Learn financial statement analysis techniques, including horizontal, vertical, and ratio analysis, to assess company ...

Key Takeaways Capital structure refers to a company's mix of capital—its particular combination of debt and equity. Equity is a company's common and preferred stock—plus its retained earnings.

Cash flow analysis can help you get a feel for whether your business can handle its obligations with ease.

Michael Luca is a professor of business administration and the director of the Technology and Society Initiative at Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School.