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How can management attempt to improve the current ratio near the end of the year?
Using cash to pay off short-term debt
Why might account balances like receivables, payables, and inventories not be representative at year-end?
Financial year-end coinciding with a low point in activity
Why do many analysts exclude one-off or non-recurring items from ratios?
To determine more accurate trends and assess business efficiency
What factor may hinder meaningful comparisons between competing entities?
Different diversification of product lines
Why should analysis and interpretation take into consideration modifications, supplementations, and qualifications expressed in accompanying documents?
To fully understand the financial position of the entity
Explore the limitations of financial analysis techniques for evaluating an entity's financial position and performance. Understand how historical data may not always accurately predict future outcomes due to changes in the economy and business environment.
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