The below mentioned article provides a format of cash flow statement. Data Required in the Preparation of a Cash Flow Statement: The following basic informations are required for the preparation of a cash flow statement: a. Balance Sheets: Balance sheets at the beginning and at the end of the accounting period indicate the changes that have taken place in assets, [...]
The methods used in analysis of financial statements are as follows: 1. Comparative Financial Statements 2. Common-Size Statements 3. Trend Ratios 4. Ratio Analysis. Method # 1. Comparative Financial Statements: Comparative financial statements are statements of financial position of a business designed to provide time perspective to the consideration of various elements of financial position embodied in such statements. Comparative [...]
Here is a compilation of top nine problems on cash flow statements along with its relevant solutions. Problem 1: The bank balance of a business firm has increased during the last financial year by Rs.1,50,000. During the same period it issued shares of Rs.2,00,000 and redeemed debentures of Rs.1,50,000. It purchased fixed assets for Rs.40,000 and charged depreciation of Rs.20,000. [...]