Financial Analysis - Accounting for Decision Makers Research Paper
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Abstract
The Abstract is an overview of the paper, written after completion. Other researchers use the Abstract to determine if your work will be useful to them. The Abstract should include the background, hypothesis or research question, methodology for data collection and analysis, the findings of your research, and conclusions. It should be between 100-150 words. This is done when the paper is complete.
Introduction
Remember this part of the paper is double spaced in APA format.
The Introduction should lead readers into the topic and its importance. Introductions typically include the overall topic of the paper, the specific focus of the paper within the larger topic, the main points in the paper, the kind of paper (study, argument, critique, discussion), and the purpose.
Writing Tip:
The length of the introduction should be in proportion to the length of the paper. Also ask yourself, “With my purpose and my audience, how do I engage my readers best?” In the introduction, you set the tone of the piece, establish your voice, and demonstrate your writing style; be authentic to your purpose and your audience.
Part 1
Key Financial Statement Ratios
Enter in the data required for each section from the Excel spreadsheet. Then discuss what you concluded about this company based on this data in each section and how it will help you decide if the hospital should expand. Ex. based on the current ratio can they pay off their debt? Based on the ratio of inpatient to outpatient revenue is a good idea to expand? You want to leave in the headings in bold for each section and add in your data and comments after each heading.
Job Costing
Enter in the data required the jobs, keep in mind the level of care the patient is getting and the skills of the employee when determining the proper mix of employee time based on patient needs.
Work Cited
Include complete references in proper APA format for all of the citations listed in your paper. Be sure to use the library for the required number of sources. Additional sources can be used but should be scholarly (no sites with .com endings). Present your references in alphabetical order.