Assessment of the impact of inflation on financial losses and real income of Russian enterprises

Aim. To assess the impact of inflation on financial losses and real income of Russian enterprises, as well as to develop recommendations to reduce this negative impact.

Objectives. To determine the financial losses of the enterprises of the real sector of the economy from the impact of inflation and inflation risks; to study and evaluate the relationship between changes in inflation and exchange rates at different levels of market volatility; to give recommendations on the choice of the least sensitive to the impact of inflation technologies of settlement with the creditor and obtaining investment income.

Methods. The author applied quantitative methods of time and inflation factors accounting, methods of system, logical, situational comparative analysis and financial risk management.

Results. Analytical assessments of inflation impact on financial losses, real income and real profitability of Russian enterprises have been obtained. Practical recommendations on the choice of the least inflation-sensitive technologies of settlement with the creditor and obtaining investment income are given. According to the results of the research, evaluation of the interrelation between the changes in inflation and exchange rates, the conditions of application of the theory of purchasing power parity of the national currency of G. Cassel are determined and recommendations are given on forecasting inflationary and currency risks depending on the filling of commodity markets.

Conclusions. The quantitative estimates obtained in this article and the developed recommendations are a theoretical and methodological basis for making adequate financial decisions in conditions of increased market volatility, as well as can serve as a basis for the development and implementation of preventive measures aimed at reducing the negative impact of inflation risks.

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