Present, describe and illustrate the use of horizontal analyses. Form numerical examples to clarify your points. Form clear conclusions on the value gained from the analysis.

Research the topic of common size financial statements. Address the following:

Present, describe and illustrate the use of horizontal analyses. Form numerical examples to clarify your points. Form clear conclusions on the value gained from the analysis.
Present, describe and illustrate the use of vertical analyses. Form numerical examples using two comparative companies. Form clear conclusion on the value gained from the analysis.
Review the referenced paper by Melse (2008). Describe the research question being addressed. Discuss the methods used and the conclusions reached by the study.
Support your paper with a minimum of five (5) external resources In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.