Résumé:
This study aimed to highlight the importance of financial analysis and its role in evaluating
financial performance by using the method of analyzing change, trend and method of
financial ratios to obtain indicators that help in evaluating financial performance to help
users of financial statements in making rational decisions. Within this framework, the
researcher tested the following hypotheses:
* Financial statements represent an adequate source of data used to conduct financial
analysis.
* Financial analysis lists help in a significant way in evaluating financial performance for
rational decision-making.
To test these hypotheses, the researcher analyzed the financial statements of the
Sudanese Company for Communications Ltd. for the period from the year 2000-2004,
using the method of directional analysis and the method of financial ratios. The researcher
also conducted an interview with the company's account official. The study reached a
number of results, the most important of which are: The different financial reports
complement each other and are considered one of the most important sources that are
used to conduct the financial analysis process for the purpose of helping users of these lists
in making rational decisions.
The financial statements, despite their importance, are historical, so this must be taken into
account when extracting the financial ratios on which the financial analysis of the
company is based. Financial analysis helps users to know and predict the financial
performance of companies and contribute to rational decision-making.
Among the most important recommendations of this study:
* The necessity to provide the financial statements to all beneficiaries in a timely manner
so that they can use them for financial analysis purposes.
* The need to extract quarterly audited financial statements to reduce the risk of relying on
historical financial statements for a full year