Financial Statement Analysis and Firm Performance

Week 5: Signature Assignment: Financial Statement Analysis and Firm Performance– Individual Presentation

Content

70%

Points Earned

X/28

Prepare a 12 to 16 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes showing the details of a business you are interested in starting in a foreign country, and for which you need $300,000. The presentation should include the following information:

· Business name

· Executive summary

· Description of the foreign country

· Business description and structure

· Market and company analysis

· Marketing and sales operational plan

· How you plan to use the $300,000

· Financial statements forecast (3 years)

· Business health assessment - using the following ratios:

· Liquidity ratios

· Solvency ratios

· Asset management ratios

· Profitability ratios

· Market value ratios

Comments:

Organization and Development

15%

Points Earned

X/6

· The presentation is 12 to 16 slides.

· The presentation provides enough materials to be approximately 5 minutes in length.

· The presentation is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.

· The presentation uses visual and auditory aids appropriately and effectively.

· The presentation effectively incorporates design elements, such as font, color, headings, and spacing.

· The presentation is logical, flows, and reviews the major points.

Comments:

Mechanics and Format

15%

Points Earned

X/6

· The assignment file is presentable and functional; for example, the audio clips are audible, visual components are viewable, and links work appropriately.

· The speaker notes are detailed and have complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation. Students fully explain each slide as if they were giving an in-person presentation.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct throughout the presentation.

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and supporting references – at least two academic sources are utilized with one being the course textbook.

Comments:

Total Percent

100% (50% of total project)

Total Earned

X/40 (XX%)

Continued Comments:

Week 5: Signature Assignment: Financial Statement Analysis and Firm Performance– Individual Paper

Content

70%

Points Earned

X/28

U sing the template provided - calculate (using functional formulas), analyze, and briefly discuss the following scenarios on the Comparison sheet (3rd tab in the spreadsheet), including which one would you choose and why, and which financing option is best for your business:

· Investor #1 decided to loan you the $300,000, paying all of the interest (8% per year) and principal in one lump sum at the end of 5 years.

· Investor #2 offers you the $300,000, paying interest at the rate of 8% per year for 4 years and then a final payment of interest and principal at the end of the 5th year.

Discuss in discuss in a 600 word paper the challenges and risks you may face in starting a business in a foreign country including the following:

· Cultural, business, and political risks.

· How you plan to avoid operational, transaction, and translation exposure.

Comments:

Organization and Development

15%

Points Earned

X/6

· The paper is 600 words in length.

· The paper is clear and organized; major points are supported by details, examples, or analysis.

· The tone aligns with the assignment’s purpose and is geared towards the appropriate audience.

· The paper provides relevant background on the topic.

· The paper is logical, flows, and reviews the major objectives required.

Comments:

Mechanics and Format

15%

Points Earned

X/6

· The assignment file is presentable, functional, and named properly.

· Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.

· The paper, including the title page, reference page, and tables, is consistent with APA guidelines.

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and supporting references – at least two academic sources are utilized with one being the course textbook.

Comments:

Total Percent

(50% of total project)

Total Project Grading

Total Earned

X/40 (XX%)

X/80 (XX%)

Additional Comments: