You will calculate ratios for each classification for the 3 years of data (i.e., the current ratio may have been 1.5 the first year, 1.35 the second year, and .75 in the most recent year). It is based on these results that you will measure financial performance, or trends, from one year to the next. It is imperative that the ratios-numbers, and quantitative outcomes, support your analysis.

1. Using the data from the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, provide the correct calculation of the liquidity ratios and an assessment of the companys ability to maintain liquidity and the management of current assets and current liabilities. Include the proper assessment of outcomes as positive or negative trends when all ratio outcomes are factored as a group.

Liquidity Ratios

• Current Ratio
• Quick Ratio

1. Using the data from the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, provide the correct calculation of the activity ratios and an assessment of the companys ability to maintain liquidity. Include the proper assessment of outcomes as positive or negative trends when all four ratio outcomes are factored in as a group.

Activity Ratios

• Inventory Turnover
• Accounts Receivables Turnover
• Total Asset Turnover
• Average Collection Period