The financial reporting framework is the framework used by an entity to prepare its financial statements. In this article, we will discuss the financial reporting frameworks used by entities in Malaysia. Reporting entities can generally be divided into two sectors – public sector and private sector. In Malaysia, public sector entities generally prepare their financial statements based on Malaysian Public Sector Accounting Standards (MPSAS) while private sector entities prepare their financial statements based on either the Malaysian Private Entities Reporting Standard (MPERS) or the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS). ABC Bhd has been operated in BAC Exchange Stock Market since 2015 with trademark of solid serve for community. The financial statements of ABC Bhd are as follow: Statement of Financial Position of ABC Bhd 31 July 2017 31 July 2018 (RM’000) 1 st Quarter 2019 (RM’000) Assets: Cash 27,600 42,000 14,200 Marketable securities 12,700 28,700 28,700 Receivables 60,400 73,300 64,400 Inventories 48,000 52,400 47,000 Prepaid expenses 2,200 3,100 - Total current assets 150,900 199,500 154,300 Net Non-current Asset 302,500 298,500 279,500 Total Asset 453,400 498,000 433,800 Liabilities and shareholders’ equity Payables 43,400 41,800 13,000 Notes payable 6,000 4,400 4,400 Accruals 3,600 2,700 - Total current liabilities 73,000 48,900 17,400 Long term liabilities 52,000 49,100 19,000 Shareholders’ equity Ordinary shares @ RM0.50 250,000 300,000 300,000 Retained earnings 63,400 80,000 60,000 Share premium 15,000 20,000 20,000 453,400 498,000 433,800 FBA/PFS3263/APRIL21 CONFIDENTIAL/3 Statement of Comprehensive Income of ABC Bhd 31 July 2018 (RM’000) 1 st Quarter 2019 (RM’000) Sales (credit 80%: cash 20%) 800,000 200,000 Less: Cost of goods sold 375,000 86,000 Gross Profit 425,000 114,000 Less: Selling and distribution expenses 43,000 18,300 Administrative expenses 125,500 41,800 Operating profits 256,500 53,900 Less: Finance cost 11,800 3,200 Net Profit before tax 244,700 50,700 Less: Taxation 73,000 4,000 Net Profits 171,700 46,700 Additional information: 1. Cost of goods sold consists of opening inventories RM 46,700 and closing inventories RM62,800 respectively. 2. The company is planning to join for ESG Rating Index in London Stock Exchange on February 2019, part of social and environmental reporting. It is where the company has been awarded as ‘Best Social Practices’ in two years’ consequence by MaSra. 3. Assume the company taxation is 30% and all calculation based on 360 days. Please round up your answer to three (3) decimal points. 4. Industry average for 2018: Name Ratios Indicators Current ratio 2.352 Quick ratio 0.874 Working capital RM6,890 Total debt to equity 5.123 Long term debt to equity 3.034 Account receivables turnover 4.550 Account payables turnover 3.789 Days’ sales in inventory 18.8 days Gross profit margin 0.202 Net operating margin 0.171 Net Profit Margin 0.115 EPS RM1.235 

Required:

a. Compute and analyze the above ratios for ABC Bhd for the year 2018. (12 marks)

b. Analyze and compare your answer with the industry average. Justify your answer with ABC Bhd and industry average based on the performance of the Liquidity, Profitability and Asset Utilization and Efficiency. (20 marks)

c. Based on financial data of 1st quarter in 2019, would you agree to advise by indicating the strength and weaknesses of the future prospect capital investment in Thailand requested by Mr Haba, the CEO of ABC Bhd.