The document discusses ratio analysis, which involves determining the quantitative relationship between items in financial statements. It defines different types of ratios like liquidity, leverage, activity, and profitability ratios. Specific ratios discussed include current ratio, quick ratio, debt-equity ratio, debt-to-total funds ratio, proprietary ratio, and fixed assets to proprietor's funds ratio. Advantages of ratio analysis include aiding analysis, comparative studies, locating weaknesses, and forecasting. Limitations include inability to compare firms with different accounting policies and ratios being impacted by inflation.