Discussion Post
• What are the natural science principles that you have identified in your research? Be sure to write at least one full paragraph. (Make any necessary edits.)
• Financial statement analysis focuses primarily on isolating information that is useful for making a particular decision. Through ratio analysis, users of financial data can analyze various relationships between items reported.
o Describe the 3 main categories of ratios and provide a specific example of a ratio that is used in each category. For each of the 3 ratios you selected, describe how it is used in managerial decision-making.
• Managers can choose from several analytical techniques to help them make capital investment decisions. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages.
o Distinguish between the 3 capital investment techniques of (i) Net Present Value, (ii) Internal Rate of Return, and (iii) Payback Method.
o Describe what you consider to be the top 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of each technique and provide an example to support your top advantage of each method.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.