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Financial Statement Analysis

The process of providing and evaluating additional information beyond the basic financial statements, including disclosures and notes, to assess a company's financial health, performance, and business risk, such as liquidity and long-term solvency

intermediate
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Financial statement disclosures and analysis are essential for understanding a company's financial health. By examining the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, stakeholders can gain insights into a company's performance, profitability, and liquidity. Financial ratios play a cru...

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Balance Sheet
A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

Example: The balance sheet of XYZ Corp shows total assets of $1 million.

Income Statement
A financial statement that summarizes revenues and expenses over a period, resulting in net income or loss.

Example: The income statement for Q1 shows a net income of $200,000.

Cash Flow Statement
A financial statement that provides information about cash inflows and outflows during a specific period.

Example: The cash flow statement indicates a net cash inflow of $150,000.

Liquidity Ratio
A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to cover its short-term obligations.

Example: The current ratio of 2:1 indicates good liquidity.

Profitability Ratio
A financial ratio that assesses a company's ability to generate profit relative to its revenue or assets.

Example: A profit margin of 20% means the company earns $0.20 for every dollar of sales.

Leverage Ratio
A financial ratio that evaluates the level of debt a company is using to finance its assets.

Example: A debt-to-equity ratio of 1.5 indicates higher leverage.

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Key Concepts

Balance SheetIncome StatementCash Flow StatementFinancial Ratios