.
Product GX consists of a mix of three materials, J, K and L. The standard material cost of a unit of GX is as follows:
$
Material J 5 kg at $4 per kg 20
Material K 2 kg at $12 per kg 24
Material L 3 kg at $8 per kg 24
During March, 3,000 units of GX were produced, and actual usage was:
Material J 13,200 kg
Material K 6,500 kg
Material L 9,300 kg
What was the materials yield variance for March?
When forming an unlimited liability partnership, a partnership agreement may be written. Which TWO statements regarding written partnership agreements are correct?
(1) Terms in the agreement override terms implied by the Partnership Act 1890
(2) Written partnership agreements are required by law where there are more than 20 partners in the partnership
(3) Written partnership agreements must be in the form of a deed
(4) Written partnership agreements are not required on formation and may be created at any point in the life of the partnership
Which of the following is true concerning partnerships and legal charges?