What types of structures are the most useful for what types of companies? What can you tell about a companys capital structure by looking at its financial statements?

• The capital structure might vary from entity to entity depending upon its needs and goals. In your opinion, what are some of the factors that might influence how a company will build its capital structure? Are some factors more important than others?
• What effect does the size of an organization have on its capital structure? Consider a large corporation such as Microsoft, compared to a small manufacturing company with a few employees. Do you think the capital structure might be different? Explain.
• What differences have you identified in the capital structures of the two companies that you selected?
• What factors do you think a company should consider in deciding what classes of stock it should issue?