Financial Ratio Analysis
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of the financial statements used for corporate financial reporting and the key ratios used to make business decisions.
Assignment Steps
Selecta Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:
Pharmaceutical
Energy
Retail
Automotive
Computer Hardware
Reviewthe balance sheet and income statement in the company’s 2015 Annual Report.
Calculatethe following ratios using MicrosoftExcel:
Analyzein 1050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.
Submityour analysis as well as your calculations.
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Materials
Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide
Individual Assignment: Financial Ratio Analysis
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of the financial statements used for corporate financial reporting and the key ratios used to make business decisions.
Resources Required
Microsoft Excel
Content
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Comments:
Selected a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:
Reviewedthe balance sheet and income statement in the companys 2015 Annual Report.
Calculated the following ratios using Microsoft Excel:
Analyzed in 1050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.
Total Available
Total Earned
5
#/5
Writing Guidelines
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The paperincluding tables and graphs headings title page and reference pageis consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete clear and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
Total Available
Total Earned
3
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Assignment Total
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8
#/8
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