Financial Management 102: Ratio Analysis-Participant Workbook

Participant Workbook

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The document is an introduction to a course on financial management, specifically ratio analysis for non-financial managers. The course is designed to help managers learn how to measure and manage the finances of their dealership by analyzing financial statements and constructing ratios. The document outlines the goals and structure of the course, as well as the topics that will be covered, including financial statement analysis, profitability ratios, asset utilization ratios, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, and the absorption factor. The document also includes sample financial statements for two fictional dealerships, Rock Equipment Company and Boulder Equipment Company, which will be used throughout the course for calculations and analysis. It also provides an overview of essential questions that managers should consider when thinking about the financial status of their dealership, as well as the importance of understanding and communicating financial information. The document concludes with instructions on how to access the e-learning module and how to use the participant guide as a supporting tool during the course.

Keywords

financial management

ratio analysis

non-financial managers

financial statements

profitability ratios

asset utilization ratios

liquidity ratios

solvency ratios

absorption factor

e-learning module