Select a publicity traded company whose stock is traded on a United States stock exchanged and obtain the most current annual report about the company you have selected. Prepare a financial analyst report. The general format of the report. The general format of the should include, but is not limited to, the following: Introduction = 3/4 to 1 page This should basically the company, their products, their strengths, their weakness, and other general information. Accounting methods and principles used Summary of significant According Principles Identify and describe at least four the different according methods used for such things as method of depreciation, inventory valuation, revenue recognition, retirement obligations receivables, leave obligations, and contingent liabilities. Financial Statement Analysis Identify th major components of the company's -Assets: Current, Non-current, Investments, Total Assets -Liabilities - Current vs Non-current -Description of ownership including but not limited to an explanation of accounts in stockholder's equity (stock, retained earnings, paid-in-capital, treasury stock, etc), types of stock authorized and issues and Treasury Stock, if any -net Income -Identify the primary source of income -Identify the highest dollar value expenses account -Changes in cash Cash Flow (operating, financing, investing, net change to cash) Financial Evaluation: Evaluate your through ratio and comparison analysis Calculate working capital, current ratio, and at least two more ratios. Prepare a horizontal analysis and a vertical analysis of both the balance sheet and income statement. Comment on the financial outlook, strength, and liquidity position of your company. Describe the results of the independent Auditors Report and what their opinion means. Conclusion In one or two, describe your opinion of your company. Is the company in a strong financial or liquid position? Are they competitive? Are they growing? Are they preparing for the future? Would this company be a good stock investment? Do you have any concerns about particular aspects of this company? As you prepare your report, keep in mind that any new or unsimiler accounts or accounting method should be defined and/or described. Your report should be no more than 4 or 5 typed (double spaced) pages excluding pages for your horizontal analysis and vertical analysis using a 12 point times New Roman font. Your margins should be 1 inch with exception of your top margin on you find page. Your top margin for your first page should be 2 inches. I f you use any references other than your company's annual report, you must have a references page with a top margin of 2 inches. Your report should also include a title page. Lastly, you need to submit copy of the annual report that you used to prepare your report, If your annual report is not included, 50 points will be deducted from your report grade. Proof your work carefully, points will also be deducted for grammatical errors, spelling errors and formatting errors. Select a publicity traded company whose stock is traded on a United States stock exchanged and obtain the most current annual report about the company you have selected. Prepare a financial analyst report. The general format of the report. The general format of the should include, but is not limited to, the following: Introduction = 3/4 to 1 page This should basically the company, their products, their strengths, their weakness, and other general information. Accounting methods and principles used Summary of significant According Principles Identify and describe at least four the different according methods used for such things as method of depreciation, inventory valuation, revenue recognition, retirement obligations receivables, leave obligations, and contingent liabilities. Financial Statement Analysis Identify th major components of the company's -Assets: Current, Non-current, Investments, Total Assets -Liabilities - Current vs Non-current -Description of ownership including but not limited to an explanation of accounts in stockholder's equity (stock, retained earnings, paid-in-capital, treasury stock, etc), types of stock authorized and issues and Treasury Stock, if any -net Income -Identify the primary source of income -Identify the highest dollar value expenses account -Changes in cash Cash Flow (operating, financing, investing, net change to cash) Financial Evaluation: Evaluate your through ratio and comparison analysis Calculate working capital, current ratio, and at least two more ratios. Prepare a horizontal analysis and a vertical analysis of both the balance sheet and income statement. Comment on the financial outlook, strength, and liquidity position of your company. Describe the results of the independent Auditors Report and what their opinion means. Conclusion In one or two, describe your opinion of your company. Is the company in a strong financial or liquid position? Are they competitive? Are they growing? Are they preparing for the future? Would this company be a good stock investment? Do you have any concerns about particular aspects of this company? As you prepare your report, keep in mind that any new or unsimiler accounts or accounting method should be defined and/or described. Your report should be no more than 4 or 5 typed (double spaced) pages excluding pages for your horizontal analysis and vertical analysis using a 12 point times New Roman font. Your margins should be 1 inch with exception of your top margin on you find page. Your top margin for your first page should be 2 inches. I f you use any references other than your company's annual report, you must have a references page with a top margin of 2 inches. Your report should also include a title page. Lastly, you need to submit copy of the annual report that you used to prepare your report, If your annual report is not included, 50 points will be deducted from your report grade. Proof your work carefully, points will also be deducted for grammatical errors, spelling errors and formatting errors
