Financial analysis is an aspect of the overall business finance function that involves examining historical data to gain information about the current and future financial health of a company.

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Each business generates financial reports at the end of each month, quarter and on an annual basis. Reports such as the income statement and balance sheet create a snapshot of how a business is ...