1. What are common size ratios? What is the key number (or numbers) used for comparison for balance sheet ratios and statement of operations ratios? In what numerical format are these ratios typically presented (or converted to)? Why?
2. What is the general purpose of liquidity ratios? Define the three major types of liquidity ratios. Why might too much liquidity be a problem for an organization? Why might too little be a problem?
3. What is the general purpose of efficiency ratios? What are the three major types of efficiency ratios and how are these used?
4. What is a solvency ratio and how is it used?
5. What is a profitability ratio and how is it used?
6. Describe the various types of return on investment ratios and how they are used.
7. Briefly comment on the implication of using a concentration bank for an organizations cash management activity.
8. Discuss the concept of accounts receivable and reimbursement in health care is so complicated. Discuss the concept of the aging of receivables.
9. What is the implicit interest rate for an organization that takes a discount of 1/10 N/25 on a $13,000 invoice? Show your calculations.