I need the following 14 discussion questions answered in 150 word each. Please avoid plagiarized word and please provide references with each question
MODULE 1
DQ1
Assessment Description
Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. Explain in your own words what this expression means. Also, considering this definition of accounting, discuss how the knowledge of accounting will enhance your own career. Please give examples. Participate in follow-up discussion by adding additional information in support of or in disagreement with fellow students’ reasonings. Remember to use a professional tone.
DQ2
Assessment Description
In biblical times, livestock was the indicator of wealth and, in essence, was the currency that was traded. Therefore, Proverbs 27 warns that it is important to know the condition of your flock and to give careful attention to your herds because riches do not endure forever. Relate this concept to the importance of the financial statements in today’s business environment. Briefly describe each financial statement and examine how each helps a business to “know the condition of its flock.” Participate in follow-up discussion by comparing your interpretation of this verse to that of a classmate.
RESOURCES
Review “Beginners’ Guide to Financial Statement,” by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC, 2007), located on the SEC website. https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsbegfinstmtguidehtm.html
View “McGraw Hill SmartBook Orientation,” by Jacobson (2022), located on the YouTube website, for an introduction to using SmartBooks in this course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH0dsUJFtOc
MODULE 2
DQ1
Assessment Description
Ratios are simply the relationship of one number to another. We are looking at many ratios in this topic that give us an idea of how profitable, liquid or solvent, a company is. A ratio by itself tells only part of a story. It is important to see a trend as well. Pick two ratios that were discussed this week and explain what they tell us about the company. Additionally, discuss what a trend of these ratios will tell that a single ratio cannot. Participate in follow-up discussion by discussing your ratios in comparison to those of a classmate..
DQ2
Assessment Description
Define liquidity in your own words and discuss how you would evaluate the liquidity of a company. In your opinion, is it possible for a company to be too liquid? Give reasons for your rationale. Participate in follow-up discussion by adding additional information in support of or in disagreement with fellow classmates’ reasonings. Remember to use a professional tone.
MODULE 3
DQ1
Assessment Description
Debt tends to have a bad reputation and we are advised to try to stay out of debt. Debt or financial leverage, however, can be a good thing for a business. Explain how leverage can have both positive and negative effects, and give examples as to when a company should increase debt or avoid it to finance projects. Use the Wall Street Journal for additional research. Participate in follow-up discussion by adding additional elements or additional rationale to those of a classmate.
DQ2
Assessment Description
Briefly describe the four categories of financial ratios (liquidity, activity, profitability, and financial leverage). From an investor’s standpoint, which of these categories might be the most helpful? Explain your reasoning. Participate in follow-up discussion by critiquing your classmates’ posts and/or defending their challenges to your post.