1 - 2-page executive summary discussing the following:

• Describe ratio analysis
• Benefits of ratio analysis
• Drawbacks/shortcomings of ratio analysis
• What type of business situations and decisions can be addressed using ratio analysis? Give example(s).
• What other considerations should be included in the decision-making process aside from the results of ratio analysis?
• Describe other tools, techniques, and technologies available for analyzing financial statements and business information.