Disacussion 1: Liabilities and Financial Analysis
Discuss current liabilities and long-term liabilities. What are the differences between the two? Illustrate your understanding of liabilities, making sure to identify major types of current liabilities.
Disacussion 2: Colgate's Annual Report
Obtain a copy of Colgate's annual report from the Ashford Online Library or from a valid academic source found elsewhere on the Internet. Use this information to answer the following questions. If researching online, go to the Colgate company website. Use the ratios discussed in Chapter 11 (dividend payout ratio and return on common stockholders' equity) to evaluate Colgate's dividend and earnings performance from a stockholder's perspective. Your answer should illustrate understanding of dividend ratios and return on equity ratios, an analysis of financial statements.