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Compare the GAAP and economic balance sheets.

Use the same company you studied in Unit 1 to accomplish these tasks:

1. Using the GAAP balance sheet for the most recent year, for each item, determine where it should be classified in the economic balance sheet (core operations, nonoperating net assets, debt claims, other capital claims, or equity claims). Create a 2-column table in Word to show the corresponding accounts.

2. Determine whether any other items should appear on the economic balance sheet that are not on the GAAP balance sheet.

3. Determine if information exists in the annual report or elsewhere that can assist in valuing the nonoperating net assets, debt, and other capital claims.

Assignment Objectives

4. Compose an overview of terminology and concepts used in the preparation of financial statements.

5. Describe the concepts and methods underlying the valuation of companies, including both profitability and risk analysis.

6. Summarize the opportunities provided by technology in businesses.