Balance Sheet Analysis and Recommendation[WLOs: 1, 3, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 2 in the textbook, which explains the contents of balance sheets and gives you a foundation of knowledge for this assignment. Next, review the article, Reading a Balance Sheet. Also, you might want to review How to Read a 10-K before beginning.

Choose a publicly held corporation and find the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements in the most recent Form 10-K. The Form 10-K can be located by going to the home page of the U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionLinks to an external site. and locating the SEC EDGAR Database. Look under the Filings tab for EDGAR search tools. If you need help, try the tutorial, How Do I Use EDGAR?Links to an external site.

paper that reviews the current assets, accounts receivable, other current assets, equipment, property, current liabilities, long-term debt, and stockholders' equity of the company you chose. Based on your review, present a recommendation to a friend who is thinking about investing in the company. What are the strengths and weaknesses and what strategy would you recommend? Use and cite three credible and relevant resources (plus the textbook) in your evaluation and recommendation.

• Analyze a company's Balance Sheet and notes as found in the company's Form 10-K.
• Evaluate the company's strengths and weaknesses.
• Describe a strategy for investment.
• Use three credible and relevant resources (plus the textbook) to support recommendations.