Classical Analysis


This section deals with external and internal factors that could influence a company.  This classical approach to business analysis is reviewed as a foundation to the sources of data and likelihood of attaining sales forecast numbers.

Outline:
EXTERNAL FACTORS:
  Economy
  Company Position
  Industry
  Financial Strength
  Management

 INTERNAL FACTORS:
  Nonrecurring Items
  Bad Debts
  Inventory Write-offs
  Salaries
  Family members as employees
  Non-business expenses
  Fringes
  Pension and retirement expenses
  Bad debts not written-off
  Capitalized or expensed items
  Interest on subordinated debts
  Affiliated debts, rents, payments
  Insurance costs
  Salary changes for new management
  MIS, accounting procedures
  Research and development commitments
  Warranty reserves
  Tax Liabilities
  Classes of stock
  Lease obligations
  Copyrights and patents
  Legal action against company or by company

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