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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

Introduction to Ratios

Financial Accounting

14. Financial Statement Analysis

Introduction to Ratios

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Multiple Choice

Along with calculating financial ratios, what else is essential to include in your report to provide meaningful analysis?

A list of unrelated company policies

A summary of industry unrelated statistics

Only the raw financial statements without commentary

Interpretation and explanation of the ratios' significance

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Understand that financial ratios are tools used to analyze a company's financial health, performance, and trends over time.

Recognize that calculating financial ratios alone is insufficient for meaningful analysis; interpretation and explanation are essential to provide context and insights.

Include commentary on what the ratios indicate about the company's financial position, such as liquidity, profitability, efficiency, or solvency.

Relate the ratios to industry benchmarks or historical performance to provide a comparative perspective and highlight trends or anomalies.

Ensure the report connects the financial ratios to the company's strategic goals, operational performance, and external economic conditions to provide a comprehensive analysis.