PAPER ON ACCOUNTING / FINANCE

MUST READ INCOME STATEMENT, CASH FLOWS AND BALANCE SHEET OF A PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY!

NVDA is the ticker symbol

The Final Paper will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock. Research NVIDIA SYMBOL - NVDA

The completed report should include:

• An introduction to the company, including background information.
• A complete nd thorough financial statement review.
• Pro Forma financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the next fiscal year, assuming a 10 percent growth rate in sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for the next year.
• Complete ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories:
• Liquidity
• Financial leverage
• Asset management
• Profitability
• Market value
• Debt
• Per-Share
• Measures of relative value (P/E, P/B)
• Activity
• Cash Flow
• A calculation of Return on Equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.
• Assessment of management performance by calculating Economic Value Added (EVA).
• A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from this company.
• Evaluate the financial risks associated with operating internationally.If your chosen company does not operate internationally, evaluate what the financial risks could be if they were to expand internationally.

The paper

• Must be eight to ten double- spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
• Title of paper
• Student's name
• Course name and number
• Instructor's name
• Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least five scholarly sources, such as the textbook, industry reports, and articles
• Must document all sources in APA style
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

Distinguished -Provides a comprehensive introduction to the company (including background information) with a thorough financial statement review and pro forma financial statements for the next fiscal year. The review and pro forma financial statements are supported with accurate calculations.

Distinguished - Includes a comprehensive ratio analysis and calculates the ROE using the DuPont system. Each ratio analysis and the ROE calculation are accurate and complete.

Distinguished - Comprehensively assesses management performance by accurately calculating the EVA.

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive synopsis of the findings, including recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase the company's stock.

Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive evaluation of the financial risks associated with operating internationally or the financial risks could be if they were to expand internationally.