Analytical Procedures and Audit Planning

Review the corporate annual report and the financial statements for Hillsburg Hardware found after p.172 (Ch.6) in your text.

Review the analytical procedures presented and illustrated for Hillsburg in pp. 224-232.

Write a paper of no more than 500 words to accomplish the following:

Using the common financial ratios presented on pp. 230-232 of your text, what do those analytical procedures indicate as to potential red flags and business risk? How would you plan your audit accordingly?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.