Acct 105: 3 Page Paper (must include cover page, abstract, 3 full pages of paper content and reference page)

Write a 3 page paper addressing the following topics:

·  Explain the impact of accounting transactions in financial statements.

·  Describe the elements and purpose of each financial statement.

·  Discuss the components and use of financial analysis.

When responding to essay requirements, be as specific as you can, e.g., -

- How do you record a financial transaction?  What is their impact? Transactions are record in the journal and subsequently posted to their specific ledger accounts.

- In brief, what does each of the 4 financial statements tell a prospective investor?

- What are some of the specific tools/techniques used by financial analysts (e.g., ratios, vertical, horizontal analysis, other)?  When possible, demonstrate/apply the tool in use.

Must include cover page, abstract, 3 full pages of paper content and reference page.  Be sure to follow APA style for entire paper.  Paper will be submitted through Turnitin.