Question 4 (6 Marks) (ILO BI, CI, C2) Read the comparative statement of financial position and the statement of financial performance of Imaginary Computers Limited. Prepare a credit assessment report using the techniques of financial statements analysis. Comment on the financial strengths and weaknesses of the firm. Imaginary Computers Ltd. Statement of financial position as at 31 December (5000) 2001 2002 2003 Share capital 53 75 8.5 Reserves and surplus 6.7 5.774 Long-term debt | 4.1 3.2 4.2 Short-term bank borrowing 5.6 5. 2 7.2 Current liabilities 3.4 6.5 5.6 Total 25.128.1 32.9 Not fixed assets 174 21.8 26.1 Cash at bank 2.6 0.8 1.2 Receivables 13.5 28 29 Other assets 1.6 2.7 2.7 25.1 28.1 32.9 Imaginary Computers Ltd Statement of financial performance for the year ending 31 December (000) 2001 2002 2003 Net Sales 29.8/ 34.9 57.4 Cost of goods sold 124.5 26.2 45.8 Gross Profit 5. 38.7 11.6 Operating Expenses 374 0 Operating profit 1.6 4.5 4.6 Non-operating surplus deficit 0.2 0.1 0.4 1.8 4.6 5.0 Interest 10 109 120 Profit before tax Tax Profit after tax Dividends Retained earnings 0.8 0.6 0. 2 0.6 1.1 23 1.9 Part 2: Answer ALL questions (2.5 Marks cach) QI. What factors must be taken into account by a bank in considering an application for an advance! Q.2. What is creditworthiness and how can it be determined? Q3. Why do banks require a customer to contribute some of the capital required for a project? 04. Distinguish between a loan and an overdraft. Q.5. What are the advantages of a framework for credit and lending decision-making? 06. What is credit analysis? What are the various steps involved in credit analysis of business loan? 07. What are the different types of borrowers? Explain briefly. Q8. Lending is an art not a science. Do you agree with this statement