BUS 591 Financial & Analysis (24 hours to complete two discussions)Liabilities and Financial Analysis (250-350 words)Discuss current liabilities and long-term liabilities. What are the differences be

BUS 591 Financial & Analysis (24 hours to complete two discussions)

Liabilities and Financial Analysis (250-350 words)

Discuss current liabilities and long-term liabilities.  What are the differences between the two?  Illustrate your understanding of liabilities, making sure to identify major types of current liabilities.

Colgate’s Annual Report (300-400 words)

Obtain a copy of Colgate’s annual report from the Ashford Online Library or from a valid academic source found elsewhere on the Internet.  Use this information to answer the following questions. If researching online, go to the Colgate company website (Links to an external site). (https://www.colgate.com/). Use the ratios discussed in Chapter 11 (dividend payout ratio and return on common stockholders’ equity) to evaluate Colgate’s dividend and earnings performance from a stockholder’s perspective. Your answer should illustrate understanding of dividend ratios and return on equity ratios, an analysis of financial statements.