Objective: The objective of this assignment is to provide accounting students with hands- on experience in analyzing financial statements and calculating various key financial ratios. By selecting a company of their choice, students will gain insights into the company's financial health and performance. Instructions: 1. Choose a publicly traded company: Select a company of your interest that is publicly traded on a stock exchange. Ensure that the company's financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement) are publicly available. 2. Collect Financial Statements: Obtain the latest annual financial statements of the chosen company. You can usually find these documents on the company's official website or financial databases such as SEC EDGAR, Bloomberg, or other financial news platforms. 3. Calculate the following ratios: a) Liquidity Ratios: Current Ratio Quick Ratio b) Solvency Ratios: Interest Coverage Ratio Debt to Asset Ratio Equity Ratio Debt to Equity Ratio c) Profitability Ratios: Gross Profit Margin Operating Profit Margin Net Profit Margin Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Investment (ROI) 4. Provide a brief company overview: Include a brief introduction to the company, its industry, and any relevant information about its operations. 5. Interpret the ratios: Analyze and interpret the calculated ratios. Discuss the significance of each ratio and what it reveals about the company's financial performance, liquidity, solvency, and profitability. 6. Compare with industry benchmarks: Compare the calculated ratios with industry benchmarks or competitors' ratios to evaluate the company's performance relative to its peers. 7. Draw conclusions: Based on your analysis, draw conclusions about the financial health and performance of the chosen company. 8. Prepare a report: Present your findings in a well-organized report. Include tables, charts, and graphs to enhance clarity and support your analysis. The report should have the following sections: O O O O O O Introduction Company Overview Ratio Calculations Ratio Interpretations Industry Comparison Conclusion