EA9-A1 Perform a Financial Statement Analysis for Legal Services Co.
In this exercise, you will perform a financial statement analysis for Legal Services Co. You will perform horizontal/vertical analyses and create charts to highlight key information from these analyses. You will also calculate financial ratios and insert cell comments. Access the proper file.
- Using Project Grader: Download EA9-A1-FSA-eStart.
- Not using Project Grader: Open EA9-A1-FSA.
Horizontal Analysis Tab
- Range K8:K17: Create formulas to calculate the dollar change where appropriate. (PG-1a)
- Range M8:M17: Create formulas to calculate the percent change where appropriate. (PG-1b)
Create an embedded Clustered Column chart. (PG-2)
- Based on: Percent change in each asset account
- Position: To the right of and top-aligned with the balance sheet
- Chart Title: Enter an appropriate name, centered above the column chart.
- Resize the chart so all elements are logically displayed.
- Change the chart type to Clustered Bar and remove gridlines.
Vertical Analysis Tab
Columns K–L: Create formulas to complete a vertical analysis on the income statement for 2028 and 2027. (PG-3)
Create a Clustered Column Chart. (PG-4)
- Placement: On its own tab named: Expense Chart – 2028
- Based on: 2028 expense account percentages and including the Total Expenses and Net Income cells
Chart Title: Enter an appropriate name, centered above the column chart.
Change the chart type to 3-D Pie. (PG-5)
- Filter out: Total Expenses (PG-5a)
- Layout and style: Layout 2, Style 3 (PG-5b)
- Legend: Display it to the right of the 3-D Pie chart. (PG-5c)
- Data labels: Display Percentages, two decimals; Best Fit (PG-5d)
- Y-axis: Rotate to 40 degrees. (PG-5e)
- Chart title background: Solid, standard yellow fill (PG-5f)
- Explode the largest pie slice. (PG-5g)
Display Column Sparklines to the right of each revenue and expense account (hint: column N; based on percentages; exclude totals) in the income statement and adjust the border around the income statement to include them. (PG-6a) Use the header Sparkline Trends and make its formatting consistent with that of the adjacent headers. (PG-6b)
Calculate
s and Insert Cell Comments
You will create a new worksheet on which to calculate the ratios, some of the data for which is shown here:
2026 | 2025 | 2024 | |
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Quick Ratio | 3.72 | 4.51 | 3.90 |
Debt Ratio | 0.072 | 0.061 | 0.052 |
Profit Margin | 0.342 | 0.294 | 0.206 |
Worksheet tab name: Financial Ratios (PG-7)
Location | What to Enter/Do |
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Column A | Width: 14 (PG-8a) |
Range B1:F1 | In order, no commas: 2028, 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024 (PG-8b) |
Range A2:A4 | In order, no commas: Quick Ratio, Debt Ratio, Profit Margin (PG-8c) |
Range B2:C4 | Formulas to calculate ratios for 2028 and 2027 (PG-8d) |
Range D2:F4 | Enter the provided ratios (PG-8e) |
Range G2:G4 | Line Sparklines that display all five years of ratio data (PG-8f) |
Formatting:
- Range B1:F1: Bottom Border, Bold formatting, Center (horizontal) alignment (PG-9a)
- Range A2:A4: Bold formatting (PG-9a)
- All quick and debt ratios: Comma Style (PG-9b)
- All debt ratios: Show three decimal places (PG-9b)
- All profit margins: Percent Style, one decimal (PG-9b)
After inputting and formatting the data:
- Insert comments in the cells for the largest debt ratio and the smallest profit margin to indicate that further investigation is required. Respond to the comment for the smallest profit margin, indicating client attrition led to the reduced earnings for the year. Make sure the response is distinct from the original comment. (PG-10a)
- Embed a Line chart below the ratio data that displays the profit margin trend over the fiveyear period. Make sure to include an appropriate chart title! (PG-10b)
Save and close the file.
EA9-A2 Perform a Financial Statement Analysis for Water Feature Designers Inc. In this exercise, you will perform a financial statement analysis for Water Feature Designers Inc. You will perform horizontal/vertical analyses and create charts to highlight key information from these analyses. You will also calculate financial ratios and insert cell comments.Access the proper file.Using Project Grader: Download EA9-A2-FSA-eStart.Not using Project Grader: Open EA9-A2-FSA.Horizontal Analysis TabRange K8:K21: Create formulas to calculate the dollar change where appropriate. (PG-1a)Range M8:M21: Create formulas to calculate the percent change where appropriate. (PG-1b)Create an embedded Clustered Column chart. (PG-2)Based on: Percent change in each expense accountPosition: To the right of and top-aligned with the income statementChart Title: Enter an appropriate name, centered above the column chart.Resize the chart as necessary so all elements are logically displayed.Change the chart type to Clustered Bar and remove gridlines.Vertical Analysis TabColumns K–L: Create formulas to complete a vertical analysis on the balance sheet for 2028 and 2027. (PG-3)Create a Clustered Column Chart. (PG-4)Placement: On its own tab named Asset Chart – 2028Based on: 2028 asset account percentages and including the Total Assets cellChart Title: Enter an appropriate name, centered above the column chart.Change the chart type to 3-D Pie. (PG-5)Filter out: Total Assets and Land (PG-5a)Layout and style: Layout 6, Style 7 (PG-5b)Legend: Display it at bottom. (PG-5c)Data labels: Outside End; display Percentages, two decimals (PG-5d)Y-axis: Rotate to 50 degrees. (PG-5e)Chart title background: Solid, standard blue fill (PG-5f)Explode the smallest pie slice. (PG-5g)Display Column Sparklines to the right of each asset, liability, and owner’s equity account (hint: column N; based on percentages; exclude totals) on the balance sheet and adjust the border around the balance sheet to include them. (PG-6a) Use the header Sparkline Trends and make its formatting consistent with that of the adjacent headers. (PG-6b)Calculate Ratios and Insert Cell CommentsYou will create a new worksheet on which to calculate the ratios, some of the data for which is shown here:Ratio20262025Current Ratio7.623.45Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.170.28Profit Margin0.1860.292Worksheet tab name: Financial Ratios (PG-7)LocationWhat to Enter/DoColumn AWidth: 20 (PG-8a)Range B1:F1In order, no commas: 2028, 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024 (PG-8b)Range A2:A4In order, no commas: Current Ratio, Debt-to-Equity Ratio, Profit Margin (PG-8c)Range B2:C4Formulas to calculate ratios for 2028 and 2027 (PG-8d)Range D2:F4 Enter the provided ratios (PG-8e)Range G2:G4Line Sparklines that display all five years of ratio data (PG-8f)Formatting:Range B1:F1: Bottom Border, Bold formatting, Center (horizontal) alignment (PG-9a)Range A2:A4: Bold formatting (PG-9a)All current and debit-to-equity ratios: Comma Style (PG-9b)All profit margins: Percent Style, one decimal (PG-9b)After inputting and formatting the data:Insert comments in the cells for the largest profit margin and the smallest debt-to-equity ratio to indicate that further investigation is required. Respond to the comment for the largest profit margin, indicating that a single, large client led to inflated earnings for the year. Make sure the response is distinct from the original comment. (PG-10a)Embed a Line chart below the ratio data that displays the current ratio trend over the fiveyear period. Make sure to use an appropriate chart title! (PG-10b)Save and close the file.Using Project Grader: Save the file as EA9-A2-FSA-eSubmission and attach it to the assignment you submit for grading.Not using Project Grader: Submit the file per your instructor’s guidelines. Legal Services Co.
Comparative Balance Sheet
December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028
Assets:
Cash
Petty Cash
Supplies
Land
Total Assets
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
Owner’s Equity:
Jean Evans, Capital
Total Liabilities & Owner’s Equity
2028
2027
$ 33,000.00
1,250.00
7,400.00
50,000.00
$ 91,650.00
$ 24,300.00
1,250.00
6,500.00
50,000.00
$ 82,050.00
3,600.00
4,700.00
88,050.00
$ 91,650.00
77,350.00
$ 82,050.00
Dollar
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Percent
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Common-Size Income Statement
For the Years Ended December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028
2028 Dollar 2027 Dollar
Amount
Amount
Revenues:
Service Revenue
Expenses:
Wages Expense
Insurance Expense
Advertising Expense
Maintenance Expense
Computer Expense
Supplies Expense
Total Expenses
Net Income
$
351,800
114,500
31,300
102,800
32,300
4,360
3,250
288,510
63,290
$
394,200
107,600
30,300
98,500
18,600
12,400
3,600
271,000
123,200
2028
2027
Percentage Percentage
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Comparative Income Statement
For the Years Ended December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028
2028
Revenues:
Service Revenue
Interest Revenue
Total Revenue
Expenses:
Supplies Expense
Rent Expense
Salaries Expense
Utilities Expense
Insurance Expense
Auto Expense
Computer Expense
Repair & Maintenance Expense
Total Expenses
Net Income
$
$
247,600
1,520
249,120
74,600
60,000
45,300
3,800
3,250
2,900
1,140
800
191,790
57,330
2027
$
$
286,300
1,600
287,900
101,800
60,000
51,200
7,500
3,670
2,080
1,800
410
228,460
59,440
Dollar
Change
Percent
Change
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Common-Size Balance Sheet
December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2028
Assets:
Cash
Notes Receivable (Short-Term)
Supplies
Land
Total Assets
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
Owner’s Equity:
Arnold McBride, Capital
Total Liabilities & Owner’s Equity
2028 Dollar
Amount
2027 Dollar
Amount
$
$
428,000
18,700
4,670
51,400
502,770
443,200
23,200
400
51,400
518,200
31,000
57,300
471,770
502,770
460,900
518,200
2028
2027
Percentage Percentage
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