Monthly Archives: October 2009
Investment Retrospective – A Preemptive Portfolio Protection Strategy
by Steve Selengut A participant in the morning Working Capital Model (WCM) investment workshop observed: I’ve noticed that my account balances are returning to their (June 2007) levels. People are talking down the economy and the dollar. Is there any … Continue reading
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How to Read a Financial Statement V
Key Accounting Ratios A number of key accounting ratios can be calculated from the financial statements of a business. These ratios provide an objective summary of the financial health and investment quality of a business. Remember though that accounting methods … Continue reading
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How to Read a Financial Statement IV
The last (but certainly not least important) financial statement is the cash flow statement. This statement shows the movements of cash into or out of the business. No matter how healthy the profit & loss account and balance sheet may … Continue reading
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How to Read a Financial Statement III
The Balance Sheet is a snapshot of a business’s financial position (what it owes and owns) at a particular moment in time.
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How to Read a Financial Statement II
The Profit and Loss Account summarizes a business’s performance over a period (usually a year).
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