Benchmark Homework: Financial Statements Project
The purpose of this homework is to analyze an annual SEC report in order to evaluate the financial strength, efficiency, and effectiveness of an organization. Visit the "EDGAR Company Filings" search page of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database website (SEC.gov), provided in the study materials. Search publicly traded companies and choose one to use for this project. Submit your selected company to the instructor for approval. Locate the company's most recent annual report (10K) and download it.
Read and analyze the "Management Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" sections of your selected company's annual report.
Based on the information found, calculate one relevant ratio from each of the following five categories (covered in Chapter 14), and write a 500 to 750 words analysis providing an assessment of the following with a determination of whether your company of choice is favorable or unfavorable:
1) Liquidity
2) Asset Management
3) Financial Leverage
4) Profitability
5) Market Value
Conclude with an evaluation of the overall financial strength, efficiency, and effectiveness of the organization based on your findings.
Format your homework 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 homework, 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.