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Read our Explanation (6 Parts) Free

Our Explanation of Financial Ratios includes calculations and descriptions of 15 financial ratios. As you calculate the financial ratios you will also gain a deeper understanding of a company's operations and financial statements.

Part 1Introduction to Financial Ratios
Part 2Financial Ratios Using Balance Sheet Amounts
Part 3Financial Ratios Using Income Statement Amounts
Part 4Financial Ratios Using Amounts from the Balance Sheet and Income Statement
Part 5Financial Ratios Using Cash Flow Statement Amounts, Other Financial Ratios, Benefits and Limitations of Financial Ratios, Vertical Analysis, Horizontal Analysis
Part 6Financial Ratios Practice Calculations
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Review our Sample Business Forms

We have 24 business forms to guide you in calculating the 24 most common financial ratios. The forms will also assist you gain a deeper understanding of each ratio. All of our business forms contain an Excel template, a blank PDF form, and a filled-in PDF form.

Review our Cheat Sheet

Our Financial Ratios Cheat Sheet begins with a discussion of the limitations of financial ratios and then briefly shows the calculations of common financial ratios.

Take our Quick Test #1

This graded 50-question test measures your understanding of the topic Financial Ratios. Discover which concepts you need to study further and enhance your long-term retention. All of our quick tests can be taken online and/or printed.

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This graded 50-question test measures your understanding of the topic Financial Ratios. Discover which concepts you need to study further and enhance your long-term retention. All of our quick tests can be taken online and/or printed.

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This graded 40-question test measures your understanding of the topic Financial Ratios. Discover which concepts you need to study further and enhance your long-term retention. All of our quick tests can be taken online and/or printed.

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This graded 20-question test measures your understanding of the topic Financial Ratios. Discover which concepts you need to study further and enhance your long-term retention. All of our quick tests can be taken online and/or printed.

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This graded 20-question test provides coaching to guide you to the correct answers. Use our coaching to learn the WHY behind each answer and deepen your understanding of the topic Financial Ratios.

Earn our Financial Ratios Certificate of Achievement

Earn this certificate of achievement by calculating 15 common financial ratios and answering questions about their meaning and limitations. Preparing for this exam will enhance your knowledge of financial statements and will help you gain insights about a company’s finances and operations.

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