Questions that Users want Financial Reports to help answer.

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High Level Questions

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Is the entity a going concern?

What is the value of the business? 

How much cash has it, and will it, generate?

How much cash might be generated on liquidation?

How much cash will the entity need to generate, or raise, to meet its liabilities as they fall due?

How well is the management team managing the entity?

Does the entity have access to sufficient financial resources to execute its strategy?

 

Detailed Questions

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How much of the capital expenditure is replacement of old equipment and how much development of new capabilities?

What is the future requirement for (i) replacement capital expenditure and (ii) capital expenditure to meet planned growth?

Are there any surplus assets and what is their value?

What is the stock turn?

How long does it take for trade debtors to pay?

When do liabilities fall due for payment?               

 

[Other relevant questions to be added]