Here are the instructions for my unit essay in Principles of Accounting II,

You will conduct a financial analysis of the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.

You should consist of the components listed below.

• Provide a company overview for both companies,
• Include a comparison of three accounting methods (i.e., receivables, depreciation, and inventory valuation
• Provide four ratio calculations (i.e., one ratio each for liquidity, solvency, profitability, and market) as well as an analysis,

• Include your recommendations and conclusions

What does it mean when it asks about a comparison of three accounting methods? how does that correlate to receivables, depreciation, and inventory valuation? Thank you