Complete OA Study Guide 2026 Western Governors University
WGU Financial Management 1
Complete OA Study Guide
Covers all major domains: Financial Statements · DuPont · Working Capital · Trade Credit · AFN ·
Cash Budgeting · Capital Budgeting · WACC · Capital Structure · Dividends
DOMAIN 1: Financial Statements & Analysis
Key Financial Statements
Statement What It Shows Time Frame
Income Statement Revenues, expenses, net income Over a period
Balance Sheet Assets, liabilities, equity Point in time
Cash Flow Statement Operating, investing, financing flows Over a period
Statement of Retained Earnings Changes in retained earnings Over a period
Key Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities
, Profitability Ratios
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Sales
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
ROE = Net Income / Equity
Efficiency Ratios
Asset Turnover = Sales / Total Assets
Inventory Turnover = COGS / Average Inventory
AR Turnover = Sales / Average AR
AP Turnover = COGS / Average AP