Problem
The four key users of financial statements are owners/managers, lenders, investors and governments. These users rely on financial statements to evaluate a company's past financial performance as indicators in areas of profitability, liquidity, leverage, and efficiency; to create benchmarking matrixes; and to support future decision-making.
Choose two companies in the same industry whose financial statements are available online. Complete several financial ratios for each company and compare them. Share your analysis and answer the following questions in a minimum of 175 words:
I. What did your analysis tell you about these companies?
II. What sorts of decisions would this analysis help you make; such as buying stocks, considering accepting an employment offer,etc.?
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.