Question : Which of the following best describes the intent or goal of financial analysis?
Option 1: To assess the short-term and long-term liquidity position of the firm
Option 2: To assess the current profitability of the firm
Option 3: To measure the solvency of the firm
Option 4: All the above
Correct Answer: All the above
Solution : A financial analysis's main objective is to determine whether a given organisation is secure, solvent, liquid, or profitable enough to justify a financial investment. It is employed to assess financial trends, establish monetary policy, create long-term corporate activity plans, and choose investments in projects or businesses.
Hence the correct answer is option 4.
Question : The liquidity ratio is also called________?
Option 1: Long-term solvency Ratio
Option 2: Medium-term solvency Ratio
Option 3: Short-term solvency Ratio
Option 4: All of the above
Question : Long-term and short-term solvency of an enterprise can be assessed on the basis of ___________.
Option 1: Financial statement analysis
Option 2: Inter-firm Comparison
Option 3: cross-sectional analysis
Option 4: None of the above
Question : Which of the following statements is correct with respect to Creditors or Suppliers?
Option 1: Profitability of the firm in relation to investments.
Option 2: Short term solvency/liquidity of the concern.
Option 3: Effective utilization of its (firm's) resources.
Question : With respect to the liquidity Ratio, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Option 1: “Liquidity” refers to the ability of the firm to meet its current liabilities.
Option 2: Liquidity is the ease with which assets may be converted into cash without loss.
Option 3: The liquidity ratios are also called 'long-term Solvency Ratios'.
Option 4: Short-term trade payables of the firm are primarily interested in the liquidity ratios of the firm.
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