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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Financial Reporting & Analysis important questions

Unit-1

Short Questions:

1.Define Accounting and state any two objectives of accounting.

2.What are Accounting Concepts? Give any two examples.

3.What is GAAP? Mention any two implications of GAAP on the accounting system.

4.What is Double Entry System? Write its basic rule.

5.What is meant by Accounting Cycle? List any two stages of the accounting cycle.

Long Questions:

1.Explain the Importance and Objectives of Accounting.

2.Explain in detail the Accounting Concepts and Conventions(Principles of Accounting)

3.What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)& explain its implications.

4.Explain the Double Entry System of Accounting.

5.Discuss various types of Accounts- (Golden rules of accounting)

Unit-2

Short Questions:

1.What are Books of Original Record? Give two examples.

2.Define Trial Balance. State any two objectives of preparing a Trial Balance

3.Differentiate between Capital Expenditure and Revenue Expenditure (any two points)

4.What is meant by Rectification of Errors?

5.What is Single Entry System? Mention any two disadvantages.

Long Questions:

1.Explain the preparation process of Final Accounts (Format also) with Adjustments

2.Explain types of errors and the procedure for rectifying errors with suitable examples.

3.Describe how profit is ascertained under Single Entry System and the preparation of necessary accounts.

4.Define single entry system, explain their features, advantages, and disadvantages

5.Explain the differences between single entry and double entry system

Numeric:

1.Journal Entries

2.Ledger posting

3.Trial Balance

4.Final Accounts

5.Rectification of errors

Unit-3

Short questions:

1.What is Valuation of Assets?

2.Differentiate between Tangible Assets and Intangible Assets (any two points).

3.List any two methods of Inventory Valuation.

4.What is Goodwill? Mention any two methods of valuation of goodwill.

5.What is Depreciation? State any two objectives of charging depreciation.

6.Differentiate between FIFO & LIFO.

Long questions:

1.Discuss FIFO, LIFO, Weighted Average Method, and their impact on profit measurement and financial statements.

2.Discuss different bases of asset valuation and distinguish between tangible and intangible assets with examples.

3.Explain the advantages & disadvantages of Straight line & written down value method.

4.Explain Goodwill and its Methods of Valuation.

5.Discuss the Impact of Different Depreciation Methods on Business Accounting.

Numeric:

1.Depreciation methods(Straight line and written down value methods)

2.Inventory valuation methods(FIFO,LIFO, Simple Avg. & weighted Avg.)

3.Goodwill valuation methods(Average profit, super profit and capitalization methods)

Unit-4

Short questions:

1.What is meant by Working Capital?

2.Define Funds from Operations.

3.Differentiate between Cash Profit and Book Profit (any two points).

4.What is Horizontal Analysis?

5.What is meant by Paid Costs and Unpaid Costs?

6.Horizontal Analysis Vs.Vertical Analysis

7.Comparative Vs. Common size statement(Income as well Balance sheet)

Long questions:

1.Describe its format and significance in Funds Flow Analysis.

2.Explain how it is calculated and its importance in preparing a Funds Flow Statement.

3.Discuss operating, investing, and financing activities as per accounting standards(Including formats)

4. Differentiate between cash flow and funds flow statements.

Numeric:

1.Comparative Income statement & Balance sheet

2.Common size Income statement & Balance sheet

3.Cash flow statement

4.Funds flow statement

Unit-5

Short questions

1.What is meant by Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements?

2.Define Liquidity Ratio. Give one example.

3.What is Du Pont Analysis?

4.What are Ind AS?

5.What is IFRS?

6.List out various types of ratios

7.What is Debt-Equity ratio

8.How to calculate Cost of goods sold(COGS)?

Long questions

1.What is Ratio analysis, explain its advantages & Limitations

2.Discuss various types of ratios/classification of financial ratios

3.Explain the significance of ratios using examples

4.Explain the importance of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and their convergence with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Numeric:

1.Liquidity ratios

2.Solvency ratios

3.Turnover/Activity ratios

4.Profitability ratios



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Monday, January 19, 2026

MBA I-I SDA LAB -Google form-(survey)

 Dear MBA Students, fill the following google form related to SDA Lab-Practice purpose only.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Income statement & Balance sheet of Limited company

 Dear students, click the link to download the financial statements (sample) of a limited company.

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Single entry system sums

SINGLE ENTRY SYSTEM-SUMS

1.Find the Opening capital of business with the help of following information

* Closing capital : 210000

* Additional capital : 50000

* Drawings : 20000

* Interest on capital - 10000

* Interest on Drawings- 5000

*Net Profit- 25000

2.Mr.Shankar commernced business on 1st January,2012 with the capital of 15,000, on 1st July,2012, he introduced a further capital of 8000. During the year he withdrew 500 P.M for domestic use. on 31st Dec-2012 the following Assets & Liabilities are as follows.

*Stock   - 21,000

*Debtors - 10,000

* Furniture - 3500

* Creditors - 8,300

* Cash at bank - 2100

* Expenses unpaid - 700

Prepare statement of affairs and find the Net Profit or Net Loss of his business.


Sunday, January 11, 2026

MBA I-I, FRA Unit-3 Quiz

 Dear students, click the title of the post to attempt quiz for unit-3

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Friday, January 02, 2026

MBA I-I: Statistical Data Analysis(SDA-Lab) practice sheet

 Dear Students, click the above title to download excercises for practice on 03-01-2026, every student should download or copy the data to excel and apply those techniques and write the output in your observation note book(Interpret the output).

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Stock/Inventory valuation format

 Dear Students, click the title of the post to download the format for Stock/Inventory valuation.

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

MBA I-I Unit-3 pre-defined sums

 Dear Students, click the link to download Unit-3 sums related to Depreciation, Goodwill & FIFO , LIFO, Simple & Weighted average.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

MBA I-I -FRA Unit-2 Quiz

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Tuesday, December 02, 2025

MBA I-I -FRA Unit-II PPT

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Paper Presentation Certificate

Dear All,

I am pleased to present my paper titled ‘Emerging Trends in Carbon Credits – A Comparative Study Among Industries in India’, conducted under Annamalai University. This study highlights how different industries are adapting to carbon credit mechanisms, the progress made in reducing emissions, and the key trends shaping India’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. 

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

MBA I-I, FRA Quiz-1

 Dear Students, click the title of the post to attempt quiz for unit-1

I wish you all the best

MBA I/I, Financial Reporting & Analysis(Unit-1) Presentation

 Dear Students, click the title of the post to download Presentation.

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Saturday, November 01, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

MBA Financial Reporting & Analysis Syllabus

 Dear Students, click the link to download MBA I-I, Financial Reporting & Analysis Syllabus.

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Successfully Completed FDP on Embedded Finance

I’m delighted to share that I have successfully completed the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Transforming Financial Services in the Digital Era(Embedded Finance-Focus Area). This program offered valuable insights into how financial services are being seamlessly integrated into non-financial platforms, shaping the future of fintech. It was an enriching experience to explore innovative financial technologies, digital payment systems, and the evolving regulatory frameworks driving this transformation. Grateful for the opportunity to enhance my knowledge and stay updated with the latest trends in the financial ecosystem.

Thank you all

K.Sreenivasa Charyulu(Ph.D)

Friday, September 12, 2025

Friday, August 29, 2025

Introduction to Financial Analytics-Presentation

 Dear students, click the title of the post to download Financial Analytics-Introduction Presentation.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Financial Analytics -Practice sheet

 Dear Students, Click the title of the post to access the following

1.Word of the Day according to your roll number

2.Unit wise practice sums

3.Assignment questions

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Excel for Finance Course-Swayam-NPTEL Course

Dear Students, Excel is an essential tool in finance because it helps professionals handle large amounts of numerical data, perform quick and accurate calculations, and apply financial formulas like NPV, IRR, and ROI with ease. It allows budgeting, forecasting, valuation, and risk analysis while reducing manual errors and improving accuracy. With features like pivot tables, charts, and dashboards, Excel also helps in analyzing trends and presenting financial information clearly for better decision-making. Since it is widely used across industries, Excel has become a universal and flexible tool that makes financial work faster, more reliable, and more effective.

NPTEL is offering a very useful course on **Excel for Finance**, which will greatly help you in handling financial data, performing calculations, and improving your analytical skills. Since Excel is a must-have tool for finance professionals, this course will strengthen your knowledge and practical application.

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Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your finance and analytical skills with guidance from NPTEL experts.

Thanks  & Regards

K.Sreenivasa Charyulu(Ph.D)

Assistant Professor



Friday, August 08, 2025

Successfully completed Power BI for Beginners Certification

 I am happy to share that I have Successfully completed Power BI for Beginners Certification

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

BEFA Previous question paper-July-2025

 Dear Students, I am sharing Recent question paper on BEFA for practice, download it for your reference.

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BEFA Course File

 Dear Students ,Please check the course file.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Business-Analytics-with-Excel

Hi K.Sreenivasa Charyulu, Congrats! You have successfully completed your Business Analytics with Excel training and earned your certificate. Please download it from here.  https://lms.simplilearn.com/#/course/2738-Business-Analytics-with-Excel/showCertificate/ Thanks, Team Simplilearn



Saturday, July 12, 2025

SWAYAM-NPTEL -Advanced Financial Analytics Certificate

 I have successfully completed SWAYAM-NPTEL Course on Advanced Financial Analytics

Thank you very much



Saturday, February 01, 2025

SDA LAB Practice sheet

 Dear Students, Click the title of the post to download SDA Lab Practice sheet (SPSS)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Company's Balance sheet

 Dear Students, click the title of the post to download the Company's balance sheet.


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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Google Form -MBA I-I -Questionnaire (SPSS)

 Dear Students, click the title of the post to  fill the google form related to spss.



Monday, January 06, 2025

Important Topics for Financial Analytics subject

 

UNIT-1

Long Questions

1.    Define Financial Analytics? Discuss the Need & Importance of Financial analytics

2.    Describe scientific methods in Finance

3.    Explain how Financial analytics helpful for Business and also explain uses of it

4.    Discuss empirical studies & research in Finance

5.    Outline various software packages for Financial data analysis

Short questions

1.    Financial Analytics Vs. Financial Analysis

2.    Financial Analytics Vs. Financial Modeling

3.    What is Financial Data?

4.    What are various steps in SPSS

 

UNIT-2

1.    Explain various Financial functions used in MS Excel

2.    Discuss the PV, FV, NPV & IRR functions calculation process using Excel

3.    Explain Various Finance tools used under Portfolio Management

4.    Discuss the Annual return & Risk calculation process using Excel

5.    Discuss the correlation function using example and its calculation process using Excel

 

Short questions

1.    Define Finance Function

2.    PV Vs. FV function in excel

3.    NPV Vs. IRR function in excel

4.    Angle of Incidence

5.    XNPV & XIRR

6.    What is Annuities?

7.    Beta/Market Beta/Systematic Risk

UNIT-3

Long Questions

1.    Explain various characteristics of statistics & Various types

2.    Discuss various scaling Techniques using examples

3.    Discuss the Graphical representation of data using MS Excel

4.    Discuss the applications of measures of central tendency

5.    Explain important characteristic of good measure of dispersion


Short questions


1.    Descriptive statistical tools

2.    Symmetry, Skewness & kurtosis

3.    Population vs. Sample

4.    Parametric Vs. Non-Parametric Test

5.    Independent Vs. Dependent variable

6.    Correlation Vs. Regression

UNIT-4

Long Questions

1.    Explain the Applications of correlation from Investment point of view

2.    Write the step by step procedure of calculation of Avg. Return, Risk & portfolio using example

3.    Discuss the Calculation procedure of  MMULT & TRASPOSE functions in MS Excel using example

4.    What is Scatter Plot diagram, explain the procedure to draw using MS Excel

5.    Explain various types of correlation using examples

 

Short questions

 

1.    Investment vs. speculation

2.    Risk vs. Return

3.    Systematic Risk vs. Unsystematic Risk

4.    Positive correlation vs. Negative correlation

5.    CAPM

6.    SML

UNIT-5

Long Questions

1.    Explain the concept of Financial forecasting & its significance

2.    Discuss various types of Financial forecasting

3.    What is simple linear regression, explain its applications (Using MS Excel)

4.    What is Multiple linear regression, explain its applications (Using MS Excel)

5.    Explain the concept of Testing the equality of population regression coefficient to be zero using examples

 

 

Short questions

1.    Dummy variable

2.    Predictive variable Vs. Dependent variable

3.    Simple linear regression Vs. Multiple linear regression

4.    List out categorical variables

5.    List out quantitative methods in Finance

 

UNIT-6

Long Questions

1.    Explain Predictive analytics need & importance

2.    Discuss the applications of Time series analysis concept

3.    Explain the concept of Time plot statistics

4.    Discuss various Time series forecasting methods

5.    Discuss the concept of Autoregressive time series model and its applications

6.    Explain the concept of Random walk and Unit root concepts

7.    Discuss various Trend models in Predictive analytics

 

Short questions


1.    ARMA Vs. ARIMA

2.    Time series Vs. Cross sectional

3.    Time series Vs. Panel data

4.    Panel survey Vs. Longitude survey

5.    Stationary data vs. Non-stationary data

 

Friday, December 27, 2024

Got Certificate for Presenting Research Paper for the international conference

I am delighted to announce that I have been awarded a certificate for presenting my research paper at the International Conference at CBIT, Hyderabad. This experience has been incredibly enriching, providing an excellent platform to share insights, engage with fellow researchers, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue in my field of study. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers, mentors, and peers who made this event a memorable and rewarding experience. This achievement motivates me to continue exploring and contributing to meaningful research.



Got UGC-NET Ph.D Qualified Certificate

I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully qualified for the NTA NET Exam in Management-Ph.D ! 🎓 This achievement marks a significant milestone in my academic and professional journey.  I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement from my family, friends, and mentors, who played a pivotal role in this success. Your guidance and motivation have been invaluable. This accomplishment inspires me to continue my pursuit of knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the field of Management. 





Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024

SWAYAM- NPTEL Course for Financial Analytics subject


Dear Students,  I am happy to announce the launch of a new course on SWAYAM-NPTEL: Financial Analytics! 💹📊

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👉 Knowledge is the best investment you can make today!

Take the first step towards mastering financial analytics. Register now on SWAYAM-NPTEL and transform your future!


Course Status :Upcoming
Course Type :Elective
Language for course content :English
Duration :12 weeks
Category :
  • Management Studies
  • Finance
Credit Points :3
Level :Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :20 Jan 2025
End Date :11 Apr 2025
Enrollment Ends :27 Jan 2025
Exam Registration Ends :14 Feb 2025
Exam Date :04 May 2025 

Link to register for the course"

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Saturday, November 02, 2024

SDA Lab Digital Notes

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MBA -I-I SDA Lab Syllabus

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Friday, November 01, 2024

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Save Earth: My Journey Towards a Sustainable Lifestyle

We live in a world where our choices today directly impact the future of our planet. As someone who has embraced sustainable habits, I’ve seen firsthand how simple actions can create a positive ripple effect. Through my journey, I hope to inspire others to make small but meaningful changes that contribute to a healthier earth.

Reducing Plastic Use

One of my first steps was avoiding plastic covers. I realized the harm these single-use plastics cause to our environment, from polluting oceans to endangering wildlife. Now, I always carry a reusable bag, whether it’s for groceries or any other shopping. This simple switch has made me more mindful of the materials I bring into my life and helped me feel more responsible for the waste I produce.


Cutting Down on Petrol and Diesel Usage

Petrol and diesel vehicles are a major contributor to air pollution and climate change. To do my part, I started reducing my reliance on these vehicles by carpooling and taking public transportation whenever possible. I've also shifted my preference to walking or cycling for shorter distances, which has the added benefit of improving my health. Imagine if each of us did this just a couple of times a week — the positive impact on air quality would be significant.

Choosing Eco-Friendly Products

I make a conscious effort to choose products that are eco-friendly and biodegradable. By opting for products that are safe for the environment, I am helping reduce the demand for harmful chemicals and unsustainable materials. Supporting companies that prioritize sustainability not only benefits the planet but also encourages more brands to adopt similar practices.




Bicycle for Nearby Errands

It is a wonderful way to get fresh air, save fuel, and reduce carbon footprint by using bicycle. I feel more connected to my community and less reliant on fossil fuels.

Final Thoughts: Small Steps for Big Change

We can all contribute to a healthier planet with small, intentional steps. Whether it’s saying no to plastic, choosing greener transportation, or picking up eco-friendly products, our daily choices matter. I hope my experiences can motivate you to make changes in your own life. Together, our actions will add up and make a lasting difference for our beautiful planet. Let’s join hands to save the earth!

Regards:

K.Sreenivasa Charyulu (Ph.D)

Assistant Professor

Hyderabad.