An example of a natural experiment occurred in Helena, Montana during the six-month period from June 2002 to December 2002 when a smoking ban was in effect in all public spaces in Helena including bars and restaurants.
A master's degree in finance can be earned in one to two years or less after completing a bachelor's program. Doctorate programs with a focus on finance take approximately four to six years to complete and require at least a bachelor's degree--though a master's degree is a more common requirement.
There are a number of techniques you can use to perform financial statement analysis for your business firm, depending on what you are trying to find out. The financial statements you want to use in your analysis is the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. First, you need to know how to prepare the financial statements. After learning preparation, financial analysis comes next. Here are some techniques to use to analyze your financial statements: