Análisis del impacto financiero generado por el impuesto a las bolsas plásticas en la empresa Plásticos Farallones S.A

Abstract

This study deals with the analysis of the financial impact generated by the implementation of the national tax on the consumption of plastic bags in the company Plásticos Farallones S.A, based on the financial information between the 2015 to 2018 period, for which a horizontal and vertical analysis was carried out to the financial statements, additionally the financial indicators were calculated and analyzed, identifying the main financial aspects that were impacted by the collection of the tax, thereby, it is concluded that the company was financially affected in the following areas: generating operational revenue, cost of sales, administrative expenses, net income and value generation. According to the above, the company has implemented measures starting in 2018 to boost other product lines by expanding its customer coverage, allowing it to mitigate the impacts generated by the implementation of the tax. It is recommended that the company develops new product lines that incorporate reusable and biodegradable materials into its production processes to reduce the impact on the environment.