Focus of the Final Paper
Write a five-to seven-page financial statement analysis of a public company, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. In this analysis you will discuss the financial health of this company with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. Your paper should consist of the following sections: introduction, company overview, horizontal analysis, ratio analysis, final recommendation, and conclusions. Your paper needs to include a minimum of two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook as references.
Here is a breakdown of the sections within the body of the assignment:
Company Overview
Provide a brief overview of your company (one to two
paragraphs at most). What industry is it
in? What are its main products or services? Who
are its competitors?
Horizontal Analysis of Income Statement and Balance
Sheet
Prepare a three-year horizontal analysis of the income
statement and balance sheet of your selected company. Discuss
the importance and meaning of horizontal analysis. Discuss
both the positive and negative trends presented in your company.
Ratio Analysis
Calculate the current ratio, quick ratio, cash to current
liabilities ratio, over a two-year period. Discuss and
interpret the ratios that you calculated. Discuss potential
liquidity issues based on your calculations of the current and
quick ratios. Are there any factors that could be erroneously
influencing the results of the ratios? Discuss liquidity
issues of competitive companies within the same industry.
Recommendation
Based on your analysis would you recommend an individual
invest in this company? What strengths do you see? What
risks do you see? It is perfectly acceptable to state that
you would recommend avoiding this company as long as you provide
support for your position.
Writing the Final Paper
1. Must be five to seven double-spaced pages
in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the
following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph
that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with
critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms
your thesis.
6. Must document all sources in APA style,
as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
7. Must include a separate reference page,
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
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