(WebFinance, Inc, 2013) Simplified it is the process of evaluating the current business, let’s say their effectiveness, and their future in their industry. Why is it so important? Financial statement analysis involves the carful select of data from various financial statements, such as the one that we will be referring to in this report. The data from the reports is used primarily to forecast the financial health of the business [in this case Competition Bikes]. When analyzed it makes it easier for c-level executives and management to make future decisions.
AUDIT PROGRAM DESIGN ACC/546 Anderson, Olds, Watershed, CPAs 111 Rock St Denver, CO 80465 Larry Lancaster Apollo Shoes, Inc 100 Shoe Plaza Shoetown, ME 00001 Mr. Lancaster The audit of financial statements will assess the internal controls in use by the organization and mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002. The purpose of SOX is to incorporate corporate responsibility relating to issues of financial reporting. Section 404 focuses on the internal controls that have been implemented by the company as the internal controls are designed to protect the organizations assets from loss. The internal controls also help the organization to streamline processes so that organizational goals can be achieved with the best rate of return when using available assets. This letter serves to provide Mr. Lancaster with an overview of section 404 and other regulations that relate to the audit of internal controls as well as a synopsis of internal control risks that have and will be identified within Apollo Shoes Inc.
Abstract Our analysis of Target Stores, Inc. and Walmart Corporation has attempted to solve the common problems facing corporate and common investors when analyzing the past performance of a company, assessing market changes, how to invest capital, and what returns can be expected. We analyzed the companies’ weighted average cost of capital, dividend policy, degree of leverage, and cash flows through the aspect of the optimal capital structure. During this exercise we found that the companies follow the market in similar patterns, however utilize different investment policies which result in different capital investment patterns. The analysis broke down the two complex corporate frameworks and provided a side by side comparison of two companies. The results are detailed and relevant financial and operational descriptions of the two retail competitors.
Authors Pearce and Robinson (2009) suggest, a balanced scorecard “Is a set of measures that are directly linked to the company’s strategy,” “Directs a company to link its own long-term strategy with tangible goals and actions,” and “Provides a framework to translate a strategy into operational terms” (p. 202). A balanced scorecard is comprised of four perceptions: financial, customer, internal business process, and learning and growth (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). Utilizing Kaplan and Norton’s development of the balance scorecard AB Cleaners (ABC) evaluated its strategies relative to their mission and vision. The preceding matrix echoes ABC’s measurements, its targets, and supporting initiatives for each of the four perspectives associated with the
The Organization and Performance Management Organizational management refers to the company's business plan; performance management refers to how the employees within the organization carry out the day-to-day operations. Organizational management and performance management should align with one another. The organizational management tool I am suggesting for Landslide Limousines is a balanced scorecard. “A Balanced Scorecard defines what management means by "performance" and measures whether management is achieving desired results. The Balanced Scorecard translates Mission and Vision Statements into a comprehensive set of objectives and performance measures that can be quantified and appraised” (Kaplan, 2005).
June 22, 2013 Larry Lancaster Chairman, President and CEO Apollo Shoes, Inc. One Apollo Plaza Syracuse, NY 13214 Re: Audit and Assurance Services Dear Mr. Lancaster We appreciate your company’s interest in obtaining audit and assurance services from our firm. Our attributes of independence, integrity, and competence, keep our organization a leader in the industry. My name is Tais Silva, I would like to introduce myself as a Senior Auditor of our firm and take the opportunity to outline the auditing and other assurance services that our firm offers and the benefit each has for your company. In addition I will explain my role in providing these services and describe the requirements for meeting the standard by the services our firm offer. Auditing and Other Assurance Services Auditing is a systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence regarding assertions about economic actions and events to ascertain the degree of correspondence between those assertions and established criteria and communicating the results to interested users.
Strategic Initiative Paper FIN/370 February 19, 2012 Strategic Initiative Paper Strategic and financial planning is an important part of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s success. Wal-Mart constantly plans strategic initiatives to make the business the best in the industry. Wal-Mart’s three basic beliefs are respect for individuals, service to their customers, and to strive for excellence. These beliefs have instilled a strong company culture that is always able to implement those strategic plans through cohesive team work and unity. This paper provides information describing the relationship between strategic and financial planning for this organization.
Wal-Mart for some can be a controversial issue. Wal-Mart supplying jobs is not unethical. Wal-Mart coming into a city that as limited jobs to offer their residents is not unethical. So in saying this paper will be on the Ethics on Wal-Mart stores. Wal-Mart has three basic beliefs and principles, Respect for an individual, Service to the customer, and Strive for excellence.
Financial Statement Paper P Agnes Pierre Louis ACC/280 September 26, 2011 Minh Truong Financial Statement Paper In today’s business world it is required to keep an accurate account for assets and liabilities of each company. Good and ethical accounting practices can build the base for a strong and profitable company if the information is used properly. The definition of accounting is obvious but one most know the purpose of accounting which will be covered in the following paragraphs. There are four financial statements that are prepared by companies in today’s society as a form of reporting accounting companies. Those statements are income statement, retained earnings statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
Magdalena Herod B2108632 LB160 eTMA02 PART I Use the stakeholder model of business environments to critically examine the external environment of Asda Wal – Mart as outlined in the case of study. The stakeholder is a person, group or organisation who affects or can be affected by organisation’s actions. “The stakeholder analysis is a way of organising these people and groups into stakeholder’s categories according to the level of their interest in the organisation and their power to influence it.” (LB160 course glossary p.23) Very common method to indentify stakeholders is creating stakeholder matrix (Figure 1). It illustrates the relevant stakeholders and shows theirs power and interest in the organisation. | | Interest | | | | High | Low | Power | High | (stakeholder(s)) Sam Walton customers | (stakeholder(s)) | | Low | (stakeholder(s)) competitors employees suppliers trade unions | (stakeholder(s)) Chambers of Commerce | Figure 1.