Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Assess a company’s financial health based on appropriate ratio
analysis
Explain how alignment to relevant regulations and ethical reporting
influences accounting practices
Create appropriate notes for highlighting relevant information in year-
end documentation and in unique situations
Module at a Glance
This is the recommended plan for completing the reading assignments and
activities within the module. Additional information can be found in the
module Reading and Resources section and in the task list.
Review the required reading.
Complete and submit the final project.
Reading and Resources
Final Project Review Guide Word Document
Navigate to the sections in Intermediate Accounting: Reporting and
Analysis outlined in the review guide. They will reinforce some of the major
concepts in the course and support your efforts as you work toward
completing the final project.
Additional Support (Optional)
Video: Ratio Analysis (13:34)
This video illustrates the various ratios you can use to analyze and evaluate
a company’s performance in different areas. Consider the following as you
watch:
What are the ratios you can use to evaluate a company’s ability to pay
current liabilities and long-term debt?
What are the ratios you can use to evaluate a company’s ability to sell
inventory and collect receivables?
What are the ratios you can use to evaluate a company’s profitability?
