Learn the Language of a Balance Sheet and Make the Numbers Talk to You
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A balance sheet is more than a list of assets and liabilities. It can reveal the way a business is really functioning. In order to understand a balance sheet, it is essential to know the relationship between its components. These relationships are represented by ratios and comparisons. The definition of some fundamental ratios are given. They include quick ratios, inventory-turnover ratios, net profit to sales and net profit to worth.
Publication Name: The Professional Report
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0890-9288
Year: 1984
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Using Bankers' Methods to Evaluate Corporate Financial Health
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Current company financial ratios should be compared with those of competitors. They should also be compared with industry averages. Analyses of financial ratios should be reviewed by bankers. Bankers can determine if profitability is improving or not. Financial trends in the present indicate future company performance. The methods bankers use are analyzed.
Publication Name: Small Business Reports
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0164-5382
Year: 1984
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The use of comprehensive profit and loss statement in site selection
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Selection of industrial sites made more realistically with use of comprehensive profit and loss statement-net income analysis needed to complete cost of locations.
Publication Name: Industrial Development
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0192-0901
Year: 1981
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