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प्रश्न
State any two limitations and any two objectives of 'Analysis of Financial Statement'.
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उत्तर
Limitations of Analysis of Financial Statement
1. Ignores Changes in the Price level- The financial analysis fails to capture the change in price level. The figures of different years are taken on nominal values and not in real terms (i.e. not taking price change into considerations).
2. Misleading and Wrong Information- The financial analysis fails to reveal the change in the accounting procedures and practices. Consequently they may provide wrong and misleading information.
Objectives of Analysis of Financial Statement
1. It enables the conduct of meaningful comparisons of financial data. It provides better and easy understanding of the changes in the financial data overtime.
2. It helps in designing effective plans and better execution of plans by enabling control and checks over the use of the financial resources.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is meant by 'Financial Statements' of a company?
State the objectives of 'Analysis of Financial Statements'.
'Panipat Blankets Limited' are the manufacturers and exporters of blankets. The company decided to distribute 1,000 blankets free of cost to five villages of Kashmir which had been damaged by the floods. It also decided to employ 100 young persons from these villages in their newly established factory at Ludhiana in Punjab To meet the requirements of funds for its new factory, the company issued 1,00,000 equity shares of Rs 10 each and 2,000, 9% debentures of Rs 100 each to the vendors of machinery purchased for Rs 12,00,000.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of the company. Also, identify anyone value which the company wants to communicate to the society.
What is meant by 'Analysis of Financial Statements'? State any two objectives of such an analysis.
Financial statements are prepared following the consistent accounting concepts, principles, procedures and also the legal environment in which the business organisations operate. These statements are the source of information on the basis of which conclusions are drawn about the profitability and financial position of a company so that their users can easily understand and use them in their economic decisions.
From the above statement identify any two values that a company should observe while preparing its financial statements. Also, state under which major headings and sub-headings the following items will be presented in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013:
(i) Calls-in-arrears
(ii) Calls-in-advance
(iii) Gain on reissue of forfeited equity shares
(iv) Trade payables to be settled beyond 12 months from the date of Balance Sheet
Name any two financial statements prepared by a not-for-profit organisation.
Short Answer Question
State the meaning of financial statements?
Show the following items in the balance sheet as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 in Schedule III:
| Particulars | Rs. | Particulars | Rs. |
| Preliminary Expenses | 2,40,000 | Good will | 30,000 |
| Discount on issue of shares | 20,000 | Loose tools | 12,000 |
| 10% Debentures | 2,00,000 | Motor Vehicles | 4,75,000 |
| Stock in Trade | 1,40,000 | Provision for tax | 16,000 |
| Cash at bank | 1,35,000 | ||
| Bills receivable | 1,20,000 |
Brinda Ltd. has furnished the following information:
(a) 25,000, 10% debentures of Rs. 100 each;
(b) Bank Loan of Rs. 10,00,000 repayable after 5 years;
(c) Interest on debentures is yet to be paid.
Show the above items in the balance sheet of the company as at March 31, 2017.
What are the major heads in the Equity and Liabilities part of the Balance Sheet as per Schedule III?
Name the itmes that are shown under Long-term Borrowings.
A company has an opening credit balance in Surplus, i.e., Balance in Statement of Profit and Loss of ₹ 1,00,000. During the year, it earned a profit of ₹ 75,000. It decided to transfer ₹ 15,000 to Debentures Redemption Reserve (DRR) and also proposed to pay dividend of ₹ 25,000.
How will be the appropriations shown in the financial statements?
State giving reason whether Trade Receivables are classified as Current Assets or Non-current Assets in the Balance Sheet of a Company as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 in the following cases.
| Case | Operating cycle Period (months) | Expected realization period (months) |
| 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2 | 10 | 12 |
| 3 | 10 | 13 |
| 4 | 14 | 13 |
| 5 | 15 | 16 |
Under which head and how are the following items shown in the Balance Sheet of a company under Schedule III:
(i) Calls-in-Arrears; (ii) Share Application Money Pending Allotment; (iii) Unpaid Dividend; and (iv) Dividend not paid on Cumulative Preference Shares?
Under which main head and sub-head of Equity and Liabilities part of the Balance Sheet are the following items classified or shown:
(i) Bonds
(ii) Debentures
(iii) Public Deposits
(iv) Capital Redemption Reserve
(v) Forfeited Shares Accounts
(vi) Sundry Creditors and
(vii) Interest Accrued but not Due on Debentures ?
Under which major head and sub-head of the Assets part of the Balance Sheet will the following be shown:
(i) Intangible Assets; (ii) Intangible Assets under Development; (iii) Investments (more than 12 months); (iv) Deferred Tax Assets (Net); (v) Stores and Spares; and (vi) Loose Tools?
Under which heads the following items are classified or shown on the Assets part of the Balance Sheet of a copany: (i) Loose Tools; (ii) Bills Receivable; (iii) Sundry Debtors: and (iv) Advances Recoverable in Cash?
From the following information of Best Marketing Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 2025 prepare Note to Accounts on Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses:
Depreciation on: Building ₹ 15,500; Plant and Machinery ₹ 25,000; Computers ₹ 60,000; Goodwill written off ₹ 7,500; Patents written off ₹ 12,500.
State under which major headings and sub-headings the following items will be presented in the Balance Sheet of a company as per Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013:
(i) Capital Reserve;
(ii) Calls-in-Advance;
(iii) Loose Tools; and
(iv) Bank overdraft.
Which of the following statement is not true?
‘Financial statements are prepared based on past data’. Explain how this is a limitation.
Which Indian Companies Act is in force these days?
___________ is conducted by bankers and government.
Which of the following points explain the nature of financial statements?
Profit and loss account is also called ______ statement.
Consider the following statements.
Statement 1 - "Facts and figures presented in financial statements are based on personal judgements"
Statement 2 - "Facts and figures presented in financial statements are not at all based on personal judgements"
What are the items shown under the heading 'Miscellaneous expenditure?'
What are the limitations of financial statements?
Name the expenses that are incurred in connection with the formation of a company?
What are the items shown under the heading of "Current assets" in the balance sheet?
Find out Cost of goods sold Opening stock = 1002, Purchases = 50,000, Wages = 5000, Manufacturing expenses = 20,000.
Carriage Inwards is shown in the Statement of Profit and Loss under ______.
Purchase of goods for reselling is shown in the Statement of Profit and Loss under ______.
‘Freedom to Choose of method of depreciation’ refers to which limitation of financial statement analysis.
Richa and Anmol are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 with capitals of ₹ 2,50,000 and ₹ 1,50,000 respectively. Interest on capital is agreed @6% p.a. Anmol is to be allowed an annual salary of ₹ 12,500. During the year ended 31st March 2023, the profits of the year prior to calculation of interest on capital but after charging Anmol’s salary amounted to ₹ 62,000. A provision of 5% of this profit is to be made in respect of manager’s commission.
Following is their Profit & Loss Appropriation Account:
| Particulars | (₹) | Particulars | (₹) |
| To Interest on Capital | By Profit & loss account (After manager’s commission) | __(2)__ | |
| Richa | ______ | ||
| Anmol | ______ | ||
| To Anmol’s Salary A/c | 12,500 | ||
| To Profit transferred to: Richa’s Capital A/C (1) | __(1)__ | ||
| Anmol’s Capital A/c | ______ | ||
| ______ | ______ |
The amount to be reflected in blank (1) will be:
Richa and Anmol are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 with capitals of ₹ 2,50,000 and ₹ 1,50,000 respectively. Interest on capital is agreed @6% p.a. Anmol is to be allowed an annual salary of ₹ 12,500. During the year ended 31st March 2023, the profits of the year prior to calculation of interest on capital but after charging Anmol’s salary amounted to ₹ 62,000. A provision of 5% of this profit is to be made in respect of manager’s commission.
Following is their Profit & Loss Appropriation Account:
| Particulars | (₹) | Particulars | (₹) |
| To Interest on Capital | By Profit & loss account (After manager’s commission) | ___(2)___ | |
| Richa | ______ | ||
| Anmol | ______ | ||
| To Anmol’s Salary A/c | 12,500 | ||
| To Profit transferred to: | |||
| Richa’s Capital A/C (1) | ___(1)___ | ||
| Anmol’s Capital A/c | ______ | ||
| ______ | ______ |
The amount to be reflected in blank (2) will be:
Richa and Anmol are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 with capitals of ₹ 2,50,000 and ₹ 1,50,000 respectively. Interest on capital is agreed @6% p.a. Anmol is to be allowed an annual salary of ₹ 12,500. During the year ended 31st March 2023, the profits of the year prior to calculation of interest on capital but after charging Anmol’s salary amounted to ₹ 62,000. A provision of 5% of this profit is to be made in respect of manager’s commission.
Following is their Profit & Loss Appropriation Account:
| Particulars | (₹) | Particulars | (₹) |
| To Interest on Capital | By Profit & loss account (After manager’s commission) | __(2)__ | |
| Richa | ______ | ||
| Anmol | ______ | ||
| To Anmol’s Salary a/c | 12,500 | ||
| To Profit transferred to: Richa’s Capital A/C (1) | __(1)__ | ||
| Anmol’s Capital A/c | ______ | ||
| ______ | ______ |
The amount to be reflected in blank (2) will be:
