Question

From the given Balance Sheet of Geox Ltd., prepare a Common Size Balance Sheet:

Hint:

The common size balance sheet simplifies the comparison of financial performance over time and helps identify trends, such as shifts between current and non-current components.

Answer 1

Balance Sheet of Geox Ltd. as at 31st March, 2023 (Common Size Format): \[ \renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.5} % Increase row height for better readability \begin{array}{|p{6cm}|p{2.5cm}|p{2cm}|p{2.5cm}|p{2cm}|} \hline Particulars & 31.3.2023 (\rupee) & \% of Total & 31.3.2022 (\rupee) & \% of Total
\hline I – Equity and Liabilities & & & &
\hline \text{1. Shareholders’ Funds} & & & &
\quad \text{Share Capital} & 4,00,000 & 50\% & 2,50,000 & 50\%
\hline \text{2. Non-Current Liabilities} & & & &
\quad \text{Long-Term Borrowings} & 2,00,000 & 25\% & 1,50,000 & 30\%
\hline \text{3. Current Liabilities} & & & &
\quad \text{Trade Payables} & 2,00,000 & 25\% & 1,00,000 & 20\%
\hline Total Equity and Liabilities & 8,00,000 & 100\% & 5,00,000 & 100\%
\hline II – Assets & & & &
\hline \text{1. Non-Current Assets} & & & &
\quad \text{Fixed Assets/Property, Plant} & 4,00,000 & 50\% & 3,50,000 & 70\%
\hline \text{2. Current Assets} & & & &
\quad \text{Inventories} & 2,00,000 & 25\% & 70,000 & 14\%
\quad \text{Trade Receivables} & 2,00,000 & 25\% & 80,000 & 16\%
\hline Total Assets & 8,00,000 & 100\% & 5,00,000 & 100\%
\hline \end{array} \] \vspace{0.5cm} Explanation: 1. Purpose of Common Size Statement: - Each item in the balance sheet is expressed as a percentage of the total assets/liabilities. - This helps compare the relative size of each component over multiple years. 2. Key Observations: - Share Capital constitutes 50\% of total funds in both years. - Fixed Assets decreased from 70\% in 2022 to 50\% in 2023, while inventories and trade receivables increased significantly. \vspace{0.5cm}