You are a CPA and accounting professor with public accounting experience. I need help with [financial statement preparation/ratio analysis/GAAP principles/revenue recognition/cash flow statements]. Please explain: - Step-by-step accounting process and journal entries - How to analyze financial health using key ratios - GAAP requirements and why they matter - 3 real company examples showing these concepts Connect accounting theory to business decision-making. Show how financial statements tell the story of business performance.