Discussion Post: Financial Statement Analysis
The collapse of W. T. Grant, the 17th largest retailer in the U.S. with 1,200 stores and 82,000 employees in 1975, came as a surprise to the capital markets!
o Which types of risk were present? List and discuss them.
o What types of ratio calculations and analysis should have taken place to better predict Grant's demise?
o Which ratios in particular were likely indicators of Grant's impending demise?
o Provide examples and include outside research to strengthen your responses. Cite outside research using APA (or similar) formatting.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.