Robert Half Assessment Financial Analysis Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the difference between a balance sheet and an income statement?
Answer: The balance sheet shows assets, liabilities, and equity at a point in time; the income statement shows revenues and expenses over a period
The balance sheet is a snapshot at one date, while the income statement covers a time period — together they tell the financial story of a business.
What does a high inventory turnover ratio generally indicate?
Answer: The company is efficiently selling its inventory relative to its holdings
A high inventory turnover ratio suggests strong sales and efficient inventory management, reducing storage costs.
In financial analysis, what is a 'pro forma' statement?
Answer: A financial projection based on hypothetical or expected future conditions
Pro forma statements are forward-looking financial projections used for planning, mergers, or scenario analysis.
What is the primary purpose of horizontal analysis in financial statements?
Answer: To compare a company's financial data across multiple time periods to identify trends
Horizontal analysis tracks changes in financial figures over time, helping identify growth trends or warning signs.
If a company's net profit margin is 8%, what does this mean?
Answer: The company retains $0.08 as net income for every $1 of revenue
Net profit margin = Net Income ÷ Revenue, showing how much profit remains after all expenses are deducted.
What does a 'quick ratio' (acid-test ratio) measure, and how does it differ from the current ratio?
Answer: It measures short-term liquidity excluding inventory, providing a stricter test than the current ratio
The quick ratio excludes inventory (which may not be quickly liquidated) to give a more conservative view of short-term liquidity.