When a Financial Analyst Examines the Credit Risk of a Company,it

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Essay

When a financial analyst examines the credit risk of a company,it is common that he or she uses a set of factors that all begin with the letter "C." Each factor provides a consideration that enters into the lending decision.List and discuss how each of the factors affects a company's credit risk.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated before the next period's inventory is added.

Net Income

The net income of a company once all costs and taxes are subtracted from its revenues.

Overstatement

The exaggeration of income, assets, or worth in financial reporting.

Freight-out Costs

Expenses associated with the delivery of merchandise from a seller to a buyer; also known as shipping costs or delivery expenses.