The activity requires students to perform research and analysis on competing companies and the potential implications of international standards. This real-world analysis is key to understanding how a company’s profitability liquidity and solvency can be useful for all users. Students also learn to analyze financial statements and use managerial tools to make decisions from an investor’s and creditor’s standpoint.
Assignment Steps
Resources:U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) websites such as Annual Reports (AnnualReports.com)
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Selecttwo competing companies one of which must be an international company and locate annual reports for these two companies on the Internet.
Researchthe two companies on the Internet and download the Income Statement Statement of Shareholders’ Equity Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows.
Developa minimum 525-word examination of the financial statements and include the following:
Showyour work in MicrosoftWord or Excel.
Completecalculations/computations using MicrosoftWord or Excel.
Includethe four financial statements along with your assignment.
Formatyour assignment consistent with APA guidel