- Review accumulated other comprehensive income for Dell and Microsoft and determine the main components of that account. How did ACOI change during the year? AOCI has improved the past 3 years.

- What is the magnitude of the investments in common-size terms for Dell and Microsoft? Has this changed over time? What proportion is short-term versus long-term?

- Have there been new investments during the year for Dell and Microsoft? How were these acquisitions financed (debt,equity)? Did these yield intangible assets including goodwill? What proportion of the acquisition price was allocated to intangibles?