Researchonline and find 2different publicly tradedCompanies(on the NYSE or NASDAQ)insimilar industries. Review the2 most recent10-K Annual Filings

for each Company,andcalculate thefollowing ratios (from Page 737in textbook)for each Companyforthe last3 years:

1.Current Ratio

2.Accounts Receivable Turnover

3.Debt-to-Equity Ratio

4.Return on Total Assets

5.Basic Earnings per Share

Then read the notes tothe financial statementsfor both companies for the most recentyearand come up with three: facts, interesting ideas, accounting notions, unique tidbits ofinformation, or important detailsandanswering the following questions:

1.What did you learn from the footnotes?

2.How did the footnote information helpyour understanding of the financial statements?

3.Would you invest in one of these companies? Which one and why?

Include the 10-K data that you used along with your ratio calculations and answers to the abovequestion.