In corporate finance, understanding financial metrics is crucial for both the businesses and the investors. They use the financial metrics to take informed decisions. However, beginners face a confusion between two fundamental terms: revenue and profit. Both are integral to financial statements, but their meanings and implications differ significantly. This article aims to demystify the…
Shares issued at a premium are a common practice among companies. It is especially true during times of growth or expansion. But what does it mean, and why do companies do it? In the article, we will explore the concept of shares issued at a premium and the reasons behind it. We’ll also see the…
Recently I was reviewing a list of stocks from the BSE-500 index. I found some stocks showing negative shareholders’ equity. I wondered, what caused the negativity? The companies I’m talking about are these: None of the above companies are financially healthy. To cross verify, I checked their overall scores in my stock analysis worksheet. These…
To do fundamental analysis of companies, it is important to look inside financial statements. There are three types of financial statements: The balance sheet, profit & loss accounts, and cash flow statement. These three documents has loads of numbers inside them. What a beginner should look for inside these reports? We will know about it…
Understanding of Debit and Credit transactions is essential for accountants. But these days, “this rule” is taught even to Business Schools. Debit and Credit transactions are used for accounts management of company. It is also known as “double entry system“. Why double-entry system is called so? As the name suggests, every transaction is recorded in journal at…
Every balance sheet transactions recorded by the company, alters its Balance sheet. For investors, it is interesting to understand balance sheet transactions of companies. Though the understanding of balance sheet transactions is not essential, but its knowledge helps. It will greatly help value investors to read and interpret companies financial reports. When I started learning about balance sheet…
What is the utility of a balance sheet for individual? Why a salaried employee must maintain a personal balance sheet? There can be no if’s and but’s in the answer. An individual must maintain a balance sheet for personal use. Why? Because it will assist in keeping ones personal finance in order. What is a…
