-The presentation begins with an overview of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Management and Administration, specifically focusing on core management and administration aspects. Common financial terms utilized in financial reporting documents are introduced as a critical part of financial literacy for effective management.
The learners are expected to achieve the following by the end of the session:• Discuss common terms used in financial reports.• Explain the importance of understanding these terms.• Emphasize the correct application of each term in the context of financial reporting documents.
-Financial terms provide clarity on various items in financial documents, enabling readers to interpret sections in a business context. The three primary financial reporting documents include:
Income Statement (Profit and Loss)
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
To aid in understanding these terms, a fictional business named Cupcake Pi, which sells bakery items, is utilized as an example.
-Cupcake Pi is owned and managed by Sara, a sole trader.
Sid, a master baker, has a salary of £20k annually for producing cupcakes.
Sara manages finances, sales, and marketing, drawing a salary of £20k per annum.
-The accounting period is defined as the timeframe covered by the financial accounts. For Cupcake Pi:
The annual accounting period begins on 01/01/20XX and ends on 31/12/20XX.
-Sales turnover or revenues refer to the revenue generated from trading activities, specifically from the sale of products or services.
For Cupcake Pi, the monthly sales steady at £14,000, leading to a yearly total recorded in the income statement.
-The income statement is crucial for showing the income and expenditure, enabling the assessment of profit or loss for a specific accounting period.
The income statement of Cupcake Pi for 1st Jan 20X2 to 31st Dec 20X2 reflects total sales revenues of £168,000.
-Costs or expenses represent the money spent by a business for its operations.
Costs are categorized into:
Fixed Costs: Remain constant regardless of output (e.g., rent, van lease).
Variable Costs: Fluctuate based on production level (e.g., raw materials).
Managing costs efficiently is vital for profit realization.
-(1) The terms costs, expenditure, and overheads represent the expenses incurred by a business.
For Cupcake Pi, direct costs are allocated in the income statement, including opening stock and raw material purchases.
-(2) Direct costs are allocated to production, termed as the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). For Cupcake Pi, the calculation involves:
Opening stock/raw materials: £8,000
Raw material purchases: £90,000
Closing stock deduction: £12,000
Total COGS: £86,000.
-Gross profit indicates the profit after deducting direct costs but before accounting for taxes and dividends:
Gross profit = Total sales revenues (£168,000) - COGS (£86,000) = £82,000.
-In the income statement, company-wide operating expenses such as wages and rent are accounted for.
Total costs for Cupcake Pi are:
Wages (Sara and Sid): £40,000
Delivery van lease: £5,000
Rent: £12,000
Energy: £8,400
Total: £65,400.
-Additional company-wide operating costs must be consistently classified across accounting periods to enable year-on-year comparisons.
Total other expenses are recorded as £65,400.
-The simplified income statement for Cupcake Pi displays the calculated figures clearly for the reporting period.
-Net profit represents the earnings remaining after all expenses, taxes, and dividends are deducted from gross profit:
Net profit = Gross profit (£82,000) - Other expenses (£65,400) = £16,600.
After taxes at 20%, the net profit totals £13,280.
-The income statement is updated to include tax deductions, showcasing the net income.
-Cash flow represents the fiscal movement of cash into and out of the business.
A cash flow forecast provides a prediction of future cash movements, while an actual cash flow statement reflects real transactions.
Distinction between cash flow and profit is emphasized; they are not synonymous.
-Cash flow statements for Quarter 1 illustrate the total income entering Cupcake Pi, with a total income of £57,000 across January, February, and March.
A cash flow statement delineates the total outflow of cash, detailing the purchase of equipment and monthly operating costs for Cupcake Pi.
-Cash flow summary details the monthly bank balance, elucidating the cash balance carried from January through March.
-The distinction is drawn that cash flow reflects real-time money transactions while profit encompasses total income after all expenses are cleared.
The implications of delayed payments from customers create potential vulnerabilities for the business.
-A detailed distinction between cash flow and profit, outlining cash flow as an overview of all financial movement while profit is determined by remaining income after all expenses are settled.
-A balance sheet provides a snapshot of assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific time, highlighting its significance within financial documents.
The presentation of assets in the balance sheet distinguishes between fixed and current assets, based on liquidity and time frame.
-Fixed assets, including their depreciation, are recorded on the balance sheet.
The depreciation of assets is crucial for more accurate expense allocation.
Depreciation allows capital expenditure on fixed assets to be distributed over their useful life for accurate cost reporting.
Current assets are listed in order of their liquidity, indicating how quickly they can be converted to cash.
-The balance sheet categorizes liabilities, differentiating between current and long-term obligations based on payment timelines.
Current liabilities are prioritized for payment based on urgency, providing insight into financial obligations.
Total assets are calculated by subtracting current liabilities from total fixed and current assets, resulting in a comprehensive asset valuation.
-The 'financed by' section illustrates owner investments and retained profits, showing capital flow in relation to earnings.
-Retained profits refer to income set aside for reinvestment rather than distribution, and potential uses include new equipment purchases or inventory increases.
-The session summarized the financial terms explored, emphasizing their importance in understanding and contextualizing financial reporting.
-The presentation concludes, inviting any questions from learners, highlighting the learning contents, and reinforcing key financial concepts.