A Student's Guide to Financial Statement Analysis

The analysis of financial statements is a concept which is becoming increasingly important, especially in current economic times.

This comprehensive guide will explore the concept of financial statement analysis in detail regarding:

- The limitations of financial statements
- The purpose of financial statement analysis
- The different methods and techniques which can be used to analyse an entity's financial statements
- The different categories of ratios which can be used when using ratio analysis to analyse an entity's financial statements.
- Ways to improve on each ratio calculated during ratio analysis, including explanations and guidance to interpreting the ratios.
- Specific chapter focusing on failure prediction and warning signs regarding an entity's financial health
- and much, much more

This in-depth handbook has been specially designed to be comprehensive enough to give students a proper understanding regarding financial statement analysis, with particular focus on ratio analysis, yet focus in on the main issues and concepts and have them presented in one consolidated handbook so as to assist students study this topic in a time efficient manner.