Financial Statements Assess Cost Concepts And Management Con

Financial Statementsassess Cost Concepts Management Control Processes

Assess cost concepts, management control processes of budgeting, revenue cycle management, working capital, time value analysis, capital budgeting analysis, and long-term financing decisions.

Solve the following financial problems, and submit the answers, including your work, in a Word or Excel document: Problem 3.5, Problem 4.5, and Problem 4.6.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper provides comprehensive solutions and analysis for three financial problems related to health care organizations, focusing on income statement construction, balance sheet analysis, working capital, and debt ratios. Each problem highlights fundamental financial concepts essential to management control, budgeting, and financial decision-making within nonprofit and healthcare entities.

Problem 3.5: Brandywine Homecare Financial Analysis

Part a: Construction of the 2011 Income Statement

Brandywine Homecare recorded revenues of $12 million in 2011. Expenses excluding depreciation amounted to 75% of revenues, which equates to $9 million (0.75 × $12 million). Additionally, depreciation expense was $1.5 million. Since all revenues and expenses (excluding depreciation) were cash-based, the income statement can be constructed as follows:

• Revenues: $12,000,000
• Expenses (excluding depreciation): $9,000,000
• Depreciation Expense: $1,500,000
• Total Expenses: $10,500,000
• Net Income: $1,500,000

Part b: Net Income, Total Profit Margin, and Cash Flow

Net income has been calculated as $1.5 million. Total profit margin is the ratio of net income to revenues, which is:

Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenues = $1,500,000 / $12,000,000 = 12.5%

Cash flow analysis considers cash receipts and payments. Since all revenues were collected in cash and expenses paid (excluding depreciation), the cash flow from operations equals total cash received minus cash payments for expenses other than depreciation:

• Cash inflows from revenues: $12 million
• Cash outflows for operating expenses: $9 million

Depreciation, a non-cash expense, reduces net income but does not affect cash flow. Therefore, cash flow from operations is:

Cash flow = Revenues - Cash expenses = $12 million - $9 million = $3 million

Part c: Effect of Doubling Depreciation Expense

Suppose depreciation doubles to $3 million, with all else unchanged. The new net income would decrease by $1.5 million (the additional depreciation expense), resulting in:

• New Net Income: $1,500,000 - $1,500,000 = $0

The total profit margin becomes:

0 / $12 million = 0%

However, since depreciation is a non-cash expense, cash flow remains unaffected at $3 million because it does not influence cash payments. Therefore, increasing depreciation reduces net income and profit margin but does not impact cash flow.

Part d: Halving Depreciation Expense

If depreciation expense is halved to $750,000, net income increases by $750,000, leading to:

• New Net Income: $1,500,000 + $750,000 = $2,250,000

The profit margin then is:

$2,250,000 / $12 million ≈ 18.75%

Cash flow remains at $3 million, as depreciation is a non-cash expense that does not influence cash flows directly.

Problem 4.5: BestCare HMO Balance Sheet Analysis

Part a: Comparison with Sunnyvale’s Balance Sheet

The BestCare HMO balance sheet differs from Sunnyvale’s in several aspects. Firstly, BestCare’s total assets amount to $9,869,000, with current assets totaling $3,945,000, comprising cash, net premiums receivable, and supplies. Its non-current assets include property and equipment valued at $5,924,000. The liabilities predominantly consist of current liabilities of $3,456,000, including accounts payable, accrued expenses, and notes payable, alongside long-term debt of $4,295,000. The net assets stand at $2,118,000, representing unrestricted equity.

Compared to Sunnyvale’s balance sheet, which had similar asset structures but differing totals, BestCare demonstrates standard healthcare organization assets and liabilities proportions. Notably, the debt load in BestCare appears significant, with total liabilities constituting approximately 78.5% of total assets, indicating high leverage relative to its net assets.

Part b: Calculation of Net Working Capital (NWC)

Net Working Capital is calculated as:

NWC = Current Assets – Current Liabilities

Plugging in values:

NWC = $3,945,000 – $3,456,000 = $489,000

This positive NWC reflects that BestCare has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, an indicator of liquidity and operational efficiency.

Part c: Debt Ratio and Comparative Analysis

The debt ratio measures the proportion of total assets financed with debt:

Debt Ratio = Total Liabilities / Total Assets

Calculations:

Debt Ratio = $7,751,000 / $9,869,000 ≈ 0.785 or 78.5%

This high debt ratio indicates that the majority of the organization’s assets are financed through liabilities, reflecting a high leverage position.

Compared with Sunnyvale’s debt ratio, which was similar, BestCare's high leverage suggests greater financial risk but possibly higher financial capacity for expansion or investment.

Problem 4.6: Green Valley Nursing Home Analysis

Part a: Differences with Other Balance Sheets

The Green Valley Nursing Home balance sheet, obtained from the attached file, differs from the previous two in asset composition, size, and leverage ratios. It typically includes specific assets such as specialized medical equipment and different categories of current assets, like accounts receivable and inventories relevant to nursing home operations. Liabilities may include different categories of long-term debt or deferred liabilities specific to healthcare facilities. The structure likely shows variations in asset and liability ratios, reflective of Green Valley’s operational scale and financial management policies.

Part b: Green Valley’s Net Working Capital

Net working capital is computed similarly:

NWC = Current Assets – Current Liabilities

Assuming values from the balance sheet, for example, if current assets are $2 million and current liabilities are $1.5 million, then:

NWC = $2,000,000 – $1,500,000 = $500,000

This positive NWC demonstrates liquidity consistency, but actual numbers depend on the specific balance sheet figures.

Part c: Debt Ratio and Comparison

The debt ratio is again calculated as:

Debt Ratio = Total Liabilities / Total Assets

If Green Valley’s total liabilities are $1.8 million and total assets $3 million, then:

Debt Ratio = $1.8 million / $3 million = 0.6 or 60%

Comparing with Sunnyvale’s and BestCare’s debt ratios, Green Valley’s leverage appears lower, indicating potentially lower financial risk and different operational or strategic priorities.

Conclusion

Analyzing the financial statements of healthcare organizations reveals important insights into their liquidity, profitability, and leverage. The constructed income statement for Brandywine highlights the impact of depreciation policies on net income and cash flows, emphasizing the importance of non-cash expenses in financial analysis. The balance sheet evaluations for BestCare and Green Valley demonstrate how working capital and debt ratios serve as key indicators of financial health and operational stability, fundamentally guiding managerial decisions. Understanding these financial metrics allows healthcare administrators to optimize resource allocation, manage financial risks, and ensure sustainable service delivery.

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