a) identify and describe at the least for categories of financial analysis?

b)comparative analysis an important tool of financial analysis i. explain the usefulness of comparative financial statement analysis. ii. describe how financial statement comparisons are effectively made. iii. discuss the necessary precautions an analyst should take in performing the comparative analysis?

c) ratio analysis an important tool of financial analysis. identify at least four rations using:

i. statement of financial position exclusively ii statements of income date exclusively. iii. both statement of financial position exclusively ii statements of income date exclusively.

d)perform a comparative analysis of Eastman corporation by completing the analysis below. describe and comment on any significant findings in your comparative analysis.