Wk 1 Individual: Financial Ratio Analysis [due Mon]

Wk 1 Individual: Financial Ratio Analysis [due Mon]

Assignment Content

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   Resource:
   Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide
   
   Purpose of AssignmentThe 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.
   
   Assignment Steps Select a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:

   • Pharmaceutical
   • Energy
   • Retail
   • Automotive
   • Computer Hardware

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

   Analyze in 1,050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making. Submit your analysis as well as your calculations.

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