What is the meaning and significance of financial analysis?

On June 5438+ 10, 2008, the self-study exam "Financial Management" No.4 was a short answer.

Briefly describe the meaning and sig

What is the meaning and significance of financial analysis?

On June 5438+ 10, 2008, the self-study exam "Financial Management" No.4 was a short answer.

Briefly describe the meaning and significance of financial analysis.

(1) financial analysis refers to a management work that compares and evaluates the financial status and operating results of an enterprise by using financial statements and other relevant materials and using scientific methods, so as to help enterprise managers, investors, creditors and state tax authorities master the financial activities of the enterprise and make business decisions.

(2) Significance: ① Carrying out financial analysis is beneficial for enterprise managers to make business decisions and improve their management level; (2) Financial analysis is helpful for investors to make investment decisions and for creditors to make credit policies; (3) Carrying out financial analysis is beneficial to tax authorities and other departments to strengthen tax collection and management and correct macro-control.

Proofreading answers: see pages 532 ~ 534 of the textbook.