91177 Interpret Accounting Information - Home Use

Understanding financial performance is key to sound business decisions. This resource helps you meet Achievement Standard 91177 (Accounting 2.4) ‘Interpret accounting information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems’. It does this by breaking complex financial concepts into clear, manageable parts. Business case studies throughout the resource support your learning and build practical skills in interpreting accounting information.

What you'll learn

• Percentage change and dollar change from one year to the next
• Mark-up, gross profit, net profit, return on equity, and rate of return on total assets
• Expense percentages. 

• Interpreting financial trends
• Using comparative figures to identify trends and their potential consequences
• Calculating liquidity measures (e.g., Current ratio, Liquid ratio)
• Calculating financial stability measures (e.g., Equity ratio)
• Linking analysis measures and recommending action points.

• How quickly inventory is sold (inventory turnover)
• How long customers take to pay (age of accounts receivable).

LearnWell Digital resources put the learner at the centre. Using almost any device, students can easily work at a pace that suits them through interactive, scaffolded learning and activities.  

You can find out more on the information page about our LearnWell Digital resources.