Horizontal Analysis Using 2013 and 2012 data, prepare a horizontal analysis of the balance sheet, statement of
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Horizontal Analysis Using 2013 and 2012 data, prepare a horizontal analysis of the balance sheet, statement of operations, and change in net assets. Use the financial statements that are provided in the instructions. Part 2: Calculating Financial Ratios Compute and evaluate the following ratios for 2013 and 2012: Liquidity Ratios Current ratio Acid test ratio (*For this assignment, assume that marketable securities is the same as short-term investments.) Days in accounts receivable Revenue, Expense, and Profitability Ratios Salary and benefits as a percent of operating expense Operating margin Return on total assets Activity Ratios Total asset turnover ratio Net fixed assets turnover ratio Capital Structure Ratios Long term debt to net asset ratio Net assets turnover ratio Part 3: Analyzing Ratios Analyze your findings for each of the four categories of ratios. For each category (liquidity, activity, capital structure, revenue, expense, and profitability), evaluate and summarize your findings.
Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation a strategic perspective
ISBN: 978-1285190907
8th edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw