• Explain how mathematics is used in the preparation of financial statements.
• Discuss examples of business problem solving using mathematics from the Annual Report.
• Explain the cost recovery methods used in the Annual Report, and indicate how these are factored into the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
• Discuss the types of indebtedness reported on the Balance Sheet and how the interest is computed.
• Prepare and explain a horizontal analysis of the Balance Sheet for all years presented in the Annual Report.
• Prepare and explain a vertical analysis of the Income Statement for all years presented in the Annual Report.
• Explain the importance of using ratios and percentages in communicating financial results.