Inventory Change Decoded: How It Impacts COGS & Profitability in Financial Statements

access_time 2025-06-23T07:55:28.543Z face CA N Raja
Inventory Change Decoded: How It Impacts COGS & Profitability in Financial Statements Vinu: Manu, what does a positive or negative change in inventory mean in financial statements? Manu: In financial statements, the change in inventory is calculated as: Change in Inventory = Opening Stock − Closing ...

Where to Show Long-Term Share Investments in CMA Data: Vinu & Manu Discuss

access_time 2025-06-21T10:20:27.769Z face CA N Raja
Where to Show Long-Term Share Investments in CMA Data: Vinu & Manu Discuss Vinu: Manu, I'm preparing CMA data for a borrower. They have made some long-term investments in shares. Where should I show this in the CMA format? Manu: Good question, Vinu. Long-term investments in shares should be shown un...

How to Decide Margin Percentage While Sanctioning Bank Credit Facilities

access_time 2025-06-20T09:46:38.083Z face CA N Raja
How to Decide Margin Percentage While Sanctioning Bank Credit Facilities Vinu: Manu, when we sanction credit facilities like Cash Credit or Term Loan, how do we decide what margin percentage to keep? Manu: Good question, Vinu. The margin is the portion the borrower contributes from their own funds. ...

Detecting Fund Diversion Through Cash Credit Account

access_time 2025-06-19T07:08:46.214Z face CA N Raja
Detecting Fund Diversion Through Cash Credit Account: Red Flags & Analytical Tips Vinu: Manu, I was reviewing the cash credit account statement of a borrower, and I got a doubt. Can we find out whether the funds are being diverted for long-term purposes just by analyzing the CC statement? Manu: That...

When Can a Bank Offer Unsecured Working Capital Loan?

access_time 2025-06-18T07:01:48.968Z face CA N Raja
When Can a Bank Offer Unsecured Working Capital Loan? Vinu: Manu, I’ve heard that some companies get working capital loans without offering any security. Is that really possible? Under what criteria can banks give unsecured working capital loans? Manu: Yes, Vinu, it’s possible. But banks are very se...