Comment on the following statements with suitable example: i. The ratio return on assets has net income in the numerator and total assets in the denominator. Explain how each part of the ratio could cause return on assets to fall. ii. Explain how return on assets could decline, given an increase in net profit margin. iii. If quoted market prices are not available, a personal financial statement cannot be prepared. Comment.

Comment on the following statements with suitable example: i. The ratio return on assets has net income in the numerator and total assets in the denominator. Explain how each part of the ratio could cause return on assets to fall. ii. Explain how return on assets could decline, given an increase in net profit margin. iii. If quoted market prices are not available, a personal financial statement cannot be prepared. Comment.

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

8th Edition

ISBN:9781285190907

Author:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw

Chapter14: Valuation: Market-based Approach

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8QE

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