Financial Health Check: Analyzing & Interpreting Financial Statements

Objective:

The objective of this project is to apply basic accounting principles by analyzing and

interpreting financial statements. You will gain a practical understanding of financial health

assessment through the examination of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow

statements.

Project Overview:

Select a Company: Choose a publicly traded company of your interest. Ensure that the

company's financial statements are readily available for analysis.

Collect Financial Statements: Obtain the company's latest annual reports or financial

statements. These documents are usually found on the company's official website or

financial databases.

Analyze Financial Statements: Conduct a thorough analysis of the income statement,

balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Interpret key financial ratios to assess the

company's financial health.

Prepare Presentation Slides: Create a visually appealing and informative presentation.

Include key findings, graphical representations, and comparisons to industry benchmarks,

if available.