CAIIB · ABM

C Analysis of Financial Statements

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What is the primary purpose of analyzing financial statements in credit management?

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Financial statement analysis helps a banker assess the creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and financial health of a borrower before sanctioning credit facilities.

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What is the formula for calculating the Current Ratio?

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Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities.

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Which financial statements are typically obtained from a borrower for credit appraisal?

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Bankers obtain the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, and Cash Flow Statement, usually for the last three years, along with projected financials for new projects.

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What is the ideal Current Ratio benchmark generally accepted by bankers?

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2:1 is the ideal current ratio for lending.

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What does the Current Ratio indicate in financial analysis?

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The Current Ratio (Current Assets / Current Liabilities) measures a firm's short-term liquidity; a ratio of 1.33:1 is generally considered the minimum acceptable level by Indian banks.

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What does Debtors Collection Period (DCP) measure in credit analysis?

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Average number of days to collect receivables from customers.

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How is the Debt-Equity Ratio calculated and what does it signify?

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Debt-Equity Ratio = Total Long-Term Debt / Tangible Net Worth; it indicates the degree of financial leverage and how much of the business is funded by creditors versus owners.

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What is the formula for Return on Net Worth (RONW)?

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Net Profit After Tax divided by Net Worth multiplied by 100.

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