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LOS 29 d discuss the additional sources of information accompanying the financial statements, including the financial footnotes, supplementary schedules, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Proxy statements
LOS 29 d discuss the additional sources of information accompanying the financial statements, including the financial footnotes, supplementary schedules, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Proxy statements
Proxy
LOS 29 d discuss the additional sources of information accompanying the financial statements, including the financial footnotes, supplementary schedules, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Proxy statements
Form 8-K
LOS 29 d discuss the additional sources of information accompanying the financial statements, including the financial footnotes, supplementary schedules, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Proxy statements
LOS 29 a discuss the general principles of the financial reporting system and explain the objectives of financial reporting according to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) conceptual framework;
IASB
LOS 29c discuss the role of IOSCO and IASB in setting and enforcing global accounting standards
Recognition
Measurement
LOS 29a : Discuss the general principals of the financial reporting system
Interested in identifying firms with long term earning power, growth opportunities and ability to pay dividends Interested in liquidity of the business
Long term asset position and earning power Investors debt and equity
Classes of user
LOS 29a : Discuss the general principals of the financial reporting system
Matching Principle
LOS 29a : Discuss the general principals of the financial reporting system
LOS 29 b identify the accounting qualities (e.g., relevance, reliability, predictive value, timeliness) set forth in Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts (SFAC) 2, and discuss how these qualities provide useful information to an analyst
Audit Report
Responsibility of management to prepare accounts Independence of Auditors Properly prepared in accordance with relevant GAAP Free from material misstatement
MONEY IN
Loan capital (ST & LT)
Share capital Reserves Assets Liabilities Equity
MONEY OUT
Long-lived assets Current assets Investments
probable current and future economic benefit obtained as a result of past transactions probable sacrifices of economic benefit/transfers of wealth as a result of past transactions residual interest in Net Assets of an entity (Total Assets Total Liabilities) = ASSETS
$000
$000 100 40
$000
400 (20)
1,900
2,000 5,170
Cost
Accumulated Depn /Amort Net Book Value (NBV)
X
(X) X
Cost includes all expenditure to acquire the asset and ready it for usage (installation, broker, legal fees, etc.)
LOS 30 a identify the common types of long-term assets and their carrying values on the balance sheet LOS 30 b determine the cost and record the purchase, of property, plant, and equipment LOS 30 d describe how to account for the sale, exchange, or disposal of depreciable assets
2,340
Stockholders Equity
Preferred Stock Disclosure dividends (fixed, floating, participating), call provisions, conversion privileges. If redeemable by holder reclassify after liabilities
Each class reported separately, recorded at par value, treasury stock contra for repurchases If common stock is issued above par value any excess is recorded in additional paid in capital
Common Stock
- Minimum Liability Adjustment (Pensions) - Forex gains and losses under the all current method - Market Valuation Adjustment (Available for sale securities) - Unearned shares issued to employee stock ownership plans
LOS 31 f describe the format and the components of the balance sheet and the format, classification, and use of each component of the statement of stockholders equity.
1,520
LOS 29 d describe and distinguish between the principal financial statements: Statement of Stockholders Equity LOS 31 f describe the format and the components of the balance sheet and the format, classification, and use of each component of the statement of stockholders equity.
LOS 29 d describe and distinguish between the principal financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Stockholders Equity LOS 31 a describe the format on the Income Statement and the components of net income
(these are potential losses/payments potentially to be incurred by the firm, subject to the outcome of some future event/action e.g. litigation)
Disclosures relating to contingent losses Accrue a loss: - probable that loss has been incurred - amount can be reasonably estimated Footnote disclosure: - loss is reasonably possible - e.g., litigation, expropriation
LOS 29 d discuss the additional sources of information accompanying the financial statements, including the financial footnotes, supplementary schedules, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Proxy statements
+ +/
+/ +/ +/
Revenues from the sales of goods and services: Other income and revenues Operating expenses Financing costs Unusual or infrequent items
Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations Income tax expense Net income from continuing operations Income from discontinued operations Extraordinary items Cumulative effect of accounting changes Net income
LOS 29 d describe and distinguish between the principal financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Stockholders Equity LOS 31 a describe the format on the Income Statement and the components of net income
2. Assurance of payment The seller must be able to reasonably estimate the probability of payment
LOS 31 b Identify the requirements for revenue recognition to occur.
Percentage-of-completion
Completed contract
LOS 31 b explain the importance of the matching principle for revenue and expense recognition, identify the requirements for revenue recognition to occur, identify and describe the appropriate revenue recognition, given the status of completion of the earning process and the assurance of payment, and discuss different revenue recognition methods and their implications for financial analysis;
Instalment sales
Cost recovery
LOS 31 b explain the importance of the matching principle for revenue and expense recognition, identify the requirements for revenue recognition to occur, identify and describe the appropriate revenue recognition, given the status of completion of the earning process and the assurance of payment, and discuss different revenue recognition methods and their implications for financial analysis;
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
800
600 500
700
900 700
500
500 300
2,000
2,000 1,500
You are required to prepare the balance sheets using the percentage of completion and completed contract methods.
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
Cash
(Cash Recd Cost Incurred)
Accounts receivable
(Amounts Billed Cash Recd)
MEMO CIP
20x1 Cost Profit Allocation
Cost to Date
Total Cost Contract Price Total X Cost
20x2
20x3
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
Retained Earnings
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
MEMO CIP
20x1 Cost 20x2 20x3
R/E
Cash flow Importance of CFO
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
LOS 31 b explain the importance of the matching principle for revenue and expense recognition, identify the requirements for revenue recognition to occur, identify and describe the appropriate revenue recognition, given the status of completion of the earning process and the assurance of payment, and discuss different revenue recognition methods and their implications for financial analysis;
LOS 31 b explain the importance of the matching principle for revenue and expense recognition, identify the requirements for revenue recognition to occur, identify and describe the appropriate revenue recognition, given the status of completion of the earning process and the assurance of payment, and discuss different revenue recognition methods and their implications for financial analysis;
Assurance of Payment
Assured Not assured Assured Not assured Assured Not assured
Assured
Not assured
Completed contract
Completed contract
LOS 31 b explain the importance of the matching principle for revenue and expense recognition, identify the requirements for revenue recognition to occur, identify and describe the appropriate revenue recognition, given the status of completion of the earning process and the assurance of payment, and discuss different revenue recognition methods and their implications for financial analysis;
Net of tax
Extraordinary items
Unusual AND infrequent AND material: Losses due to a foreign governments expropriation of assets Uninsured losses from natural disasters
LOS 31 d describe the types and analysis of unusual or infrequent items, extraordinary items, discontinued operations, accounting changes, and prior period adjustments;
The cumulative impact on prior period earnings is reported net of tax after extraordinary items and discontinued operations where, for example, the company changes the depreciation method. Not that this is not required for changes in accounting estimates.
LOS 31 d describe the types and analysis of unusual or infrequent items, extraordinary items, discontinued operations, accounting changes, and prior period adjustments;
Income smoothing
LOS 31 e discuss managerial discretion in areas such as classification of good news/bad news, income smoothing, big bath behaviour, and accounting changes, and explain how this discretion can affect the financial statements;
Accounting changes
Firms can use accounting changes to smooth earnings, as noted above, and these can often have a material impact on earnings without effecting cash flow.
LOS 31 e discuss managerial discretion in areas such as classification of good news/bad news, income smoothing, big bath behaviour, and accounting changes, and explain how this discretion can affect the financial statements;
$ X
+ + = + =
X
X X (X)
Payments to suppliers
Cash expenses (wages etc) (X) Cash interest paid Cash taxes paid CFO (X)
(X)
X/(X)
LOS 32 a identify the types of important information for investment decision making presented in the statement of cash flows; LOS 32 b compare and contrast the categories (i.e., cash provided or used by operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities) in a statement of cashflows, and describe how noncash investing and financing transactions are reported
LOS 32 b compare and contrast the categories (i.e., cash provided or used by operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities) in a statement of cashflows, and describe how noncash investing and financing transactions are reported LOS 33 a classify a particular transaction or item as cash flow from 1) operations, 2) investing, or 3) financing;
LOS 32 b compare and contrast the categories (i.e., cash provided or used by operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities) in a statement of cashflows, and describe how noncash investing and financing transactions are reported
DIRECT METHOD
INDIRECT METHOD
Cash inflows
less
cash outflows
Net income + depreciation & amortisation gains on disposal of l/t assets + losses on disposal of l/t assets + other non-cash expenses non-cash revenues +/ changes in non-cash working capital Cash from operations
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
5. Adjust the Income Statement amount by the change in the Balance Sheet
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
200,000
80,000 10,000 2,000 12,000 1,000
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
Note the order of years (older/most recent) may be reversed in questions always check!
PPE includes an asset that cost $20,000 and had accumulated depreciation of $20,000 at the point of disposal
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
Direct Method
Cash Inflows Sales Less: increase in A/R Cash collected from customers Direct cash outflows Cost of goods sold Add: decrease in inventory Purchases Add: increase in A/P Cash paid to suppliers
Operating expense (wages) Less: decrease in salaries payable Cash paid to employees
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
Taxation Expenses Add: Increase in deferred tax Tax payable Add: increase in taxes payable Cash paid to IRS CFO
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
Indirect Method
Net income depreciation goodwill amortisation gain from sale of land increase in deferred taxes Current asset adjustments increase in accounts receivable decrease in inventory Current liability adjustments increase in accounts payable decrease in salaries payable increase in interest payable increase in taxes payable
Cash flow from operations
LOS 33 b compute and interpret a statement of cash flows, using the direct method and the indirect method; LOS 32 c calculate and interpret, using the indirect method, the net cash provided or used by operating activities;
Computing CFI
Additions to PPE 2 Methods $ Opening Cost $ Opening NBV
X
(X) X
X
(X) (X)
Cost of Disposals
Additions Closing Cost
NBV of Disposals
Depreciation Charge Additions
X
X
Closing NBV
The method to choose depends on whether cost and accumulated depreciation have been disclosed separately or together as NBV
LOS 32 d prepare and interpret, using the indirect method, the statement of cash flows for investing activities and financing activities.
Cost of Disposals
Additions Closing Cost
NBV of Disposals
Depreciation Charge Additions
Closing NBV
The method to choose depends on whether cost and accumulated depreciation have been disclosed separately or together as NBV
LOS 32 d prepare and interpret, using the indirect method, the statement of cash flows for investing activities and financing activities.
LOS 32 d prepare and interpret, using the indirect method, the statement of cash flows for investing activities and financing activities.
Computing CFF
Change in Debt Change in Common Stock Cash Dividends Paid Simply closing balance less opening balance dont forget to check current liabilities for any debt maturing within 12 months!
Calculate Dividends
Net Income Dividends in Retained Earnings
$ X (X)
$
Dividends Proposed (X) Dividends Payable X/(X) Cash Paid (X)
Simply the change in both common stock and additional paid in capital during the period this could be made more complicated by including scrip issues
LOS 32 d prepare and interpret, using the indirect method, the statement of cash flows for investing activities and financing activities.
Holloway CFF
$ Change in Debt Change in Common Stock Cash Dividends Paid
Calculate Dividends
Net Income
Dividends in Retained Earnings
Dividends Proposed
Dividends Payable Cash Paid
LOS 32 d prepare and interpret, using the indirect method, the statement of cash flows for investing activities and financing activities.
LOS 33 f Distinguish between the U.S. GAAP and IAS GAAP classifications of dividends paid or received and interest paid or received for statement of cash flow purposes
Fair-value measurement
LOS 34 a identify the projects on the FASB agenda that were/are related to international convergence
Approach 2
Revenue recognition occurs when there is any increase in net assets resulting from transactions with non shareholders i.e., any increase in Net Assets (worth) that is not the result of issuing new equity
2. Assurance of receipt
LOS 34 b describe two different guidance rules for revenue recognition discussed by FASB and IASB
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Quick ratio
Cash ratio
Receivables turnover
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
OR
365
Inventory turnover
OR
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Payables turnover
OR
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Production Complete
Goods Sold
X X
(X)
Holloway Industries
20x2 Current ratio 20x3
Quick ratio
Cash ratio
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
20x3 20x3 Inventory turnover
Receivables turnover
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
20x3
Payables turnover
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING EFFICIENCY
net sales avg. total net assets net sales avg. net fixed assets
Equity turnover
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
20x3
Equity turnover
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING PROFITABILITY
100
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING PROFITABILITY
20x3
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING PROFITABILITY
100
= Total Assets
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING PROFITABILITY 20x3
Return on total capital
Return on equity
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Income statement
e.g.,
LOS 35 a interpret common-size balance sheets and common-size income statements, and discuss the circumstances under which the use of common-size financial statements is appropriate;
ROE
EAT SALES
ASSETS EQUITY
LOS 35 c calculate and interpret the various components of the companys return on equity using the original and extended DuPont systems and a companys financial ratios relative to its industry, to the aggregate economy, and to the companys own performance over time;
Holloway Industries
DUPONT RATIO ANALYSIS 20x3 ROE =
ROE
ROE
SALES
SALES
ASSETS
ASSETS EQUITY
ROE
EBT
SALES
(1 t)
SALES
ASSETS
ASSETS
EQUITY
ROE
EBIT SALES
Operating profit margin
SALES
ASSETS Asset turnover
I
ASSETS Interest expense rate
ASSETS
EQUITY Financial leverage multiplier
(1 t)
LOS 35 c calculate and interpret the various components of the companys return on equity using the original and extended DuPont systems and a companys financial ratios relative to its industry, to the aggregate economy, and to the companys own performance over time;
Holloway Industries
EXTENDED DUPONT EQUATION 20x3 ROE = 75,000 200,000 200,000 324,000 198,000 = 38%
324,000
ROE
ROE
LOS 35 c calculate and interpret the various components of the companys return on equity using the original and extended DuPont systems and a companys financial ratios relative to its industry, to the aggregate economy, and to the companys own performance over time;
RISK PROFILE
Business risk Measures the uncertainty of the firms operating income as a result of variability of sales and production costs CVs operating income sales
Operating leverage
Additional volatility of the firms equity returns caused by the firms Financial risk use of debt Leverage Coverage
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
BUSINESS RISK
Coefficient of Variation of Operating Income
Operating Leverage
% in EBIT % in Sales
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
PV of operating leases Common Stock Preferred Stock Additional Paid in Capital Other Reserves
Retained Earnings
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
EBIT + ELIE
Fixed Financial Cost gross interest expense + ELIE
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Interest Coverage
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
GROWTH ANALYSIS
Sustainable growth Earnings retention rate ROE
Example:
= =
A firm has a dividend payout ratio of 35%, a net profit margin of 10%, an asset turnover of 1.4 and an equity multiplier leverage measure of 1.2. Estimate the firms sustainable growth rate.
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
earnings attributable to common stockholders weighted average number of shares of common outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares A time weighted average, necessary when the number of shares in issue has changed during the year. For example: share repurchases - which are excluded from date of repurchase share issues for cash or to acquire subsidiary share issues for free (via stock splits or stock dividends)
LOS 36 a differentiate between simple and complex capital structures for purposes of calculating earnings per share (EPS), describe the components of EPS, and calculate a companys EPS in a simple capital structure;
stock splits
New holding
Old holding
These changes in equity are back dated, to assume that they occurred on the first day of the year with all prior year figures being retrospectively adjusted.
LOS 36 c describe stock dividends and stock splits and determine the effect of each on a companys weighted average number of shares outstanding;
2 million new shares issued for cash 10% stock dividend 500,000 common shares repurchased
LOS 36 c describe stock dividends and stock splits and determine the effect of each on a companys weighted average number of shares outstanding;
<
Basic EPS
Shares Created
<
Basic EPS
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
Earnings for equity in year to 31/Dec/X1 2,500,000 Common stock of $10 each 10,000,000 Basic EPS $2.50 Tax rate 30% There have been in issue throughout the year $2,000,000 of 5% convertible loan stock. The terms of conversion are, for every $1,000 nominal value of loan stock:
On 31 March 20X2 31 March 20X3 31 March 20X4 110 common shares 120 common shares 103 common shares
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
No. of common stock shares if preferred shares were converted: In issue On conversion
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
Calculate cash received from sale of stock Calculate number of shares that can be purchased at the average market price with sale proceeds Calculate the net increase in common shares outstanding
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
LOS 36 d distinguish between dilutive and antidilutive securities and calculate a companys basic and diluted EPS in a complex capital structure and describe and determine the effects of convertible securities, options, and warrants on a companys EPS;
EPS Reporting
A company with a complex capital structure must report: Basic EPS Dilutive EPS In addition the impact of the following effects must be shown:
LOS 36 e compare and contrast the requirements for EPS reporting in simple versus complex capital structures.
FINANCIAL SHENANIGANS
Two basic strategies underlying all accounting tricks: To inflate current period earnings by inflating current-period revenue and gains or by deflating current-period expenses To deflate current-period earnings (and, consequently, inflate future periods results) by deflating current period revenue or by inflating current-period expenses Shenanigan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recording revenue too soon or of questionable quality Recording bogus revenue Boosting income with one-time gains Shifting current expenses to a later or earlier period Failing to record or improperly reducing liabilities Shifting current revenue to a later period
7.
LOS 38 a explain the two basic strategies underlying all accounting shenanigans, and describe seven categories of techniques that may be used by management to distort a company's reported financial performance and financial condition;
Inventory method
Amortization of goodwill* Estimate of warranty Estimate of bad debts Treatment of advertising Loss contingencies
Expense
Accrue loss
Capitalize
Footnote only
It Pays to Do It
Management bonuses encourage the posting of high sales and profits Misguided incentive plans Look for: Compensation structures that heavily emphasize the bottom line
Its Easy to Do
Profit can vary widely while complying with GAAP Management has considerable flexibility in interpreting financial standards Look for: Overly liberal accounting rules Poor internal controls
LOS 38 c describe why shenanigans exist and explain where they are most likely to occur
A weak control environment Management facing extreme competitive pressure Management known or suspected of having questionable character
Fast growth companies whose real growth is beginning to slow Basket-case companies that are struggling to survive Newly listed public companies
Private companies
LOS 38 c describe why shenanigans exist and explain where they are most likely to occur
IDENTIFYING SHENANIGANS
Where to Look Auditors report What to Look For Absence of opinion or qualified report Reputation of auditor Litigation Executive compensation Related-party transactions Accounting policies/changes in those policies Related-party transactions Contingencies or commitments Forthrightness Specific concise disclosure Consistency with footnote disclosure Disagreements over accounting policies Past performance Quality of management and directors
Proxy statement
Footnotes
LOS 38 d list the documents that an analyst should use to identify shenanigans and explain what information to look for in such documents.
SOLUTIONS
Year 1: Year 2:
20x3
500
Cash
(Cash Recd Cost Incurred)
100
Accounts receivable
(Amounts Billed Cash Recd)
200
0
300
100 400
500
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
MEMO CIP
20x1 Cost Profit Allocation
Cost to Date
Total Cost Contract Price Total Cost
500
167
667
1,600
2,000
(800)
(1,500)
(2,000)
(133)
100
100
300 0 0 300
500 0 0 500
200
0 300
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
Retained Earnings
500
300
300
500
LOS 31 c identify the appropriate income statement and balance sheet entries using the percentage-of-completion method and the completed contract method and describe and calculate the effects on cash flows and selected financial ratios that result from using the percentage-of-completion method versus the completed contract method;
MEMO CIP
20x1 Cost 500 20x2 20x3 0
1,200
(800)
(1,500)
(0)
(300)
(300)
(0)
CC
LOWER HIGHER
Cash flow
Statement of Cash Flows Importance of CFO
SAME
LOWER
SAME
HIGHER
Direct Method
Cash Inflows 200,000 Sales (2,000) Less: increase in A/R Cash collected from customers Direct cash outflows Cost of goods sold Add: decrease in inventory Purchases Add: increase in A/P Cash paid to suppliers Operating expense (wages) Less: decrease in salaries payable Cash paid to employees
(80,000) 4,000 (76,000) 8,000
198,000
Taxation Expenses Add: Increase in deferred tax Tax payable Add: increase in taxes payable Cash paid to IRS
CFO
(85,000)
$
75,000 12,000 2,000 20,000 10,000
2,000 4,000
+ + +
120,000
(20,000) 50,000
102,000
(10,000) (12,000)
Cost of Disposals
Additions Closing Cost
NBV of Disposals
Depreciation Charge Additions
150,000
50,000
130,000
Closing NBV
Holloway CFF
$ Change in Debt Change in Common Stock Cash Dividends Paid 10,000 $30,000 $20,000 = $10,000 $80,000 $100,000 = $(20,000)
(20,000)
(7,000)
Calculate Dividends
Net Income
Dividends in Retained Earnings
Dividends Proposed
Dividends Payable Cash Paid
$ 85,000
Cash flow from financing activities Issue of debt Purchase of stock Payment of dividends Cash flow from financing
Net increase in cash Cash at beginning Cash at end
Holloway Industries
20x2 Current ratio 50,000 42,000 =1.19
20x3
96,000 56,000 =1.71
=0.86
86,000 56,000
=1.54
66,000
56,000 =1.18
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
20x3 200,000
19,000 20x3 80,000 12,000
Receivables turnover
= 10.52
Inventory turnover
= 6.67
= 34.68 Days
= 54.75 Days
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
20x3
Payables turnover 80,000 14,000
= 5.71
14,000 80,000
365
= 63.88 days
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
20x3 200,000 288,000 200,000 215,000 200,000 179,000
= 0.69
= 0.93
Equity turnover
= 1.12
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING PROFITABILITY 20x3 Gross profit margin 200,000 80,000 200,000 100 = 60%
116,000 200,000
100
= 58%
= 37.5%
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
OPERATING PROFITABILITY
20x3 Return on total capital 75,000 + 1,000 288,000 Equity All liabilities Return on equity
100
= 26.38%
= Total assets
= 41.90%
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
Holloway Industries
DUPONT RATIO ANALYSIS 20x3 ROE = 75,000 198,000 ROE = 75,000 200,000 200,000 198,000 = 38%
= 38%
ROE
75,000 200,000
= 38%
0.375
LOS 35 c calculate and interpret the various components of the companys return on equity using the original and extended DuPont systems and a companys financial ratios relative to its industry, to the aggregate economy, and to the companys own performance over time;
Holloway Industries
EXTENDED DUPONT EQUATION 20x3 ROE = 75,000 200,000 200,000 324,000 324,000 198,000
= 38%
ROE
115,000 200,000
(1 0.35)
200,000 324,000
324,000 198,000
= 38%
ROE
(1 0.35)
0.65 = 38%
LOS 35 c calculate and interpret the various components of the companys return on equity using the original and extended DuPont systems and a companys financial ratios relative to its industry, to the aggregate economy, and to the companys own performance over time;
Interest Coverage
= 41.2%
LOS 35 b calculate, interpret, and discuss the uses of measures of a companys internal liquidity, operating performance (i.e., operating efficiency (activity) and operating profitability), risk profile, and growth potential;
GROWTH ANALYSIS
Sustainable growth Earnings retention rate = = (earnings retention rate)(ROE) [1 (dividends/net income)]
ROE
Example:
A firm has a dividend payout ratio of 35%, a net profit margin of 10%, an asset turnover of 1.4 and an equity multiplier leverage measure of 1.2. Estimate the firms sustainable growth rate. Growth rate = RR ROE (1 0.35) 0.1092 0.1 1.4 1.2
10.92%
4.25
Calculate the EPS for the year Number of Shares 1/1 1/7 1/11 10m + 1m 2m + 0.2m Adjusted for stock dividend Adjusted for stock dividend Not affected by stock dividend $20m 12.017m = $1.6643 12/12 6/12 2/12
=
= =
(0.5m)
Basic EPS =
$
2,500,000
70,000
2,570,000 No. of equity shares if loan stock was converted: In issue On conversion $2,000,000 120/$1,000 Diluted EPS $2,570,000 1,240,000 = $2.07
No. of common stock shares if preferred shares were converted: In issue On conversion $5,000,000 110/$1,000
= $1.71
Step 2 - Calculate number of shares that can be bought at average price $1,500,000 $20
=
75,000 shares
= $2.29
Description
d) Identify the accounting qualities (relevance, reliability, predictive value, timeliness) set forth in Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts and discuss how these qualities provide useful information to the analyst
Schweser pages
Compare and contrast the requirements for EPS reporting in simple versus complex capital structures
154
Description
Compare and contrast the requirements for EPS reporting in simple versus complex capital structures
Schweser pages
154