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What Are the Major Categories of Ratios Used to Analyze

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What are the major categories of ratios used to analyze financial statements,and what do they measure?


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Analysis of Receivables Method

An accounting method used to estimate the amount of receivables that will not be collected based on historical data and trends.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting practice where uncollectible accounts receivable are written off to expense only when they are determined to be non-recoverable.

Adjustment

An entry made in accounting records at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the appropriate period.

Percent of Sales Method

A financial forecasting tool used to estimate certain balance sheet and income statement accounts based on a projected sales figure.

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