Do you know how to read a profit and loss statement? Do you know what your gross profit margin is and what it means for your bottom line? How about your Cost of Goods Sold? If you are like many ...

More than just paperwork, audited financial reports show that the numbers for your business add up. Knowing what goes into an audited statement and why it matters can help you gain confidence with ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Andy Smith is ...

One of the most effective ways to compare two businesses is to perform a ratio analysis on each company's financial statements. A ratio analysis looks at various numbers in the financial statements ...