FIN 571 Individual Assignment: Financial Ratio Analysis

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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®

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Comments:

Selected a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Energy
  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Computer Hardware

Reviewed the balance sheet and income statement in the company’s 2015 Annual Report.

Calculated the following ratios using Microsoft® Excel®:

  • Current Ratio
  • Quick Ratio
  • Debt Equity Ratio
  • Inventory Turnover Ratio
  • Receivables Turnover Ratio
  • Total Assets Turnover Ratio
  • Profit Margin (Net Margin) Ratio
  • Return on Assets Ratio

Analyzed in 1,050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.

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5

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Writing Guidelines

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The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is 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.

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3

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Assignment Total

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8

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-Contrast the structure and use of various financial statements.

-Calculate and interpret key financial ratios.

– Interpret a company’s financial results against historical data and industry benchmarks
 
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