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Ignore the Balance Sheet at Your Own Risk

Martinka Consulting

The president was a very experienced and very good operator but somewhat new to the deal process. He told me something that’s stuck with me when he said how as an operator he was concerned with the profit and loss statement but as a deal person he found an appreciation for the balance sheet and its importance.

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Bank Valuation: Understanding Key Ratios and Metrics

Tom Spencer

Efficiency ratio The efficiency ratio measures effective cost management and operational efficiency, and is defined as non-interest expenses divided by revenue. Net interest income (which is generally balance sheet driven) declined to approximately 50% of revenues in recent years from representing almost 80% of revenues in 1980.

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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

A bank’s income statement can be simplified into five main line items: Net interest income Non-interest income Operating expenses Provision for credit losses (PCL) Tax Image 1: Illustrative example of a bank’s income statement Source: CIBC’s 2022 Annual Report 1. The biggest swing in operating expenses is likely to be variable compensation.

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Unlocking Business Profit Potential

Business Consulting Agency

Review income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow to identify areas that impact profitability. Ensure these goals align with your long-term financial strategy. It might involve cost reduction, pricing optimization, revenue growth, or operational efficiency. Adjust strategies as needed.

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Boosting Business Profitability

Business Consulting Agency

These services offer a wealth of expertise, strategies, and solutions aimed at increasing profitability. This includes scrutinizing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. They assist in developing competitive strategies to capitalize on market opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

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Overcoming Data Collection Challenges in Consulting

Tom Spencer

I was assigned to a typical strategy engagement – should client X selling product Y increase sales in market Z? We repeated our request a week later, but they only provided a balance sheet from the previous year. His advice was specific to consulting, but applicable to other areas of business too.

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Human Resources Management – How to Get Started

Tom Spencer

Human resource teams are critical to the growth of a company since employees typically represent both the biggest operating expense and largest off-balance sheet asset for most businesses. This could include compensation strategy, change of leadership, employee concerns, and a plethora of other projects.