Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

14. Financial Statement Analysis

Ratios: Times Interest Earned (TIE)

Financial Accounting

14. Financial Statement Analysis

Ratios: Times Interest Earned (TIE)

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a limitation of the Times Interest Earned (TIE) ratio?

It only considers long-term debt and excludes short-term liabilities.

It is based on accounting profit, which may not reflect actual cash available to pay interest.

It ignores the impact of taxes on a company's earnings.

It measures a company's ability to pay dividends to shareholders.

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Understand the Times Interest Earned (TIE) ratio: The TIE ratio measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations using its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). The formula is TIE = EBIT / Interest Expense.

Identify the limitation being discussed: The question asks about a limitation of the TIE ratio, so focus on what the ratio does not account for or where it might fall short in providing a complete picture of a company's financial health.

Evaluate the options provided: Analyze each option to determine if it accurately describes a limitation of the TIE ratio. For example, consider whether the ratio excludes short-term liabilities, whether it is based on accounting profit, whether it ignores taxes, or whether it measures dividend-paying ability.

Focus on the correct limitation: The TIE ratio is based on accounting profit (EBIT), which is calculated using accrual accounting principles. This means it may not reflect the actual cash available to pay interest, as accounting profit includes non-cash items like depreciation and amortization.

Conclude the analysis: The correct limitation is that the TIE ratio is based on accounting profit, which may not reflect the actual cash available to pay interest. This is a key consideration when using the TIE ratio to assess a company's financial health.