BUSINESS RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
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AccountingandFinanceResearchWorkSheet3v1.docxACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH WORKSHEET - Worth 50 points
Use the following table to document your research. Be sure the table is neat and professional. Watch your spacing and do not separate headings from content. If you have problems using this table, you may create your own.
Go to http://finance.yahoo.com. You will find financial statements at the bottom of the left-hand tool bar. Be sure to click Annual Data Link at top of each financial statement. You may also use www.google.com or your company’s website to research your assignment.
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Balance Sheet
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Define each of the terms to the left: |
Most Current Year Amount |
Previous Year Amount |
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Total Current Assets
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Total Assets
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Total Current Liabilities
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Total Liabilities
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Total Stockholder Equity
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Define.
What line items are included in SH Equity
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Income Statement |
Define each of the terms to the left: |
Most Current Year Amount |
Previous Year Amount |
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Total Revenue
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Gross Profit
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Operating Income or Loss
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Net Income/ Profit or Loss
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How does operating income/loss differ from net income/profit or loss?
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Cash Flow Statement |
Define each of the following terms: |
Most Current Year Amount |
Previous Year Amount |
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Change in Cash &Cash Equivalents
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Look at the Cash Flow Statement and figure out what the change in cash & cash equivalents means.
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Financial Management – Equity Financing & Ratios
On the Summary page, you will find information on you company’s equity financing activity.
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STOC |
Info about Your Company |
Info on your Competitor |
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Stock Exchange & Stock Symbol
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Stock Exchange:
Stock Symbol: |
Stock Exchange:
Stock Symbol: |
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Last Trade Stock Price
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Five-year Graph
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Click on the five-year graph on the right. What year did your company have its highest stock price? _________ Amount? _________
What year did your company have its lowest stock price? _________ Amount? _________
Do you think your company’s stock is trending up or down? Explain.
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Click on the five-year graph on the right. What year did your competitor have its highest stock price? _________ Amount? _________
What year did your competitor have its lowest stock price? _________ Amount? _________
Do you think your competitor’s stock is trending up or down? Explain.
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52-week Range
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What does the 52-week range indicate?
52-week Range: |
What does the 52-week range indicate?
52-week Range: |
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Earnings per Share (EPS)
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Define term Earnings per share:
Current EPS:
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Competitor’s Current EPS:
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Profit Margin
Now click on “Key Statistics” on the left-hand tool bar.
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Define term Profit Margin:
Current Profit Margin:
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Competitor’s Current Profit Margin:
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Total Debt/Equity
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Define term Debt/Equity
Current D/E:
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Competitor’s Current D/E:
Which company has the strongest D/E ratio as defined as having the best ability to pay off its long-term debt?
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Current Ratio
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Define term Current Ratio
Current Ratio:
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Competitor’s Current Ratio:
Which company has the strongest Current Ratio as defined as having the best ability to pay off its short-term debt?
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Headlines
On the summary page, you will find an area titled “Headlines” there may be articles about your company posted here. You may need to do a Google search for information. Read two current articles (within the past 6 months) pertaining to your company and take notes on key points.
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Title of Article: |
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Key Points (provide at least 3-4): 1.
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Title of Article: |
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Key Points (provide at least 3-4):
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Investment Opportunity? – |
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Based on your financial research, do you think your company would be a good investment opportunity? State your position and then give three reasons and evidence that defend your position. Position:
Reason and evidence that defends your position: 1.
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List References using APA Reference Page format - |
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Include all resources you used to develop this worksheet here – use APA Reference Page Formatting.
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Professionalism and format – |
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Table looks neat and professional. Spacing is accurate and in appropriate relationship to text. No excessive white space and headings and text are on same page. |
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Total Points |
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