Compare Apple vs Microsoft over the last 4 years in finances using any accurate websites in finances (like Yahoo) and then answer the following questions:

What did you notice? What company has a better grasp on expenses? What company has a higher/lower % of debt-equity to total assets. What do you think that this analysis is used for?

Analyze the performance of each firm versus the industry and comment on any trends in each individual firms performance. Identify any strengths or weaknesses you find in each firm.

Examine the market-to-book ratios you calculated for each firm. Which, if either, of the two firms can be considered growth firm and which, if either, can be considered value firm?