1. What is an investor’s objective in financial statement analysis? a. To determine if the firm is risky b. To determine the stability of earnings. c. To determine changes necessary to improve future performance d. To determine whether or not an investment is warranted by estimating a company’s future earnings stream

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A: Current ratio is the ratio of current assets to the current liabilities.

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Q: a) What was the trend in dividends (if any) for the firm? b) What was the trend in net borrowing…

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Q: Leverage is a. The ability to earn a satisfactory return on the investments in the business. b.…

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