Question
Explain the objectives of ratio analysis.

Answer

Following are the objectives of ratio analysis:
  1. To simplify accounting figures
  2. To facilitate analysis of financial statements
  3. To analysis the operational efficiency of a business
  4. To help in budgeting and forecasting
  5. To facilitate intra firm and inter-firm comparison of performance.

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