Answered>Order 4416

Based on the reviews of the Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis, respond to 3 of the following discussion questions.

You are encouraged to research outside sources and, of course, cite them. Do not, however, quote sources word-for-word, but rather, do it your own away.

1.    What three factors would influence your evaluation as to whether a company’s current ratio is good or bad, why?

2.    Suggest several reasons why a 2:1 current ratio might not be adequate for a particular company.

3.    Why is working capital given special attention in the process of analyzing balance sheets?

6.    Why is a company’s capital structure, as measured by debt and equity ratios, important to financial statement analysts?

 After you’ve completed the questions above, please provide a brief explanation of how this information is important in managerial decision making.