Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide FIN/571 Version 9 Foundations of Corporate Finance University of phoenix school of business Individual Assignment: Finan

   

Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide

FIN/571 Version 9

 Foundations of Corporate Finance

University of phoenix school of business

Individual Assignment: Financial Ratio Analysis 

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of the financial statements used for corporate financial reporting and the key ratios used to make business decisions.

Resources Required

Microsoft® Excel®

    

Content

Met

Partially    Met

Not    Met

Comments:

 

Selected a Fortune 500 Company   from one of the following industries:

• Pharmaceutical
• Energy
• Retail
• Automotive
• Computer Hardware

 

Reviewed the balance sheet and income statement in the company’s 2015   Annual Report.

 

Calculated the following ratios   using Microsoft® Excel®:

• Current Ratio
• Quick Ratio
• Debt Equity Ratio
• Inventory Turnover Ratio
• Receivables Turnover Ratio
• Total Assets Turnover Ratio
• Profit Margin (Net Margin) Ratio
• Return on Assets Ratio

 

Analyzed in 1,050 words why each   ratio is important for financial decision making.

 

Total   Available

Total   Earned

 

5

#/5

    

Writing Guidelines

Met

Partially    Met

Not    Met

Comments:

 

The paper—including tables and   graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA   formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

 

Intellectual property is recognized   with in-text citations and a reference page.

 

Paragraph and sentence transitions   are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

 

Sentences are complete, clear, and   concise.

 

Rules of grammar and usage are   followed including spelling and punctuation.

 

Total   Available

Total   Earned

 

3

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Assignment Total

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8

#/8

 

Additional comments: