Module 3: Financial Ratios Case Study
Module 3: Financial Ratios Case Study
In this module, we work through a Case Study comparing four different farms in order to learn about financial ratios, why they’re important, how to find them, and how to interpret the data. The documents you need to complete the Case Study can be found below.
- Module 3: Financial Ratios Case Study Presentation (PDF)
- Reference Material: Key Performance Indicators Worksheet (PDF)
Definitions and calculations to reference while learning about ratios. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should align with strategic goals of your business. Reference this as you’re completing the Case Study.
- Reference Material: Key Financial Ratios to Consider (PDF)
These are the suggested ratios for a business whose Chart of Accounts is organized. These metrics should act as a “performance dashboard” for your business. Reference this as you’re completing the Case Study.
- Exercise: Case Study of Four Farms (PDF)
This is the meat and potatoes of this module. Work through the questions asked about each farm.
- Reference Material: Overview of Four Farms (PDF)
Use this overview of all four farms from the Case Study to get a deeper and better look of their operation side-by-side. Use the definitions on the last page as a reminder of what information each Key Ratio is collecting.
- Module 3: Financial Ratios Case Study Presentation (PDF)
- Reference Material: Key Performance Indicators Worksheet (PDF)
Definitions and calculations to reference while learning about ratios. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) should align with strategic goals of your business. Reference this as you're completing the Case Study.
- Reference Material: Key Financial Ratios to Consider (PDF)
These are the suggested ratios for a business whose Chart of Accounts is organized. These metrics should act as a "performance dashboard" for your business. Reference this as you're completing the Case Study.
- Exercise: Case Study of Four Farms (PDF)
This is the meat and potatoes of this module. Work through the questions asked about each farm.
- Reference Material: Overview of Four Farms (PDF)
Use this overview of all four farms from the Case Study to get a deeper and better look of their operation side-by-side. Use the definitions on the last page as a reminder of what information each Key Ratio is collecting.