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Define the three common tools used to analyze financial statements.
Who can use it? Why is it used? How is it Calculated?

Managers should have a financial understanding of their organization to take the decisions in a prudent manner. Financial understanding will enhance the commercial knowledge and will also get the relevant inputs for taking decision making. Important financial statements are Income Statement which tells ...

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