Financial Statement Analysis

Analytic Process
Procedures and techniques employed to perform an analysis of a situation or event. For example, an investor, in deciding whether to commit funds to a company, would engage in financial statement analysis by looking at trends in the accounts over the years (e.g., sales) and financial ratios.
Common-Size Financial Statements
Common-size financial statements are a method of analyzing and comparing financial statements by expressing individual elements as percentages of the total. This allows for easier comparison across companies and industries.
Financial Analysis
Financial analysis involves evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, and other financial entities to determine their performance and suitability. This analysis is used to gauge a company’s financial health and operational efficiency.
Financial Statement Analysis
An in-depth analysis of financial statements to assess a business's performance and position, using ratios to evaluate profitability, solvency, working capital management, liquidity, and capital structure.
Ratio Analysis
Ratio analysis is the use of accounting ratios to evaluate a company's operating performance and financial stability. Examples include return on capital employed and gross profit percentage for profitability assessment. Additionally, the liquid ratio examines solvency, while gearing ratios evaluate the company's financial structure.

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