Describe the purpose of the five primary financial statements. Statement of Comprehensive Income  Income Statement  Balance Sheet  Statement of Cash Flows  Statement of Shareholder's Equity  Give an example of a profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratio and explain the components and which financial statement would provide the information

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Describe the purpose of the five primary financial statements.

  • Statement of Comprehensive Income 
  • Income Statement 
  • Balance Sheet 
  • Statement of Cash Flows 
  • Statement of Shareholder's Equity 

Give an example of a profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratio and explain the components and which financial statement would provide the information

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If you were only allowed one, which of the five statements would you select to determine whether or not you would invest in a company? Why?

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