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What are some of the main reasons that cause a decline in profits?

profit profitability

Most recent answer on May 24, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

gave the best answer on May 23, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hey, have a look at this thread too for some ideas on the revenue/price side- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/profitability-case-sample-reasons-why-revenue-per-unit-falls-9349 Otherwise, Ian's answer is ... (read entire answer)

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on May 24, 2021 on May 24, 2021
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Profitability vs Profit Case

Private Equity profit profitability

Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Here is how to be rigorous in your thinking: You need to ALWAYS define your focus metric! Profitability is not universally defined. It is usually profit relative to something (mostly profit/revenue, but can al ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2020 on Jan 23, 2020
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Not including invetment cost in Profit analysis !?

Investment profit

Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2019

Daniel gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2019

Hi, strictly speaking, profits are the net earnings in a period as a result of doing business. In order for a company to do its business, it usually needs to invest upfront prior to conducting business, let's say before ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 04, 2019 on Jul 04, 2019
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Consultants - What GENERALLY is the culprit for low /declining profits?

costs engagement profit projects revenues

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gave the best answer on May 04, 2018

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Hi Anonymous, there is no general answer for this – it could be either of the options. Also, even if there was a most common type, it would not make sense to consider it as starting point without any further check. Th ... (read entire answer)

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on May 04, 2018 on May 04, 2018
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