* Does Dell and Microsoft report non-GAAP earnings? What items do Dell and Microsoft exclude or include?

* Do Dell and Microsoft report similar one-time items? Do the items seem reasonable, or do we detect some self-serving disclosures?

* Use an online investment website to find key ratios for close competitors. Compare to Dell and Microsoft

* Does Dell and Microsoft have discontinued operations? If so, how will this impact future operations?

* Does Dell and Microsoft have any large customers that increase its credit risk?

* What did Dell and Microsoft record for bad debt expense? Compute the common size amount.