THQ Inc. is among the biggest video game makers in the world. Assume that THQ made the following announcement:

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1. Does the reason given for the change in year-end indicate that this change will make THQ's financial statements more useful to users? Can you think of a reason that the change in year-end ultimately will result in more useful information for users?
2. Since the March 31, 2014, fiscal period includes only three months, will the debt-to- assets, asset turnover, and net profit margin ratios be meaningful in this period? Explain your reasoning.

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On February 13, 2014, we announced a fiscal year-end change from December 31 of each year to March 31 of each year, effective March 31, 2014. We believe that the change in fiscal year will better reflect our natural business year and allow us to provide financial guidance after the holiday selling season.