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Why are interest rates on short-term loans not necessarily comparable
to each other? Give three possible reasons.
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FIN 571 Week 3 DQ 2
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Optical Supply Company offers credit terms of 2/10, net 60. If Optical
Supply is considering a change in its credit terms to one of those
indicated, explain whether the change should increase or decrease
sales. (a) 2/10, net 30, (b) net 60, (c) 3/15, net 60, (d) 2/10, net 30, 30
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FIN 571 Week 3 Individual Assignment Interpreting Financial
Results
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Resource: Financial Statements for the company assigned by your
instructor in Week 2.
Review the assigned company's financial statements from the past
three years.
Calculate the financial ratios for the assigned company's financial
statements, and then interpret those results against company historical
data as well as industry benchmarks:
Compare the financial ratios with each of the preceding three (3)
years (e.g. 2014 with 2013; 2013 with 2012; and 2012 with 2011).
Compare the calculated financial ratios against the industry
benchmarks for the industry of your assigned company.