Reference No: F&A0155(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes a large commercial bank's system of performance appraisal for its branches along five major dimensions: 1) growth in deposits/advances (depending on whether they are deposits- heavy or advance- heavy branches), 2) profits or losses, 3) staff relations, 4) efficiency in internal branch routine, and 5) customer service. In actual practice, however, the management ... More
Reference No: F&A0126Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case involves the preparation of a balance sheet and a profit and loss statement, on the basis of descriptive transactions, in a theatre business. The case facilitates use of the accrual and realization concepts. ... More
Reference No: F&A0122(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The accountant of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, suggests certain changes in capital budgeting. He proposes the use of discounted payback period as a measure of investment worth and as a procedure for estimating the cost of capital the company should use as a discount rate for accepting project ... More
Reference No: F&A0215Pages: 37Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the Ministry of Tourism's (and the consultant's) efforts to assess the profitability and performance of the hotel industry. An attempt to develop "uniform accounting" formats and a scheme of "inter- firm comparison" is described. Both involve controversial judgements by the consultant. A complex set of actual financial statements ... More
Reference No: F&A0121Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Provides an exercise in application of sources of funds and its interpretation. It serves to highlight that changes in the balance sheet figures do not necessarily mean application and/or use of funds. ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case describes a Management control system in operation in a leading India bank and highlights the problems relating to performance evaluation of branches during the case discussion the need for formal management control and reporting system based on predetermined targets relating to deposits, advances, costs and profits is brought ... More
Reference No: CMA0182Pages: 13Published on: 21, November, 1969
Abstract: This paper is prepared to identify the areas of modernization required in rice processing industries and also to show how capital budgeting technique could be useful as a tool for decision making. ... More
Reference No: CMA0175Pages: 7Published on: 5, September, 1969
Abstract: The case has been used to illustrate the optimal use of working capital resources, preparation of cash budget and the effect of inventory-keeping on the balance- sheet. It also provides a basis for the calculation of working capital requirements and scheduling of mill operations. ... More
Reference No: F&A0116Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Deals with the problems involved in formulating and implementing budgets for repairs and maintenance. The main issues are 1) alternative ways of classification of R&M costs say, into minor and major, routine and non routine, preventive and curative, etc. 2) the criteria for such classifications, and 3) the utility of such classifications ... More
Reference No: F&A0069Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The management determines their costing system's suitability for their foundry operation so that they can determine the price they should pay for buying castings from outside sources. Costing information is also required for fixing the selling prices of the end- products. The case provides material for discussing the relevant costs ... More
Reference No: QM0035(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case deals with the suitability of a costing system for a small manufacturer who needs costing information on practically all types of business decisions. However, an elaborate costing system is expensive and involves a lot of record- keeping. The case facilitates discussion on installing the costing system. ... More
