Instructions – Week 8

Discussion Forum 8: Financial Statement Analysis

Based on your readings this week, explain the purpose of financial statement analysis, describe the primary techniques used in financial statement analysis, and finally, discuss the problems associated with financial statement analysis.

• Write a minimum of 300 and a maximum of 350 words.
• Support your post by citing one reference (other than the text) in the discussion.
• Submit your original post by Monday before midnight EST.
• Respond to at least 1 other post by the last day of class (please refer to snapshot).
• Failure to submit posts in a timely manner, meet the assigned minimum word count, include citations and references for external sources, or respond to an instructor or peer comment will result in a loss of points.
• Note: Cite paraphrased information obtained from another source do not use quotes.