FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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QUESTION SIX

 

The following financial statements relate to ZB Plc.

ZB PLC

 

 

Statement of comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st December:

 

 

 

2021

2020

 

 K'000

 K'000

Revenue

3,068,959

2,305,425

Cost of sales

-2,024,857

-1,346,701

Gross profit

1,044,102

958,724

Other expenses

-244,307

-458,473

Net impairment credit on financial assets

12,291

3,002

Distribution costs

-208,749

-178,028

Administrative expenses

-413,157

-302,323

Operating profit

190,180

22,902

Finance Income

2,978

1,557

Interest Expense

-86,936

-15,974

 

 

 

Profit before income tax

106,222

8,485

Income tax credit (expense)

41,730

-2,546

Profit for the year

147,952

5,939

Other comprehensive income

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

147,952

5,939

 

 

 

 

ZB PLC

   

Statement of Financial Position as at 31st December:

   
 

2021

2020

 

K'000

K'000

Assets

   

Non-current assets

   

Property, plant and equipment

      2,488,670

      2,149,855

Intangible asset

            22,661

            22,816

Loan receivable

 

              2,095

 

      2,511,331

      2,174,766

Current assets

   

Inventories

         609,424

         426,640

Trade and other receivables

         238,316

         150,474

Current income tax asset

89533

79152

Cash and bank balances

         129,429

         401,007

Total current assets

      1,066,702

      1,057,273

Total assets

      3,578,033

      3,232,039

Equity and liabilities

   

Capital and reserves

Share capital

              5,460

              5,460

Share premium

         450,207

         450,207

Retained earnings

         683,337

         535,385

Total equity

      1,139,004

         991,052

Non-current liabilities

   

Deferred  tax liabilities

         523,375

         610,979

Total non-current liabilities

         523,375

         610,979

Current liabilities

   

Borrowings

         697,110

            35,000

Trade and other payables

      1,216,544

      1,595,008

Total current liabilities

     1,913,654

     1,630,008

Total liabilities

     2,437,029

     2,240,987

Total equity and liabilities

     3,576,033

     3,232,039

     

                                                                                                                                                                                (Source: ZB PLc)

Required:

  1. Calculate the following ratios for 2021 and 2020 for ZB Plc:
    1. Gross profit %
    2. Net profit %
    3. Trade debtor days
    4. Trade creditor days
    5. Current ratio
    6. Acid test ratio
    7. Interest cover ratio
    8. Total liabilities to equity ratio
    9. Return on equity
    10. Return on total assets

                                                                                                                       

  1. Prepare a report commenting on the performance of the company using ratios calculated in (a) above and specifically addressing the following performance areas:
    1. Profitability
    2. Efficiency
    3. Liquidity
    4. Gearing

Investment returns   

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