Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising longterm funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between shortterm borrowing and mediumterm bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: F&A0237Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Mr. Kanjibhai Jivabhai Malam was planning the operations of the society and was worried whether the bank loan would be sufficient to meet its requirements. He also wanted to know when funds would be surplus so that he could plan for their optimum use. The case involves the preparation of ... More
Reference No: F&A0234(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A construction company has submitted its published annual report to a bank in support of an application for additional financial assistance. A bank official analyses these reports with a view to establishing the company's profitability, liquidity and solvency, and financial policies. The case requires the use of the tools and ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(I)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0253TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the concepts, techniques and procedures for inventory valuation in a manufacturing organization. The note describes the two major systems of cost accounting job and process. Also, included in the note, are the different bases of costs for inventory valuation, viz. actual versus standard cost, and direct or variable ... More
Reference No: F&A0202Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: A newly formed company has to record a series of transactions it has entered into during the first month of existence. The case requires students to employ basic accounting up to the stage of preparing a trial balance. ... More
Reference No: F&A0209Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Deals with the treatment of deferral of the selling and distribution expenses during 1971-72. It focuses on the accounting treatment of training, sales promotion and selling, and distribution expenses incurred for the development of demand for fertilizers to be produced by new manufacturing units outside the "economic zones" of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More
Reference No: F&A0205Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This is an exercise in the preparation of financial statements for a construction company, based on a trial balance and a series of adjustment entries involving disputed billings, materials lost in transit, losses on investments, etc. ... More
Reference No: F&A0210Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: An engineering company is trying to prepare proforma financial statements, using ten months' actual and two months' estimated transactions as base year data. A comprehensive list of projected transactions is given for the budget year and the effect of these transactions has to be determined. ... More
Reference No: F&A0201Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: An owner-manager of a small business wants financial statements prepared as his firm grows from an auto service and repair workshop into a dealership. The case focuses on the information required to prepare financial statements. ... More