Forecasted Financial Statements and Trend Analysis


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:

  • Which category of financial ratios do you feel is the most important and why? (Liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, financial leverage ratios, or debt ratios)
  • Give an example for how financial ratios might be used to make a business decision.