Evaluating Financial Performance


Primary Discussion Response is due by Thursday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Saturday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200-250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

Watch the following video in preparation for the discussion:

This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Focus your discussion on the following questions:

  • Of the following financial statements, discuss which you believe is the most important for making business decisions: balance sheet, income statement, or the statement of cash flows. Why do you think it is the most important?
  • Give an example for how financial statements might be used to make a business decision.