You work for Apple Computer. The Board of Directors has asked that you prepare a report on the use of Financial Statements (a. Issued to the public b. Internal c. Notes to financial Statements d. Annual Report), may have on Apple's ongoing decision making.

They would like you to explain how and why Apple could use the above tools in its business activities and how such tools can help contribute to the profitability of Apple currently and in these ever-changing times.

Provide an analysis of financial statement analysis and its connection to Apple, while explaining the profit connection with the subject matter to the Board of Directors.