17 An analyst compiles the following data for a company: FY13 FY14 FY15 ROE 19.8% 20.0% 22.0% Return on total assets 8.1% 8.0% 7.9% Total asset turnover 2.0 2.0 2.1 Based only on the information above, the most appropriate conclusion is that, over the period FY13 to FY15, the company's: A net profit margin and financial leverage have decreased. В net profit margin and financial leverage have increased. C net profit margin has decreased but its financial leverage has increased.

17 An analyst compiles the following data for a company: FY13 FY14 FY15 ROE 19.8% 20.0% 22.0% Return on total assets 8.1% 8.0% 7.9% Total asset turnover 2.0 2.0 2.1 Based only on the information above, the most appropriate conclusion is that, over the period FY13 to FY15, the company's: A net profit margin and financial leverage have decreased. В net profit margin and financial leverage have increased. C net profit margin has decreased but its financial leverage has increased.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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