Discusion 1& 2
M2D1 Case Study Discussion: Walgreen Co.
Prior to discussion activity you should:
Read chapters 5 and 6
Review Module 2 power point slides link PPT
Watch Video: More on Balance Sheets and Equity: What happens to equity when the value of the assets increase or decrease [10.05 mins] (Links to an external site.)
Review: 2014 Walgreen Co. Form 10-K (Links to an external site.)
Please discuss the following:
Review the Balance sheet of the latest Walgreen Co. 10k Filing. Select two of the following questions to review/discuss:
Which current assets are the most significant? Explain your answer.
Which non-current assets are the most significant? Explain your answer.
Asset the level of debt and risk that Walgreen has by looking only at the balance sheet.
Evaluate the creditworthiness of Walgreen based on the balance sheet
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Evaluation
This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.
Video Link:
https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/core-finance/housing/home-equity-tutorial/v/more-on-balance-sheets-and-equity
2014 Walgreen Co Link: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104207/000010420714000104/form10k08312014.htm