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Inventory turnover is a ratio showing how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a period of time.The formula is given below:--

Stock Turnover=[Cost of sales / Average stock Held]

If a company has a high ratio (anywhere above 1) then they are capable of paying their short-term obligations. The higher the ratio, the more capable the company. On the other hand, if the company's current ratio is below 1, this suggests that the company is not able to pay off their short-term liabilities with cash.

Inventory Turnover Ratio is the ratio of Cost of Goods Sold / Average Inventory during the same time period. The higher the Inventory Turnover Ratio, the more likely it is that a business is carrying too much inventory. Overstocking means that cash is being tied up in inventory assets for a prolonged period.

A fiscal deficit occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it generates, excluding money from borrowings. Deficit differs from debt, which is an accumulation of yearly deficits.

A country's fiscal deficit is usually communicated as a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP).

Deficits are also caused from a decline in revenue due to an economic contraction such as a recession or depression. Unplanned events, such as natural disasters and war, can also cause deficits.

A deficit is the amount by which a sum falls short of some reference amount. Ineconomics, a deficit is an excess of expenditures over revenue in a given time period; in more specific cases it may refer to: Balance of payments deficit, when the balance of payments is negative. Government budget deficit.

The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. It is an indication of the total borrowings needed by the government. While calculating the total revenue, borrowings are not included. Primary deficit is one of the parts of fiscal deficit.

Government spending, inflation and lower revenue are among some of the main factors that point to fiscal deficit. But when there is an increase in fiscal deficit it means that the government is spending too much while it is earning less. Hence, it isimportant that the government keeps its expenses under control.

What are the Statutory Provisions relating to the Transfer of Profits to Reserves?

Answer:

As per companies Act, 2013 there is no requirement of minimum transfer of profits to reserves. The company can transfer any amount of profits to reserves as per its own judgement before paying dividends.

 Depreciation is calculated from the period when the asset is put to use as per INCOME TAX Act.

Managerial Remuneration: Section 197 AND SCHEDULE V prescribes overall maximum managerial remuneration. Managerial personnel means directors on the board of directors.

Summary of different limits based on net profit of the company is :

Dependent Branch: A branch which is dependent upon Head Office mainly for “Goods and Cash”.  Books of accounts relating to such branch also will be maintained by Head Office.

Features of Dependent Branch:

1. Branch receives goods from Head Office. Only those goods supplied by Head office will be dealt (sold) by branch. However, in case of need/emergency, the branch may be allowed to make local purchase after getting consent from Head Office. For those purchases, payments may be directly made by Head office or funds transferred to branch.
2. Goods may be supplied to Head office at Cost price / Invoice price
3. Branch normally makes cash sales. In some cases, branch is allowed to make credit sales also to regular/approved customers (with the consent of Head office).
4. Cash sales and collection from debtors are periodically remitted to Head office.
5. Branch accounts will be maintained by Head Office. However Branch maintains memorandum books like petty cash, debtors etc.
6. Branch expenses like salary, rent etc. are paid/met by Head office. For this purpose there can be two alternatives.
7. Head office separately sends cash to branch for meeting expenses
8. Branch while remitting cash to head office, deducts some portion (towards expenses) and balance will be remitted.