accounting
solutions
accounting is the systematic recording, analyzing, interpreting and presenting of financial information. Accounting may be done by one person in a small business, or by different teams in large organizations. Accounting is the way a business keeps track of its operations.
financial reporting analysis
Predictive
Analysis
Predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. The goal is to go beyond knowing what has happened to providing a best assessment of what will happen in the future. History.
Liquidity/Profitiablity
Evaluations
The two most common metrics used to measure liquidity are the current ratio and the quick ratio. A company’s bottom line profit margin is the best single indicator of its financial health and long-term viability.
Key
Ratios
There are six basic ratios that are often used to pick stocks for investment portfolios. These include the working capital ratio, the quick ratio, earnings per share (EPS), price-earnings (P/E), debt-to-equity, and return on equity
The Annual
Report
A company’s prospectus is a formal legal document designed to provide information and full details about an investment offering for sale to the public. Companies are required to file the documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
FInancial Statements
PRO FORMA
STATEMENTS
Predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. The goal is to go beyond knowing what has happened to providing a best assessment of what will happen in the future. History.
COMPREHENSIVE
STATEMENTS
The statement of comprehensive income is a financial statement that summarizes both standard net income and other comprehensive income (OCI).
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS
Consolidated financial statements are financial statements of an entity with multiple divisions or subsidiaries. Companies can often use the word consolidated loosely in financial statement reporting to refer to the aggregated reporting of their entire business collectively.
SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERSHIP,
& MEMBER STATEMENTS
Specified financial statements based on the organization's formational structure.
MERCHANDISING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPERATION
CYCLE
The operating cycle is the average period of time required for a business to make an initial outlay of cash to produce goods, sell the goods, and receive cash from customers in exchange for the goods.
INVENTORY SYSTEMS
(PERPETUAL/PERIODIC)
The two most common metrics used to measure liquidity are the current ratio and the quick ratio. A company’s bottom line profit margin is the best single indicator of its financial health and long-term viability.
FOREIGN BUSINESS
TRANSACTIONS
We examine three basic methods of doing business abroad, namely, the sales of goods (export) transaction, licensing and franchising, and foreign direct investment.
PURCHASES DISCOUNTS &
SALES ANALYSIS
A retailer may also offer a sales discount because it received a purchase discount. If the retailer doesn’t pay as much for the inventory, it can still generate a profit while selling it at a lower price.
TRANSPORTATION COST
ANALYSIS
Transportation Costs means costs of travel as a fare paying passenger in any Common Carrier Conveyance other than a taxicab.
FOB SHIPPING POINT
& DESTINATION
“FOB Origin” means the buyer assumes all risk once the seller ships the product. “FOB Destination” means the seller retains the risk of loss until the goods reach the buyer. FOB terms can impact inventory, shipping, and insurance costs.
PURCHASE PAYMENT
TERMS
Predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. The goal is to go beyond knowing what has happened to providing a best assessment of what will happen in the future. History.
Cost of Goods
Sold
Cost of goods sold (COGS) refers to the direct costs of producing the goods sold by a company. This amount includes the cost of the materials and labor directly used to create the good. It excludes indirect expenses, such as distribution costs and sales force costs.
CASH & RECEIVABLES
CASH EQUIVALENTS &
CONTROLS
To control cash transactions, organizations should adopt some of the following practices: Require background checks for employees, establish segregation of duties, safeguard all cash and assets in secure locations, and use a lockbox to accept cash payments from customers.
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLES
Accounts receivable (AR) are the balance of money due to a firm for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for by customers.
FINANCING
Activities
Financing activities are transactions between a business and its lenders and owners to acquire or return resources. In other words, financing activities fund the company, repay lenders, and provide owners with a return on investment. Financing activities include: Issuing and repurchasing equity.
FAIR VALUE
EQUIVALENTS
To control cash transactions, organizations should adopt some of the following practices: Require background checks for employees, establish segregation of duties, safeguard all cash and assets in secure locations, and use a lockbox to accept cash payments from customers.
COLLECTIONS
& billing
Collections is a term used by a business when referring to money owed to that business by a customer. When a customer does not pay the business within the terms specified, the amount of the bill becomes past due and is sometimes submitted to a collection agency.
OPERATION
CYCLE
The operating cycle is the average period of time required for a business to make an initial outlay of cash to produce goods, sell the goods, and receive cash from customers in exchange for the goods.