1. Obtain the most recent annual report (Form 10-K) for two companies in the TECHNOLOGY industry. The reports should contain at least three years of income statement data and two years of balance sheet data. Choose one as your base company.

2. Analyze at least 3 (three) items on the income statement for your base company that would be important to an investor, and discuss whether your companys performance related to these items appeared to be improving, deteriorating, or remaining stable. Justify your answer.

3. Analyze at least 3 (three) items on the balance sheet for your base company that would be important to an investor, and discuss whether your companys performance related to these items appeared to be improving, deteriorating, or remaining stable. Justify your answer.

4. Compare your base companys financial statement with those of the second company in the TECHNOLOGY industry. If you were making a decision to invest in one of the two companies, which company would you choose? Why? (Note: your answer in this section must include some financial issues, but your answer need not be limited to a discussion of financial issues).