For this assignment, due in Module Four, you will submit both a horizontal and vertical analysis of Starbucks? accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debtfinancing. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal and any vertical changes in Starbucks? accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debt financingbalances over time. Be sure also to discuss how Starbucks? methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables, purchase of fixedassets, and methods of debt financing impact the recording process and presentation of financial statements (Critical Element II). In other words, what are thiscompany?s methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables? What types of fixed assets are acquired, and what methods arepreferred for debt financing? How do those affect how financial information is communicate. Please see attached document

MBA 503 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric For this assignment, due in Module Four, you will submit both a horizontal and vertical analysis of Starbucks' accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debt financing. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal and any vertical changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debt financing balances over time. Be sure also to discuss how Starbucks' methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables, purchase of fixed assets, and methods of debt financing impact the recording process and presentation of financial statements (Critical Element II). In other words, what are this company's methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables? What types of fixed assets are acquired, and what methods are preferred for debt financing? How do those affect how financial information is communicated? Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: II. Horizontal and Vertical Analysis: In this section, you will conduct horizontal and vertical analyses for the balance sheet and income statement accounts and report any significant observations for a two-year period. You should include a table of your calculations as an appendix to your analysis. Include all calculations in an Excel document. Specifically discuss the following categories: A. Accounts Receivable: 1. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time. 2. Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time. 3. Analyze how Starbucks' methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and presentation of financial statements. In other words, what are this company's methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables, and how do those affect how financial information is communicated? B. Asset Acquisition, Depreciation, and Amortization: 1. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time. 2. Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time. 3. Analyze Starbucks' methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization, including asset categorization. How do these methods affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows? C. Debt Financing 1. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time. 2. Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time. 3. Analyze Starbucks' method of debt financing. In your analysis, you should address both current and long-term liabilities, including the issuance of bonds. Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Milestone One should adhere to the following formatting requirements: 2-3 pages (not including cover page or appendix), doublespaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font and the most current guidelines for APA formatting. Include all calculations in an Excel document. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions. Critical Elements Analysis: Accounts: Horizontal Proficient (100%) Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time Analysis: Accounts: Vertical Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time Analysis: Accounts: Methods Analyzes how Starbucks' methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and financial statement presentation Analysis: Asset: Horizontal Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time Analysis: Asset: Vertical Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time Needs Improvement (75%) Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Analyzes how Starbucks' methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and financial statement presentation, but with gaps in logic or detail Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Not Evident (0%) Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time Value 10 Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' accounts receivable balances over time 10 Does not analyze how Starbucks' methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and financial statement presentation Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time 10 Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time 10 10 Analysis: Asset: Methods Analyzes Starbucks' methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization for how they affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows Analysis: Debt: Horizontal Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time Analysis: Debt: Vertical Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time Analysis: Debt: Method Analyzes Starbucks' method of debt financing, addressing current and long-term liabilities and the issuance of bonds Articulation of Response Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Analyzes Starbucks' methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization for how they affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, but with gaps in logic or detail Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Analyzes Starbucks' method of debt financing, addressing current and long-term liabilities and the issuance of bonds, but with gaps in logic or detail Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main idea Does not analyze Starbucks' methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization for how they affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows 10 Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time 10 Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks' short- and long-term debt over time 10 Does not analyze Starbucks' method of debt financing, addressing current and long-term liabilities and the issuance of bonds 10 Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Total 100%