- Assess Dell and Microsoft companys restructuring plans. How many years will it take to fully execute the plan? What additional expenditures are required?

- Does Dell and Microsoft have treasury stock? Read the MD&A and the footnotes to determine the main reason for holding treasury stock. Assess the treasury stock transactions during the year. How much was spent and/or received? What did the company do with the proceeds? Compare the average price paid for treasury shares to the current stock price.

- Compute the market capitalization of the Dell and Microsoft and compare to the book value of equity. Find an online source for the average market-to-book ratio for the industry and see where the firms fit. Follow up on anything unusual.