This document discusses the advantages of ratio analysis for managers. It lists 6 main advantages: 1. Ratio analysis is useful for financial position analysis as it reveals the financial position of a company, helping banks and investors make lending and investment decisions. 2. Ratios simplify and systematize accounting figures to make them more understandable. They highlight relationships between business segments. 3. Ratios are useful for assessing operational efficiency by evaluating liquidity, solvency, and profitability, helping management assess financial needs and capabilities. 4. Establishing ratio trends over years allows for forecasting, such as forecasting expenses as a percentage of sales. 5. Ratios can locate weak spots in a