Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off short-term debts, including the current ratio, quick ratio, and absolute liquidity ratio. The current ratio compares current assets to current liabilities, while the quick ratio excludes inventory and accounts receivable from current assets. The absolute liquidity ratio calculates net worth by comparing absolute liquid assets to current liabilities. Profitability ratios assess earnings relative to sales, assets, and equity, such as gross profit margin, net profit margin, cash profit ratio, and return on total assets. Cost accounting uses predetermined costs to set prices scientifically, provides detailed cost information, and focuses on production transactions, whereas financial accounting records historical costs of all transactions.