Financial Statement Analysis Report: Course Name and University

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of financial statements, covering key concepts, practical applications, and real-world examples. The report includes an examination of the Mike Szabo Company, Darlene Cook Company, and DeCort Company, along with multiple-choice questions and answers. The content explores topics such as balance sheets, income statements, and the principles of financial reporting. Additionally, the report includes an analysis of The Jones Company and concludes with a bibliography of relevant academic sources. This report is designed to enhance understanding of financial accounting and is a valuable resource for students seeking to improve their knowledge of financial statement analysis and reporting.

Running head: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introduction to Financial Statements and Other Financial Reporting Topics
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author’s Note:
Course ID:

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Table of Contents
P 2-1: Mike Szabo Company.....................................................................................................2
P 2-2: Darlene Cook Company..................................................................................................3
P 2-4: DeCort Company.............................................................................................................5
P 2-6: Multiple choice questions................................................................................................7
Answer to Question a:............................................................................................................7
Answer to Question b:............................................................................................................7
Answer to Question c:............................................................................................................7
Answer to Question d:............................................................................................................7
Answer to Question e:............................................................................................................7
Answer to Question f:............................................................................................................7
P2-11: The Jones Company.......................................................................................................8
Bibliographies:...........................................................................................................................9

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P 2-1: Mike Szabo Company

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P 2-2: Darlene Cook Company

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5INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
P 2-4: DeCort Company

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P 2-6: Multiple choice questions
Answer to Question a:
Option 1: All-purpose
Answer to Question b:
Option 3: Disclaimer of opinion
Answer to Question c:
Option 4
Answer to Question d:
Option 1
Answer to Question e:
Option 1
Answer to Question f:
Option 2

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P2-11: The Jones Company

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Bibliographies:
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Ellerman, D. (2014). On double-entry bookkeeping: The mathematical treatment. Accounting
Education, 23(5), 483-501.
Green, W. L. (2014). History and Survey of Accountancy (RLE Accounting). Routledge.
Guthrie, J., & Parker, L. D. (2016). Whither the accounting profession, accountants and
accounting researchers? Commentary and projections. Accounting, Auditing &
Accountability Journal, 29(1), 2-10.
Hatfield, H. R. (2014). Accounting: Its Principles and Some ofits Problems. In The
Development of Accounting Theory (RLE Accounting) (pp. 21-29). Routledge.
Marshall, D. (2016). Accounting: what the numbers mean. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Sangster, A. (2015). The genesis of double entry bookkeeping. The Accounting
Review, 91(1), 299-315.
Soll, J. (2014). The reckoning: Financial accountability and the rise and fall of nations. Basic
Books (AZ).