Appendix B. Performance Measurement Checklist[*]
This appendix contains all of the measurements that a CFO would need in order to determine the financial condition of a company as well as the operational performance of the accounting department. It is intended to be a quick reference for the reader who needs to find a formula as soon as possible.
The following measurements are listed in alphabetical order within these general categories:
Asset utilization
Operating performance
Cash flow
Liquidity
Capital structure and solvency
Return on investment
Market performance
Measurements for the accounting/finance department
In some cases, multiple variations on the same measurement are shown.
Name | Formula |
|---|---|
Accumulated Depreciation to Fixed Assets Ratio |  |
Asset Utilization Measurements | |
Breakeven Point |   |
Foreign Exchange Ratios |  |
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Fringe Benefits to Wages and Salaries Expense |  |
Goodwill to Assets Ratio | |
Interest Expense to Debt ... | |
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