Cash flow

While most people get excited about trading, it is the investor that will triumph in the long run. Anyone who looks for capital gain are classified as a trader. Investors on the other hand focus on building sustainable and longer term cash flow and passive income. An investor will eventually have an upper hand over traders because when an investor acquires an asset. Capital Gain A trader will keep making new trades by buying and selling while a true investor will make one important commitment…

because the illiquidity reduction of the restricted stock is minor. Chapter 12: This chapter explains the various intangible assets that have reputation of generating cash flows for firms and how discounted cash flow models aid in valuing trademarks and licenses. Brand names are an example of the intangible assets that generate cash flows to the entire firm and are quite challenging to value due to its competitive advantages. Fierce competition exists and employees tend to gravitate to the…

current ratio is above the desired 2:1, the industry standard and the sector standard. There was a small dip between 2014 and 2015 due to the large decrease in cash and equivalents. The drop was not as large as would be expected because Under Armour’s accounts receivable and inventory accounts both went up to balance out the drop in cash. Accounts Receivable Collection Period Under Armour’s accounts receivable collection period has been fairly good keeping under or around the ideal 30 day…

The firms and their industry Wal-Mart Inc. was founded in 1962 and it operates in the retailing industry and includes a vast chain of stores such as grocery, discount departments, and hypermarket. Its headquarters is in Bentoville, Akansas and it has expanded its operations globally with numerous stores being operated by the company (Wal-Mart Annual Report 2016). The CEO of the company is Doug McMillon and he has been influential in meeting the changing needs and dynamic nature of the consumer…

a. What is accounting and how does it help you manage your personal finances? b. Describe the three products of accounting and bookkeeping procedures that are most useful in personal financial planning. c. How could personal financial software assist you in your personal financial decisions? Prepare an essay in approximately 500-650 words that answers all three elements above. Cite references to material that you use in preparing the essay Accounting is a systematic process of recording,…

Adley- Week2 DQ2 Initial Reply Capital expenditures (CAPEX) are actual expenses incurred to purchase or maintain property assets. These cash outflows are capitalized on the balance sheet, shown as depreciable expenses on the income statement, and deducted over an IRS-specified term of 3-7 years. Explicitly regarding pro forma analysis, CAPEX are projected costs to maintain the asset in good repair, and a line-item section under improvements of the depreciation schedule, along with tenant…

• Operating Cash Flows increased 44.7% from $239.22m in 2013 to $338.94m in 2014 due to receipts from customers (new store openings) and overall debt levels was lower compared with past period so it reduced interest & other costs of finance. Besides that, Harvey Norman had to need more money in order to pay to suppliers & employees, partly due to stock requirements of new overseas stores and increase in income taxes paid. Consequently, Harvey Norman gain sufficient positive cash flow to…

modified cash basis of accounting uses elements of both the cash basis and accrual basis of accounting. The cash basis you recognize a transaction when there is either incoming cash or outgoing cash. The receipt of cash from a customer triggers the recordation of revenue, while the payment of a supplier triggers the recordation of an asset or expense. The accrual basis you record revenue when it is earned and expenses when they are incurred, irrespective of any changes in cash. Accrual…

spending, and also helps the firm set and measure goals. Both of these tools are useful for long term planning. A business is often measured by profits, and your budget is the same way. Since the ultimate goal of personal finance is to make yourself cash positive each month, it is important to get rid of as much frivolous debt as possible. Any of your income that is financed by debt is temporary, and any of your income used to service debt payments…

million and $79 million, respectively, of restricted cash included in Other Current Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (FirstEnergy Corp., p.37). “Net cash provided from operating activities was $3,447 million during 2015, $2,713 million during 2014 and $2,662 million during 2013. Cash flows from operations increased $734 million in 2015 compared with 2014” (FirstEnergy Corp., p.37). Though FirstEnergy’s “most significant sources of cash are derived from electric services provided by its…