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Advanced Financial Reporting And Analysis
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1. All DTA and DTL are classified as noncurrent under IFRS - Under U.S. GAAP - deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or non-current according to the classification of the underlying asset or liability. Under IFRS - deferred tax a
# of days payable =
One major difference between the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities under IFRS and under U.S. GAAP is that...
Impairments recognition (IFRS)
Effective Tax Rate
2. 1) SL; 2) Double Decline balance (accelerated); 3) Units of production; 4) Tax code perscribed Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)
Motivation to Under-report Earnings
Impact on the B/S of a Premium Bond...
Depreciation Methods...
Net Periodic Benefit Costs
3. Reported BELOW the line. Operations mgmt has decided to dispose of but: 1) has not yet done so or 2) did so in CY after it generated profit/(loss) Must be physicallly and operationally distinct from firm. Analyst must determine effects on future inco
What is the economic substance of financial (capital) lease?
Funded status of the pension plan (under US GAAP & IFRS) is reported where?
Discontinued Operations...
Stock options: Use treasury stock method
4. Nature of liability; Maturity dates; Stated and effective int. rates; Call and conversion features; covenants; security pledged as collateral; Amount of Debt maturity in each of the next 5 years; Fair value of o/s instrutments
Fraud Triangle - 2) Opportunity
Footnote Finance Liability Disclosure
Cash Flow From Operations (CFO) - FASB
Inv. Valuation reporting Inventory ABOVE costs...
5. US Gaap: lower of cost or market value - (does NOT allow subsequent reverasals) - IFRS: lower of cost or NET realizable value - (allows subsequent reversals)
Sources of Differences: Temporary
Cash Conversion Cycle =
MD&A contains...
Inventory Valuatoin (LCM)
6. Tax liability based on taxable income as per TAX Report/RETURN
CFO - Direct method
# of days payable =
Taxation: Tax Payable
Inv. Valuation reporting Inventory ABOVE costs...
7. Any I/S subtotal is expressed a margin ratio (to revenues) - Gross profit margin = gross profit/ revenue - Net profit margin = Net Inc/revenue - Operating profit margin = EBIT/ revenue - Pre-tax margin = EBT/ revenue
Motivation to Overstate Assets/Understate Liabilities
Financial Ratio based on I/S...
Deferred Tax Asset: (DTA)
The report format of B/S
8. Tax Rate down: DTL down -> Inc. Tax Exp down -> NI up - DTA down -> Inc. Tax Exp up -> NI down
Segment Reporting
Low Quality Earnings is result of...
The 4 Qualitative Characteristics of FASB...
DTA/DTL: Effect on Net Income when Tax Rate decreases...
9. Shares are to take over control - Subsidiary - Consolidate financials
Under Completed Contract Method...
Return on total capital (ROTC)...
From creditor POV: Int. Coverage;
Intercorporate Investment: > 50% votes...
10. 365/(Inv. T/O) = 365/( COGS/ Avg. Inv.)
days of inv. on hand =
Fundamental principles for PREPARING f/s under IFRS: (IAS No 10
Cash Flow From Operations (CFO) - FASB
Forecasting Financial Performance: Application
11. Assets: lower - Liabilities: lower - NI (Early yrs): higher - CFO: lower (b/c entire pymt is classed as CFO) - CFF: higher - Total CF: Same
Financial Liability: US GAAP/Amortized at Cost
Effects of Lease Classification on F/S - Operating Lease
Simple capital structure
IASB
12. 1) Responsibility to establish and maintain adequate internal controls 2) Mgmt's framework for evaluating internal controls 3) Assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over the last operating period 4) Statement of auditor's attestment 5)
Deferred Tax Asset: (DTA)
% of Completion
Sarbanes-Oxley Management Report...
Convergence IFRS/US GAAP...
13. Depreciation exp = (cost - residual value) x (# units produced / total expected to produce)
Which of the following characteristics should be of least concerned about management's opportunities to commit fraud?
Analysis: Market Value of Debt
CFO - Indirect method steps...
Units of Production Method
14. Follows the traditional ledger account - assets on the left hand side and liabilities and equity on the right hand side.
Steps of F/S Analysis
The account format of B/S
FASB
Form 144...
15. US Gaap: Balance Sheet - IFRS:Disclosed in Footnotes - May be mentioned in MD&A if mgnt considers it significant
To investigate the stability of that structure - Kilgore would be best served by looking at...
Funded status of the pension plan (under US GAAP & IFRS) is reported where?
Comprehensive income...
4 General Categories for Creditworthiness/Capacity...
16. + Service Costs (recurring costs (actual)) - + Interest Costs (recurring costs (actual)) - - Expected return on plan assets (smoothed event) - +/- Amort of (gains) and losses (smoothed event) - +/- Amort of prior service costs* (smoothed event) - +/-
Net Periodic Benefit Costs
DTA Issues
Inventory mangement: Low T/O (High DOH)...
Unusual OR Infrequent items...
17. I/S: COGS lower - EBT higher - Taxes: higher - NI: higher - B/S: INV: higher - W/C: higher - are/E: higher - CF: CFO: lower
Defined Benefit Obligations (DBO)
Taxation: Income Tax Expense
FIFO results in: (assuming inflationary period)
Inventory Systems...
18. Interest Rec'd - CFO/CFI Divs Rec'd - CFO/CFI Interst Paid - CFO/CFF Divs Paid - CFF/CFO Overdraft = cash - not CFF
Valuation allowance
Measures of Operating Performance - Efficiency Ratios...
Impact on the B/S of a Zero Coupon Bond...
Cash Flow From Operations (CFO) - IFRS
19. 365/(AP T/O) = 365/(purchases/ Avg. AP)
Low Quality Earnings is result of...
# of days payable =
Amortization of Bond Discount = (in/out flow) in the indirect method CFO
IFRS Revenue Recognition For Service
20. 1) Risk & Reward transferred; 2) No continued control; 3) Reliable measurement; 4) Probable flow of benefits; 5) Cost verifiable
Screening for Potential Equity Investment: Criteria
The account format of B/S
IFRS Revenue Recognition
Analyst Treaments of DTL
21. Share are to ensure significant influence over the company - Affiliate/Associate - Equity Method
Extended DuPont Equation...
SEC guidance for Revenue Recognition
Trade-Offs Qualitative Characteristics of IFRS
Intercorporate Investment: 20% - 50% votes...
22. Unlisted instruments - Held-to-maturity investments - Loans - Receivables
CFO Disclosure requirement...
Financial Assets: US GAAP/Amortized at Cost
ROE interpretation: if ROE is low...
Financial Ratios based on B/S: Solvency (Coverage)
23. Refers to change in mgmt judgement Does NOT require restatement of prior pd earnings; Disclose in footnotes
Financial Assets: US GAAP/Amortized at Cost
Types of accounting changes: accounting estimate
Free Cash Flow -CFO
The 4 Qualitative Characteristics of FASB...
24. Assets held for continuing usage in the business NOT for resale ( Invoice price - Sales Tax - Freight & Insurance - and Installation costs) 1) capitalize costs that result in higher future earnings 2) expense costs that have uncertain/NO impact on fu
Simple capital structure
Asset Capitalization
IFRS: Required F/S
4 General Categories for Creditworthiness/Capacity...
25. 1) Character: Mgmt reputation and history of repayment 2) Collateral: ability to pledge specific collateral reduces lender risk 3) Capacity: ability to replay debt. requires LT view of firms prospect.
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26. If PV of min lease pymt = cost of asset 1) lessor is not a dealer of leased equipment (fin. co.)2) no gross profit is recognized at time of lease inception 3) all profit is int. revenue recognized over period of lease. CFO = Int. Income inflow - CFI
Extraordinary Items: Unusual AND Infrequent items...
Potentially Dillutive Securities
Lessor Accounting Capital Lease: Sales: Direct Financing Lease
Market Value (GAAP)...
27. +Cash rcvd from customer - +Cash dividends rcvd - +Cash interest rcvd - +Other cash income ((trading securities) - Payment to suppliers - Cash expenses (wages etc) - Cash interest paid - Cash taxes paid
Impact on the Cash Flow of a Zero Coupon Bond...
Asset Capitalization
Steps of F/S Analysis
Cash Flow From Operations (CFO) - FASB
28. 1) Stretching A/P (increase in # days in payable) = 365/(AP T/O) = 365/(purchases/ Avg. AP)) 2) Financing payables (allows to great AP as CFF) 3) Securitizing A/are: (allows to recognize gains in I/S) 4) Income Tax Benefit from stock options 5) Buyba
Not all CF increase are Sustainable. Example of how Mgmt can Manipulate Cash Flow Statement
Deferred Tax Asset: (DTA)
Intercorporate Investment: < 20% votes...
Impact on the B/S of a Discount Bond...
29. Income Tax Expense > Taxes Payable - F/S > Tax Return - Pay less tax now but more on reversal
Financial Liability: US GAAP/Fair Market Value
Effects of Lease Classification on F/S - Operating Lease
Deferred Tax Liability: (DTL)
IFRS: Required F/S
30. Lost sales from stock outs
Amortization of Bond Premium = (in/out flow) in the indirect method CFO
Inventory mangement: High T/O (low DOH) and sales growth below industry average
Potentially Dillutive Securities
FIFO is appropriate
31. For inventory that has a limited shelf life ex) Because the movies have a very limited shelf life and will greatly deteriorate in value with age - especially after the first year - FIFO is the most appropriate method of accounting for the movies for
Free Cash Flow to Equity - FCFE
Segment Reporting
Activity Ratios
FIFO is appropriate
32. Current Ratio (CA/CL): Higher - Work. Cap (CA -CL): Higher - Asset TO: (Sales/TA): Higher - ROA (EAT/TA): Higher - ROE (EAT/E): Higher - Debt/Equity: Lower - Understates Leverage ratios (b/c not recognized as a liability) - Overstates Coverage ratios
Types of accounting changes: prior period adjustments
Effects of Lease Classification on Ratios - Operating Lease
Cost included in Inventory on b/s...
Impact on the B/S of a Premium Bond...
33. Both: Recognize going concern & accrual assumptions - IASB: Going concern & accruals given more prominence in framework - FASB: Going concern assumption not well developed in framework.
IFRS/US GAAP Frameworks: underlying assumptions...
Footnote disclosure of Reconciliation of opening and closing carrying values...
The account format of B/S
Simple capital structure
34. 1) Scale & Diversification - 2) Operational Efficiency - 3) Margin Stability - 4) Leverage
Balance Sheet - formats
Comprehensive income...
Units of Production Method
4 General Categories for Creditworthiness/Capacity...
35. Interest Expense = Amortization
Diluted EPS
Impact on the B/S of a Zero Coupon Bond...
Gross Reporting of Revenue
Effects of Lease Classification on F/S - Operating Lease
36. Income subject to tax as per Tax Return
Taxable Income
Analysis: Market Value of Debt
Motivation to Understate Assets/Overstate Liabilities
Financial Lease Reporting
37. Shows sales and cost of goods sold.Under GAAP: 1) must be primary obligor under the contract; 2) bear inventory and credit risk; 3) have the ability to choose its supplier; 4) have reasonable latitude to set the price.
Fundamental principles for PREPARING f/s under IFRS: (IAS No 10
Gross Reporting of Revenue
Common Size Statement
What is the economic substance of financial (capital) lease?
38. Actual cash outflow for taxes paid during current period
Income Tax Paid...
Impact on the Cash Flow of a Premium Bond...
Common Size Statement
Defined Contribution Plans
39. Income Tax Expense/Pretax Income (EBIT) Income Tax Exp. = Taxes payable + chg in deferred ta
Free Cash Flow to the Firm - FCFF
Inv. Valuation reporting Inventory ABOVE costs...
Effective Tax Rate
ROE interpretation: if ROE is low...
40. Contributed capital = c/s @ par plus add'l paid-in capital - Treasury stock (reaquired by frim but not yet retired) - are/E = Accum' NI less dividends - Minority (non-controlling) interest - Comprehensive income items: all chg in SOE not in I/S or fr
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41. 1) Purchase cost; 2) conversion costs; 3) Allocation of fixed production OH based on normal capacity levels; 4) Other costs necessary to bring the inventory to its present location and condition (freight costs & installation) - Exclude: Admin OH - S
Sarbanes-Oxley Management Report...
Balance Sheet
Cost included in Inventory on b/s...
Intercorporate Investment: > 50% votes...
42. 1) Credit Scoring (CF Forecast) 2) Equity Investment screening (cutoff values)
Financial Adj to Facilitate Comparison...
Antidilutive Securities
Forecasting Financial Performance: Application
Fraud Triangle
43. Net income + non-cash charges - working cap investment
Add/ Sub changes to related b/s operating accounts
Free Cash Flow -CFO
Characteristics of an effective framework
B/S - Long-lived assets
44. Aggressive Revenue Recognition - Diff. growth rates of operating cash flow and earnings - Abnormal comparative sales growth - Abnormal inventory growth as compared to sales - Moving nonoperating income and nonrecurring gains up to I/S to boost revenu
# of days payable =
Sustainable Growth
Deferred Tax Asset: (DTA)
Warning Signs of Earnings Manipulation
45. Current ratio = CA/CL - Quick/Acid test = (cash + mkt sec + AR)/CL - Cash ratio = (Cash + mkt sec)/ CL - Defensive interval = (cash + mkt sec + AR)/Daily Cash Exp - Liquidity is over current Liabilities
B/S - Long-lived assets PP&E
Calculate dividends declared...
Financial Ration based on B/S: Liquidity Ratios
Finance (capital) Lease criteria GAAP vs. IFRS
46. [net income - preferred dividends] + [convertible prf.dividends] + [convertible debt int.] (1-t) / (weighted avg. of c/s o/s) + (shares from conversion of conv. pfd. shares) + (shares from conversion of conv. debt) + (shares issuable from stock optio
Free Cash Flow to the Firm - FCFF
Diluted EPS
Simple capital structure
Reasons to Lease...
47. Is more relevant than book value: Recent changes allow more liability to be recorded at FMV (IFRS & GAAP require disclosure of FMV) - Downward adj. in liability will Increase equity and decrease leverage ratio - Upward adj in liability will decrease
# of days payable =
Analysis: Market Value of Debt
Sources of Differences: Permanent
Sales Basis Revenue Recognitions
48. Off B/S asset or liability = Footnotes disclosure - Lease payments are expensed when due via I/S - Payments are CFO outflows
Motivation to Over-report Earnings
Financial Ratio based on I/S...
Which set of accounting standards requires firms to disclose estimated amortization expense for the next five years on intangible assets?
Operating Lease
49. ROE = (NI/Sales) x (Sales/Assets) x (Assets/Equity) or ROE= Net Profit Margin x Asset TO x Leverage Ratio
Traditional DuPont Equation...
Finance (capital) Lease criteria (under US GAAP)
Types of accounting changes...
The account format of B/S
50. Efficient inventory managment
Disclosure for each segment...
Inventory mangement: High T/O (low DOH) and sales growth above industry average
Effects of Lease Classification on Ratios - Operating Lease
Taxation: Income Tax Expense
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