Assignment: Financial Statement Analysis Paper
Write a five- to seven-page comparative financial statement analysis of the three companies listed below. In this analysis, you will discuss the financial health of these companies with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. Your paper should consist of the following sections: Company Overview, Comparison of Accounting Methods, Ratio Analysis, Final Recommendation, Conclusions. You will also submit an appendix as a separate document. Additional research may be necessary to provide company background information, or to support your analysis and recommendations. Your paper needs to include a minimum of two scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or credible resources in addition to the textbook as references.
The Form 10-K for each company.
• Form 10-K: The Coca-Cola Company.
• Form 10-K/A: Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
• 2017 PepsiCo annual report.
Company Overview
Provide a brief overview of the three companies (at least two pages). What industry is it in? What are its main products or services? Who are its competitors? Where is the company located?
Ratio Analysis
• Calculate the current ratio, quick ratio, gross profit percentage, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover and asset turnover ratios for all three companies for the current year.
• Note: Cash includes cash and cash equivalents and short term investments.
• Explain how the ratio is calculated and discuss and interpret the ratios that you calculated.
• Discuss potential liquidity issues based on your calculations of the current and quick ratios.
• Are there any factors that could be erroneously influencing the results of the ratios?
• Discuss liquidity issues of the three companies.
Comparison of Accounting Methods
In your paper, ascertain from the notes of the financial statements the following:
• Explain the difference between the allowance method and the direct write off method for accounts receivable. Document the method used for each of the three companies.
• Explain the difference between the straight-line, double declining balance and the unit of production depreciation methods. Document the method used for each of the three companies.
• Explain the difference between LIFO and FIFO and document the method used for each of the three companies.
• Explain the different categories of intangible assets and document the method used for each of the three companies.
Recommendation
Based on your analysis, would you recommend an individual invest in this company? What strengths do you see? What risks do you see? It is perfectly acceptable to state that you would recommend avoiding this company, as long as you provide support for your position.
Conclusion
Include an appendix in a separate document. The appendix must include screenshots of the financial statements and information obtained for the receivables, intangible assets, depreciation, and inventory.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.