Company key financial strengths and weaknesses

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Access the financial statements for the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) FOR 2013 AND 2014

Perform a vertical analysis of the income statement

Perform a vertical analysis of the balance sheet

Perform a horizontal analysis of the income statement

Perform a horizontal analysis of the balance sheet

Based on your analysis of the financial statements:

1. Summarize the company's key financial strengths and weaknesses;

2. Make three recommendations to the CEO for strengthening, maintaining or improving the company's financial position in the coming years.

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