Financial Statement Analysis- Week 6 Final Paper..NO PLAGERISM!!!!!!!! I CHECK

FINAL PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

Class, the final paper is due this week and it accounts for 25% of your grade.  There are many instructions so make sure you complete all of them to maximize your points.  See the instructions below which include:

· “Must use at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the text.”

The sources and textbook will provide the scholarly support for the final paper and will give you material to apply with critical thought.  Paraphrase the support material into your own words to show you understand it.  Quotes should be short and explained as to how they can relate to the topics. 

  Most abstracts I get are not in the right format and do not contain the right information.  So, it is best not to do one unless required, and it is not required here.  It is not the same as an introductory paragraph with a thesis.   Also notice the requirement for the thesis at the beginning and end of the paper. 

Final Paper directions :

Prepare an eight- to ten-page fundamental financial analysis (excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and references page) that will cover each of the following broad areas based on the financial statements of your chosen company:

1. Provide a background of the firm, industry, economy, and outlook for the future.

2. Analyze the short term liquidity of the firm.

3. Analyze the operating efficiency of the firm.

4. Analyze the capital structure of the firm.

5. Analyze the profitability of the firm.

6. Conclude with recommendations for the future analysis of the company (trend analysis).

Writing the Final Paper The paper

· Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the  Ashford Writing Center(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. .

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

· Must use at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the text.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.