Perform a ratio analysis and synthesize all the modules to form a comprehensive analysis of Apple's financial statements. Retrieve the spreadsheet into which you downloaded financial statements in Module 2. Go to the "Ratios" tab on the Excel spreadsheet. In the appropriate cells, calculate the indicated ratios for Apple Inc. for the most recent five years. You MUST use formulas in Excel to calculate the ratios. You may NOT calculate them elsewhere and then enter them into Excel. - Address and analyze ratios for each of these categories: Liquidity, Asset Management, Debt Management, Profitability, and Market Value on the area provided in the spreadsheet. Comment on any potential strengths or weaknesses your analysis reveals. -Explain the concepts of trend analysis and benchmarking as well as the rationale for ratio analysis. -What are the limitations of ratio analysis

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