Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Analysis and communication of accounting information

Analysis and communication of accounting information — practice question

The directors of Corim plc are employing accounting ratios to evaluate the company’s performance.
(a)[4]

Explain two advantages of using accounting ratios.

(b(i))[14]

Calculate the return on capital employed for the business.

(b(ii))[14]

Calculate the gearing ratio.

(b(iii))[14]

Calculate the income gearing ratio.

(b(iv))[14]

Calculate the working capital cycle, in days.

(b(v))[14]

Calculate the price-earnings ratio.

(c)[4]

Compare the gearing and income gearing ratios for each company.

(d)[3]

Identify the company Chen ought to invest in. Justify your answer.

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