wk104

Prompt:

Managers within the firm, as well as the firm’s owners and lenders, keep track of the firm’s performance by reviewing its financial statements:

• income statement
• balance sheet
• statement of cash flows

PART 1:

In 675-700 words (not including title page or references) and in an APA7 formatted  with an Introduction and Conclusion, explain the following questions. Do not include the questions verbatim in your responses or as headings. Use the template provided.

• What is the purpose of the income statement? Identify and describe the major types of expenses that are shown on the typical income statement.
• What is the purpose of the balance sheet? Identify and describe the major types of assets and the claims of creditors and owners shown on the typical balance sheet.
• What are the three different accounts that comprise the owners’ equity (also known as stockholders' equity) section on a typical corporate balance sheet? Describe each account.
• What is a statement of cash flows? Describe the three standard sections contained in a statement of cash flows.

PART 2:

Complete both the balance sheet and income statement exercise tabs in this Excel file and submit it as a file. 

TIP: This entire excel exercise is add, multiply, or subtract. Look at it as a math puzzle.

Submission Instructions:

• Please name your Assignment files as LastnameFirstinitial-BUSN604 Week# 
• Submit your Assignment by 11:59 PM ET, Day 7 (Sunday).
• Part 1: 
  • A Word document (docx, not pdf or pages format) with all four questions answered in 675-700 content words
  • Include references in APA 7 style.
  • Copyleaks is required. Your file is auto-submitted - no class code required. Review the report in the Assignment, not through the Gradebook. Include a minimum of three (3) references. In the Assignment dropbox, please attach your paper as a file, do not copy & paste.