Finance

"Analyze the following financial statements for [Company Name] from [Year] to [Year]: 1. Calculate and interpret key financial ratios: - Liquidity Ratios (Current Ratio, Quick Ratio) - Profitability Ratios (Gross Margin, Net Margin, ROA, ROE) - Leverage Ratios (Debt-to-Equity, Interest Coverage) - Efficiency Ratios (Inventory Turnover, Receivables Turnover) 2. Identify trends in revenue growth, expense categories, and profit margins. 3. Assess cash flow health (Operating/Investing/Financing activities). 4. Highlight any red flags or unusual items requiring investigation. 5. Compare to industry benchmarks [provide industry if known]. 6. Provide a summary assessment of financial health (Strong/Moderate/Weak). 7. Suggest 3-5 key questions management should address based on findings. 8. Format the analysis in a clear, professional report suitable for stakeholders."

"Create an investment recommendation report for [Company Name] (Ticker: [XXX]) covering: 1. Executive Summary (Key Recommendation: Buy/Hold/Sell with price target) 2. Company Overview (Business model, key products/services, competitive position) 3. Industry Analysis (Growth trends, competitive landscape, regulatory environment) 4. Financial Analysis (3-5 year trends in revenue, margins, cash flow, key ratios) 5. Valuation Analysis (DCF model inputs, comparable company multiples, sum-of-parts if applicable) 6. Investment Thesis (3-5 key reasons supporting recommendation) 7. Risk Factors (Top 3-5 risks to the investment thesis) 8. Catalysts (Upcoming events that could impact valuation) 9. Recommendation Summary with price target and time horizon 10. Appendices (Detailed financial models, sensitivity analysis, etc.) Use professional formatting with clear headings, bullet points for key findings, and charts/graphs where helpful. Maintain neutral, objective tone while supporting conclusions with data."

"Develop a comprehensive budget forecasting model for [Company/Department Name] for fiscal year [YYYY] including: 1. Revenue Projections: - By product/service line or business unit - Growth assumptions (historical trends, market conditions, new initiatives) - Seasonality factors if applicable 2. Expense Categories: - Fixed vs. variable costs - Personnel costs (headcount, salaries, benefits) - Operating expenses (marketing, R&D, facilities, etc.) - Capital expenditures 3. Assumptions Documentation: - Clearly state all key assumptions with rationale - Sensitivity analysis (best case/worst case scenarios) 4. Key Outputs: - Projected income statement - Cash flow projections - Break-even analysis - Key performance indicators 5. Formatting Requirements: - Clean, professional layout with consistent formatting - Formulas should be clearly visible and auditable - Summary dashboard with key metrics - Monthly/quarterly/annual views as appropriate 6. Include instructions for updating the model with actuals."